Lomas del Volcán, Arenal/La Fortuna

Kimkim team favorite · 4.8 (31 reviews) · Upscale
Secluded boutique resort with charming wooden bungalows, two pools, extensive tropical gardens and trails, two eateries, and views of the Arenal volcano
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Barb K.
Jul 02, 2025
A private bungalow, in Paradise. Right under a volcano. What's not to love! The best b'fast, quiet and beautiful.
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Paul L.
Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, luxurious rooms
Bryan
Bryan B.
Apr 13, 2025
Spa , pool and front desk service was fantastic. Highly recommend getting a massage and or a facial as the environment for this was exceptional!
Apr 07, 2025
Immaculate grounds. Pool areas were amazing. Breakfast buffet was the best.
D
Debra O.
Apr 06, 2025
Beautiful location and accommodations
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Overview

Lomas del Volcán feels slightly off the beaten path despite its convenient location just 10 minutes outside La Fortuna. The 370-acre property faces the Arenal volcano, and its lush, manicured gardens and tropical forests are dotted with private wooden bungalows. Each simple, standalone room features hardwood floors, high ceilings, handmade furniture, and porches with volcano views; Deluxe options add an outdoor Jacuzzi tub and even more dramatic vistas from their elevated settings. Other perks include multiple outdoor pools, two on-site restaurants, and standout service from the small, local staff.

Kimkim's Take

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Based on kimkim staff visit, March 2022 (Learn more)
Pros
  • You'll experience a truly tranquil location, surrounded by nature near the base of the Arenal volcano.
  • Each comfortable, spacious room occupies its own private wooden bungalow with two porches; Deluxe options include an outdoor Jacuzzi tub with volcano views.
  • The grounds and gardens are immaculately landscaped and maintained, and bungalows are within easy reach of the central lobby and pool areas via a series of well-lit walking paths.
  • You can dine at the on-site restaurant (with a spectacular wall of glass overlooking the rainforest), book a treatment in the small spa, or practice your downward dog while spotting toucans from the elevated yoga platform.
  • The service here is top-notch, with a small, local staff known to go above and beyond for guests.
Cons
  • Because you'll be right on the edge of the national park, getting to the resort requires driving a short distance along a gravel road, though La Fortuna is only a 10-minute drive away.
  • Cell service is somewhat spotty around the property.
  • Bungalows have a few steps, so they're not appropriate for guests with limited mobility.
  • Travelers may encounter a few bugs (especially during the rainy season).

Authenticity

Lomas del Volcán stands apart from the standard Arenal-area resort, with a more intimate, boutique feel that draws a steady stream of repeat guests. The 370-acre (150 ha) property was prime farmland until its conversion to a small hotel in the late 1990s, and its out-of-town location gives it a tucked-away feel. Today, 47 charming wooden bungalows dot the lush gardens and tropical forest, with characterful interior touches like handcrafted furniture and local hardwoods. The warm, smiling staff adds to the appeal, providing personalized service and plenty of local tips to make the most of the Arenal surroundings.

Location

Staying at Lomas del Volcán means a little give-and-take, as you'll be beside the national park boundary and almost next to the dormant Chato volcano, but a little farther from the action. Getting to the property requires a few minutes of uphill driving along a gravel road, but everything is within easy reach once you're on the main road. From that point, downtown La Fortuna is just a 6-minute drive (or a 30-minute walk), and the Arenal Volcano National Park entrance is about 30 minutes by car. Parking is a breeze: you can pull right up to your bungalow to unpack before leaving your car in the lot by reception.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Each of the 47 rooms is located in a standalone wooden bungalow with two balconies, one facing the Arenal volcano. The hardwood floors, rustic paneling, and beamed ceilings give a cozy, lodge-like feel, and furnishings include simple handmade wooden furniture and cheerful pops of color in the nature-themed artwork. All units include air-conditioning, WiFi, Nespresso machines, and modern bathrooms with walk-in showers. Standard bungalows include one king or two queen beds, with plenty of space to spread out. Deluxe bungalows are ideal for couples; they sit a little higher up the slope for more seclusion and include one king bed and a private Jacuzzi tub on the balcony with volcano views.

