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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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Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
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
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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 a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • 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 premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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

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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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 548 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Chastity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, very helpful, professional and friendly. The room was clean and was accurately depicted in the online photos. Resturant had good food and was beautifully setup. The property was well maintained and the rates we booked at were fairly priced. Location very well situated to many different ideal destinations. We would definitely return to the property if visiting the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Lezley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family of 5. Great value for the price. Love the outdoor area with private hot tub. Cute bar with happy hour special. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh Chandulal

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul. The staff were all super friendly and helpful and the property was beautiful, quiet, and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite spot that we stayed in Costa Rica and we all wish that we stayed longer. We loved our little cabinita and it was perfect for the 5 of us. The blooming plants along with the walkway was beautiful. The bar was an extra bonus that we really enjoyed - so nice that it was right there on the property. The AC worked great too! Of course it was very nice to relax in the jacuzzi after a long day of travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was lush and very tropical very private space around the cabins lots of bids and a trail through the woods the bed mattress was pretty firm but other than that the place was very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. The grounds were so lush and beautiful. The restaurant was also great- fairly priced and quick. Drinks were soooo delicious. Also overlooks the lush trees and even saw monkeys from here!! Another highlight is the staff. Specifically Kenneth in the bar and Isaac at the restaurant. So friendly, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. This is less of a resort feel and more mountain cabin, but still has really great perks like the jacuzzi - we went in every night. Amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ranch Cero Azul is a peaceful retreat with charming cabins by a gently flowing river. The serene setting and warm hospitality make it a perfect escape into nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right in the middle of La Fortuna. Within 30 mins drive of all the places and things you want to see/do. Beautiful view of the volcano. Friendly staff. Rooms are in very lush vegetation which gives a mystic vibe. Amazing experience all together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of birds, trees and flowering plants from our front and back porch. Restaurant food was good. The bed was comfortable but furniture and lighting could be improved. Good location with other restaurants either walkable or short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet cabin in the rain forest, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this quaint little spot. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast options. Beautiful grounds with trail down to river. Much more affordable than staying right in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Lovely setting besutuful grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

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

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