Lost Iguana Resort

Lost Iguana Resort, above the Arenal River gorge

Lost Iguana sits in tropical forest on the volcano side of La Fortuna, with balconies looking at Arenal and down into the Arenal River gorge. It is a resort for slowing down: trails on the property, gardens full of flowers, and a hot tub at the end of the day. It suits couples and honeymooners, and families who want room to spread out.

Why we choose it

• The volcano from every room type. Every room type lists a volcano view, so nobody in your group draws the short straw.
• A jacuzzi on the patio. The Suite Deluxe and Suite Upper Deluxe each have their own jacuzzi on the patio, facing the volcano.
• Villas for families. The villas sleep six across two rooms, and the Superior villas add a kitchen for longer stays.

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Rooms and views

The room types run from the Standard Deluxe Room and the Luxury Suite to the Villas Junior Suites and the Villas Superior Suite. The suites have plenty of room, good furnishings and local art, with a TV, a phone and a safe, and the jacuzzi suites are the couples' choice.

The Villas Junior Suites sleep 6 and face the volcano. Las Casitas are in a separate building up the hill, a little quieter and a short walk from the main areas.

On the property

The grounds are planted with flowers and trees that bring in toucans and howler monkeys, and a guide works on site to help you find them. Trails wind through the forest, and there is even a small maze of hibiscus to get lost in.

There is a pool, a spa for a massage after a day out, a bar for a drink before dinner and a restaurant with international and Costa Rican food.

Location and getting there

From Lost Iguana, the hanging bridges, white water rafting, the La Fortuna waterfall and the area's hot springs are all close, and we can plan each of them for you. Liberia and San José are each about 3 hours away by road, and we arrange the driver. Read more about Arenal Volcano.

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