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A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A tented accommodation with a dining area, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A treehouse structure with a slanted roof and a simple, open design.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a forested landscape.

1. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

San Rafael de Guatuso

Stephanie

£83

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A room with two beds, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A building entrance with a tiled pathway, wooden door, and a bench outside.

A covered outdoor area with a bench, potted plants, and a wooden door.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

2. Cabinas Sueño Real Guatuso

San Rafael de Guatuso

Faye

A pool with clear blue water, a stone statue, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A large, white bathtub in a room with wooden paneling and colorful stained glass windows.

A covered patio with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lush garden and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a chair.

3. La Mansion Inn Arenal

Arenal

Linda

£90

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a few lounge chairs.

A bar with a counter, chairs, and a view of the mountains.

4. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

PANKAJ

£66

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating and a sign advertising its name and hours.

A small, rustic cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by lush greenery, with a concrete pathway leading to it.

A room with a bed, a small desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted shelf with towels.

5. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Katira

Milad khataei

£38

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

A stone patio with a small waterfall, a wooden lounge chair, a table with a drink and flowers, and a covered area with a red roof.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a unique wall art piece.

A hammock in a wooden room with stone flooring and large windows.

6. Hotel Mystica

Santa Rosa

Anne-Claire

£114

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A dome-shaped room with two beds, a fan, a table with chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A round wooden table with four chairs, a glass window with a metal frame, and a view of a lush landscape with trees and a bridge.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a table, chairs, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a wooden fence, and a distant mountain range under a clear sky.

7. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Katira

Savannah

£59

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a round table.

A couple in white robes sitting on a beige sofa with patterned cushions, in a room with a stone wall and a wooden railing overlooking greenery.

An aerial view of a lush, private garden with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense foliage and a small building.

A room with a wooden floor, large windows, and a decorative light fixture made of circular objects.

8. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

La Fortuna

Mehrzad

£116

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils, surrounded by large windows and decorative lighting.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern shower with a rain showerhead, a glass door, and a view of lush greenery outside.

9. Sangregado Lodge

La Fortuna

Danielle

£131

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, a bar area, and a dining section with tables and chairs.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a sign reading "FITNESS ROOM," and a brick pathway.

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a colorful blanket, a vase with flowers, and a wooden headboard.

10. Hotel Arenal Lodge

La Fortuna

henk

£86

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and distant hills.

A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern house with a concrete pathway leading to a white building with large windows and a balcony overlooking a body of water.

A modern house with large windows overlooking a coastal landscape.

11. Hotel Laguna Arenal

Arenal

Francesca

£173

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel with a mountain view, a reflective pond, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a natural landscape.

A resort with a pool, lush greenery, and a mountain view.

A wooden deck with a restaurant, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset view.

12. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

La Fortuna

Pooja

£85

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A lush landscape with a swimming pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

A room with a bed, a table, and chairs, large windows with a view of a mountain and greenery.

A grassy area with two stone benches and a person sitting on one. In the background, there is a mountain and a few buildings.

13. Arenal Roca Lodge

La Fortuna

"The bungalow had a great rustic feel. The view of Arenal Volcano was spectacular out of the large windows in the morning. The property is 9km out of La Fortuna, but it's only 3 or 4 minute's drive from many of the hot springs and about 10 minutes from the restaurant hub in La Fortuna. The staff were very friendly (I've yet to meet a Costa Rican who wasn't) and I would recommend staying here to anyone."

keith

£47

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense greenery.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by brick walls and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

14. Confort Arenal

La Fortuna

Vernon

£46

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A house with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A dining area with wooden beams, a kitchen in the background, and a view of greenery through a window.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central coffee table.

15. The Vessyl Experience AKEN SOUL

Monterrey

£271

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of a swimming pool.

A bamboo-themed interior with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A spacious room with a large bed, two sofas, and a view of greenery outside.

A well-lit outdoor area with a wooden structure, surrounded by various plants and a gravel pathway leading to it.

16. Arenal Waterfall Lodge

La Fortuna

candice

£48

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A lush, tropical garden with a hot spring area, stone seating, and a variety of plants.

