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Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Travelers find peaceful relaxation at this lodge with natural hot springs and spa treatments, all while surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rica's wilderness

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Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs, near Arenal Volcano, offers international dishes at on-site restaurants, rejuvenating Swedish massages or aromatherapy at Mayin Spa, and convenient amenities like free in-room WiFi and grocery shopping service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 182 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
La Palma, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Go Adventure Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Natura Eco Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 19 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 21 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

Family-friendly lodge near Arenal Volcano National Park
Located close to Arenal Volcano, Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs provides a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, ziplining, and horseback riding at this lodge. Treat yourself to reflexology, a hot stone massage, or aromatherapy at Mayin Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. In addition to a free grocery shopping service and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Wedding services, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 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 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oscars Steak House
  • Roxi Snack Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Lodge
Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort And Spa
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs La Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort La Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs have a pool?

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

Is Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs 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 Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna lodge is located in a national park, 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of La Fortuna Waterfall and Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isaak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, we got fresh bed sheets and fresh towels everyday, the staff was very friendly, breakfast was good, we enjoyed the hot springs,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JAYMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, and the highlight of the resort is definitely the hot springs—very convenient and relaxing! The breakfast and restaurant were also great. The only downside (and sometimes a noticeable one) is the interior. It felt quite old-fashioned (not in an antique way), and the washroom was very basic with older-style fixtures like the faucet and shower. Still, we really enjoyed the hot springs and the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janardhana Swamy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hit springs in the resort are a huge plus. They are not crowded as well. You have different hot springs with different levels of temperature as you prefer. Main drawback is that the cheapest rooms are located right beside the highway and it's very noisy during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at Arenal Paraiso Resort

This hotel is very customer focused with very clean surroundings. The hot springs was impressive and family oriented.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and thermal hot springs are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything as expected. Clean room(room maintenance everyday) Nice garden and volcano views. Staff was friendly didnt have any issue . One down side there is no coffee table on balcony only 2 chairs. Relaxing hot springs sometimes overcrowded. Breakfast buffet was ok with a lot of food selections.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eithne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the volcano from the grounds and hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice place, nice view and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a great place to stay. The breakfast buffet had a large assortment of food options: something for everyone. The thermal hot springs were great; hottest at the top and gradually getting colder heading back to the bottom area. My only complaints; the bathroom window was missing a window slat and bugs and little lizards would come in through it, and the roof of our unit was metal so the rain storms were really loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenni S Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is average. Very convenient to visit Arenal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place..and excelent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with beautiful hot spring facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bendik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscaping, clean room, great hot springs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot springs are the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely, food was delicious and we only ordered room service from the restaurant, I’m sure it would have even been better if we ate in! Property was beautiful and the hot springs had wonderful views. Not over crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay! Dining, excursions and resort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, everywhere you are you can see the volcano. Thermal pools and wet bar are excellent. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and views breakfast included was good. Rooms were well apportioned nothing fancy. We enjoyed the hot springs though a few weren’t open and some weren’t as warm as hoped for. Would recommend for location and staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff. At the front desk, they were able to give information that helped us decide on our tours,and then made our reservations for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax in La Fortuna, the hotsprings pools were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot

Great place , volcano directly in site, hot tubs great , breakfast beyond good!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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