Fabulous hotel and overall experience. Whilst travelling around Costa Rica in May 2022, we spent 3 nights at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs. Our bungalow was spacious with 2 double beds, TV, wardrobe and fridge . The bathroom was amazing, open planned... read moreWhilst travelling around Costa Rica in May 2022, we spent 3 nights at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs. Our bungalow was spacious with 2 double beds, TV, wardrobe and fridge . The bathroom was amazing, open planned with a walk in shower area and sink unit. Big double sliding doors that looked out on a perfect view of the volcano and lush tropical flora and fauna. All staff were helpful and friendly. There is an outside swimming pool with bar which had a happy hour from 4 to 5 each evening, then from 5 to 6 happy hour moved to the Hot Springs bar.
I would highly recommend this very special hotel in a wonderful country. More read less

Excellent! Book this hotel! The views are stunning! Every room has an absolutely breathtaking view of the volcano. You can lay in bed and see the spectacular view of the volcano. The room was great, the bathroom was large and everything was very clean.... read moreThe views are stunning! Every room has an absolutely breathtaking view of the volcano. You can lay in bed and see the spectacular view of the volcano. The room was great, the bathroom was large and everything was very clean. The location is perfect. It’s just a quick 10 minutes from town. Tons of good restaurants in town to go to for lunch and dinner. The thermal pool was amazing!!! The regular pool was great too, and it had a hot tub. Both pools had swim up bars. Each pool had a happy hour so be sure to pool hop to capitalize on both happy hours. Happy hour is unique because it’s 2 for 1, but they give you both drinks at the same time. My only negative is that the mixed drinks are not very strong (but that seemed to be the standard everywhere in Costa Rica) so don’t be surprised. That was easily remedied by running into town and grabbing some beverages for the room fridge. Breakfast was included, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised because it was delicious. It had hot and cold items mixed with American and Costa Rican style foods. The eggs were the best! We booked the couples romance package at the spa, and really enjoyed it. Very relaxing. We did order some pizzas by the pool the night we arrived because we were too tired to venture out. Pizzas... The views are stunning! Every room has an absolutely breathtaking view of the volcano. You can lay in bed and see the spectacular view of the volcano. The room was great, the bathroom was large and everything was very clean.
The location is perfect. It’s just a quick 10 minutes from town. Tons of good restaurants in town to go to for lunch and dinner.
The thermal pool was amazing!!! The regular pool was great too, and it had a hot tub. Both pools had swim up bars. Each pool had a happy hour so be sure to pool hop to capitalize on both happy hours. Happy hour is unique because it’s 2 for 1, but they give you both drinks at the same time. My only negative is that the mixed drinks are not very strong (but that seemed to be the standard everywhere in Costa Rica) so don’t be surprised. That was easily remedied by running into town and grabbing some beverages for the room fridge.
Breakfast was included, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised because it was delicious. It had hot and cold items mixed with American and Costa Rican style foods. The eggs were the best!
We booked the couples romance package at the spa, and really enjoyed it. Very relaxing.
We did order some pizzas by the pool the night we arrived because we were too tired to venture out. Pizzas were good. We did not eat on the property for lunch or dinner, but the facilities and menus looked nice.
If you are debating on where to stay in La Fortuna, don’t hesitate to book here. You will not be disappointed. More read less

Great place, great service! Pros:- Room was big and clean. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were so soft. - Spa was good and located in nature which made the experience more unique.- The service was good and it seems everyone wants to... read morePros:- Room was big and clean. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were so soft. - Spa was good and located in nature which made the experience more unique.- The service was good and it seems everyone wants to help.- Parking right outside your roomCons:- Wifi is really bad and keeps on crashing - The restaurant is very pricy- When it rains you hear it very loudly from your roomI will stay here again, it was a great value for money. read less

Perfect Stay A very nice welcome for our honeymoon with wine and chocolates. A superb restaurant with great choice of breakfast buffet. Wonderful view of the mountain if the clouds subside. We thoroughly enjoyed the sloth tour they offered. Highly recommend.

Perfect place to stay in Arenal This place lived up to all the great reviews. The view of the volcano from the rooms is amazing. The pool is great and I loved the dining/seating area by the pool. The breakfast had lots of good options. I... read moreThis place lived up to all the great reviews. The view of the volcano from the rooms is amazing. The pool is great and I loved the dining/seating area by the pool. The breakfast had lots of good options. I wish the lunch/dinner prices were a little less. The A/C in the rooms worked perfectly. The only thing that would improve my rating is if they could work on improving the Wifi. We had a lot of trouble staying connected. I would definitely stay here again. read less

A beautiful resort with everything you could ask for! We loved everything about this hotel! The grounds are gorgeous and lush. Our room was very nice with a spectacular view of the volcano. The pools are beautiful. We just wish that the temperature of the thermal pools was a... read moreWe loved everything about this hotel! The grounds are gorgeous and lush. Our room was very nice with a spectacular view of the volcano. The pools are beautiful. We just wish that the temperature of the thermal pools was a bit warmer. The layout of the property is large, so to get back and forth between our room and the reception area (the place for pick-up and drop off of tours, taxis, etc.), the front desk offers transportation upon request at no charge. The resort is a 10-minute drive from La Fortuna. We did not rent a car, so it would have been helpful if the hotel offered a shuttle into town. The breakfast buffet (included in our rate) was wonderful and included fresh fruit, yogurts, fresh juices, gallo pinto, omelets made to order, pastries, and more, in a setting overlooking the volcano, trees, and river. There was a naturalist present each morning in the restaurant with a telescope. He focused it on a crocodile one morning, birds the next, and was happy to share his findings and knowledge with anyone interested. We would like to acknowledge one person in particular, a concierge named Rebecca who made a point to always come outside from the reception area to greet us and ask how we were doing, how we enjoyed our activities, etc. The staff in general was so friendly and helpful. We would definitely return to this hotel. read less

Great base in Arenal with excellent views of the volcano We had a great stay. Very comfortable rooms with great views of the volcano. We enjoyed the choice of pools and bar drinks/food. Breakfast buffet has lots of options and fun to see the local alligator from the balcony. Easy... read moreWe had a great stay. Very comfortable rooms with great views of the volcano. We enjoyed the choice of pools and bar drinks/food. Breakfast buffet has lots of options and fun to see the local alligator from the balcony. Easy taxi into La Fortuna and great places to eat there. read less

Great base in Arenal with excellent views of the volcano We had a great stay. Very comfortable rooms with great views of the volcano. We enjoyed the choice of pools and bar drinks/food. Breakfast buffet has lots of options and fun to see the local alligator from the balcony. Easy... read moreWe had a great stay. Very comfortable rooms with great views of the volcano. We enjoyed the choice of pools and bar drinks/food. Breakfast buffet has lots of options and fun to see the local alligator from the balcony. Easy taxi into La Fortuna and great places to eat there. read less

Amazing views, relaxing and friendly resort! Warm and friendly greetings at checkin. Room was also ready for early checkin. A surprised bottle of wine was waiting for us in our room to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Soo nice!! We enjoyed it while... read moreWarm and friendly greetings at checkin. Room was also ready for early checkin. A surprised bottle of wine was waiting for us in our room to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Soo nice!! We enjoyed it while sitting on the patio viewing Arenal Volcano and all the topical birds flying by. The room was clean and spacious. Wifi and A/C worked fine. The thermal and swimming pools both had swim up bars. The swimming pool and restaurant also had stunning views of the volcano. Very cool! Breakfast was fresh and delicious. Great opportunity to try local breakfast along with an omelet bar and fresh fruit. read less