Arenal Manoa  

In Arenal country — about 7 km west of La Fortuna (La Fortuna de San Carlos) and roughly 16 km from the San Carlos town center. The hotel sits amid gardens and pastures with panoramic volcano views, and is about 127 km from San José International Airport (SJO).

Set among gardens and grazing pastures, rooms open onto terraces that frame the volcano. Expect simple, practical rooms with A/C, satellite TV, fridge, safe, coffee maker and private bathroom with hair dryer. The vibe leans relaxed and natural — think clean lines, local views and easy access to the outdoors. An elevator provides accessibility to upper floors and on-site laundry keeps stays low-fuss.

Take a dip in the pool or unwind in the lounge and rooftop-style bar areas. On-site perks include a restaurant, bar, reception, parking, room service, airport transfer (extra charge) and laundry. Wake up to volcano panoramas from terraces and enjoy straightforward, comfortable facilities for exploring the area.

Conference hall and banquet facilities are available for meetings or events, plus computer rental at reception.

An on-site restaurant serves meals and a connected bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available for relaxed, in-room dining.