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Centro de La Fortuna | Half a block from the bus station, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 21006, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013
russ3950 Brooksville, Florida
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  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Brooksville, Florida
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Right down Town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

The good / bad news is this is right down town. Therefore it is a very easy walk to everything, but there will be a little traffic noise(nothing like San Jose though).
This is a family owned hotel, Been in the family for 25 years now and you can see they take pride in their hotel. There are 3 types of rooms. economy, standard, and the Jr. Suite. The econ. size is only $56 (with taxes) The others step up by $20. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. We rented the econ, as we only sleep in the room. Yes, that one is small but the others are noticeably larger. We had a car and the daughter, a very delightful lady, had parking spots marked off so customers could park right in front of the hotel. The breakfast included eggs, pancakes, french toast etc. The day was rainy so we weren't able to take advantage of the 2nd floor deck and view of the volcano. The shower had decent water pressure and although the water was not scalding hot was plenty warm.

  • Stayed March 2013, 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great hotel, fantastic staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

We stayed for two nights - our first stop in Costa Rica - in Feb 2013. The hotel is right in the centre of La Fortuna so gets a bit noisy during the day but the town isn't rowdy so it's actually nice to have a bit of life around and it's great for people watching from the chairs out on the terrace. We stayed in one of the suite rooms and had the most perfect view of Arenal from our many windows. The staff, especially the daughter, were really helpful, friendly and competent. We had a lovely relaxing stay, breakfast was really tasty too - I'd recommend the omlette.

We walked up Cerro Chato one day - taking a taxi for $7 from the town - which was great and you can swim in the lagoon at the top. Go early to avoid the heat.
We then got the local bus out to Arenal ranger station the next day and had a nice morning walk in the forest there. It's alright but nothing compared to Monteverde so it's worth it if it's your first jungle but maybe not so much after that. We hitched back to Fortuna from the ranger station - lots of tourists doing the journey, otherwise it would've been a taxi again as we had no car.
Take the 'jeep-boat-jeep' to Monteverde (but go to the loo before setting out, it's bumpy!)

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sacramento, California
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“Very nice La Fortuna Costa Rica Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Last week my son and I stayed at the Hotel Las Colinas in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica. We stayed in a large room with two beds which included breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was comparable to breakfasts in larger well known chain hotels with eggs (scrambled or cooked to order), beans, rice, sausage, toast, fruits, juice and coffee. The location is in the heart of La Fortuna. I would also like to point out the friendly staff.

The greatest pleasure for me was the patio on the second floor. There was a tour staying there as well as people from all over the globe. In the evening we sat out on the patio with an incredible view of the volcano and met most of the people staying there. It is a great place to relax, either reading or talking to other guests.

If you are staying in La Fortuna I would highly recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Amazing view, staff and perfect location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

We just got back from an amazing trip to Costa Rica, three days of which were spent at Las Colinas. The staff was incredibly helpful and set us up with some amazing local excursions. Plenty of hot water, complementary breakfast and the view from the terrace was spectacular. It's right in the middle of the city with a super market only two blocks away and about a 15 minute drive from the volcano and hot springs. Highly recommend this hotel, especially for the price!

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Boiling Springs, South Carolina, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great experiance”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Very clean - within walking distance of great food and stores. Really enjoyed the breakfast each morning. The deck was nice and had it not been so cloudy we would have had a great view of Arenal Volvanon. Several tours would pick up from the hotel lobby.

  • Stayed July 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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Las Colinas Hotel
Hotel Las Colinas Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Address: Centro de La Fortuna | Half a block from the bus station, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 21006, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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#29 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel is an eco-friendly accommodation, Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica Las Colinas Arenal Hotel offers quality accommodation and all the facilities of a small hotel. We are an eco-friendly, family run hotel. Located only 1 block away from La Fortuna central park and 10 minutes driving from the famous Arenal Volcano, our hotel combines the truly local hospitality with the lovely natural attractions. Our accommodation provides comfortable en-suite rooms all with Cable television, decor stylish Eco-rooms and an open-air terrace offering a refreshing volcano view. To complete a relaxing stay we can also offer in-house beauty treatments. From us you can visit the Arenal Volcano Hot Springs, the Volcano itself, interesting attractions such as the Fortuna Waterfalls, the hanging bridges or enjoy the adventure tours as zip-lines, horseback riding, rafting or rappelling and much more. Las Colinas Arenal Hotel is conveniently situated to visit both tourist attractions and shops. We are minutes walk from center; Enjoy a walk into town to get immerse in the typical life of La Fortuna. Flor and Ivette are the proprietors of this family run hotel and have many years experience in tourism and hotels and will personally supervise all your arrangements during your holiday or business trip. Las Colinas Arenal Hotel goes green. At Las Colinas Arena Hotel, we work hard to be a true eco friendly hotel. That’s why we have a proactive environmental policy, train our teams in ‘green’ thinking and encourage our guests to be as ‘green’ as possible. Our 4 Leaves Certification allows us to be one of the selected eco-friendly hotels in Arenal Volcano region. ... more   less 
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