Arenal Monara

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (11 reviews)
21007 C. 478, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela , La Fortuna , CR

Facilities

Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Smoke-free property
Ecotours nearby
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Wonderful hosts
Great Armando’s wildlife tour
Had a great time

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 15:34

Property Description

Unwind in Nature's Embrace
Nestled in La Fortuna, Arenal Monara offers a serene escape with lush garden views. Experience convenience with complimentary Wi-Fi and attentive concierge services.

Culinary Delights at Acacia
Savor delectable meals at Acacia, delighting taste buds with a range of culinary options. Don't miss the chance to indulge in a cooked-to-order breakfast at the on-site restaurant.

Modern Comforts and Entertainment
Relax in uniquely decorated guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart TVs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy cable channels. The rainfall showers add a touch of luxury to your stay.

Indulge in relaxation and adventure, book your stay at Arenal Monara for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 11 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Borsetti solo_traveller it
10
Hotel con vista incredibile sul Vulcano Arenal e foresta
Pros:

Staff disponibilissimo , visita notturna nella foresta di 25 minuti, piscina con possibilità di avvistare gli animali , balcone della camera con vista incredibile sulla foresta e sul vulcano, vicinanza al centro de La Fortuna

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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E. couple it
9
Pros:

L'accoglienza è stata calorosa e il minitour notturno delle rane offerto dal proprietario è molto carino
La stanza è moderna e pulita

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mario couple bb
10
Absolutely amazing! Lovely property and great hosts!
Pros:

The location was everything. Very close to the main town and to the tours we had booked. Our hosts were very attentive and saw that all our requests were treated to promptly. Due to the weather, we weren’t fortunate enough to see the entire volcano but next time!!!!

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Slobodan extended_group fr
10
Une belle adresse avec des hôtes au top
Pros:

Super accueil et la visite nocturne gratuite. La vue du volcan Arenal et les nombreux oiseaux qui se posent le matin. La proximité du centre de Fortuna (5 mn à pied). À recommander les yeux fermés

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jay solo_traveller ca
10
Volcano views
Pros:

We had a great time at Monara! Angela greeted us and was very friendly. In the evening, her husband Armando took us to explore the jungle area behind the sister hotel Xilopalo and he enthusiastically showed us different types of frogs and other night wildlife. The room was really clean with lots of places to store our things. It was very clean. The highlight was the massive balcony that had comfortable outdoor couches and a whole kitchenette-like area with a fridge, a coffee maker, cutlery etc., in addition to incredible views of the volcano and opportunities to watch the birds. Seeing toucans from our balcony was a highlight of our stay for sure. Overall, it made such a difference to come home to a really comfortable space each evening after days full of activities. Very easy to walk around town from this location but down a side street so still quieter. I have to give an honourable mention to the staff at the front desk who were super helpful and saved our trip many times over as they were able to make calls and get tickets for activities like the hanging bridges and certain hot springs that seemed to be sold out online. You can also drop off your laundry there and they have it done for you for a decent price. We were very grateful for all their help.

Cons:

There really isn’t anything except maybe more than one luggage rack so we could each have a place for our suitcase.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group be
5
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Angel family_with_children es
10
Pros:

La habitación era muy amplia, estaba muy bien mantenida y muy bien decorada, teníamos una terraza espectacular desde la que se podían ver tucanes y muchos animales.
Por la noche nos hicieron una ruta nocturna por los jardines para ver Ranas y diferentes animales como Iguanas pequeñas.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Tamar family_with_children us
10
A great stay, with incredible hosts!
Pros:

Our stay at Arenal Monara exceeded all of our expectations. Everything from the room to the location is just as described, and there’s a bigger hotel called Xilopalo just down the driveway that offers organized tours and a delicious and affordable breakfast.
The absolute highlight of our stay was the amazing hosts. Angela and Armando are the sweetest humans, and so welcoming. In the first night, Armando offered a free tour around the property to show us all the wildlife (frogs, spiders, etc). Armando also leads the sloth watching tour which is incredible! When one of the members of our group was sick, both Angela and Armando helped tremendously, no questions asked. We felt right at home, thank you so much Angela and Armando!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Silvi Camblor solo_traveller es
9
Una maravillosa experiencia
Pros:

Los anfiteiones Angela y Armando encantadores. Merece la pena el sitio y aprendimos muchas cosas sobre fauna y sobre vida de la zona. Gracias por su hospitalidad

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Gin couple us
10
Amazing place in every way.
Pros:

The room was exceptionally clean and had everything needed including a kitchenette with decent sized refrigerator, nice towels, and toiletries. The balcony was amazing! Comfortable seating with great views of the volcano and surrounding forest. Even in the off season I was able to spot so many birds, including toucans and parrots. The location, even though on the edge of town, was within easy walking distance to stores and restaurants. The pool and surrounding area with hammocks and other seating was beautiful and relaxing. The absolute best part of our stay was Angela and Armando. They are amazing human beings and made the stay that much better. We had a small issue in the room that was beyond anyone’s control and they took care of it right away. The night walk with Armando was fantastic. Highly suggest booking the sloth tour with him. It was the highlight of our trip.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Montserrat couple es
9
Agradable estancia en la fortuna
Pros:

La mujer fue muy agradable desde el principio, siempre atenta por si necesitábamos algo. La habitación tenía una bonita terraza desde donde se podía ver el volcán (si tienes suerte y está despejado).

Cons:

Nos hubiese gustado que hubiera desayuno incluido. Por el resto todo genial.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tom family_with_children us
10
Highly Recommend
Pros:

Excellent room, great attention to detail, had everything we might need. Beautiful view of volcano from balcony!

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lara solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Angela and Armando were amazing, both willing to go above and beyond

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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MARIA DE LA LUZ solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

Buenas ubicación. Muy limpio el lugar. Muy amables los dueños. Te dan un tour nocturno para ver ranas gratis, fueron las mejores fotos de la rana de ojos rojos que logré tomar. Además tienes acceso a las instalaciones del hotel Xilopalo que está a un lado.

Cons:

Todo me gustó

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Marion solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Volle Empfehlung! Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Nachbarhotel kann man dort Tiere beobachten, im Pool baden, gut Essen...
Auch sonst ist alles wunderbar.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
9
Great choice
Pros:

Excellent walkable location off the main strip. Super friendly host. Great patio with a wet bar and stunning volcano view. Easy parking.

Cons:

Everything was nice. I’d skip the hotel breakfast next door and go to the PerroBarista down the road.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kundinger couple de
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Anderson solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Angela greeted us on arrival and gave us a tour of the facilities which was really helpful. She made us feel very welcome and answered all our queries. The accommodation was exceptional - the best place we stayed in over the 2 weeks in Costa Rica.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller at
10
Really happy i booked my stay in La Fortuna with them!
Pros:

Run by a very lovely couple Angela and Armando who were very friendly and helpful. The Facilities were very well maintained and clean! I did the sloth tour and night tour which i for sure would recommend! (Saw sloths, Toucan, various Frogs, lizards, Iguana and some lovely birds).
Booking all kinds of other tours around La Fortuna is super easily done since they work closely with their neighbour Hotel Xilopalo who you can book all the further tours with - this i found to be very convenient and comfortable since i only had 2 days in La Fortuna but still go to squeeze in various tours!

Cons:

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2026-06-01 via Nuitee