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Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
6 km from Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 506, 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 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Pensacola, Florida
Top Contributor
101 reviews 101 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
“Very Good For The Budget Minded That Doesn't need 5 Stars.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

First off let me say that this is our third stay here over several years of travel to the area. We have seen the progess made to this resort over the years. The rooms are large with sparse furniture, but the beds are comfortable. The grounds are well maintained and very nice. The new hot pools that have been added since our last visit, were OK, but lacked any personality, The drive up to the observeratory point is well worth it. The views of the volcano are unforgettable from there. The included breakfast buffet is very good and is never the same from day to day. Overall. this is a great place to stay, if you want a lot of activities included at a reasonable price, and do not want or need a luxurious room to sleep in.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sarnia, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Nice but overpriced”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Grounds are well kept, the rooms are ridiculously large with little furniture, drinks are expensive ($8.00 for a cocktail,$3.50-$5.00 plus for beer) meals where a little pricey also. If it wasn't for the Volcano, the trip would not have been worth it, the country side was absolutely beautiful, if driving, be for warned.....scary. The whole trip ended poorly at the Airport, The airport Security searched all carry on luggage twice and stole what they wanted from your bags, they should invest the 28 Dollars they steal from you leaving the country to train these Baffoones to be more honest and nicer. If renting a car, be prepared to pay for insurance even if your credit card covers it, they don't except credit card insurance an you will pay up to $30.00 dollars a day, just another way they can rip you off.

Room Tip: upper mountain cabins are a long way from main activities and you have to be shuttled, there are roo...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very enjoyable stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Los Lagos has the complete package. Very comfortable rooms with great views and tons of space Our room had two queen beds and two pull outs, so you can cram people in if you want to. There are very nice hot springs and pools on the property, and we also took advantage of the zip linning and horseback riding tours without having to go elsewhere. Service was OK by costa rica standards, but dont expect american or asian quality service (like everywhere else in costa rica).

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
“Beautiful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

The Los Lagos hotel was very nice. The room was clean and spacious with a sitting area in front and back. The walk from the room to the restaurant was challenging, but that is normal for the area. The food in the restaurant was excellent. The pools were very nice and the wet bar was fun.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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im44
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73 reviews 73 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“a disappointment”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Sadly the weather set the mood for this place - constant rain and cloud cover.
It went downhill from the moment we checked in. Clerk changed room to a lesser grade than our friends; a room in a 'motel block'. Key not work and neighbours were loud partiers. Room changed to same quality was friends, now in a cottage. Dinner coupon was incorrect - so that had to be changed, Restaurant was an open air, covered place. Birds flying in and landing on guests plates. Food sadly was poor; very limited buffet style looking very unappealing. 6:30am Wakeup call came at 5:30. We were glad to get out of there, and have filed a compliant with the tour operator who took us there. As to seeing the volcano from your room; I dont see how that is possible, though in our case the weather did not cooperate anyway.
Grounds had hot springs, ponds, water slide, etc
Maybe it was just one of those days for all concerned... but it did ruin our visit.

Room Tip: not a good esxperience
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Los Lagos Hotel Spa And Resort
Los Lagos Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Los Lagos Hotel
Hotel Los Lagos
Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Address: 6 km from Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 506, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Luxury Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#23 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#27 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Volcano Resort with 1050 acres of tropical forest and wide landscapes, clear, safe and spectacular view to Arenal Volcano, wide tropical gardens with butterflies, frogs, crocodiles and leave cutter ants. An exclusive resort with its own 13 platform Canopy Tours, Horseback Riding Tours, and spectacular observation point at the property, other facilities is an exclusive Spa facing a primary forest and surroundings of water and their signature Arenal Volcano Clay Wrap. At Los Lagos Resort we offer 7 different pools, 4 with natural hot springs and 3 regular water pools available. We offer 98 rooms, International restaurant, souvenir shop, tours, web bar and free internet. ... more   less 
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