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4.0 of 5
San Carlos, 10 km NE of La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 116447, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles
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“Hard to Describe”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

This is as close as I've ever gotten to a 5-star review.

I cannot describe how beautiful the view is. We arrived on a clear day (which is rare) and had a completely unobstructed view of the volcano, which is so close, you feel like you could touch it. But even on the days where the peak of the volcano is covered by clouds, the view is out of this world.

Loved the rooms here. They are enormous. The ceilings were 15 feet high. You get your own hot tub in room. The bed faces huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and just beyond those windows are the gorgeous views. Imagine waking up in the morning, opening the blinds and enjoying breakfast in bed with the Arenal Volcano in view.

The grounds are exquisite. The natural hot springs were a highlight. A series of man made (but very naturally fitted) spa-sized pools, that channel the hot spring and splash over from one to the next. I loved sitting under the waterfall and getting a hot springs massage.

Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They greet you with a brief orientation and complimentary drinks. Food was good. Not great. Pools were nice. But very little detracts from the experience, when the setting is so nice. You'll spend much of your stay here muttering to yourself, "I can't believe how beautiful this is."

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 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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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Most amazing place we've ever been!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This was our splurge hotel on our honeymoon and we couldn't have been happier. The views are indescribable and no picture will ever do it justice.

We stayed the first part of our trip at the beach and drove inland to Arenal. I found the Arenal Kioro from a blogger that had recently stayed there and I'm so glad we chose this place. It's the closest resort to the volcano from what we could see. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable. We were greeted with drinks, given a beautiful room, and enjoyed a couples massage and the hot springs on the first day. The second day we took the Hanging Bridges tour which is completely worth the money. We also drove into La Fortuna to eat at a Soda and to check out the Lava Lounge for dinner. Definitely the best part of our trip! Having the hot tub in the room was amazing - being able to look out at the volcano and stars at night while in the hot tub was a view I'll never forget.

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  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rockford, Illinois
1 review
“Wonderful Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

We loved everything about this wonderful hotel. The gardens on the property were beautiful. The room was unbelievable.
The staff was one of the best that we have ever met. Had a great day at the spa. We will be back.

Frank K

Room Tip: All rooms are wonderful. They are all suites.
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  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Glad we Splurged!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

We visited Arenal Kioro in March 2012 with our children -- ages 7 and 10 -- and did not want to leave. The gardens around the property are gorgeous -- the hotel marks the names of the trees and plants -- and they are simply beautiful. My kids had a great time taking pictures of all the exotic flowers. We traveled with another family who had three similarly-aged children, and the five children ventured from the pools to the game room, through the gardens and back constantly. The large pool had an amazing view of Arenal Volcano as its backdrop. Down from the large pool was a series of waterfalls that fell into smaller, jacuzzi sized pools that were so much fun! My kids did not want to leave these pools. In fact, we decided not to spend the extra money to visit any of the Tobacan hot spring pools and instead, just hang around this property. Near the pool is a combination work out room and and game room (separated by a 1/2 wall). This was great, because while I was on the tread mill, I could keep an eye on the kids playing ping-pong. The rooms were huge. In ours, we had two double beds, and on the other side of the half wall our beds were against, was a single bed (we never used it) and a desk, where we kept our laptop. That scenario would be perfect for a family that is taking a Mother/Mother-in-Law. The bathroom was large and very nice with a separate shower, which was also very large -- where a parent with small children could plunk them in together and get them all cleaned up at once.
Our room had a jacuzzi, which was up against a large window with at beautiful view of the volacano. It was interesting -- the jacuzzi was the kind that you would typically see sitting on someone's patio behind their house, so it was big enough for all four of us to get in, if we wanted. A word about Arenal Volcano -- I don't think they really let this be known, but the volcano has not sputtered in several years. In fact, you can see a little bit of smoke wafting up, but that's all. Still, it was beautiful, and given a second chance, I would certainly stay here again. We hated to leave!

Room Tip: We had a view of the volcano and it was lovely!
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  • Stayed March 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Manchaug, Massachusetts
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“Still wish we were there!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Three weeks later and we still wish we could go back tomorrow. The grounds are spectacular with unbelievable views. The room is just as nice as it looks on the website, There are plenty of activities around the area that will easily fill your day. Thank you to the staff for making our honeymoon so enjoyable. Hands down the Arenal Kioro should be on everybodies bucket list.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 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
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Arenal Kioro Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Arenal Kioro Hotel
Arenal Kioro Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Address: San Carlos, 10 km NE of La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 116447, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Business Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#4 Luxury Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#14 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#14 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Arenal Kioro offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano. The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park. It has two paths where plant species are identified. Besides, private thermal springs for our customer’s delight. All our suites have:Two terraces with the best panoramic volcano and mountain view, hydro-massage, air conditioning, safe deposit box, minibar, coffee maker, hot water, direct dialing telephone, satellite television, hair dryer, key card, safety locks, internet connections. ... more   less 
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