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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

5.0 star property
Riverfront resort with 5 restaurants and 15 outdoor pools

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Villa Palacio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Outdoor wedding area
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sushi
Meeting facility
Breakfast area
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal, near Arenal Volcano National Park, offers Swedish massages, five dining options from sushi to breakfast, and activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, on-site shopping, a coffee shop, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Vista Grande Guest Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Vista Grande Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Alta Vista Guestroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Vista Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Premier Suite | Balcony

Three Bedroom Premier Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 237 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Villa Palacio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Villa Palacio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 425 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 18
  • 7 King Beds and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Vista Grande Double Queen | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Vista Grande Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Vista Guest Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • 67 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Natura Eco Park - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 24 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Luxury resort near Arenal Volcano National Park
Located close to Natura Eco Park, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this resort. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and a body wrap at Sanctuary Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and sushi. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like horseback riding, rock climbing, and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Hot springs on site, RV/bus/truck parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 74 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Jetted tubs, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ginger Sushi
  • Las Ventanas
  • Tres Cascadas

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,313 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 15 hot springs
  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 99 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 35000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 96000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 35000.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
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

Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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 Springs
Arenal Springs Resort
Springs Resort Arenal Monterrey
Springs Arenal Fortuna
Springs Arenal Monterrey
Springs Resort Arenal Fortuna
Springs Resort Arenal La Fortuna
Springs Arenal La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CRC 96000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal located?

Situated on a river, this luxury resort is within 6 mi (10 km) of Natura Eco Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Ecoglide Arenal Park. Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 926 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Springs! The staff is next level and the grounds are GORGEOUS!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close to paradise as you’ll experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryner

Loved the location, natural rain forest habitat but with luxury..excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely high quality property with amazing staff. Laundry was also free. Springs were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. 10/10 Our family stay was amazing One of our best experiences ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent is an understatement! The customer service from every employee is amazing! The hotel is beautiful and has so many wonderful things to do, the views of the Arenal Volcano are incredible! Will definitively come back! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. The staff was polite and attentive, food was delicious, and there was plenty to do there without having to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time! Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort. I went to celebrate my birthday. I loved it, the staff was so welcoming and made me feel so special ☺️. The rooms are so clean and the views are breathtaking 😍. Im definitely going back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osnely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was just incredible - everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time! Great staff service and a wonderful place filled with activities and opportunities for lots of relaxation. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice , clean, and modern. However - very overpriced for food, hotel transportation to town, and the onsite activities way overpriced for the duration of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, amenities and staff. Highly recommend for families
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faby

Liked: Amenities
Overall had a wonderful stay. Beautiful resort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation and great staff . We will be back .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services . Specially Joe , Jefry Vargas , Anthony Araya , Jefry Chavez .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has excellent options for kids like hikes, horse back riding, river tubbing, water slide, the animal sanctuary, and great food. The staff was super friendly and the rooms were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the amazing views, tranquil environment, to the friendly staff, our experience at The Springs Resort & Spa was nothing short of spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 Star service and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dequan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and staff! One of the best stays we ever had. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Joe took care of us and told us about the property and Costa Rica. He was amazing. Will definitely visit again! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A premium choice for families or couples alike
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely Paradise!

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