A mountain with a red-roofed building complex at its base, surrounded by lush greenery.

A couple dining at a table in a pool surrounded by tropical plants and rocks.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging lights, and a tropical mural.

17. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

La Fortuna

YOEL

£116

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A resort courtyard with palm trees, a view of a mountain, and outdoor seating areas.

A tropical resort with a mountain view, lush greenery, and a pathway leading to the buildings.

A room with wicker chairs and a small table, a large window with red curtains, and a view of a mountain.

18. Hotel Lavas Tacotal

La Fortuna

Jennifer

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A triangular glass structure with a visible interior, surrounded by trees.

A loft-style bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a staircase.

A modern house with a triangular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a potted plant.

19. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua

Brian

£115

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A garden area with outdoor seating, a lamp post, and a view of a mountain.

A small waterfall cascading over rocks in a tropical garden setting.

A resort with a large pool, solar panels, and lush landscaping.

A person sitting on a rock by a waterfall in a natural setting.

20. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

La Fortuna

Ernesto

£100

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Venado Caves

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Venado Caves during your travels in San Rafael de Guatuso. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Indigenous Maleku culture comes alive at the Maleku Indigenous Reserve where you can purchase handcrafted souvenirs and learn traditional practices. Paddle through the tranquil waters of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge nearby, spotting caimans, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitat.

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Top San Rafael de Guatuso Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing! The landscaping is a jungle motif, and they have an army of people to maintain the place. The hot pools are beautiful, well maintained and amazing. There is a hot tub that is shaped like a flower, and two swimming pools. Breakfast is a buffet that is absolutely amazing. It consists of a salad bar, an omelette bar, a bread, bar, hot breakfast entrées including typical Costa Rican, Gallo, Pinto, and cold cuts, juices, cereal, milk, and is included with your room. The rooms are beautiful with a stunning view of the Arno volcano. And the price cannot be beat. Highly recommend this place!"

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

10/10 Excellent

"The workers were super nice, very clean room and hotel area, the best place i’ve stayed in all my travels"

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely everything about this resort was phenomenal, from the views of Arenal, their hot springs pools, the buffet breakfast, the resort shuttle, etc. The staff were all extremely friendly, everyone spoke enough English for us to get by easily. We would recommend this resort to anyone visiting the area."

Noah's Forest by Tifakara

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel ever! Very new and high tech but still has the rainforest feel!"

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is truly wonderful! We had an amazing experience."

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the only apartment. It. Was across the street from the rest of the hotel. OVery spacious. One l large bedroom with a queen size bed, living room with record player and a few old records, a sofa/ sleeper, open dining area, and kitchen with tableware, a few pots and pans, tableware… No dishrags or drying mat. Very cozy The staff friendly and helpful. Great home made breakfast. Great view all the way to the Atlántico 0cean. Very enjoyable stay. Great soda and convenience store next to hotel. The town is 5 mins walk from hotel. Quite A steep walk. The town does not have much to offer. Get the hotel to reserve activities for you. We did most of the planning and reservations by email."

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. We had an issue with our safety deposit box when we got there, but the staff was easy to contact and very quick to resolve the problem. Staff are very knowledgeable about the area and very helpful in booking activities. The included breakfast was delicious, so were the 2 dinners at the restaurant. Very friendly staff."

Sangregado Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fine"

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, very clean and very nice views on Arenal Volcano."

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Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Av. 325 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela

£29

30 Oct - 31 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Hotel Claro de Luna

Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas

£72

7 Nov - 8 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)

Tityra Lodge

Ruta Nacional Treciaria 606 Monteverde Puntarenas

£74

22 Nov - 23 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Villas Vilma

3 Km West From Fortuna Central Park La Fortuna Alajuela

£87

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)

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Zeta Trece La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela

£150

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hostel La Choza Inn

Avenue 331 La Fortuna Alajuela

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7.8/10 Good! (232 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Rafael De Guatuso?

