Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Wonderful hot springs
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Slow dinner service
Some amenities need upgrading
High noise levels from neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Rooms were clean, although there were mentions of aging facilities.
Service
8.86
Mixed experiences with service, but overall friendly.
Location
9.4
Great location near town and natural attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Some rooms felt outdated; comfortable but need updates.
Amenities
9.38
Strong positive sentiment for hot springs and private pools.
Value for Money
8.34
Felt a bit pricier than expected for the condition.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfast and food quality rated positively.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a lovely, relaxing stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:59

Property Description

Tropical Oasis Setting
Nestled in lush tropical gardens at the base of Costa Rica's majestic Arenal Volcano, the Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Comfortable Accommodations
Step into air-conditioned rooms with tiled floors, a private terrace, and modern amenities including a coffee maker, desk, and cable TV. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and refreshing shower to rejuvenate after a day of exploration.

Diverse Dining and Activities
Indulge in a complimentary breakfast at the lodge before exploring the variety of dining options including a bar, restaurant, and snack bar. With free parking and the convenience of on-site room service, your comfort is our priority. Unwind in the outdoor pool or let our staff help you plan thrilling excursions like canopy tours and visits to hot springs.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Volcano Lodge - book your stay today!

Important information:

There are 4 rooms specially adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Please note guests must present the credit card used to guarantee the reservation upon arrival.

Please note that guests are required to leave a copy of a valid photo ID in addition to leave a credit card upon check in. If the guest do not leave a credit card at check in, the guest must leave the amount of USD $100.00 as deposit, if such deposit is not used, the hotel will reimburse it at check out.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1663 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Cedric couple fr
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Alberto couple co
8
A perfectly located lodge with stunning nature and a great breakfast, though the room cleanliness and pillow comfort cou
Pros:

• Convenient Location: Only 12 minutes from La Fortuna and very close to Arenal National Park and other top attractions.
• Property: The grounds are stunning, lush with trees, and full of local wildlife.
• Breakfast: A great variety of options and everything was delicious.

Cons:

• Room Condition: The room had a noticeable odor, and the curtains and some surfaces didn't feel 100% clean.
• Comfort: The pillows were a bit too large and firm for my liking.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Donald couple us
1
They charged me for one night even though I didn’t stay there cause it was not as advertised.
Pros:

Nice people

Cons:

Not as advertised

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Carlos Henrique family_with_children br
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Sigurd family_with_children de
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Bercik couple us
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Stéphane Allaire family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

Tres bon restaurant sur place, eau thermal. Chambre confortable.

Cons:

Rien de négatif.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Francesco family_with_children it
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Laszlo couple cz
1
We will not come back
Pros:

Nice location, excellent and super friendly staff. Natural hot pools. Nice cocktails.

Cons:

Warning: although nice resort and very friendly staff, the room is not worth the price and the behavior of the management is unbelievable. We booked for 7 days and unfortunately, the weather was exceptionally bad, heavy rain all day long every day, so we decided to leave after four days. We knew about the nonrefundable policy, however we asked the management to find a compromise solution of a partial refund, not to lose all the $833 (=3 nights). The occupation of the hotel could be around 60%, so there would not have been any loss of opportunity for the hotel. They simply said no and kept our $833 for no service provided. This is really not a friendly client approach, be warned before you make a reservation!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jana couple cz
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Walter family_with_children cr
9
Better than expected and a good value! We will repeat.
Pros:

We've stayed in several locations in La Fortuna but none of those had properly "hot" springs. You do.

The lunch and dinner at the restaurant was a nice surprise! The three of us sampled much of both menus and found the value, flavor and presentation - all good.

The scrambled eggs were prepared as they should be, not over cooked and chopped like most in Costa Rica.

Bonus points to host José who went beyond.

Orange juice at breakfast was very tasty.

The room was nice and comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast could be improved a bit.

The little sausages are not up to the quality of the rest of the fare and every hotel in La Fortuna has them. Bland. Don't be like the others. Be better.

The containers of scrambled eggs and pancakes ran too low late in the serving periods all three mornings we attended.

The pancake recipe is not up to standards as well.

Reconsider the use of any margarine or at least that particular one. It's really poor. It has no taste even distantly like real butter. Kudos for José who did provide real butter on our request.

The hair dryer in our room (210) would run for only a few seconds and shut down. I've had this happen before and it's from restricted air flow. Usually a good cleaning will revive it.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller it
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Oliver couple ch
10
Rund um gelungen
Pros:

Die Anlage ist perfekt zum ausspannen. Am Tag etwas unternehmen und danach etwas Wellness geniessen.

Cons:

Nichts Negatives.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
R
Roger couple cr
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Margot couple de
10
Sehr empfehlenswerte Anlage mit Volcano-Blick vom Pool und Restaurant aus
Pros:

Die Volcano Lodge ist eine gepflegte, sehr gut ausgestattete Anlage mit sehr schöner Bepflanzung, einem Pool am Restaurant, mehreren natürlichen Thermalbecken, einem Restaurant, wo wir reichliches Frühstücks Buffet vorfanden und ein leckeres Dinner genießen konnten. Auch das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Lage ist geschickt für vielseitige Touren, die uns vermittelt wurden oder wir selbständig durchführen konnten.

Cons:

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2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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tara couple us
10
Paradise
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings and property well cared for, like being in a tropical paradise. Room clean with gorgeous views. Hotel staff pleasant. Edward did a fantastic job with his presentation as well as with the night walk. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about plants and animal. Restaurant staff and food wonderful.

Cons:

The only thing we would change would be to add air conditioning to the room.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Ashley solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel and scenery with toucans as visitors
Pros:

All the hot springs

Cons:

All good

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Gustavo family_with_children cr
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Pénélope family_with_children fr
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee