Hotel Villas Vilma

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (80 reviews)
3 Km West From Fortuna Central Park, Off Arenal Volcano Road, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007 , La Fortuna , CR

Facilities

Full-service spa
Nature reserve
Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Full-service spa
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Service
Location
Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
The room was very clean.
Service
9.1
Super caring, attentive staff.
Location
9.14
The location is also excellent.
Room Quality
8.09
The room had a kitchen area.
Amenities
8.62
The pool was great and had a kitchen area.
Value for Money
8.58
A good value hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.1
Wonderful stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:08

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in a pampering spa session with relaxing massages and enjoy our impressive spa and pool facilities.

Recreational Amenities
Take a dip in our outdoor or indoor pool, or unwind in the spa tub. Plus, benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and tour assistance.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 10 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies offer modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Relax in the rainfall shower with complimentary toiletries.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Hotel Villas Vilma - your perfect retreat in La Fortuna.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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224chrissyb Family
10
Quiet, clean and great views!
Pros:

What a great location! Very safe and quiet… all we heard were birds in the morning! The pool was nice and quaint. Front desk was very helpful.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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anturiaethwr Couples
10
An oasis in La Fortuna
Pros:

A warm and friendly welcome at the Vilma and throughout our 6 days here all the staff have been friendly and helpful.
The rooms are spacious and comfortable overlooking well laid out and interesting gardens. There’s also a nice pool with comfortable loungers.
While breakfast isn’t available there’s a very reasonably priced Soda just across the road which serves good meals all day. There’s a number of other restaurants and bars a safe short flat walk away.
Our only view of the volcano was on the lake crossing part of the highly recommended Jeepboatjeep journey from Monteverde.
The Vilma is ideally placed to get into La Fortuna by an inexpensive Uber 2.5km ride away. It is also close to a number of attractions which the hotel helped us arrange.
As it turned out the weather has been poor with some significant downpours so fortunately despite it being high season we were wise not to book any excursions.
We did enjoy the Bogarin Night Walk which obviated the need to do a Sloth Walk as well, the Don Juan Chocolate and Coffee tour and a visit to the Termalitas de Arenal which while seeming much cheaper than others was good enough for us and the many locals who were there.
As well as the comfortable rooms and facilities of the Vilma given the weather the boon was being able to sit on the covered patio outside our room with a coffee in comfortable chairs as the rain hammered down looking at the lovely flora and wondering what fauna will venture out.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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Safari32615672786 Family
10
Great for families and great location!
Pros:

Villas Vilma was fantastic! The pool and hot tub were delightful and clean. The rooms are perfectly situated spotless with so many amenities. The staff was so helpful and friendly. We even saw the volcano for the first time here!
100% would stay here again and recommend!

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
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socal4mike Solo travel
10
Villas Vilma Hotel for a relaxed stay!
Pros:

I had such a wonderful stay at Villas Vilma Hotel in La Fortuna! The amenities were even better than I expected. Everything was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for relaxation. The location was also fantastic; it made it so easy to enjoy all the fun activities and sights around La Fortuna.
A special shout-out to Adriana at the front desk. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and truly went the extra mile to make sure I had everything I needed. Her warm hospitality made my stay even more memorable.
I highly recommend Villas Vilma to anyone visiting the area! 🌿✨

2025-12-11 via Tripadvisor
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anneeQ9321WE NONE
10
Beautiful Grounds/Convenient Location
Pros:

Easily walkable to multiple restaurants and shops. Quick drive to all La Fortuna/Arenal attractions The staff was very friendly and attentive. Our room was very comfortable and we appreciated the kitchen area for our snacks, food and beverages.

2025-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Katherine family
8
Pros:

A good value hotel. The room was very clean room and the pool was great. The grounds were beautiful with a very pretty garden.
It was very useful to have a kitchen area with a sink, filter coffee machine and microwave. The grounds have gated entry so it felt very secure.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Perfect for our family!
Pros:

Wonderful! Super caring, attentive staff, comfortable stay, and good facilities. The location is also excellent! Would def recommend for families!

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jenny family
10
Pros:

The receptionist was very informative and kind! I always got quick responses. The stay was clean and felt safe.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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gracieblu80 Family Buena Park, California
8
Nice stay
Pros:

We stayed for 2 nights with our family of 4. The rooms were on the smaller side but they were clean. The room didn’t have any dresser, but had a small closet area. We had to ask for more towels because they gave us 2 bath towels and 1 hand towel (seemed like a common with all the hotels we went to in CR, not enough bath towels for all of us and either some hand towels or some washcloths). We never used the pool but there were pool towels (which we used for showers too) in our room. We also realized too late in the evening (registration is open until 4pm and we realized at 8:30pm) that our room was missing the hair dryer. I messaged their WhatsApp at 8am and one was brought over right away. The room (triple) had a separate area for a kitchenette with a decent sized fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and some dishes. We enjoyed our mornings outside in the veranda have our breakfast pastries and coffee with a view for Arenal and wildlife. Our animal loving by 8 year old adored the 2 friendly cats we saw on property. My kids also enjoyed the veranda hammock. The hotel is near La Fortuna town and close to the hot springs (we visited Kalambu). We would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, convenient place to stay.

2025-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Nadezda family
10
Pros:

Very spacious rooms, everything you might need is there. I liked to sleep with windows open and listen to the rain. My daughter loved the cats of the property :))) I personally wish the jacuzzi would be hotter

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Carlos family
10
Pros:

Este hotel es uno de los de gran historia en la Fortuna de San Carlos. Me he hospedado aquí muchas veces, pero las mejoras estructurales, la belleza de sus jardines, la hermosa piscina han sido totalmente mejorados.
Lomas importante: la atención del personal es muy especial, amable y servicial.
Lo recomiendo con mucha alegría.

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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Gabe
10
Pros:

we loved our stay and the staff was amazing no complaints very accommodating, great location, and reasonable price

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pura Vida
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful property with stunning views of Arenal Volcano! Staff was very helpful with booking excursions and transportation. Highly recommend!

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
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Rosette family
10
Pros:

Very good

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
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Angela family
10
Pros:

It was so comfortable and relaxing. A great place to stay with easy access to the area.

2025-03-31 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family
10
Pros:

Such a lovely place to stay in La Fortuna!

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
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Adriana family
8
Pros:

Tranquilo y comodo

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
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Troy friends
10
Pros:

We stayed here for a few nights. Staff were helpful and available even though we didnt ask for anything. Rooms were clean and tidy, shower door didnt latch but not an issue and beds were only ok for comfort. Pool is nice and the area around the villas was beautiful and well kept. There are a couple of sodas/cafes across the road for breakfast and lunch and the main area of town is about a 25 to 30 minute walk.

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
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Owen family
10
Pros:

The grounds are fantastic giving a really nice feeling of being away from everything. Pool is great with fabulous view of the volcano.

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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staceyb759 Family Perth, Ontario
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Our family of 4 (kids 6 & 3) had a great stay here. We love the hot and cold pools, the daily visit from the touchans, and the incredible view of the volcano. We realized that the kids had the better bed too late. we often woke up soar and tiny pillows. Nothing, some stretching couldn't fix. Felt safe, could park the vehicle right beside our room. Plates, bowls, micro, coffee maker, cups, fridge, lots of towels. Hammock on the porch to lounge in. AC worked well, and there is a fan. Restaurants and souvenir shops, grocery store, all within walking distance. They give you a pass code to enter the front gate. We had a great stay and would return.

2025-02-04 via Tripadvisor