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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hot springs
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Located close to Ecotermales Fortuna and Ecoglide Arenal Park, Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience provides free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Restaurante Sura, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room (Thermal) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room (Thermal)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Thermal) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Thermal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 50-4417

What's nearby

  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Upscale family-friendly lodge near Ecotermales Fortuna
Located close to Ecoglide Arenal Park and Tabacon Hot Springs, Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience provides free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Restaurante Sura, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Arenal Lobby Bar
  • Restaurante Sura

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • 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.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Volcano Lodge & Springs
Volcano Lodge & Springs Fortuna
Volcano Springs
Volcano Springs Fortuna
Volcano Lodge Springs La Fortuna
Volcano Lodge Hotel Thermal Experience La Fortuna
Volcano Springs La Fortuna
Volcano Lodge Hotel Thermal Experience
Volcano Thermal Experience La Fortuna
Volcano Thermal Experience
Volcano & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience Lodge
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience La Fortuna
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience?

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

What time is check-out at Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ecotermales Fortuna, Ecoglide Arenal Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Adventure World are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean hotel and thermal pools
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fedir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant is grate, highly recommend any kind of stake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
The food was wonderful. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yunior R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, staff and beautiful birds around the property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, Hotel was near most of the attraction, clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and environment. Good and respectful service. Close to everything
Our view from the private jacuzzi
Thermal pool with nice bar
Animals and beautiful gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well maintained. Everyone was super nice and accommodating. They made our stay in La Fortuna a delight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent. Hot springs were awesome and included breakfast was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful. Loved eveything about it. The thermal pools were amazing, and the wildlife around the property were so stunning. We could literally bird watch from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, grounds were pretty and the scenery was gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff works hard, landscaping is beatiful, breakfast very good, the pools and hot springs are enjoyable, located close to town but still very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Volcano Lodge is very nice with a relaxing forest vibe. It provides multiple amenities like pools, hot springs, restaurant and spa. They also have options they are willing to help you book for excursions around La Fortuna. My friends and I stayed here for me and my twin’s birthday :). We did have 1 incident where a manager at the restaurant, Juan was not very
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

aslam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was not working and no hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very nice and has many activities for families. The rooms could use an update but they have what you need. Overall happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay but the rooms are a bit smaller and congested compared to the other resorts that we stayed during this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Devadit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with thermal pools on property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. Which there were a few more options for breakfast but overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Magical little hotel in an incredible area

Magical location, beautiful hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, great staff a Beautiful property, hot Springs, nice and hot. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exquisite greenery and blooming plants surrounded you. Lots of walking required. Jose, Eduardo and Denzel were Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful, we really enjoyed the thermal waters. Breakfast was included and it was delicious. I highly recommend getting the special massage. It was the best massage I have ever had. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of Arenal when it was clear out. Tons of beautiful wild birds everywhere and the trees and flowers on the property were gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. The dining was good and we enjoyed the pool and hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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