Tifakara by the Waterfall

Hotels
9.6 (790 reviews)
300 metros Oeste de la Catarata de la Fortuna , Fortuna , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful location
Cons:
Minor issues with insects in the bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
The property is beautifully maintained with clean and inviting spaces.
Service
10
Staff showed exceptional kindness and went above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.8
Located in a beautiful forest with scenic views, very tranquil.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms were quiet, clean and well-kept, with thoughtful details.
Amenities
9.29
Amenities included hot tubs and excellent breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.82
Affordable for the quality of service and experience offered.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food was praised as great and toothsome, especially at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.93
Guests had an amazing and memorable stay, highly recommending this hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:22

Property Description

Stunning Views of Arenal Volcano
Located just outside Arenal Volcano National Park, Tifakara Boutique Hotel offers breathtaking views of the majestic volcano. Each room features a balcony where you can admire the volcanic landscape while enjoying modern amenities like free WiFi and a coffee machine.

Charming Garden Oasis
Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel provides a tranquil escape for guests. Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a refreshing drink at the on-site bar. The peaceful ambiance and mountain vistas create a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Start your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast before embarking on adventures arranged by the tour desk. With air conditioning, a seating area, and free toiletries, the rooms ensure a comfortable stay. Plus, the free parking and attentive staff add convenience to your visit.

Experience the beauty of Arenal Volcano at Tifakara Boutique Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 790 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.82
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Milton • couple • cr
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • de
8
Schwesternhotel Noah by the Forest im Preisleistungsverhältnis die
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • family_with_children • de
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
דגש • couple • il
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Dietz • couple • nl
9
Pros:

A lush, green gem by the waterfall, with an unforgettable night walk! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tiki Fara by the Waterfall is a beautiful spot, and the night walk is a highlight you shouldn’t miss. Right on the resort grounds you can take a guided walk of about two hours, during which you’ll see a variety of stunning, colorful Costa Rican frogs. Truly unmatched!

The restaurant is really good, with a varied menu, and the grounds are green and lush, with a lovely pool to relax in. The staff know exactly what they’re doing and make you feel like a real guest.

The famous La Fortuna Waterfall is also within walking distance (a steep hill on the way back up!). It takes about 500 steps to get down, and the same back up, but it’s absolutely worth it.

Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful stay.

Warm regards,
Eric & Phyllis Dietz

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • ch
10
Super freundliches Personal, top Zimmer, angenehmes Pool, super Frühstück. Danke liebes Team
Pros:

Unglaublich freundliches Personal. Herzlichen Dank Daniela, Fernanda, Kevin und Carlos für eure Herzlichkeit. Ich konnte vom Hotel aus Tukane und Affe sehen und das Personal hat sogar ein Stetoskop gebracht, um die Tiere besser zu sehen. Sie geben sich sehr mühe, einen wundervollen Aufenthalt zu ermöglichen. Ich komme sehr gerne wieder zu euch.

Cons:

Gar nichts. Alles war top

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
9
Fabulous stay in a beautiful setting, with wonderful hotel staff.
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and incredibly helpful. Superb english. The hotel is on a lovely plot, with all the facilities we needed and surrounded by jungle. Breakfast each morning was incredible, and poolside/evening meals just as good. Such a bonus being less than a 10 minute drive into town and also well located for all the day trips we took. Enjoyed the little frog tour on our first night within the grounds.

Cons:

Only downside for us was that the room next door to ours was being worked on, so during the day the workmen were busy. Didn't affect us most days as we were out, but on the occasion we sat on the terrace to read, the peace was disturbed. But really, nothing else to complain about!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ana Lucía • extended_group • pe
10
Relajante, bonito y tranquilo
Pros:

Precioso todo, la comida, la atención! Increíble ! :)

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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yolanda • couple • es
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kfir • couple • il
10
A wonderful stay, thanks to an amazing team!
Pros:

We had a wonderful time at Tifakara and enjoyed every moment of our stay. The place is beautiful and peaceful, and it was exactly what we were hoping for in La Fortuna.

What really made the difference was the staff. Everyone was warm, welcoming and always happy to help. A special thank you goes to Kevin, who made our stay so pleasant. He took care of everything we needed, always with a smile, and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived.

We would gladly come back and recommend it to anyone visiting the Arenal area. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mariam • couple • us
10
An unforgettable stay with incredible volcano views, delicious homemade food, and exceptional servic
Pros:

Amazing stay at Tifakara! They upgraded us to the premium room and absolutely loved it. The volcano views were incredible, the homemade food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. A special thank you to Fernanda, Cristina, Aaron, and Juan Carlos for making us feel so welcome. We also loved the night walk with Kevin — definitely a highlight of our stay. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • ca
10
C'était un moment relaxant avec tout ce dont nous avions besoin.
Pros:

Le déjeuner était excellent et inclus, ce que nous avons adoré.
Le personnel était au petit soin et très sympathique. La chambre et les installations étaient super également. Nous recommanderons cet hotêl.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Karina • couple • de
10
Absolute Entspannung und das inmitten des Regenwaldes 💚
Pros:

Ich kann jedem nur empfehlen sich die Zeit in diesem tollen und schönen Hotel zu vertreiben. Es ist sehr schön und geschmackvoll. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Uns wurden ganz tolle Tipps zu Ausflügen gegeben. Wir haben den internen Frog Walk mitgemacht und sind davon komplett begeistert und überwältigt. Das Frühstück war auch wirklich sehr lecker und super frisch. Wenn wir nochmal nach Costa Rica fliegen wissen wir in welches Hotel wir einchecken. 💚🦥

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • cz
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Adrienn • couple • nl
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Aletta • couple • nl
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • family_with_children • de
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jens • couple • it
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Bobbi • couple • us
10
Wonderful accommodations and beautiful people who make you feel special!
Pros:

I loved the service provided by Fernanda, Christian, Keven, and Steven . They made us feel special and organized excursions for us. And we loved the night walk!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee