Resorts and Hotels in Fortuna, Costa Rica

About Fortuna

Fortuna sits in northern Costa Rica in the shadow of Arenal Volcano, and a resort stay here is built around the landscape: thermal water, rainforest-covered hills and a volcanic cone that dominates the horizon on clear days. Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains complete the scene. This is a destination known for hot springs and outdoor adventure rather than beaches, so days alternate between soaking, exploring and eating well.

The five hotels we sell in Fortuna share that thermal-water appeal but take it in different directions. Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is a five-star with a hot tub in every suite category and terraces facing the volcano, mountains or lake. Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort, a four-star rated 9.3 from 2,298 reviews, pairs a hot spring bath and public bath with a heated pool and offers private-pool suites and a villa. The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, a five-star rated 9.5 from 563 reviews, adds marbled baths with hot tubs in several Vista room types, a water slide and a spa with sauna, steam room and hammam. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort is adults only, with suite balconies facing Arenal Volcano and a fifth-floor Lava Bar. Casa Luna Hotel & Spa, a four-star rated 8.9 from 1,769 reviews, frames Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato Hill and offers the Luna Grill restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a coffee shop.

Choosing between them comes down to the trip you have in mind. Couples who want a child-free retreat will look to the adults-only Royal Corin, while families can consider Kioro and Casa Luna, both of which have a kids' pool. For a private soak, there are hot tubs in the Kioro suites, marbled-bath hot tubs at The Springs, and private-pool accommodation at Manoa. Hiking and horse riding are available at four of the five hotels, with canoeing, fishing and cycling at The Springs and canoeing and bike tours at Casa Luna. All five include free WiFi and free parking, which makes a rental car easy to use for day trips.

When to go

Fortuna has a tropical climate, so it is warm year-round and the main difference is rainfall. The drier months, roughly December through April, bring more sunshine and better odds of clear volcano views, and they are also the busier part of the year. The green season, roughly May through November, brings afternoon and evening showers, lush scenery and a quieter feel. Mornings are often the clearest time of day in any month, so plan hikes and volcano-gazing early. Arenal's summit can hide in cloud at any time of year, and soaking in hot water on a rainy evening is a pleasure in its own right.

Tips for your trip

• Book hiking, horse riding or canoeing for the morning, when skies around Arenal are often clearest, and keep afternoons free for the spa or hot springs.
• If you want a hot tub in your own room, compare Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, where every suite category has one, and The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, where several Vista room types have marbled baths with hot tubs.
• Travelling without children? The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort is adults only. Families should look at Kioro or Casa Luna, which both have a kids' pool.
• All five hotels include free parking, so a rental car is a practical way to reach tours and viewpoints at your own pace.
• Pack a light rain jacket and shoes with good grip for trails, whatever the month.

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