Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (148 reviews)
11 km North from the Catholic Church, Fortuna Downtown, Road to volcano, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007 , La Fortuna , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing views
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Game room needs upgrading
Hot springs temperature average

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
The property felt very safe, was spotless throughout, and incredibly convenient for exploring the area.
Service
9.81
The staff was top notch, extremely friendly and responsive.
Location
9.85
Incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and very close to adventure activities.
Room Quality
8.3
The room is big, has an amazing volcano view, has a jacuzzi inside the room.
Amenities
9.33
Private hot tub in the room was perfect for relaxation.
Value for Money
8.79
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.34
The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in a beautiful setting.
Overall Experience
9.81
Exceeded all expectations and is a true gem in Costa Rica.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:53

Property Description

Escape to the serene Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, nestled in the breathtaking mountains of La Fortuna.

Unparalleled Spa Experience
Indulge in rejuvenation at our full-service spa, offering a range of massages, body treatments, and facials designed to pamper you from head to toe.

Recreational Bliss
Savor the tranquility of our hot springs or unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tub. Relish complimentary daily breakfasts and join our welcoming receptions to meet fellow guests while enjoying refreshing drinks from our poolside bar.

Luxurious Accommodations
Retreat to one of our 53 air-conditioned rooms featuring private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and jetted bathtubs, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and entertaining.

Book your stay at Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa today for an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature!

Important information:

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 9.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 9.34
Overall Experience: 9.81
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Luis Fernando solo_traveller cr
10
Relajación natural.
Pros:

La paz y la tranquilidad en un ambiente de la naturaleza con una atención de calidez. Absoluta relajación.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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HappyinWoking Family Woking, Surrey, England
10
Three night family stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with splendid grounds. Huge rooms with high ceilings, seating areas, floor to ceiling windows and a hot tub. It felt like a treat to stay here.

Laundry service was quick and reasonable. Breakfast had a good selection. Dinner was expensive. The ‘volcano’ dessert my daughter had was tiny. We ate in La Fortuna on the other two nights of our stay. Using Uber to get there was less than half the cost of the hotel taxi ($20 dollar each way).

The staff are helpful. We enjoyed the thermal pools and pool. We would recommend this hotel.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Carlos Barboza solo_traveller cr
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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ben couple ca
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Mickey solo_traveller us
3
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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BERVAS couple fr
5
Déçue des services et équipements pour un cinq étoiles
Pros:

L’emplacement, les lits sont confortables
Les piscines de sources d’eau chaude

Cons:

Les services ne sont pas ceux d’un cinq étoiles, la chambre est très cher alors que l’ensemble des équipements sont anciens.
Le petit déjeuner est satisfaisant mais seul le café est compris, il faut payer un supplément pour un cappuccino

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Dayanna Melixa couple cr
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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smadar solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

המלון מקסים, השרות נפלא והיה ממש מעולה.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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ejblaney Family Saint Louis, Missouri
10
Great value for a family stay- love the hot tub
Pros:

The property is gorgeous with great volcano views. Love the hot tub in the room. Food on site is very good. Location is a great base of all of the activities in the area.

2026-07-06 via Tripadvisor
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Tiffany couple us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Sascha couple de
9
Außergewöhnlich schönes Erlebnis am Hang des Vulkans
Pros:

- Idyllische Lage direkt am Hang des Vulkans.
- Tolles großes Zimmer mit außergewöhnlicher Ausstattung, insbesondere dem tollen Whirlpool.

Cons:

- Preis-/Leistungsniveau, Preise der Minibar bspw. Aber das ist Meckern auf hohem Niveau.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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cjirongirl2010 Couples Laurel, Maryland
10
The pictures does not do its justice!
Pros:

Pura Vida! First, be prepared for the long 4-hour ride to this majestic, beautiful hotel. My travel agent informed me, so I made sure I had gum, M&M's, and Dramamine. The driver was Alejandro and Catherine. He gave us various pieces of information about Costa Rica. He stopped so that we could take pictures too. The road is very windy, so if you are not used to that, be prepared. When we arrived, I thought, " Is this real? Like, seriously. The check-in was smooth. When the driver took us to our room, my mouth dropped open. The room is gorgeous, the view is spectacular. Unbelievable, I was like, this must be a dream. The hot tub, the shower, everything was amazing. The breakfast was included, and I appreciated the fact that every day, they had cultural food. I love that, because it exposes them to their culture. I love the daily variety of fruit juices. The staff was very kind and helpful.

