Meilleurs Hôtels de San Carlos, Costa Rica

This resort was clearly designed with all types of families in mind—we saw couples with no kids, families with young kids, families with teenagers, and multigenerational families with grandparents into their 80s. And everyone looked like they were having a great time. Although it is a big resort, there are a lot of little pockets of places to relax or hang out in so you don’t feel like you’re in a herd of cattle. There are multiple (28, from what we were told!) pools, either chlorinated or fed by the hot springs, and even a “Monkey Slide” which was a hit for the kids. An even bigger hit for the kids: the air conditioned game room with ping pong table, air hockey table, Sony PlayStations and Nintendo switch with free popcorn. We stayed in the Aracari building, which is the newest building (opened in 2021). We had a double queen room, which for a family of four with two kids, had plenty of room for all our belongings. Fifteen foot ceilings made the room feel even bigger. Big patio looks out onto the volcano and was equipped with a dining table with 4 chairs and a comfortable outdoor sectional. Free laundry available (do it yourself), with laundry detergent pods and dryer sheets provided. They even had special shoe dryers in the laundry rooms. Housekeeping noticed the two sloth stuffed animals my daughter had in her bed and made the cutest towel sloth! We did river tubing (super fun!) at Club Rio, which is their activity center that is a free five minute shuttle ride away. Activities there cost extra, from about $25-$55, depending on the activity. Property is a little isolated from La Fortuna, but honestly almost all of the resorts in the area are outside of town. Taxi ride to town costs about $25. Finally, the staff were extremely welcoming and engaging. Melvin was our server for several meals and always remembered each of our names. Joe gave us a tour of the property when we arrived— he was fun to talk to and acknowledged us like old friends whenever we saw him around the property during our stay. Management went above and beyond in accommodating our request for a late checkout as we had a late flight leaving Costa Rica. It would be difficult to have a bad time at this resort and I would wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone staying in the Arenal area.

We were aware the Selina was a hostel on booking so opted for a suite room with a private bathroom. We’re seasoned travellers and have realistic expectations of ‘you get what you pay for’. It also has a pool which at the time of booking swayed the decision. We thought the comparatively high cost indicated a high quality accommodation with a more laid back and boho vibe than a standard hotel. Positives… Great location, central to La Fortuna and many excellent eateries. Less than 10 dollars in an Uber to most of the local attractions in the area. Good facilities in the room - arty decor, fridge, coffee machine, mirrors, 65 inch TV with Netflix, large bed, nice toiletries, good WiFi and a powerful shower. The not so great… The whole place didn’t feel as clean as it should be and a little shabby for the cost which was very expensive relative to the other accommodation in the area. No outlook at all with grubby fly screens and old rusty caged windows; located next to a building site. Nowhere to hang clothes and just little inconveniences like the bedside lights switches located at the opposite end of the room. The awful… Noise - when the air conditioning wasn’t rattling like mad, it was the industrial sized washing machines in the laundry below from the early hours that felt like a plane was continually taking off under our room. After three nights, we left exhausted and ready for a quieter space. Looking at reviews, mechanical noise seems to be a regular issue. For a hostel, I would just have put up and shut up but after paying a premium hotel price, the noise was not acceptable. We’ve also got loads of random small charges on our invoice for coworking and well-being which I queried and received no response. It all looks great on the website and the funky branding lures you in but the reality is, we got ****** in by clever photos and copy - there is a gap between what they promise and what you get for the cost. I think they need to maybe stay in their lane and focus on delivering a great hostel experience rather than trying to dress up overpriced and mediocre rooms as a hotel offer at hotel prices. We’ve stayed in four other places to date and the Selina by far offered the least value for money (and we got a ‘deal’ at £115 per night without breakfast). We were excited to stay somewhere a little different - and left tired, disappointed and a little ripped off. Unfortunately we fell for the slick marketing.

This is where we spent the second half of our Costa Rica vacation, and I don't know if it's just because we came from an AMAZING hotel (La Vela) to this one , but this one was a huge let down. The person checking us in was so annoyed to be working, she made that very clear. You must make reservations for breakfast, so after checking in, we went out for dinner and as we came back thru the lobby, asked her if we could make our breakfast reservations with her. She said: ”OBVIOUSLY. But everyone else is able to just call the restaurant”. Then she continued a long conversation with her friend while we were just standing there, like, so do we stand here til she's done, or....??? HAHA One of our kids accidentally let the room door shut with the key in the room (You get ONE key, no matter how many people you have. Do NOT ask for a second!). We went back to this lovely woman, and she said there would be a $20 change for a new key. We thought, well, we could just wait for housekeeping to open the door... ?? In the end, she gave us another key, but said we had to immediately bring it back down after letting ourselves into room. LOL ok! Breakfast looked like nice and was huge buffet, but the food was meh. And on day 2, I think there must've been a note in our file LOL because they sat us literally as far away from everything as you could be. We walked past probably 20 open tables. Guess they wanted to hide us away LOL. But whatever - at this point we were just laughing. On the plus side: rooms were clean and comfy, the view of the volcano was AMAZING. he shower was clean and large, but there was not a single place to put your soap/washcloth/shampoo which was weird - just had to set everything on the floor. Location was good as we could walk to many places to eat and shop. Would not stay here again, given the choice!

Hôtel bon marché, le village de vacances est très grand, il est préférable d'avoir une voiture, aucune voiture peut être appelée shuttle, le petit déjeuner est très bon, il y a huit piscines chaudes à l'intérieur, et des points de vue vulcaniques sont meilleurs que le parc national, vraiment recommandé

J’y suis resté avec ma famille de 3 pendant 3 nuits. J’ai passé un agréable séjour dans cet hôtel. En arrivant le réceptionniste était souriant et chaleureux. Le monsieur travaillant au bar était sympathique et marrant, devenu comme un ami pendant ce séjour. Tout est comme sur les photos, la vu sur le volcan est majestueux. Les snacks sont très bons surtout le wrap au poulet. Je vous conseille vivement de prendre le jus de fruit au fruit de la passion. Au milieu de ce séjour nous avons eu un problème de plomberie( de notre faute), nous avons informer le réceptionniste, 2h plus tard un plombier a réglé le problème.

Les chambres sont confortables et confortables.

When you stay at Arenal Waterfall Lodge in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs. This family-friendly hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Tilajari Hotel Resort in Florencia, you'll be on a river and within a 5-minute drive of Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos. This hotel is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.Enjoy international cuisine at Katira Restaurtant, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

La chambre est spacieuse et propre avec une bonne literie. Malheureusement, elle souffre d'un manque d'entretien de gros espaces dans la bain vitrée, aucune moustiquaire dans la salle de bain, La vue sur le volcan doit être magnifique mais avec deux jours de pluie discontinue nous n'avons pas pu en profiter. Le personnel est très serviable et sympathique. Les hot springs très agréables mais attention à l'accueil, on nous a dit que le sauna est gratuit et quand on s'est présentés il fallait payer l'entrée.

La chambre, le service et l'emplacement sont superbes ! Le petit déjeuner buffet était très bon !