Luxury Hotel · Costa Rica
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
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At a glance
100% natural volcanic hot springs, direct views of Arenal Volcano and three distinct restaurants in the rainforest heartland of Costa Rica.
Set in La Fortuna at the foot of Arenal Volcano, this resort makes the most of its extraordinary location. Rooms and suites are designed around the view, with volcano vistas from every category, while the Master Suite adds a private jacuzzi and two bathrooms for those wanting more space.
The hot springs are the centrepiece: mineral-rich volcanic waters across multiple pools and jacuzzis, complemented by the Natria Spa for massages and wellness treatments. Lush tropical gardens frame the whole property.
Dining spans three independent restaurants covering Costa Rican, Italian and Asian cuisine, alongside a poolside bar and cafe. La Fortuna’s wider adventure offering, including Arenal Volcano hikes and white-water rafting, is right on the doorstep.
Highlights
- Every room and suite is positioned for direct views of Arenal Volcano.
- The Master Suite includes a private jacuzzi, two bathrooms and a king bed.
- Natural volcanic hot springs and mineral-rich pools sit at the heart of the resort.
Accommodation
Junior Suite
At 39 sq m, the Junior Suite is the entry-level option here, available with a king bed or two queens and designed around direct Arenal Volcano views. Breakfast is included, and all 57 rooms have access to the hot springs and pools.
Junior Suite Superior
A step up at 52 sq m, the Junior Suite Superior adds a private terrace with hammock, a sofa bed alongside the king or twin queen configuration, and a more generous living area, all framed by the same unobstructed volcano panorama.
Master Suite
The largest option by some distance at 292 sq m, the Master Suite sleeps up to eight across two connecting rooms with independent access, a spa-style bathroom with jacuzzi, a complimentary stocked minibar on arrival and direct Arenal Volcano views throughout.
Further information
Dining
Dining splits across three restaurants plus poolside bars and a café. Ti-Caín plates signature Costa Rican cuisine like beef short rib cannelloni and sugarcane-glazed tuna in an open-air room facing the volcano. Sakana brings sushi, Pad Thai, and Nasi Goreng from a poolside spot. Segreto handles Italian, with Iguanas and Kahuli Café rounding out the lineup for drinks and coffee.
Spa and Wellness
Wellness centers on the resort’s 100% natural hot springs, fed by volcanic water rich in mineral salts and ions, paired with cold pools for revitalization. Natria Spa adds massage treatments, while daily Hatha yoga runs 6:30 am to 7:30 am outdoors with volcano views (reservation required). A fully equipped gym covers cardio, free weights, and functional training, also with volcano views.
Location
Arenal Springs sits in La Fortuna de San Carlos, in Costa Rica’s northern Alajuela Province, with direct sightlines to the Arenal Volcano from rooms, restaurants, and pools. The resort spreads across landscaped tropical gardens, with rooms set within 5 minutes’ walk from the main areas and a free 24/7 golf cart service for anyone wanting a shortcut.
Costa Rica
The list of things to do is endless. Costa Rica has beaches, rainforests, ravines to white water raft down and a capital city which has so much culture for you to find out about. The capital city San Jose might not be the first destination you wish to visit on your vacation, but often people are pleasantly surprised.
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