For my Birthday, the staff sang to me and gave me a delicious dessert. The meal was scrumptious, and I had to meet Chef Grahem. He did an amazing job, and he should be recognized for his food quality and presentation. Yummy.

The grounds at this hotel is meticulous gorgeous, well taken care of. The only negative I have to say is that at night it's very, very dark, and it's not well-lit when you take a walk on the premises. Also, they only have two restaurants, so if you want something different, you have to leave the hotel. However, that's ok if you have a car. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Will I come back absolutely!! This place is a little Heaven on Earth

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Jianhao extended_group cr
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Solano Quirós couple cr
9
Pros:

El hotel es precioso, tiene una de las mejores vistas que he tenido estando en La Fortuna, la habitación es muy linda y cómoda. Los jardínes y espacios en común son realmente lindos y algo que me encanta, es que tiene aguas termales y además piscina con agua caliente.

Cons:

El baño no tiene extractor de aire. Considero que la habitación necesita más iluminación. En general el hotel es bastante cómodo y quedamos muy satisfechos, tal vez el único punto de mejora considero que sería la calidad-precio de la comida.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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juliet family_with_children us
10
A great way to start our Costa Rican holiday
Pros:

We stayed for 3 nights in the villa, and it far exceeded our expectations. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The view of the volcano was spectacular and the grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The location was great. It was outside of town, but close enough to drive to if needed. The room was comfortable and very clean. I would highly recommend this place.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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dcbro2001 Family Hudson, Iowa
10
Spacious rooms and hot springs
Pros:

Large rooms with tall windows. It was cloudy when we were there but I'm sure the view would have been spectacular. The garden area is well maintained and landscaped with paths from building to building. The hot springs were relaxing and the bartender will bring you drinks directly to you. Check-in was a breeze and included a welcome drink. The breakfast buffet had variety and was very good. The hotel location is probably great for the views of the volcano, but it is a bit of a drive from town. Our showers were cold, but we still really enjoyed our stay.

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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Joseph couple us
10
Highly recommend to all
Pros:

This location was beyond incredible from the cleanliness to the volcano views to the staff to the food I can go on for days! My husband and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay and loved every moment.

Cons:

Just the wifi was very poor in our room otherwise incredible stay

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Dawn family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Amazing staff, good breakfast, beautiful views of volcano. Our kids loved the pools. Convenient location. We loved the wildlife around the properties.

Cons:

The room was a little dark, could use some better lighting.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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michellewP5192YV Family
10
Incredible Hotel and Best Views in La Fortuna!
Pros:

The view from our room at Arenal Kioro looked exactly like the website pictures! The hotel is small which I really enjoyed but the grounds are big and fun to explore. If you stay a little further from the main areas, you don’t mind the walk because the grounds are absolutely beautiful. Everywhere is kept immaculately clean but you never see anyone actually cleaning. The staff couldn’t be sweeter or more helpful. They left something sweet on the bed at check in since my girls were celebrating a birthday and graduation. It really delivered in every way. It isn’t the newest property but it is very well kept and my family had the best time here. The complimentary breakfast was great, so were the poolside bites and lunches. It seemed to be a good distance from all of the excursions we booked so usually we were just a 15-20 minute Uber ride from anywhere we wanted to go. Highly recommend!

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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173niag Solo travel
10
Enchanting solo trip to treat myself
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous views from the large, lovely suites at this hotel. Very helpful and kind staff, gave lots of recommendations for activities and handled booking them.

I loved that they have hot springs on site, and again, the views from the pool were beautiful. Tasty food also, I especially enjoyed the breakfast and Caesar salad.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor