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Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

2.0 star property
Family-friendly villa with 3 hot tubs and a lazy river

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Comfort Villa | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio
Comfort Villa | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Consider a stay at Destino Hotel & Hot Spring and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, mountain biking, and ecotours at this villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot springs or 3 hot tubs, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Comfort Villa | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Villa

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Kitchen island
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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La Fortuna de Bagaces, 6, Fortuna, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50402

What's nearby

  • Yoko Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Las Hornillas Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Ponderosa Adventure Park - 49 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 56 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Rio Negro Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Thermomanía - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rio Perdido Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Geotermico - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sotavento - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Family-friendly villa with 3 hot tubs and a lazy river
This villa features an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and spa services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, dry cleaning, and tour/ticket assistance. All 6 villas have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Guests will find kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, dishwashers, and kitchen islands. Housekeeping is available on request.
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. There are 3 hot springs open between 6:00 AM and midnight.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 3 hot springs
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 95 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Crib: USD 10 per day
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 20 per accommodation per stay
  • One-time cleaning fee: USD 20

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Ecotours
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Check-out Instructions: is at 10:00 a.m. and we kindly ask that you follow these steps before leaving: - Leave the keys on the table - Turn off air conditioners and lights - Close all water taps
On behalf of the Destino Hotel and Hot Springs team, we hope you had a wonderful time — and that we’ll see you again soon. Have a lovely day!

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Destino Hotel Hot Spring
Destino & Hot Spring Fortuna
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring Villa
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring Fortuna
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring Villa Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Destino Hotel & Hot Spring have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Destino Hotel & Hot Spring pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 20 also applies.

How much is parking at Destino Hotel & Hot Spring?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Destino Hotel & Hot Spring?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Destino Hotel & Hot Spring?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Destino Hotel & Hot Spring provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Destino Hotel & Hot Spring located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Las Hornillas Hot Springs, Yoko Hot Springs, and Thermomania Track. Miravalles Volcano and Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful Family Home for the weekend

The owner was very accommodating and welcoming. The house was modern and clean and very exciting place to stay, the kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are passing through and need a place to stay, it should be fine. If you're looking for anything longer and plan on staying on property, you will be disappointed. This hotel has a lot of potential and once it is done may be great. For now, it is under a lot of construction. Also, when we booked this stay, the pictures and description did not match what we got. The only pictures posted at the time were of the Villa and not the suites. So, to walk up to the suites was very disappointing to say the least. No big pool and the individual pool we had wouldn't stay filled. They informed us it would need to be looked at after our stay. The room itself was decently clean. The shower had poor drainage and if you have long hair, the low water pressure made it difficult to wash out the soap. The listing also says the place has AC. To be specific only the bedroom has ac. Also, the entrance, it is ceiling to floor glass which is pretty. However, with no ac and no curtains it gets hot fast and has very little privacy. Also, the response time for important items could be improved. For example; we ran out of toilet paper and you don't have a front desk to visit. Everything is via messaging on what's app. The next day we got an apology asking if we got what we needed because the individual was out and didn't have access to their phone. Again, having an upset stomach and being in need of toilet paper. Bad client experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice room with a private hotspring. Rocco was super accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful secluded villa in the mountains. The views were stunning. Our host was kind and communicative. The property is still being fitted with amenities, so expect some construction happening and amenities were hard to find unless you asked. Parking and roads were really bad so driving into and out of the property requires a vehicle with high clearance like an SUV. A sedan would be challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente propiedad, con una vista impresionante, inmersa en la naturaleza.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you enjoy unique places, Destino is a MUST DO! The photos are exactly what you get - no unpleasant surprises. The villa we stayed in for 3 nights has 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite toilet and sink. Each has access to 2 showers, an indoor and an outdoor. The infinity pool was a fabulous way to cool down and relax after a day of hiking. The kitchen was fully equipped for four people with full sized fridge, gas oven and stove, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, small drip coffee machine, stove top expresso maker, and a ricemaker. There's air conditioning that we used only at night for sleeping. Dining is el fresco with wonderful views from the deck. Orlando was an excellent communicator and was super helpful and accommodating. The location is a little off the beaten path, but honestly, that's definitely part of the charm! The dirt road is steep in places, but absolutely no issues in our rented rear wheel drive Toyota Rush. The landscape is fun to explore, with plenty of kilometers to walk. There is a view of the Rio Blanco and a path/steps down to it for those who are able. You don't want to miss a stay at Destino!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was gorgeous and Orlando was an excellent host. If I get the chance I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful in every way!

Our stay at Destino Hotel & Hot Springs exceeded all expectations. We escaped the busy tourist area near the beaches to find true luxury in this tranquil natural environment. We explored the surrounding countryside, villages, and attractions each day, then retreated to the comfort and beauty of our Villa. Magnificent sunsets each evening over the expansive canyons, carved by the river we could hear and see below, were thoroughly enjoyed as we soaked in our own private warm mineral water pools. There was even a path with stairs that led down through the trees and flowers to the river and a tiki-style picnic area. Tropical birds and wildlife thrive here too. The modern Italian-style kitchen in our Villa enabled us to enjoy the local fruit and vegetables and we even had fun shopping for groceries. With all the privacy in this seemingly remote location, it was amazing when we had a gourmet pizza and salads delivered to our door. The hospitality was spectacular. Our host couldn’t have been better at making us feel cared for and at home. He communicated perfectly and was always available for anything we needed. Even when we had a flat tire heading out for the airport, he was there in a flash to save the day. Wellness indeed and so much more!
Gorgeous sunsets over the canyon every evening
The river below is accessible by stairs that lead to a lovely picnic area.
Fully furnished Italian kitchen.
Spacious rooms and a wall of windows with sliding screen doors for the choice of fresh air or A/C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful property in a totally private and stunning location - the photos do not do this place justice!!! Our host was so welcoming and generous, with the remote location he suggested great takeaway deliveries and we had delicious pizzas ordered to our door, however there is also a local town within driving distance to eat out. The roads we understand will soon be updated as other properties are built on the same site, currently it would be easier to access the property with a four wheel drive. There are gorgeous views everywhere you look from the property, a beautiful pool, bath, and the property is walking distance to the river too which we enjoyed. We were so so happy with our stay and couldn’t believe the value for money! Thank you! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Altin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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