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La Fortuna de San Carlos-Arenal Lake road | 7 Km West from Downtown, Road To Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013
Ri818 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent Hotel with Great Value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

This hotel was great. Great views of the volcano, and beautiful grounds. Very close to both the town of La Fortuna and the National Park/Volcano, and right down the road from several of the different thermal baths. The restaurant was great, and the pool area was clean. Wonderful, friendly, english-speaking staff, and very clean. And, a great value as well. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“great place, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Was there from Nov 29 - Dec 3.
they are very nice small villa and it is very private.
It was still (at the end) of the rain forest and amphibiously it was raining daily. it did not interfere though with our activities as you get used to be wet .

The restaurant there have good food and there service is excellent.
About my room, (224), it was OK, big size room with all amenities.
The pricing is very good and i would definitely recommend that place to everyone.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 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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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

We were pleasantly surprised by the Volcano Lodge and Gardens. The service was exceptional. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and exceptionally well kept. Some of our best pictures of the volcano came from just a few steps outside our room because of how beautiful the surroundings were. We ate at a few locations in Arenal and La Fortuna. We ended up liking the restaurant at the hotel the most. I highly recommend the beef casado. They have a really nice hot tub that is hidden away in some of the foliage. I recommend asking someone where it is if you cannot find it as it was a great way to relax at night after a day of activity.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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14 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Stunning grounds, excellent service.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

We arrived December 7, 2012 for our 5-night stay during our honeymoon. We arrived late at night so we couldn't fully appreciate what we were about to experience. The grounds are like a botanical garden, the animals and bugs are like nothing you've ever seen, and the staff are wonderful. The included menu provided great food (try the typical dish) and the breakfast buffet had a nice variety. We had a room facing Arenal and it was so serene. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so special.

When it rains in the evening (I think typical of the "winter months") it can be tough to sleep through the random showers and the rooms aren't made of high quality materials so you literally hear everything that's going on outside. The rooms are large and yes, the wi-fi is easily accessible.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Houston, Texas
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great view, good rooms, good restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Rooms are large and clean. We could access the free wi-fi from ours with no problem. The grounds are well maintained. It is a great location and easy to get to everything in the area.

The restaurant was great. Breakfast buffet doesn't change much but it's good food. The beef tenderloin with coffee and port sauce was delicious. All the servers were very friendly and attentive. Coffee at breakfast is the only hard thing to get.

Even better than this restuarant is Pollo El Colosso on the main road to town. It's a locals food stand with amazing fried fish and fried chicken.

  • Stayed December 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: La Fortuna de San Carlos-Arenal Lake road | 7 Km West from Downtown, Road To Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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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 Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#15 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#22 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
VOLCANO LODGE & GARDENS is located in La Palma de la Fortuna de San Carlos, at the north side of the country. This beautiful area offers a panoramic view to the Arenal Volcano and the rainy tropical forest, characteristic of the area, where you can find great variety of flora and fauna species. The hotel is built in an area of wide natural scenarios. Our property is in a safe area where visitors can spend the night in a hotel with majestic view of an active volcano. QUALITY SERVICE: Knowing that service is the main reason of hospitality, the Volcano Lodge & Gardens’ team, will do our best to make your stay a very fond memory to take home. FACILITIES: All our 66 rooms are Superior and non smoking, have deluxe finishes, 2 comfortable full size beds or 1 king size bed, TV/cable, telephone, air-conditioned, coffee maker, hot water shower, hairdryer and a nice terrace facing the Volcano. We also offer 4 rooms for handicap. RESTAURANT:Sura Restaurant, capacity: 120 people, we’ll be offering you our traditional local and international food, while you enjoy the majestic view of the volcano, birds surrounded nature. You can ask for room service too. OTHER FACILITIES: *Two swimming pools for adults, two swimming pools for children and two Jacuzzis, all of them with view to the Volcano.*Laundry service, Private parking, Internet Access / Wireless Free, Tours information, nature trail, Playground.* Massages Service from 9 am to 9 pm. ... more   less 
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