La Fortuna San Carlos, 50432 Fortuna, Costa Rica
#89 of 110 hotels in Fortuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 292 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 April 2024
Jon
United KingdomNothing.
The hot springs were wonderful. Great location for going on excursions and easy to get in to La Fortuna. Rooms were big, comfortable and air conditioned. Breakfasts had a lot of choice, which varied day to day. The fresh fruit was delicious. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Warner
United StatesThe ac was broken upon arrival and they took the next couple days to get it working. The day pass population was massive so the place felt pretty packed despite the few guests.
Variety of pools. Onsite restaurant. Swim up bar.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Nikisha
United StatesIt's expensive. Not enough family suites. Beautiful property. Access to many tours and restaurants. Friendly staff. Direct view of Arenal volcano.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Dana
United StatesThe only thing we didn’t like was that the property sells a lot of day passes for people to come enjoy the hot springs. This is common in this area with other hotels but there would be buses dropping off tons of teenagers/people and it really took away from the ambience for hotel guests. The breakfast was fantastic but the rest of the food is just okay.
This place is beautiful. It’s a vast property with so many different hot spring pools. The property is beautiful and lush and right in the middle of a rainforest and town. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff was very good. The room was very large and clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Carolyn
United StatesNo place to hang towels or bath robes at the hot springs
AquaSpa
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Ian
AustraliaPlace is overrun with day visitors and getting a spot at one of the pools becomes almost impossible as no preference is given to guests.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Gustavo
Costa RicaBreakfast exactly the same every day
Pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Jeniffer
BelgiumIr was to crowd.
The do many and beautiful swiming pools. The food was delicious.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Mijuong
United Statesbreakfast was wonderful & bed was very comfortable & hot spring is very good & well kept..
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Carolina
United StatesClean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Joann
Costa RicaThe price
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Vera
SwitzerlandKids area was not working (under construction) - that can happen but they should have informed us beforehand (so we would have booked a different place) or offered some reduction
Beautiful garden and hot springs
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Sagit
United StatesBreakfast morning selection is same everyday.
Great beautiful redort.25 hot spring pool,great food and drinks.Every night one pool is open 24hrs.Amazing lacation,friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Mangual
United StatesThe rooms are slightly outdated, and the scenery from the room didn't meet my expectations. With some room improvements, Baldy Hot Springs has the potential to enhance the overall guest experience.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, adding authenticity to the experience. The natural geothermal waters are therapeutic and soothing, melting away stress and leaving a sense of tranquility. The grounds are beautifully maintained, blending with the surroundings. Private soaking tubs offer seclusion, and the facilities are clean and comfortable. The stunning natural surroundings create a harmonious escape. For relaxation, rejuvenation, and a memorable getaway,
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Julie
United StatesThere were a lot of people using the property for the hot springs, it looked like many bus loads of people came in for the day and it a kind of seemed like a theme park atmosphere.
Beautiful location very tropical with beautiful landscaping and view of the volcano . We had 2 rooms reserved but due to a family emergency we only needed one room but since we could not get a rebate for the second room that we already paid for the manager agreed to upgrade our one room to a suite and it was much appreciated.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Pieters
United StatesThe quality of the dinner buffet was terrible!!! :( All of the food was BAD!! Also on the last day of my 4 day stay which ended on 6/24 the water was not as warm as expected… Also, I didn’t see as much birds and wildlife during the stay as expected
Almost Every aspect of the experience…
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
James
United StatesFood quality at Buffett restaurant. Drink prices too high for quality and quantity.
Pools, breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Ricardo
United Statesthe rooms and shower were very dated
many thermal pools
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Olaf
United KingdomHotel rooms were very comfortable but a bit tired, not quite 5 star as claimed. Well run bars, but quite expensive
Spectacular complex of 25 thermal pools, ranging from hot tub to large pools and others with swim-up bars, all set in lush jungle. Genuine ’wow factor’. Excellent and fairly priced spa. good security for general access and for car park
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Manuel
Canada$150 deposit required for drink charges, our credit union visas and debit cards wouldn't work for this or to pay for room. Bathing suits stunk like sulfur even after washing twice. Finally dunked in pool at next resort so the chlorine would get out the smell. Road to La Fortuna is very windy! Take motion sick pills if u get car sick easy.
Variety of pool options was fantastic. Buffet breakfast had something for everyone and changed a bit every day.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Karie
United StatesFood. Inedible.
Staff is terrific — especially with the high volume of guests and guest room turnover they deal with. Springs are nicest in the evening after day pass visitors thin out. Great for kids. Even the adults enjoyed the water slides.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Itay
IsraelThe shower. not comfortable
Very nice hotel. the pools are amazing
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Elizabeth
United Statesclean but a bit outdated. they said the beds would be queen sized but were actually full sized beds - not queens.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Paul
United StatesRestaurant food quality was variable with poor prosciutto and sauce for the Fettuccini Alfredo pasta. There are a number of good dining spots in the area besides the house restaurant. Try Que Rico a mile up hill. Water from the tap is a little sulfurous, not surprising on the flank of a volcano.
Good location and fun hot pools which were well maintained. Tico breakfast items were educational as to the local fare.
Stayed in March 2023
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