Arenal · ★★★★
Arenal Springs Resort
A Beautiful Oasis Between Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal
Travellers with limited mobilityMultigenerational groupsFamiliesAccessible rooms
- Natural hot springs
- Yes
- Liberia airport (LIR)
- About 3 hours
- San José airport (SJO)
- About 3 hours
Why we book it
Volcano views from every room, hot spring pools for adults and for kids, and quiet gardens between La Fortuna and Lake Arenal.
Our Costa Rica Specialists
Perfect for
- Travellers with limited mobility
- Multigenerational groups
- Families
Good to know
- Check-out is at noon, and the hotel does not allow late check-out.
- Guests under 18 must stay in a room with a parent or legal guardian.
- Segreto restaurant is listed as temporarily closed.
- Children: No one under 18 may stay in a room without parent or legal guardian.
Arenal Springs Resort, between La Fortuna and Lake Arenal
Arenal Springs sits on a former cattle ranch off the main road between La Fortuna and Lake Arenal, about 5 miles from town. The big, quiet gardens and the volcano in front of every room make it one of our team's favourites for families, multigenerational groups and anyone travelling with limited mobility, since the hotel is fully wheelchair accessible.
Why we choose it
- The volcano from every room. All the suites were built facing Arenal, from the Junior Suites up to the Master Suite's thermal jacuzzi.
- Hot springs for adults and for kids. Natural hot spring pools and jacuzzis sit next to a cold water pool and a game room for children, so everyone has their own corner.
- Quiet gardens away from town. Being out between La Fortuna and the lake keeps the nights calm, and the gardens give you room to walk.
Rooms and views
The Junior Suites are 39 m2, with a king or two queens, for up to 4 guests. The Junior Suite Superior is larger at 52 m2 and adds a sofa bed. For a big family the Master Suite is 292 m2, sleeps up to 8, and has two bathrooms and two jacuzzis, one of them thermal with the volcano in front of it.
The rooms are colonial in style, and the ground floor rooms are roomy enough for a wheelchair.
On the property
The hot springs are 100% natural, spread across pools and jacuzzis in the gardens. Natria Spa does massages, manicures and pedicures.
Ti-Caín is the main restaurant, on a hill above the pool with the volcano behind it. Kahuli Café and Iguanas cover the lighter meals, and Sakana is the third option for dinner. Segreto is listed as temporarily closed.
Location and getting there
La Fortuna is about 5 miles away, so the town, the waterfall and the zip lines and hanging bridges around the volcano are all easy outings, and the old ranch still lends itself to a horseback ride. It is about 3 hours by road from Liberia or San José. Check-out is at noon and the hotel does not allow a late check-out, so plan your onward driver for midday. Read more about Arenal Volcano.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
Master Suites
How it compares
Hotels we book in Arenal
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Arenal Springs Resort | Mountain Paradise Hotel | Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience | Los Lagos Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Natural hot springs | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Volcano setting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
- Liberia airport (LIR): about 3 hours by private transfer
- San José airport (SJO): about 3 hours by private transfer
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
Questions we get
Arenal Springs Resort, answered
Real answers from our team.
Is Arenal Springs wheelchair accessible?
The hotel states it is fully wheelchair accessible, including spacious ground-floor rooms.
What time is check-out?
12:00 noon. The hotel does not allow late check-out.
How far is it from La Fortuna?
About 5 miles from downtown La Fortuna, as the hotel states.
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Facts checked by our team: 1 November 2026
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