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Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in La Fortuna

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Hot springs
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, hot springs, body treatments
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

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
Treatment room

Spa

Mayin Spa has 7 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The lodge's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Hot springs
Treatment room

Room options

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

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 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

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs is connected to the convention center. Butterfly Conservatory is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding.
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Map
La Palma, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 6.9 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
  • ‪Raúl Castaño - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬5 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 ziplining, ecotours, and horseback riding at this lodge. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or a body scrub 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, wedding services, and a computer station
  • Massage treatment rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • 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

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

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 at Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs?

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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