Arenal Monara

Hotels
9.9 (148 reviews)
21007 Calle 478 Segunda planta , Fortuna , cr

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly owners
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Limited views from some terraces

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple mentions of cleanliness and the spacious nature of the rooms.
Service
10
High praise for Angela and Armando's helpfulness and tours.
Location
9.74
Well-situated near the center and with great views.
Room Quality
10
Rooms described as spacious, clean, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.71
Good facilities such as a small kitchen and good breakfast nearby.
Value for Money
10
Excellent experience for the price, reflecting good value.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Good breakfast options mentioned at the nearby hotel.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experiences with numerous highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Arenal Monara, nestled in Fortuna, offers a luxurious stay just minutes away from La Fortuna Waterfall and Kalambu Hot Springs. Each room boasts modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces with stunning city views.

Dining and Recreation
Indulge in delectable cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the bar, or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. With free WiFi throughout the property, you can stay connected while enjoying the serene surroundings.

Convenient Location
Situated near Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Sky Adventures Arenal, Arenal Monara provides easy access to popular attractions. Explore Venado Caves or Ecoglide Arenal Park, both just a short drive away. Your unforgettable getaway awaits at Arenal Monara.

Important information:

Please note that each room has double beds, but the reservations will be charged per person. If you want to add an additional person you will have to pay 20 USD, for every aditional night, at the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arenal Monara of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 9.74
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.71
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Barbara couple us
10
Perfect location for an awesome vacation!
Pros:

The location was fantastic, just on the edge of town. Our room and balcony had a view overlooking the volcano. Armando put fruit out in the morning, so we had a wide variety of birds to watch right from our balcony! The room was very spacious and clean. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel next-door, which was excellent. And the complementing night tour provided by Armando was amazing!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Geoff couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Matthias couple at
10
Außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft mit für uns perfekten Empfehlungen. Night Walk im Garten mit dem Gastgeber.
Pros:

Perfekte Ausstattung, Grosser Balkon mit Kaffeeecke

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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JACQUES couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Evi extended_group be
9
Pros:

Het was zalig dat we vanop ons terras tal van vogels konden spotten.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Demaline couple ca
10
Pros:

The location on the edge of town was perfect! With the forest and mountain view and wide variety of wildlife, what more could you ask for?
Only a few minutes walk into town for groceries, restaurants, coffee shops.
The room was extremely nice with a big veranda looking into the forest and a view of the Volcano.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Tina couple de
10
War ein traumhafter Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Super Lage am Rand der Stadt und trotzdem zentral. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und modern. Unser Ausblick auf den Vulkan war wunderschön! Die Hotelbesitzer sind sehr nett und aufmerksam
Das Frühstück im benachbarten Hotel mit Blick in den Garten war ebenfalls ein Highlight!

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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jennifer couple gb
10
Fantastic location, amazing hosts. Top place to stay and top sloth tour.
Pros:

Spacious, comfortable bed, good shower and ample dedicated parking. Great location a very short walk to town yet also feeling rural and relaxing. The large balcony was the best though with a perfect view of the volcano and a wide selection of birds constant visitors to the feeders below. Also complete with tea making facilities, a fridge and comfy sofas, fab place for breakfast or a relaxing glass of wine later on. Angela was a wonderful hostess ensuring your stay is comfortable, and Armando is the best wildlife guide we had while in Costa Rica. Really recommend his sloth tour. We saw both 2 and 3 toed sloths, monkeys, bats, and various lizards and birds. Fantastic experience. Really enjoyed the frog tour after dark too.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Isabelle couple fr
10
Parfait pour visiter la région du volcan Arenal
Pros:

Très bon accueil, très belle vue sur le volcan, chambre très confortable

Cons:

RAS

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller nl
10
Prachtige accommodatie op ideale rustige plek.
Pros:

Lieve eigenaren waarmee je voornamelijk app contact hebt. Goede bedden, mooi balkon met bankstel, tafel, koelkast en aanrecht met koffie en thee faciliteiten. Verder mokken, schaaltjes, bestek aanwezig. Alles schoon. Rustige plek om van daaruit Fortuna te verkennen. Veel vogels in de omgeving. Met Armando ‘s avonds op zoek naar kikkers en je kunt o.a. een luiaardtour met hem doen.

Cons:

Niets

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Roland couple de
10
Hervorragende Ferienwohnung mit toller Ausstattung und sehr guter Lge
Pros:

Uns hat alles gefallen. Es war die beste Unterkunft die wir hatten in Costa Rica. Alles tiptop. Angela und Armando sind wirklich tolle Gastgeber. Armando hat für uns noch eine kostenlose tolle Nachtführung im benachbarten Garten gemacht. Vom Balkon aus kann man toll Vögel beobachten. Man jann den Pool des benachbarten Hotels mitbenutzen und dort auch frühstücken. Die Ausstattung der FeWo ist hervorragend.

Cons:

nichts

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Neela solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Sofia family_with_children us
10
Pros:

We truly enjoyed our stay at Arenal Monara. Not only are the views from the rooms, of the volcano amazing, but the rooms are well equipped with everything that one would want, a fridge, coffee pot, coffee grounds, sugar, and much more. Its location is great as you are only a few blocks from the center of La Fortuna and all restaurants on the main road but just far enough to not be bothered by any noise. The hosts of the Hotel were by far the best part of the experience. They were warm and welcoming and willing to help in every way possible. Me and my family had a wonderful experience and could not recommend or envision a better place to stay in La Fortuna.

Cons:

No complaints!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Thomas extended_group de
10
Pros:

Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wunderschöne, saubere Unterkunft.
Man kann viele Vögel beobachten.
Armando hat uns Frösche, Leguan und Gekkos gezeigt. Ein Highlight unseres Urlaubs. Er hat uns unsere vielen Fragen ausführlich beantwortet. Wir werden diesen Ort nicht vergessen.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Great place to stay in La Fortuna - close to everything and very nice and comfortable. Great hosts too! Do the sloth tour with Armando - we saw 13 sloths and such a fun experience

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Iris couple de
10
Wir empfehlen das Monara gern weiet
Pros:

Alles war super!

Cons:

Es gibt keine Beanstandung

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple br
10
Conforto e natureza
Pros:

Quarto amplo e confortável. Ótimo chuveiro, linda vista para o vulcão e a natureza local, com tucanos e pássaros.

Cons:

Tudo foi perfeito!

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Killian couple fr
10
Pros:

Angela et son mari sont fabuleux, très gentils et très accommodants !! La chambre est très propre et spacieuse avec de magnifiques vues sur le volcan et un bel espace de détente sur la térrasse pour bien le voir. Nous avons adoré voir les oiseaux au réveil qui venaient manger les bananes dans les arbres à côté. Merci aussi pour le night tour gratuit qui était super !!

Cons:

Rien. On y retournerait demain sans aucun problème!!

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Davide couple it
10
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Daniela Lacerda couple br
9
Tranquilidade
Pros:

Os quartos são bem espaçosos, com duas camas de casal. Os proprietários são muito atenciosos, sempre solícitos. O hotel está a aproximadamente uns 500 metros do centro de La Fortuna.

Cons:

Os quartos ficam no segundo andar e não há elevador, o que pode ser um problema para quem tiver dificuldade de mobilidade.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee