Hotel Iris Arenal

Hotels
8.4 (109 reviews)
La Fortuna - El Castillo , Fortuna , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Nice amenities
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Lack of staff during busy times
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Some cleaners were attentive but overall cleanliness could be improved.
Service
9.01
Staff were attentive and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.05
The location was convenient and ideal for visiting local attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.53
The pool and kitchen facilities were valued.
Value for Money
8.49
Good value given the features and location.
Food and Beverage
7.54
There were mixed opinions about food service as it related to the adjacent restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall enjoyable stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Hotel Iris Arenal offers 5-star accommodation with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and stunning mountain views from private balconies.

Relaxation and Recreation

Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace, or indulge in a game of billiards during your stay at Hotel Iris Arenal.

Convenient Amenities

Benefit from free WiFi, on-site parking, and a shared kitchen for added convenience at this Fortuna hotel.

To experience luxury and comfort in the heart of Fortuna, book your stay at Hotel Iris Arenal now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
D
DEBORAH • solo_traveller • es
5
Nefasto no lo recomiendo
Pros:

La ubicacion, había restaurantes y supermercados cerca

Cons:

El encargado del alojamiento fue bastante desagradable a penas se dirigió a nosotros.
El alojamiento estaba bastante sucio, hablamos con la de la limpieza para que pasara a retirar la basura de las papeleras y no lo hizo y estuvimos 3 días con la basura acumulada bastante incómodos sobre todo con la papelera del baño que era abierta y no dejaban tirar los papeles al WC, por otro lado la ducha no funcionaba bien, las alfombrillas daban bastante asco.
La cocina era común con el resto de apartamentos y estaba muy muy muy sucia, no la lompiaron ningún día, el menaje era super escaso y en muy mal estado. Fue el pero alojamiento que estuvimos en todo Costa Rica, a parte de caro para solo 3 días. No volvería ni lo recomiendo.
La piscina estaba sucia, imposible bañarse, agua turbia que no daba ninguna garantía de salubridad.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
F
francesca • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Hotel molto comode. Le stanze erano spaziose e sufficientemente pulite anche se poco illuminate. La struttura è immersa nel verde e c'è anche una bella piscina.

Cons:

Illuminazione scarsa nella stanza. Carenza di personale alla reception. Una delle stanze aveva problemi allo sciaquone, ma è stata sostituita, quindi va bene.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
V
Vladimír • solo_traveller • cz
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
H
Heike • solo_traveller • de
5
Cons:

Die Klimaanlage ging gefühlt nicht

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
A
Ariel Varela Campos • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

La atención del dueño

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
A
Ariel Varela Campos • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

La atención del dueño

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
S
Smith • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
Mendez • family_with_children • cr
10
Great!
Pros:

Friendly owner and it has kitchen fully equipped, o would stay again

Cons:

Nothing really, good price and location

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

Ubicación y limpieza

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
M
marina • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très bon emplacement pour visiter la Fortuna et belle piscine et chambres

Cons:

La propreté de la cuisine et vétusté des accessoires de cuisine Commune (2 poêles, 2 casseroles, et pas assez de couverts et verres pour une famille de 4) alors qu'il y a une dizaine d appartements

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
R
Rodriguez • solo_traveller • cr
10
Me gustó
Pros:

Excelente lugar recomendado

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
A
Alcocer Jimenez • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

La Ubicación, muy cerca de las termales

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
C
Castillo • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

Q la piscina estaba abierta toda la noche y las instalaciones muy cerca de todo

Cons:

Q el número de telefono q tiene el reserpcion o en bookin no lo atienden

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • us
8
Great value & location
Pros:

Great location! Easy walking to all restaurants and only a 2 minute drive to the main area of Fortuna. We didn't use the pool, but it looked nice. Check in and out was simple (owner also owns/runs Saffron, the Indian restaurant in front) and it's a very relaxed vibe overall. A/C ran cold!

Cons:

There was no front desk staff or note to contact until I saw a cleaning staff member. Turns out the owner also runs the Indian restaurant right in front and was there. Once we got in contact, it was easy and simple check in. The curtains dont cover the full sliding doors and the lights are kept on outside.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
Y
yefrid • family_with_children • cr
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
A
Ana Maritza • family_with_children • cr
8
Me gustó
Pros:

Lo cerca que es de todas las atracciones

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
R
rohh1 • family_with_children • cr
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
B
Bahader Mohamed Abdualla • solo_traveller • eg
10
Pros:

The hotel is only 9 minutes by car from the town center, 1 minute's walk to the market, 15 minutes to the Sky Bridge, and 15 minutes to Arenal Volcano. The pool offers an amazing view of the volcano, which makes the stay even more special. The kitchen next to the pool is fully equipped, so I highly recommend buying some local coffee and enjoying it using the coffee machine. Overall, it was a great place to stay!

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Carlos Centeno G • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Buena atención, buena ubicación, bonitas instalaciones.

Cons:

Todo estuvo bien.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
S
Sharolin • solo_traveller • gt
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee