Where to Stay in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Where to Stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica
La Fortuna is a small town in the central part of Costa Rica, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Jose. La Fortuna is surrounded by lush rainforests and is the entry to Arenal Volcano National Park. It is perfect for a wellness getaway. If you are looking for where to stay in La Fortuna, Costa Rica so you can experience the best the region has to offer, then look no further!
Rainbow over Costa Rican gardens at hotel
The Hotel - Where to Stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica
The Volcano Lodge Hotel + Thermal Experience is a 4-star hotel committed to helping its guests relax and live in harmony with nature. They engage in sustainability practices like saving resources and protecting ecosystems and wildlife in the surrounding areas. The hotel has a rustic-natural vibe, and you definitely feel one with nature no matter where you are on the expansive property.
The Rooms
All 66 rooms at the Volcano Lodge are air conditioned (I'm from the southern US and might die without it!) with coffee/tea makers, safe, TV, and they open to a patio where you can sit and enjoy the outdoors. There are three room types: Superior, Thermal Superior, and Junior Suite. We stayed in a Thermal Superior room, and it was AMAZING. We could walk out onto our patio at any time and enjoy a nice soak in the warm, mineral-rich water. I highly recommend booking this one!
a stone hot spring pool surrounded by lush rainforest plants on a dirt patio. the colorful flowers of the plants bring a tropical vibe to the backyard oasis at Volcano Lodge, the best place to stay in la fortuna costa rica
In room thermal pool
Amenities
The Volcano Lodge Hotel has so many great amenities, it is hard to pick a favorite! There are two thermal pools, one of which has a swim-up bar, and two cold water pools. For an extra bit of relaxation, you can sit in one of two hot springs jacuzzis or the sauna. If you are super into wellness like me, they have an outdoor workout space perfect for some morning yoga, or a spa where you can unwind after a long day of adventuring.
The hotel is a perfect oasis to relax and recharge worry free!
Restaurant
There's also an on site restaurant if you don't want to think about where to go eat. At breakfast, the staff will put out extra fruit to attract birds for you to watch while you eat! It was the highlight of my mornings. We ate there most nights because it was so convenient and we could hop right in the pool afterward.
Things to Do Nearby
La Fortuna has so many adventures to offer, and I have an entire guide dedicated to it. Check it out for a sample itinerary, things to do, when to go, and costs!
My number one suggestion is the Bogarin Trail to see some sloths. We got super lucky and saw 13! It is a great way to spend an afternoon out in nature.
a gray sloth hides his head while snoozing among the bright green leaves high in the tree
Sloth on Bogarin Trail
Final Thoughts on Where to Stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica
Have I convinced you to stay at the Volcano Lodge Hotel yet? It is a wellness lover's paradise and perfect if you are highly sensitive or have anxiety. To me, it is the only answer to the question of where to stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica!
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