Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

I recently stayed at Arenal Manoa Hotel, and I must say it exceeded all our expectations. This was our first of two stays in the area, and it truly set the bar high for our subsequent accommodations. The hotel's cleanliness was exceptional, and we experienced both the standard and superior rooms, both offering stunning views of the volcano. The breakfast at Arenal Manoa Hotel deserves a special mention. The variety of options available ensured there was something for everyone, and the quality of the food was top-notch. It provided the perfect start to our days of exploring the area. However, what truly made our stay special was the exceptional service provided by the staff. I would like to give a special shout-out to the team at the swim-up pool, especially Hilda, who went above and beyond to ensure our orders were taken care of promptly and accurately. Additionally, the entire front desk and guest services team, including Rols, Daniela and Yorle, were incredibly helpful in booking our tours and even arranged a thoughtful surprise for our special occasion in our room. Their dedication and attentiveness made our stay truly memorable. Every member of the Arenal Manoa Hotel staff exuded a genuine desire to assist and ensure our stay was remarkable. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting La Fortuna. In fact, after our time at Arenal Manoa Hotel, we also stayed at another location nearby, Los Lagos, and it is safe to say that Arenal Manoa Hotel stands out as the superior choice.

The hotel was a "horizontal" complex in that all rooms were at ground level with just two rooms per building and the buildings are scattered throughout the property. As the rooms were on ground floor the view was limited, I guess because of privacy concerns by just stepping out the the door the the Arenal volcano is right in front of you, an amazing view! The breakfast was a well stocked buffet and the a la carte restaurant was also very good. For a less formal atmosphere we tried the excellent Sushi bar at the pool that is open til 10pm. (There is also a pizza place but we didn't try them). The staff were very friendly and helpful. Tours are available at the hotel and we took one to the volcano and another to jungle tour with suspension bridges. Both were good but we preferred the jungle tour. The thermal water hot pool was a great place to relax after hiking and sightseeing. If you have a car and feel a little adventurous the "Rio Celeste" in the Tenorio Volcano National Park is worth the trip. Its about 90mins from the hotel but be aware that the walking trail in the park is about 5 to 6 Km to take in all the viewing points and places can be uneven. To get to the waterfall there are perhaps 200 steps down (and then back up again!)

A stunning hotel in a beautiful location in the rainforest. We absolutely loved the setting of the Arenal Manoa hotel, 2 pools with hot springs to enjoy after a busy day of excursions, beautifully set within the rainforest in the middle of the wildlife where we spotted lots of birds, iguanas and lot's more. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner quite a few nights in the hotel and it was a lovely calm setting where the staff couldn't do enough for us. There was also a pizza restaurant (with their own pizza oven) and sushi bar, one at each pool We celebrated our son's 3rd birthday whilst we were away too and they went out of their way to make it special with cake & balloons which was very much appreciated. Would visit again in a heartbeat!

It looks like a quaint, little neighbourhood that allowed you to park your car right outside your condo which was handy. Also I believe to have spotted more animals there than I had in some national parks which actually made our stay! The breakfast was brilliant and had loads to choose from and the customer service there was one of the best I’d encountered in my life. That really made a difference. Lastly, the nice, warm shower and the little details the lovely cleaners left in the room :)

The view was amazing. The breakfast offered a huge variety of delicious food. The pizza by the pool was delicious. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom with large plan and skylight was lovely. The buggy to and from reception was a lovely touch.