Lomas del Volcan

Lomas del Volcán, wooden bungalows outside La Fortuna

Lomas del Volcán is a quiet bungalow hotel near the Arenal Volcano, 10 minutes from La Fortuna, with wooden cabins and a rustic, old fashioned feel. Each bungalow has terraces front and back, one facing the forest. It suits couples who want peace and a cabin of their own more than a big pool scene.

Why we choose it

• All bungalows. There is no main block of rooms: everyone stays in their own wooden bungalow, which keeps it quiet.
• A trail for guests only. The hotel has a trail on the property just for its guests, good for an early walk before the tour vans start.
• The Deluxe Bungalow for couples. The Deluxe Bungalow has a jacuzzi and a volcano view, while the other bungalows face the forest.

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Rooms and views

The bungalows are wooden, with a private terrace and the comforts you need after a day out: air conditioning, a TV with a DVD player, Wi-Fi, a phone and a safe. Most look into the rainforest, which is lovely for birds and morning sounds. If the volcano view matters to you, ask for the Deluxe Bungalow, the only one that lists it, with a jacuzzi of its own.

On the property

The restaurant serves Costa Rican food, and breakfast is the time to try gallo pinto the way Costa Ricans eat it. El Volcán bar mixes natural drinks from fresh Costa Rican fruit, along with wine for the evening.

The private trail is the other draw: a walk through the forest without leaving the property.

Location and getting there

The hotel lists 10 minutes to La Fortuna, 15 to the La Fortuna waterfall and 20 to the national park, so all of Arenal's classics are close. From here we arrange the volcano hikes, the canopy tours, canyoning down waterfalls, and the Venado Caves, an underground world of rock formations for the curious. Liberia and San José are each about 3 hours away by road.

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