Arenal Paraíso Resort, Spa & Hot Springs, Arenal/La Fortuna

Great Breakfast buffet and lovely cabins, we had ones at the back of the hotel, perfect for us as they were looking out into the jungle where we saw howler monkeys and other wildlife. The free hot spring pools on the grounds were nice to relax in. The hotel also has options for activities on site and they were able to accommodate our last minute request to zipline and horse ride. The horse riding ended up being a private session and we were taken to a river and waterfalls with a very knowledge guide.

This hotel had nice views of the volcano. And we enjoyed the thermal pools.
However, we did run out of hot water for showers several times (there were 3 of us in a room).
It was located about 10-15 minutes from town and restaurants.

The all you can eat breakfast was incredible!!! We loved the warm spring hot tubs !!

I'm a kimkim staff member, and I was on a work trip and stayed at this hotel. Great property with multiple pools/hot springs. The staff is really friendly. This is a great three-star hotel in Arenal. The room was big and had a patio with fantastic views of Arenal Volcano. The breakfast buffet had a great selection of choices. I would stay here again!

This was a much bigger complex than we would have chosen complete with wrist band! BUT our cabin was in a great position and really enhanced our experience here - we had a lovely view from the back that had no cabins in....had we been in another area this would not have been the case. BUT we all gained a little digestive issue - so rather than finding a SODA in La Fortuna we ate in and the food was very nice and just what those who ate needed. Good hot tube - shame some people don't have the social skills to not have loud speakers in the pools but that is the fault of the tourist and not the venue. great position for a view of the volcano and also to get to the tour site.

Great hotel, but so big.

The room was nice with a good view of Arenal from the rocking chairs on the porch. The hot springs were the best, though they sometimes get crowded. Unfortunately we found the food to be lacking (don't recommend the burger or steak at all). So if you plan to eat off-site because you have a rental car or will Uber, then great - enjoy the room and hot springs. :-)

Wonderful staff and great amenities. Breakfast buffet is just ok but lunch/dinner food is fantastic. And what a view! Some hot springs pools and swim-up bar pool could be warmer and the bathroom in the rooms could be updated but overall, it was an incredible stay.

This hotel has an unbeatable view of the volcano and a few nice pools to lounge in on lazy days. Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. And the breakfast buffet will fill you up for a day of activity. The location is also great- no more than a 15 minute drive from most activities.

Room quality, food and drink quality, and poolside amenities do not have quite the same level of "wow" factor. So this hotel is a great "home base" for travelers hoping to get out and explore every day, but perhaps might not be a top choice for a resort-only stay.