Arenal Monara

Hotels
9.9 (202 reviews)
21007 Calle 478 Segunda planta , Fortuna , cr

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Hiking
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 202 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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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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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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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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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:

-

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • nl
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Melody • couple • us
10
This was a perfect first stay on our trip to Costa Rica! We felt safe and comfortable.
Pros:

It was very clean and centrally located. Had a great little restaurant attached with good service and breakfast. The owner was very responsive and helpful.

Cons:

Some of the workers at the info desk were unfriendly

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • es
10
Espectacular! Todo inmejorable
Pros:

He viajado por muchos países y me he alojado en muchos lugares, no recuerdo haberme encontrado tan a gusto. Todo el mérito lo tienen los propietarios, Ángela y Armando: tan amables, disponibles, atentos, volcados en hacer que tu experiencia sea inolvidable, te ayudan con todo.. Ubicación ideal, a 2 minutos andando del centro pero aislado del tráfico, solo se escuchan pájaros y ranas. La habitación es grande, muy limpia, tiene todo lo necesario, cama y almohadas muy cómodas, y la terraza que da al volcán y al bosque está amueblada para disfrutarla - verás innumerables pájaros de todos los colores. Encima, no he visto ni un mosquito ni otro insecto dentro de la habitación. Relación calidad-precio excelente. No se pierdan la excursión para ver los osos perezosos (y muchos más animales) con Armando! Y no doy más detalles porque las pequeñas sorpresas forman parte de la experiencia. Gracias por todo Ángela y Armando, espero volver a verles pronto!

Cons:

Nada, fue todo impecable.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • us
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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joy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Nettes Personal.
Gratis Nachttour

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Frederik • couple • de
10
Super Lage, persönliche Betreuung. Perfekter Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Die sehr persönliche Betreuung durch unsere Gastgeberfamilie. Angela ist eine Seele von Mensch. Nomen est omen. Armandos private Froschtour durch seinen nächtlichen Garten und seine Faultiertour mit 9 Faultieren und einem Baby werden wir nicht vergessen. Auch in einer privaten Notlage ist sofort die ganze Familie angerückt, um zu helfen. Die Lage der Unterkunft zur Stadt und der Ausblick vom privaten Balkon zum Vulkan sind super. Es gab viele Vögel zu beobachten, vor allem Kolibris..

Cons:

Jammern auf sehr hohem Niveau: eine Garderobe und ein paar Haken im Bad würden das Ganze noch ein bisschen bequemer machen…

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Der Ausblick zum Vulkan, die Chefin Angela war sehr,sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit nur zu empfehlen

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Aline • couple • be
10
Uiterst perfect en FANTASTISCH verblijf
Pros:

Uiterst perfect en FANTASTISCH verblijf . Een 5 sterren waard! Als ik 100/10 kon geven dan deed ik het!
Wat een warme en vriendelijke eigenaars, niets is te veel gevraagd. Je stuurt een whatsapp en hebt meteen antwoord. Zo een propere kamer heb ik zelden gehad. Mooie ruime kamer en badkamer. Leuk groot terras met frigo. Armando is super vriendelijk en geeft je gratis en voor niets een tour in de prachtige tuin van hun eigendom waar wij zelf een boa, wilde varkens, wasbeer en duizenden kikkers en andere insecten hebben mogen spotten.
Armando is een talent in het spotten van dieren maar ook een topfotograaf !
Angela is super behulpzaam en lief !
Beste verblijf dat we hebben gehad op onze reis van 33 dagen door Costa Rica!!

Cons:

Alles was TOP

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
Excellent place to stay and the view of the Arenal volcano was awesome.
Pros:

In town so that made it walkable to any restaurant or the Taproom. The property was very clean and everything work properly. The host was very informative and even gave a night tour to see the creatures that were hiding.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Hood • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee