Arenal, Costa Rica: Best Luxury Hotels

Costa Rica’s most active volcano towers over the peaceful town of La Fortuna and Arenal Lake at over 5,400 feet. The spectacular volcanic eruptions appear to be a constant show of bright fireworks in the night’s sky. You can zip line over lush rainforest, relax in the rejuvenating thermal hot springs, or hike up the beautiful 230 foot high La Catarata de La Fortuna waterfall, all in this beautiful region. Stay at one of the region’s best luxury hotels for a truly relaxing experience in Arenal.

The Springs Resort & Spa:
Located at 1000 feet above the Arenal Valley, guests received an amazing view of the Arenal Volcano that no other hotel in the area can claim. The Hacienda-style resort is breathtaking, but it is the accommodations that make this a top hotel pick. The hardwood floors lead into a brightly-lit interior, decorated with comfortably cushioned, wicker and wooden sofas, along with ceramic and wooden-pillar bathrooms. Guests enjoy swimming in one of the eighteen temperature-controlled freeform and landscaped pools. Treat yourself to a massage, facial, or body-wrap at the Spring Spa and Fitness Center. Then dine in one of the first-class restaurants, try one of the delicious Costa Rican-Asian influenced dishes at Las Ventanas.

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort:
A three-time winner of the World Travel Award and the three-leaf Sustainable Tourism Certificate holder, the luxury Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort will make your Arenal vacation an unforgettable experience. The 114-room complex sits at the foot of the mighty Arenal Volcano. The luxurious accommodations and friendly service are complimented by beautiful tropical environment. Costa Rica artisans handmade the furniture to ensure elegance and the highest standards of comfort. Snuggle up for the night in quilt-like bed linens, and enjoy the view from your bedroom window. Guests to this Central American paradise enjoy the swimming pool and thermal, mineral water Jacuzzi. There is no shortage of delectable meals with two top-notch restaurants on-site. Tabacon also offers an open-air bungalow candlelit dinner service for those looking for an intimate Costa Rica vacation.

Arenal Kioro Hotel
Boasting 27 acres of undulating land and two crystalline streams (La Palma and Kioro), the hotel provides an ideal location and a clear view of the world famous Arenal Volcano. Guests can expect a simple elegance in the suites decorated with a floral-motif, with terraces that feature panoramic volcano and mountain views. The master suite bathrooms are spacious and feature fine marble countertops and heavenly rainfall-like showerheads. This luxury hotel also has two hot springs and a variety of outdoor adventure tours including rafting, hiking, and canopy tours.


This guide to the best luxury hotels in Arenal was written by a Costa Rica travel expert at Costa Rica For Less available to help you book your luxurious Costa Rica hotels.