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Hotel La Pradera

2 Km from La Fortuna, on the way to Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We stayed at La Pradera for 2 nights and booked through Anywhere Costa Rica. The staff was very accomodating when we had an unexpected delay and didn't arrive until midnight - we were still able to get into our room OK and they responded right away which put our minds at ease since it was our first trip to Costa... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We may have had a better experience if we had rented a car but for travelers reliant on buses this location was a little inconvenient. When we arrived the front staff were welcoming but not very personal. We were given an escort to our cabin which was located further back in the complex among a row of similar cabins with... More

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Cincinnati, OH, USA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

We were just lucky to find Hotel La Pradera as we drove into town with no reservations and saw their sign with a special price indicated. WHAT A GREAT VALUE! We went to three other hotels to compare price/value. The rooms were extremely clean and free of any insects. The queen bed mattress was very comfortable and the rooms had... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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20 reviews 20 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

La Pradera has an excellent view of Volcano Arenal and beautiful landscaping. That is where the good ends. I went with a large group, and they messed up the number of beds/room we reserved. Some of my group members had to sleep on the floor, and they offered absolutely no refund, not even partial. We had ants crawl on us... More

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San Francisco area, CA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

We are a family of two parents, and two adult college-aged daughters. We stayed in one of the bungalows and loved it. It was extremely clean upon our arrival, had a small fridge, coffee and coffee maker, very large bathroom with shower and a small closet/clothes hanging area. It was spacious, plenty of room for our 4 adults. The view... More

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NYC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

La Pradera has an amazing view of Arenal Volcano. There is a pretty garden with lots of different birds that we got some great photos of. The pool and jacuzzis are in great condition and one of them, under a roof, is huge! The room was good, nothing special though. It takes only about 20 minutes to get there and... More

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Toronto
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

We had an excellent stay in April 2012. Our cabin was very clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable and there was air conditioning. The view of the volcano is great, like most hotels in the area. The grounds were beautiful, lots of flowers and landscaping. The pool was very clean and attractive. We also enjoyed the hot tub. It... More

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Oakland, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

This hotel was nice (not fancy) and had a view of the volcano. The room and bathroom were clean - had AC, hot water, tv, a refrigerator and view of the volcano. The restaurant was expensive. Breakfast was included with our room - choice of "tico", american or continental breakfasts were available. There was wifi and a computer in the... More

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Clearwater, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2012

We stayed at the Hotel La Pradera for 3 nights in late September. The rooms had amazing views of the volcano! You literally woke up to see the beautiful volcano right outside of your window and all rooms had two nice rocking chairs outside your room to enjoy the view. The grounds were very clean as was the room. The... More

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Robbins, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

This is a wonderful, beautiful place to stay for the price. You have an excellent view of the volcano and the pool area is gorgeous. If you stay, do not let them call a taxi for you. Go out on the street and call your own. Our first day, we had them call a taxi to take us into La... More

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Also Known As:
La Pradera Hotel
Hotel La Pradera Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Address: 2 Km from La Fortuna, on the way to Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#25 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#26 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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