Amenities

Two large, lagoon-like pools are a centerpiece of the property, surrounded by lush gardens, plenty of loungers, and a Jacuzzi and children's pool area. There's also a yoga platform in the forest, a bookshelf to borrow a vacation read, and a small open-air spa with a menu of massages and beauty treatments. The included buffet breakfast is served under high ceilings and a wall of windows in the Restaurante Hojarasca, and includes continental options alongside local treats like gallo pinto (rice and beans) and plentiful fresh fruit. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner later in the day, with a menu of international and Costa Rican dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients. Nearby, La Arboleda Bar & Lounge is a relaxed spot for open-air cocktails and light meals. 

Family-Friendliness

Lomas del Volcán welcomes families, and its easy-to-navigate grounds and private bungalows make it ideal for older, outdoorsy kids and teens. There's a separate children's pool area with a fun waterfall feature, and picky eaters will find lots of kid-friendly options at the buffet breakfast. The largest bungalow options sleep a maximum of four people with two queen beds; families with older kids and teens may want to book two separate neighboring bungalows to sleep up to eight.

Wildlife

The secluded location and proximity to Arenal Volcano National Park mean you're likely to observe local wildlife like toucans, hummingbirds, and colorful butterflies from the bungalow porches and the dining area terrace. You'll also hear plenty of howler monkeys in the trees around the property. Take a short nature hike on the private, groomed Los Congos Trail for more chances to spot tropical birds, frogs, iguanas, and coatis.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +506 24799000
Hotel address icon 2.5 miles (4 km) west of La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
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Free parking
Free wifi
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Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Individual Bungalows

Guests appreciated the individual bungalows that provided privacy and a unique lodging experience. The bungalows were cozy, well-appointed, and surrounded by lush vegetation, giving a tropical feel. (10 mentions)

S
“Each room was its own little garden house, with a covered terrace, A/C, and a large bathroom.”  — Sonja T.
Kat
“Each dwelling is a lovely mini house with 2 very comfy beds, tv, min fridge and coffee maker, many outlets including USB, good tv, big closet & drawers, AC, large bathroom with huge shower area and bidet.”  — Kat E.
Garritt
“The luxury bungalows provide a unique lodging experience where you can enjoy nature from your room.”  — Garritt V.
Delicious Breakfast Buffet

The breakfast buffet received high praise for its variety and quality, including both American and Costa Rican options, pastries, fresh juices, and a custom chef bar. (7 mentions)

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“Breakfast buffet in the morning was great with many choices.”  — Sonja T.
Kat
“the bar and restuarant was great with a tremendous breakfast buffet with both American and Costa Rican foods, pastries, custom chef bar, and fresh juices and fruits.”  — Kat E.
Anne
“The breakfast buffet was expansive and high quality”  — Anne C.
Beautiful Grounds

The hotel grounds are beautifully landscaped and well-maintained, with guests enjoying the tropical rainforest setting and the wildlife, including toucans and howler monkeys. (6 mentions)

Kat
“wiht its own private road that leads you through the tropical forest and to a beautifull landscaped paradise.”  — Kat E.
Garritt
“The grounds are breathtaking.”  — Garritt V.
Naomi
“The grounds were beautiful-it seemed the staff were tending to it throughout the day.”  — Naomi D.
Amazing Volcano View

The hotel offers stunning views of the Arenal Volcano from many of the bungalows and from private patios. Guests remarked that the view could not be beat. (6 mentions)

Garritt
“Hotel Lomas del Volcan is an amazing property nestled in the tropical rainforest at the base of the Arenal Volcano.”  — Garritt V.
Victoria
“Beautiful property with comfortable, well-appointed cabins situated at the foot of the Arenal volcano.”  — Victoria C.
Kat
“Best part is covered porches front and back with seating to observe the wildlife, view the volcano, eat and relax.”  — Kat E.

