Arenal Paraiso Resort

Arenal Paraíso, a family run resort with its own hot springs

Arenal Paraíso is a family run resort near the volcano, with cabins spread through big gardens and its own thermal river and pools. There is so much to do on the property that many guests barely leave, which makes it a good pick for families and for travellers who like an active day followed by a long soak.

Why we choose it

• Hot springs on site. The resort has its own thermal mineral river and pools, so the evening soak is a walk from your room.
• Adventure without the drive. Canopy zip lines and horseback riding start on the property, which saves a morning in a van.
• The volcano from every room. All three room types face the volcano, and the Superior rooms are wooden cabins of their own with two queen beds.

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Rooms and views

There are three kinds of room, and all of them look at the volcano. The Standard Rooms come with two queens or a king, a private balcony and a TV, phone and safe. The Superior rooms are individual wooden cabins set higher on the property, so the view is wider, with a covered porch and rocking chairs for watching the cone in the evening.

For a family or a small group, La Villa has two bedrooms and sleeps seven.

On the property

The thermal river and pools are what people remember, along with the gardens, which are some of the prettiest around the volcano. The spa has treatment rooms, a small gym and a sauna for after a day of tours. Hiking trails run through the property, and the canopy tour and horseback rides leave from the resort itself. The restaurant keeps everyone fed without a drive into town.

Because the family runs it, the service is personal and friendly.

Location and getting there

The resort is on the volcano side of La Fortuna, close to rafting, boat rides on Lake Arenal, the La Fortuna waterfall and day trips to the Río Celeste. 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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