Hotels in San José, Costa Rica

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

This luxury resort offers spectacular views of the Arenal volcano and valley. It features free WiFi throughout, 18 hot spring pools, a spa and a fitness centre. La Fortuna is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

All rooms at The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal offer panoramic views of the Arenal Valley

Talamanca Nature Reserve

Located in Rivas, 41 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Nature Reserve provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort

Offering amazing views of Arenal National Park and volcano, Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Its luxurious rooms overlook attractive gardens and water features.

Each air-conditioned room at the Royal Corin Resort is decorated in light tones and has a balcony offering views of the park and volcano

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar

Chachagua Rainforest Ecolodge

Surrounded by 300 acres of lush rainforest, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers charming accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool. This resort has a beautiful setting outside Chachagua and 15 km from Arenal Volcano, and La Fortuna.

Each spacious room and bungalow at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has bright, attractive décor

Hacienda AltaGracia

Featuring free WiFi, Hacienda AltaGracia is located in Santa Elena, 2.9 km from Playa Hermosa. Uvita is 26 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The area is popular for horse riding. Dominical is 28 km from Hacienda AltaGracia, while Salitre is 41 km away

Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens

Nayara is a luxury boutique hotel and spa set against the panoramic backdrop of the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by Costa Rican Rainforest. Private bungalows have a private terrace with a 2-person hot tub.

Bungalows at Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens feature local hand-woven fabrics and solid handcrafted wood furniture

Grand Hotel Tara and events

Located in Escazu, 8.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Fogo Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can have a drink at the bar

Nayara Springs

Nayara Springs is a beautiful, adults-only and boutique hotel surrounded by tropical rainforest, just 7 km from La Fortuna Town Centre. It features free daily breakfast, in addition to a spa and a large outdoor pool.

Each luxurious suite here features a private thermal pool and includes romantic contemporary décor

Somos Zapatón Catarata ELREY

Located in Santiago, within 45 km of Rainmaker Costa Rica and 39 km of University for Peace, Somos Zapatón Catarata ELREY provides accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Offering an on-site hot spring bath, a swimming pool, stunning Arenal Volcano views and free Wi-Fi throughout, the Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is located 10 minutes’ from the Arenal Lake.

The suites feature rustic décor, a hot tub, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony with Arenal Volcano views

Chirripo Art Hotel

Located in Chimirol, 34 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Chirripo Art Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to water sports facilities

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Located 3.6 km from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool.

Arenal Backpackers Resort features shared dormitories and tents for up to 4 persons

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

Just 2.5 km from the Arenal Volcano, the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa offers 25 thermal pools, waterslides, landscaped gardens, air-conditioned suites, and parking.

The stylish suites at the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker and minibar

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Hotel Arenal Lodge is located in 2,000 acres of rainforest filled with exotic birds, wild animals and tropical vegetation. It offers unrivalled panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake.

Arenal Lodge has a butterfly garden and a fitness room with sauna

Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Set on a riverbank and surrounded by jungle, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving fusion cuisine with Caribbean flavours. All rooms have river views. À la carte breakfast included in rate. All rooms have windows, ceiling fans, air conditioner and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries

Pachira Lodge

The pretty Pachira Lodge is located 5 minutes’ boat trip from the entrance to the lush Tortuguero National Park. It offers an outdoor pool and sun terraces, as well canopy tours and green turtle spotting. Set in a 34-acre estate, the hotel offers spacious rooms with vibrant décor

Tilajari Hotel Resort & Conference Center

Surrounded by rainforest and tropical gardens, Tilajari offers outdoor pools, a hot tub and a butterfly garden. The air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi conexion and views of the rainforest or the San Carlos River.

Each spacious room at Tilajari Hotel Resort & Conference Center offers cable TV, a ceiling fan and a direct-dial telephone

Evergreen Lodge

The Evergreen Lodge is located amid Tortuguero National Park, and offers spacious rooms, complimentary meals, free Wi-Fi and massage services. The rooms feature an elegant décor with wooden furniture, a seating area, ceiling fan, and private bathroom with shower offering free toiletries

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Featuring an extensive garden, a sun terrace with swimming pool, spa treatments and free Wi-Fi throughout, this hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park and from La Fortuna Town Centre.

The suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, a desk, safety box and satellite TV