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Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort & Spa: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
7 kms from La Fortuna downtown, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 84-4417, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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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
“A good place to relax some days.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here three nights and went for one day to rio celeste. The beds were good, airconditioned room and a good shower. The breakfast was the only thing that we didn't like that much but ofcourse that's personal. The view on the vulcano was perfect it is like a painting. You have to wake up really early to see it without clouds. The best thing about this place was: the wetbar!! :)

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Far better hotels than this one”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

This hotel is made of bungalows up a long long road. Good luck if you need to dash back to your room for something. The rooms all have insects crawling around, the hair dryer fell off the wall, they kept forgetting to give us towels and my cousin's bathroom had no hot water and no one Really cared.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Lovely Views, perfect settings.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

I stayed here in a lodge with 2 friends. Our room was very spacious. Its good to have your own porch outside the room to dump shoes etc. The layout of the cabins were good and it felt a bit like Center Parcs.

We had a lovely view from our room of the volcano (when it wasn't cloudy).

Apart from breakfast, I wouldn't eat in the restaurant. We had dinner there one night. The service wasn't brilliant and the food was bland. You are better off going into town.

A taxi to go downtown was around $12.

Great to try out the spa pools dotted up the path. It's bliss sitting in the warm water and again, looking at the Volcano (on a sunny day)

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Pilar G, Director Comercial at Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort & Spa, responded to this review
March 19, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to let us know your comments, they are very important for us, we are glad that you really enjoyed your stay with us.
We hope to have your visit again in our Hotel.
Best Regards from Arenal Paraíso Hotel.
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Good Value, themal water on-site!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

It was great to have several thermal water pools on-site. The breakfast was great. The room and bathroom were clean. Security was good. There was a safe in the cabin. Great place to get in touch with nature and relax! We could not see the volcano because it was raining. We used the spa services and they were OK.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 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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Pilar G, Director Comercial at Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort & Spa, responded to this review
March 19, 2013
Thank your for sharring your experience at Arenal Paraíso Hotel, It was a pleasure that you ejoyed your visit and the services in our hotel, we appreciate your time to comment about our property, thank you for your comments, they are very important for us, we are glad that your trip was a good experience.
We hope to have visit again in our hotel
Best Regards from Arenal Paraíso Hotel.
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Also Known As:
Arenal Paraiso Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort And Spa
Hotel Arenal Paraiso
Arenal Paraiso Hotel
Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort & Spa Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Address: 7 kms from La Fortuna downtown, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 84-4417, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#28 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy of cozy & comfortable rooms surrounded by tropical gardens, with the best view of Arenal Volcano. Discover the wellness of our hot springs and our Mayin Spa. Taste the Costa Rica flavor, international cuisine and the best steak house in the area. Feel the adrenaline on our Canopy Tour, and take the best shots of Arenal volcano on our horseback riding. ... more   less 
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