Paradise Hot Springs
Eight thermal pools heated by the Arenal Volcano, on the northwest edge of La Fortuna
Paradise Hot Springs, just outside La Fortuna
Paradise Hot Springs is a small, independent hotel on the northwest side of La Fortuna, built around its own thermal pools. The water is heated underground by the Arenal Volcano and runs into the pools with no chemicals added. It suits couples who want to soak at the end of a tour day without getting back in a van, and families who like having the hot springs a few steps from the room.
Why we choose it
- Hot springs on the doorstep. There are 8 hot spring pools and jacuzzis with hydromassage, open to hotel guests from 11 am to 9 pm every day of the year, so a late soak after dinner is easy.
- A pool kept for guests. Day visitors come for the springs, but the infinity pool is for people staying at the hotel, which keeps it quiet.
- Close to town. You are a short drive from the restaurants of La Fortuna, and most tours booked through the hotel's concierge pick you up at the door.
Rooms and views
The rooms are colonial and rustic in style, with wooden details and tropical plants around them. The Double Deluxe and Luxury rooms are the simpler choice. From there the suites step up through the Deluxe Suite, the Paradise Junior Suite, the Paradise Luxury Suite and the Veranera Romantic Suite.
For a honeymoon we would look at the two Signature Villas, JADE and SELVA, romantic villas with several separate spaces. A session in the Cedro Sauna comes with the villas and with the Junior, Luxury and Veranera suites.
On the property
Azalia is the main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet or the menu, with dishes for vegans, vegetarians and anyone avoiding gluten. In season, Veranera opens for dinner only. Between soaks, the Phoenix Swim-Up Bar mixes cocktails and smoothies right in the pools, and the Ficus Coffee Bar & Viewpoint pours Costa Rican coffee with the volcano in front of you.
The spa does massages, reflexology, facials and body wraps with coconut, chocolate or volcanic mud. There is also a gym, and part of the hotel runs on solar power.
Location and getting there
Cerro Chato, the La Fortuna Waterfall and Río Celeste are among the outings the hotel lists nearby. The concierge also books river trips, like the Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River, and white-water rafting. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We arrange your private transfer and fit the hotel into the Arenal part of your trip. Read more about La Fortuna.
Hotels we book in Arenal
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Paradise Hot Springs | Baldi Resort | Arenal Paraiso Resort | Los Lagos Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Natural hot springs | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Volcano setting | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Boutique | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
Where it is
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