Traveler Reviews

31 total ratings, 27 with reviews
4.8
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.7
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
J
Jane S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Beautiful grounds, pools, rooms. Good food. Pleasant staff.
In our three day stay, the power went out twice. They have generators for the main part of the hotel so the restaurants and lobby still function. The rooms do not. A battery operated lantern would have been nice. We packed to leave by the lights from our phones. Our guide for the next day was trying to be in touch but we did not have wi-fi in the room due to power outage. Once we went to the lobby, we easily were in contact.
The... Read more

Beautiful grounds, pools, rooms. Good food. Pleasant staff.
In our three day stay, the power went out twice. They have generators for the main part of the hotel so the restaurants and lobby still function. The rooms do not. A battery operated lantern would have been nice. We packed to leave by the lights from our phones. Our guide for the next day was trying to be in touch but we did not have wi-fi in the room due to power outage. Once we went to the lobby, we easily were in contact.
The hotel is one of the closest hotels to the volcano and the view is amazing when it is clear. The spa is incredible. It was a nice place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Power outages were unfortunate.
Stayed in July 2025
Rose
Rose T.
Acme, PA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
This hotel is beautiful- it has a great view of the volcano, but it was so overcast that we only really saw it on our first day. The pool is super nice, but the one with the swim up bar is heated to the point where it feels like a hot tub- way too hot for a hot Costa Rican day! There is a second pool right next to it that is nice and cool, but I'd definitely prefer for the cooler pool to be the one with the swim up bar! The other drawback of the hotel is that it's really spread out- that... Read more

This hotel is beautiful- it has a great view of the volcano, but it was so overcast that we only really saw it on our first day. The pool is super nice, but the one with the swim up bar is heated to the point where it feels like a hot tub- way too hot for a hot Costa Rican day! There is a second pool right next to it that is nice and cool, but I'd definitely prefer for the cooler pool to be the one with the swim up bar! The other drawback of the hotel is that it's really spread out- that gives lots of privacy, but we had to take a 5 minute walk up a super steep hill to get to our room from the main area where the restaurant and lobby were. Finally, the restaurant was nice and very fancy, but I actually had an allergic reaction from eating the quesadilla there- the shrimp is cooked in a cashew sauce and there was no note of that on the menu. So be careful if you have food allergies! Overall the room was super nice and private, and there were gorgeous views. The property itself is like a mile down a private road, which can be nice but it did make it completely impossible to walk anywhere.

Authenticity & Character
Vibes were great!
Location
Nice views, but very removed from town.
Staff
I had an allergic reaction to the food, as the shrimp in my quesadilla was cooked in a cashew sauce and it wasnt noted on the menu. We had to go back to our room urgently to get my medication, and they brought the food- and the bill- to our room. You would think that the least they could do was comp the meal that almost caused me to go into anaphylactic shock!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2025
Barb
Barb K.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
A private bungalow, in Paradise. Right under a volcano. What's not to love! The best b'fast, quiet and beautiful. Read more

A private bungalow, in Paradise. Right under a volcano. What's not to love! The best b'fast, quiet and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Very Costa Rican!
Location
Easy access to everything.
Staff
Over and above, every one!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate
Stayed in June 2025
P
Paul L.
Memphis, TN | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, luxurious rooms Read more

Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, luxurious rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2025
Bryan
Bryan B.
| Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
Spa , pool and front desk service was fantastic. Highly recommend getting a massage and or a facial as the environment for this was exceptional! Read more

Spa , pool and front desk service was fantastic. Highly recommend getting a massage and or a facial as the environment for this was exceptional!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Dining staff was very attentive and personable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was large, super pillows and amazing large bathroom. Bring earplugs as birds throughout the night can be loud. Amazing birds and wildlife.
Stayed in March 2025
S
[email protected] S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025
Immaculate grounds. Pool areas were amazing. Breakfast buffet was the best. Read more

Immaculate grounds. Pool areas were amazing. Breakfast buffet was the best.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close proximity to volcano. Amazing views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2025
D
Debra O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
Beautiful location and accommodations Read more