The best area to stay in San Rafael de Guatuso is typically in the town centre or just outside, offering convenient access to local amenities and the region's natural attractions.The town centre of San Rafael de Guatuso is a practical base for travellers. It's a compact area with the main church and central park as focal points. You'll find a selection of local eateries, a supermarket, and basic services within easy walking distance. This area serves as a good starting point for exploring the surrounding natural beauty.For couples or solo travellers looking for a more relaxed experience with direct access to nature, properties just outside the town centre, often along the roads leading to attractions like the Rio Celeste, are ideal. These accommodations typically offer more spacious surroundings, often with views of the countryside, and provide a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

What are the best family hotels in San Rafael De Guatuso?

For family-friendly accommodation in San Rafael De Guatuso, consider the Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents or Cabinas El Tropico.The Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents, with a superb 9.0 rating, offers free rollaway beds, making it very convenient for families. It provides wonderful mountain views and is ideally located just 5.7 km from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Guests can enjoy mountain climbing nearby and mountain biking on site, with free Wi-Fi and self-parking also available.Another good option is Cabinas El Tropico, rated 8.0. This establishment welcomes pets for free and offers air conditioning, free toiletries, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Free self-parking is also provided for guests.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in San Rafael De Guatuso?

For a top pet-friendly hotel in San Rafael De Guatuso, consider Cabinas El Tropico.This hotel, with an 8.0 rating, warmly welcomes both dogs and cats, and what's more, pets stay free of charge. Guests can also enjoy complimentary WiFi and free self-parking, adding to the convenience of their stay. Free toiletries are also provided, ensuring a comfortable experience for all.

What are the best budget hotels in San Rafael De Guatuso?

For budget-friendly accommodation in San Rafael De Guatuso, consider Cabinas El Tropico or Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents.Cabinas El Tropico, with an 8.0 rating, provides complimentary WiFi, free toiletries, and free self-parking. Guests will also appreciate the air conditioning and that pets can stay free of charge.Another excellent option is Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents, which boasts an impressive 9.0 rating. This property offers free self-parking and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy mountain views and direct access to mountain biking on-site, with mountain climbing available nearby. It is conveniently located near Tenorio Volcano National Park, just 5.7 km away, and Peace Tree, which is 1.2 km away.

What are the most romantic hotels in San Rafael De Guatuso for couples?

For a romantic stay in San Rafael De Guatuso, consider the Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents.This unique accommodation, with an excellent 9.0 rating, offers a wonderful experience for couples. Guests can enjoy stunning mountain views and take advantage of mountain climbing and mountain biking activities available directly on-site or nearby. The glamping ranch provides free Wi-Fi and complimentary self-parking, adding to the convenience. Its location near Tenorio Volcano National Park, just 5.7 km away, and the Peace Tree, at 1.2 km, makes it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the area.

What are the best hotels in San Rafael De Guatuso near Tenorio Volcano National Park?

For a highly-rated accommodation near Tenorio Volcano National Park in San Rafael De Guatuso, the Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents is an excellent option.This property, with a 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just 5.7 kilometres from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Guests can enjoy stunning mountain views and are perfectly positioned for activities such as mountain climbing and mountain biking, which is available on-site. The ranch provides free WiFi and offers free self-parking, along with complimentary rollaway extra beds, making it a great choice for families.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Rafael de Guatuso.

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1. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

2. Cabinas Sueño Real Guatuso

3. La Mansion Inn Arenal

4. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

5. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

6. Hotel Mystica

7. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

8. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

9. Sangregado Lodge

10. Hotel Arenal Lodge

11. Hotel Laguna Arenal

12. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

13. Arenal Roca Lodge

14. Confort Arenal

15. The Vessyl Experience AKEN SOUL

16. Arenal Waterfall Lodge

17. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

18. Hotel Lavas Tacotal

19. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

20. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Stay near popular San Rafael de Guatuso attractions

Venado Caves

Learn more about San Rafael de Guatuso

Top San Rafael de Guatuso Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Noah's Forest by Tifakara

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Sangregado Lodge

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

More cheap stays in San Rafael de Guatuso

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Hotel Claro de Luna

Tityra Lodge

Hotel Villas Vilma

BAUMA

Hostel La Choza Inn

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