La Fortuna Downtown Boutique Hotel
A simple town hotel by the church in La Fortuna, with six places to eat and drink
La Fortuna Downtown Boutique Hotel, by the church in the centre of town
This is a simple town hotel 25 meters south of the Catholic Church in La Fortuna, so you step out of the door into the middle of town life. It suits travellers who like to walk to dinner and come back late without a taxi, and small families who want a straightforward base for a few busy days of tours around Arenal.
Why we choose it
- You can walk everywhere. Restaurants and the Central Park are right there, and the Downtown Superior rooms look straight onto the church and the park.
- Six venues under one roof. Breakfast at Pinto e' Gallo, steaks off the grill at María Bonita and a glass of wine at Selva Negra mean you rarely need to look further.
- Close to the sights. By the hotel's own timing, the La Fortuna Waterfall is about 10 minutes away and the nearest hot springs from 5 minutes, so a short day is still a full one.
Rooms and views
There are four room types, all with air conditioning, cable TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a hot-water shower. The Downtown Standard Double is 22 m² with one double bed, and the Standard Triple adds a single bed in 26 m². For the view, ask for the Downtown Superior, 24 m² with a queen bed facing the church.
Families take the Tropical Family room, 34 m², which sleeps 5 in two double beds or a double and two singles. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, worth knowing if anyone in the group has trouble with steps.
On the property
Pinto e' Gallo serves breakfast and brunch from 07:00 to 11:30, as a buffet or from the menu. María Bonita Steak House cooks over fire and embers until 22:30, and La Ventanita de María Bonita is its grill window for something quick. Selva Negra pours cocktails and wine until midnight, Lava Drinks rounds out the bars, and Nuwa Art Gallery sells coffee, art and local handicrafts.
There is also a tropical pool for cooling off with a cocktail. Parking is private and supervised 24 hours, with a charger for electric cars, and the front desk is open around the clock.
Location and getting there
The hotel puts the Arenal Volcano about 15 minutes away and the hanging bridges about 25. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. We arrange the private transfer from San José or Liberia, and plan the tours around your days. Read more about La Fortuna.
Hotels we book in Arenal
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| La Fortuna Downtown Boutique Hotel | Arenal Volcano Inn | Hotel Kokoro Arenal | Casa Luna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Volcano setting | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Boutique | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
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