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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3.0 star property
Lodge in La Fortuna with a restaurant and a bar

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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul provides a tranquil escape with its peaceful garden setting. Travelers can enjoy flavorful meals at the Ginger Bar Restaurante, use the convenient laundry facilities, connect with WiFi, and get expert assistance planning tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Garden view

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 139 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Street - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

Lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall
Consider a stay at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ginger Bar Restaurante, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offer perks such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ginger Bar Restaurante

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 1 to December 31:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 per person

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 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

Property is also known as

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 52 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, El Salto Fortuna River, and Arenal Adventure World. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 556 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and private. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sidonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that the property was just 5-7min drive from downtown La Fortuna where it has multiple restaurants and shopping areas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The offered a free night nature tour and it was so much fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding ! We felt like we were in paradise .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel,we loved everything.Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location, friendly helpful staff, great price, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and made our stay stress free.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna! The property is beautiful and feels very private all the while being very close to La Fortuna and all the restaurants. The staff was so kind and friendly! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

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

Wonderful stay at Ranch Cerra Azul

We enjoyed our room and slept well in your comfy bed. Enjoyed the grounds and staff was very friendly. Would recommend this Hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Rancho and will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very accommodating, bed was a little uncomfortable and the road noise was a little loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe private suites with a friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place great cabins and parking. Loved the hammock on the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Friendly staff and very helpful. Bed was comfortable. Room large, but poor lighting. Food was excellent in their restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place was beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating! My husband and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay! Underrated! This place was amazing and our cabin had a private hot tub behind it. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kishor

Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel is very dated

Unfortunately the cabins are not suitable for 4 people. The tv didn’t work! The rooms were dated. The best thing about the hotel was the bar where staff and guests were very friendly. Not a place I would stay again nor class as 3 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing huge beautiful room with private outdoor jacuzzi right by a private nature reserve. Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chakra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very much like in the woods cabin. Very nice place to stay .. bath rooms can be a bit more tidier

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience with everything. Staff were helpful and friendly. The bungalows are large and very unique. Close enough to the city but far enough away to feel safe. Great location next to the jungle and the river walk. The Howler monkeys woke us up early each morning but that was part of the whole experience. Very good food at the onsite restaurant as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jesika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and quiet. We loved having a hammock to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Would definitely recommend this property. Staff was really friendly. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

The accommodations were clean and more than sufficient. The breakfasts were a great way to start the day. The location was convenient to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We just left here today. We were in Cabin 10 , the grounds here are gorgeous. The cabins are very clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend. There’s a bar near the front office that’s amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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