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21 Reviews
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10 March 2018
The hotel is awesome! The breakfast is to die for, and the cabins are nice and well kept. The cabinetry isn't like top notch or anything, but it's functional. The hot springs were nice. The wildlife is so pretty! Good price too!
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08 March 2018
Had a great visit here last week. The view was spectacular and I loved the privacy each room gets. We had rented a car which helped as the grounds are over a large space but you can get around without issue without one as well. The staff was very polite and quick to respond. The only thing I would say is I wish the towels were softer. Definitely would stay here again if I return to la fortuna
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03 March 2018
The whole resort definitely ranked five stars but there were a couple gripes. The hot springs pool was barely warm and it doesn't look like the water is filtered so as a pool guy it was kind of gross. The pool water had a greenish tint from an algae bloom and there was dead algae sitting in the skimmer throats. I guess never go swimming with a pool guy to point stuff out? The hot tub at the spring was warmer (like probably around 102F) and did appear to be filtered. This may vary at times of year. There was very warm water at one of the pool returns but the flow was horrible. If the flow was better it is feasible the water would stay reasonably clean and be warmer as well, assuming that is natural spring water coming in.
The grounds are beautiful and we saw sloths, an alligator, and dozens of species of birds including a hummingbird nest right outside the restaurant with two babies in it.
The rooms are cool as well but you are in the jungle and there was no screen on the bathroom window. A couple times in the trip we turned up back home to several millipede looking things.
The buildings are I think all duplexes. We had neighbors one night with teenage girls and they ran out the hot water getting ready for dinner so I suspect each duplex is on their own hot water supply.
I think each bedroom faces the volcano but some rooms like ours #230 face away from the street so you actually have great privacy. Other's seem to face the street so people walking from the restaurant are basically cruising past your porch and bedroom.
The beds were comically loud. The mattresses were fine. It has to do with how the box spring / platform is constructed. We had two beds and both were the same.response / report this review -
23 February 2018
WILL RETURN
Great facility. Front desk staff can help arrange day tours for guests.
Spacious and clean bedroom and washroom. Front desk staff and shuttle drivers can understand and speak English. Room AC available. Well layout to maximize privacy for each room. Beautiful landscape inside the resort. On-site restaurants overlooking Arenal volcano and serving well-executed dishes. Swimming pools and hot spring pools available. Walkways well-lit after dark. In-resort shuttle operates throughout the Manoa resort, providing pick-up and drop-off services for guests to and from their accommodations. No free shuttle service to La Fortuna. About 15-min. drive to La Fortuna.response / report this review -
20 February 2018
I went after sunset. The pools were lit and the water was very warm. Wear swim shoes because the bottom of the various springs are Rocky. It was very relaxing even though the pressure of the water was rough at times. Ate at the buffet located on premises after, delicious 😀.
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07 February 2018
Just a wonderful place. Manicured grounds, excellent views, both from inside the room and out. Restaurant serves great breakfast with a beautiful view. Beautiful birds visit while you enjoy a meal.
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27 December 2017
WiFi sucks!!!!!!!! If you need WiFi do not come here!!! Rooms are very very nice though
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16 December 2017
The property was beautiful, very well kept. The room was very clean. Great place!
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29 November 2017
We spent four nights at Arenal Manoa and enjoyed every moment of our time there. The grounds are stunning - the landscape is goregous. I spent hours with my camera shooting photos of the colors and textures of the tropical flowers and foliage. Rooms are very large with very comfortable beds, though the rooms could use better lighting and drawers so we could unpack our suitcases. The housekeepers surprised us each day with our towels cleverly folded in shapes of animals. It was a very sweet and personal touch. The restaurant is fabulous - in part because of the food, in part because of its open air design and rich wood finishes, and in part because of the very attentive and caring staff. In fact, all the staff at Arenal Manoa was attentive and caring. The hotel is located just a bit too far from the center of town to walk, but once you get to town, there are lots of shopping and dining opportunities. It is a little too touristy but after all, we were tourists! I recommend this hotel highly.
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29 September 2017
Hotel en La Fortuna, un lugar super lindo para disfrutar en familia. 100 % recomendado.
One of the best Hotels in La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano area) excellent services, i recommend it to all my friend and everyone. 100% recommended.response / report this review -
25 September 2017
Amazing place. The staff were knowledgable and efficient. The hot spring pool with the swim up bar is a must. We had the most stunning views from our room.
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18 July 2017
Awesome view of the volcano. Amazing staff.
The artistic layout of plants subtly accented the view of the volcano, while giving our room a private back yard.
The breakfast buffet was truly amazing with ommlets made to order, french toast, and a wide variety of fruit and local cuisine.
The location is close to La Fortuna, the Hanging Bridges and the waterfall. The roads are paved from San Jose, which is a big plus.response / report this review -
10 July 2017
Perhaps the best views of a volcano we have ever had from a hotel; it filled the whole window, which comprised the main wall of our vast room.
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04 July 2017
The rooms were terrific. Spacious private resort-style property and service at hotel prices. The pool and hot springs had swim-up bars. Mario at the pool was excellent and made great drinks, the hot springs were a little less inclusive (bartender more interested in entertaining female guests than serving everyone). When we wanted to go to the waterfall, they had our own personal taxi pick us up at our room and take us to and from. The food we got for room service was surprisingly delicious. Everyone at the front was super nice and they always had someone that spoke great English. The pics don't do this place justice. It was like having a private cabana in a bird sanctuary close to all of the action without having to be in Fortuna's downtown. The breakfast was great as were the views of Arenal.
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26 June 2017
Sevice oriented staff was always kind, courteous, and helpful. They always strived to provide good service and make things right if something had gone wrong.
Amazingly fast shuttle service with very private, exclusive feeling rooms that had stunning views of the volcano when not covered in clouds. Also, new towel animals daily provided by the maid service made it extra special for the kids when coming back to the hotel.
The pool was great for adults or families and gave us a unique experience of swimming with bats at night. The hot springs was also great although the hot outside temperatures combined with the hot water made this less usable for our family.
The only downside was that the food staff could be hit or missmostly good but some did not come off as friendly and sometimes they where pretty slow.response / report this review -
14 June 2017
Great place. The rooms are superb, and the hot springs are a nice touch. I loved the plant in the bathroom! The view of the volcano from room 114 was fantastic!
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22 March 2017
This is a place that is so close to being a five star resort. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are very well done. The food is the biggest let down. It clearly caters to American tourists, which is great, but the food is like a mediocre diner might serve: lots and lots of sauce, and little content. This is a place that desperately needs a Gordon Ramsay style intervention, because with the right food, it would be extremely difficult to beat
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21 March 2017
Staying here for a week of guided tours and birding. Stunning setting; our patio looks out on the now dormant Arenal volcano, and in the afternoon we can sit in the rocking chairs and watch dozens of birds fly by and perch in nearby trees-- black-cowled passerinis, great kiskadees, little blue herons, cattle egrets, toucans.
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04 March 2017
wonderful place to stay. beautiful Arenal Vocalno view, 3 hot spring pools, helpful staff, delicious food
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18 December 2016
Nice large clean stylish rooms. The landscaping is nicely manicured and the hot spring pool is great and doesn't smell of sulphur at all.
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29 November 2016
Lots of wildlife around and a nice pool, but the resturant evening menu is very bland.
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