Beautiful location and accommodations

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right at the foot of the volcano with great views and walkable to town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2025
Margaret
Margaret G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025
Hotel Lomas del Volcan was an excellent hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean. The bathroom was large and luxurious. There was no refrigerator in the room but there was really no need for one. The breakfast buffet was included and provided a wide choice of food. Service was excellent. For dinner, one could eat at the bar, the pool, or the restaurant if one wanted more formal, bigger dinners. The food was good. My husband and I especially appreciated the fabulous landscaping at... Read more

Hotel Lomas del Volcan was an excellent hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean. The bathroom was large and luxurious. There was no refrigerator in the room but there was really no need for one. The breakfast buffet was included and provided a wide choice of food. Service was excellent.

For dinner, one could eat at the bar, the pool, or the restaurant if one wanted more formal, bigger dinners. The food was good.

My husband and I especially appreciated the fabulous landscaping at the property. It was obvious a great deal of care went into it. There were beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs everywhere. There were a fair amount of birds and many people joined birdwatching groups to admire the birds. We also enjoyed the monkeys. Mostly there were spider monkeys which one could see best in the early morning or evening. We never saw the howler monkey but its howls reverberated early in the morning and in the evening. I was fascinated by it so it never bothered me.

The service at the hotel was excellent in general and they were highly responsive if we needed something. The hotel is situated a bit far from the town. You would have to get a taxi if you wanted to go into town for anything, but we didn't really need to. We had a local tour every day and were occupied when we returned to the hotel.

There is a walking trail that one can take, but we didn't see anything special on it. It's best to walk the main grounds of the hotel and admire the foliage and the bird population.

All in all, we recommend the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
The landscaping.
Location
It was secluded and beautiful. There were good views of the volcano.
Staff
The maid for our room would make origami from the towels. One day it was an elephant, another day it was two swans 'kissing'. It was a bit special.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nothing to add. The grounds and rooms were always clean and neat.
Stayed in March 2025
M
Madeline G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025
This hotel was INCREDIBLE! The staff was so friendly and welcoming and made us all feel like we were VIP guests. The location is just amazing and the view from our room was stunning. The grounds of the property are lush and beautiful and the pool was also lovely. Breakfast with a view every morning was a huge plus and it was quite delicious. Our room and bathroom were really spacious and we could spread out and were quite comfortable. The patio was spacious and we never, ever felt cramped or... Read more

This hotel was INCREDIBLE! The staff was so friendly and welcoming and made us all feel like we were VIP guests. The location is just amazing and the view from our room was stunning. The grounds of the property are lush and beautiful and the pool was also lovely. Breakfast with a view every morning was a huge plus and it was quite delicious. Our room and bathroom were really spacious and we could spread out and were quite comfortable. The patio was spacious and we never, ever felt cramped or crowded. We had an absolutely wonderful time at this hotel and actually wished our whole trip was focused here because of this hotel. We would recommend this hotel to anyone staying near La Fortuna.

Authenticity & Character
We loved everything about this hotel. It's very well maintained while being true to the natural setting.
Location
If you love nature, animals, tropical vegetation and a volcano view...then this is the location for you! Going into town was 5-10 min and an easy, easy drive.
Staff
Every member of the staff we encountered was so friendly and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room/bathroom was very spacious. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. AC worked wonderfully and the whole cabin was very clean. There were many spots for bugs/spiders to be if the cabin wasn't maintained and we saw none.
Stayed in March 2025
Ceinwen
Ceinwen P.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025
Great breakfast. Fun having individual bungalows. Amazing heated pool!! Helpful staff. Great to have outlets near the bed on both sides. Read more

Great breakfast. Fun having individual bungalows. Amazing heated pool!! Helpful staff. Great to have outlets near the bed on both sides.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far away for walking into town but meant it was great view. And with a car not a big deal.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in February 2025

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +506 24799000
Hotel address icon 2.5 miles (4 km) west of La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
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Free parking
Free wifi
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