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Reviews of Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 4 stars

La Fortuna San Carlos, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#20 of 110 hotels in Fortuna

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Review score

Based on 1029 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Superior
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fans to help circulate air

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    My state at this hotel was outstanding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The jets in the hot tub need to be stronger. Only one worked right.

    The view from my room was amazing. The fire would pizza tasted excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Awesome stay at Arenal Manoa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Scorpion in our room 😀

    Beautiful grounds, great breakfast, loved the view, nice pool area, nice staff, animals to see on the property, rooms were really nice and spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chato Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food at the restaurant was a expensive for what it was.

    Amazing hotel and facilities. Staff very helpful too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds aren't very comfortable

    view, pool happy hour, breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Great family stay with access to lots of other activities around Arenal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the only breakfast feedback is that some of the pastries didn’t stay fresh in the heat, but that is minor. Rooms could use a little updating. WiFi was a bit weak, which would be an issue if we needed to work, but we were taking a vacation from that too.

    Breakfast was great! We liked that the rooms had a sense of privacy. Kids loved the pool and the cheeseburgers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning property. Beautiful setting for breakfast. Delicious food. Lots of wildlife.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay for 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool is crowded in the afternoon, also should be bigger. Dont Like people drinking in the pool and bar in the pool. Only few sun umbrellas, not enough for that big hotel. Food is really expensive.

    Location is the best. Nature is extraordinary. View of the Volcano is unbeatable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful location and property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite Superior
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very little places to put clothes so we all had to live out of our suitcases as no dresser/drawers for folded clothes.

    Beautiful property with amazing views of the volcano. Breakfast was exceptional. Wide variety of choices from omelettes to cereal to fruit and local specialties. Pool and hot springs were wonderful after a long day of exploring. Room was very nice with fridge, coffee maker, complimentary 4 water bottles and bathroom/shower supplies.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful property and rooms and close to LaFortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was included but was the same everyday. A variety would be good. The food overall could be improved.

    Very clean and beautiful. I would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Very pricey but recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    One staff member was rude and yelled at us from a distance because he thought we were throwing out garbage in the wrong place. It was embarrassing.

    Breakfast, room, location, welcome dessert and overall friendliness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    food can be improved

    very clean, convenient, great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Superior
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a weird party smell coming from our bathroom that made it a bit uncomfortable. The staff tried to address it with air fresheners, but it didn't fully address the problem.

    Although we were not able to enjoy the view of the mountains because of the rain and crowd, the property itself was beautiful and cosy. The sound and view of the birds made it feel like you were staying in the rainforest.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Corect stay close to Arenal Volcano Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No flavour of Costa Rica

    Nice location and goo staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Excellent resort with beautiful gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    don't expect to find real hot springs - they look like heated pools

    Excellent location, beautiful resort, a large, clean and beautiful room with Arenal Volcano view, a lot of animals and birds, very good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Awesome place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chato Suite with Private Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    PARADISE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful grounds. Our room had a private garden and view of the volcano with our family nearby in the room next door. Delicious breakfast buffet with fresh fruit and omelette bar. We loved the pool with a swim up bar (great swim area for my 1.5 year old son). They made fresh fruit drinks with whatever they had on hand (watermelon, passion fruit, even apple for my son). The shuttle driver took us to see a sloth on the property and let us look / take pics through his binoculars. Pura vida!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in bathroom should be brighter.

    The staff was very welcoming and extremely nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is dated Water only given on first day even thought each night costs the same, overpriced for what it is.

    Friendly helpful staff at the restaurants and recently. Good location and hot spring pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    The most beautiful resort I have ever stayed at. I loved everything about this hotel and the employ
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a bit soft for me.

    I can't say enough good things about this resort. The property was gorgeous; I felt like I was staying in a botanical garden and bird sanctuary. Each duplex is private with a perfect view of the volcano. Both pools were beautiful. Quiet, relaxed and peaceful surroundings. I wish I could have stayed longer. Breakfast was also fantastic; so many food choices and all were delicious. An employee pointed out a toucan to me, got a pair of binoculars from his van, and video taped it on my phone through his binoculars.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful gardens and lovey stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner service was a bit slow in the restaurant. It took over an hour to receive food. This isn’t a fault of the resort, but cabs to and from the resort to local venues are expensive. Ubers are unreliable in the area.

    We enjoyed a spacious room with a beautiful porch and private landscaped gardens. The gardens are filled with wildlife. We saw humming birds everywhere and several tree frogs. We could hear monkeys as well. The layout of the resort makes each room feel very exclusive. The hot springs are great with a swim up bar and nice happy hour. Breakfast is an expansive buffet that is delicious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Peace and quiet close to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Superior
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So peaceful and quiet. Location was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful. Property was beautiful. Rooms were spotless.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    A wonderful experience with a lot to do in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Superior
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner menu not fantastic despite the high price.

    Location and facilities are amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Main Restaurant expensive, fancy looking but for this price the quality of the food was not good enough. Costa Rica has so good coffee but at breakfast you only get some american style coffee. For europeans and coffee lovers this is not ok :) some special coffee like espresso or cappuccino is not included in breakfast and costs 5$..

    Nice hot springs and pool, nice view on the volcano, good pizza

    Stayed in January 2024

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