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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers soak away their cares in tropical hot springs at this Costa Rican retreat, where hydrotherapy and natural beauty create a restorative escape

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort offers Costa Rican tranquility. Enjoy included breakfast, two outdoor pools, signature hot springs, a garden terrace, and massage services for a complete wellness experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a view of a lush garden.

Superior room, 2 Queen Beds (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area.

Superior room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and tropical plants.

Chato Suite with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A person sitting on a chair facing a lush garden with a mountain in the background.

Junior Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view of greenery, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

Luxury Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 236 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

Chato Suite with Private Pool 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 152 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort is in the entertainment district and on a river. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natura Eco Park and Go Adventure Park. Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales Fortuna are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
Map
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Natura Eco Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Go Adventure Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna
    9 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    169 min drive

Restaurants

  • Virgita Ristorante
    6 min drive
  • Coffee Time
    5 min drive
  • Sloffee
    19 min walk
  • Raúl Castaño
    5 min drive
  • Baldi Premium Bar
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8 km
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 12 hot springs
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 12 hot springs
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Grab bar in shower (22 inches high)
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 246

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 236 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 236 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Natura Eco Park and Go Adventure Park. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 870 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel staffed by amazing people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and really helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort with clean rooms, lovely landscaping, incredible breakfast, and beautiful hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Hot springs were amazing! Staff was so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Divya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay in La Fortuna! We loved the serene property, lush grounds, clean and pretty rooms, the POOLS - OMG - the pools and the hot springs we a big hit with adults and kids alike. Nice breakfast buffet spread and the views of Arenal Volcano from the property is to die for! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Beautiful property and the hot springs were amazing. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blesila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My whole family love this resort. We will stay here again when we visit La Fortuna. We breakfast buffet. The restaurant is clean and the view is superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was gorgeous!! The staff were so friendly, attentive and kind! We had an amazing stay here and will definitely be back. The food was delicious and the amenities were great. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and the staff and service in general was awesome. Had an amazing experience celebrating anniversary. The place is beautiful but the thermal pools were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Coby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was to die for, super friendly and helpful staff, pool/ hot springs were kid and adult friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service and volcano view plus a hot spring in location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best resort we’ve ever stayed at! Splurge for the private pool rooms. The staff was AMAZING. They all knew our names and made our children feel special. Totally recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arenal Manoa is a wonderful secluded exclusive high end resort in close proximity of the Arenal volcano, water fall, and nature activities. We had Jennifer as our dedicated person for guest services
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. Helpful, prompt and friendly. The pool and hot springs were amazing. Breakfast with a top view, all epic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing thermal pools
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talhah

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Great everything. Great privacy. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was incredible. The hot springs and pool was just ok the grounds were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I loved Arenal Manoa! We had the best time there. All of the staff members were friendly and always willing to help. Definitely recommend this place! The hot springs were also BEAUTIFUL. There are so many pools to choose from and you can still feel like you have some privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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Excellent breakfast, staff, great pools/springs. Really perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Newly added thermal pools provided nice natural setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location! Close to many local activities yet felt extremely quiet and remote, despite the choir of birds! Highly recommend, very family friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I could do is rant and rave over this hotel. Exceptionally clean, the best staff, a spectacular breakfast and amazing hot springs. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, from check in to check out. The staff was very friendly, the facility was beautiful, the room was even more amazing and the service was top notch! Deserve 6 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quick but it was beautiful! Property is clean and the rooms as well. We would recommend this to anyone that is staying in this area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026