Best Hotels in Alajuela

Offering an outdoor pool and spa center, Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is set in Fortuna in the Alajuela Region, 16 mi from Monteverde. The farm stay has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Certain units feature views of the mountain or garden. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Finca Luna Nueva Lodge features free WiFi . You will find concierge service at the property. You can play table tennis at this farm stay, and the area is popular for hiking. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 39 mi away.

- "Excellent Value, Highly Recommended." - "Best way to unwind and be pampered" - "Definitely going back!" - "Paradise" - "A great farm to fork eco experience"

Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 2.5 mi of natural trails. This eco-friendly hotel grows its own organic fruit and provides free WiFi access. The villas at Xandari Resort & Spa are spacious with plenty of natural light. They are decorated in a rustic-style and colorful way, plus they include safety deposit boxes, mini-bar and coffee maker, and terraces with views of the gardens and mountain. The bathrooms provide toiletries. The restaurant and bar at Xandari Resort & Spa serve local and international-style cuisine and has room services available. The staff at the hotel can help the guests with the arrangements for outings to go visit the coffee plantations, or the orchid gardens, both reachable in a 25-minute drive. The animal rescue is 20 minutes’ drive away and the Poas Volcano area is 45 minutes’ drive from Xandari.

- "Beautiful grounds" - "Magical, inspiring, and colorful." - "Fabulous hotel - check the trails are open if that is why you are booking" - "Wish we’d stayed longer!" - "Beautiful hotel with very spacious and comfortable rooms. Excellent view from our room." - "Too expensive for level of service" - "Beautiful but disappointing and uncomfortable with bugs"

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa is located in Atenas. Free parking and WiFi access is available. Rooms at this hotel feature private bathrooms with a shower and bathrobes. Some rooms include extras such as a sofa, bed linen and a fan. At The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa you will find a fitness center. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, swimming pool with views to the mountains and the Nicoya Peninsula, luxury spa with sauna, massages, yoga classes, and organic permaculture ponds with fish. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 16 mi away.

- "A slice of heaven on earth" - "Beautiful hotel but service and food needs work" - "Poor value, not a 5 stat resort."

Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park. The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and mini-bar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area. Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs. Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged. This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

- "Amaizing place and amaizing vacation." - "Wonderful time!" - "Gorgeous property and most friendly staff ever."

Nayara Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel and spa set against the panoramic backdrop of the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by Costa Rican Rainforest. Private bungalows have a private terrace with a plunge pool. Bungalows at Nayara Gardens feature local hand-woven fabrics and solid handcrafted wood furniture. All have internet and a flower garden. Guests at Nayara Gardens can book a safari through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, or horseback ride to the Fortuna Waterfall. They can also hike along the Celeste River. For relaxation, the spa at Nayara Gardens offers coffee scrubs and volcanic mud treatments. Guests can unwind with en exotic cocktail from the outdoor pool and wet bar. The bamboo decked restaurant offers 360-degree gardens views and serves Costa Rican cuisine, while the wine bar features a selection of South American and Spanish wines and canapés.

- "The perfect relaxation holiday" - "A truly special place, where your every need has been considered. We will be back!" - "Stunning property and top customer service." - "Amazing." - "Exceptional romantic getaway" - "Holiday of a lifetime - - will definitely be back" - "Perfect except to short!" - "Recommended" - "A VIBE" - "We had an amazing time at Nayara Gardens. Our room had a gorgeous plunge pool and deck facing the canopy. We enjoyed the"

Located in a secluded rainforest, adjacent to the Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel offers luxurious bungalows with a plasma TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned bungalows of Rio Celeste Hideaway are decorated with warm colors, parquet floors, and elegant wooden furniture. All bungalows have an iPod stand, free WiFi, and a private backyard with an outdoor shower. Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel’s tour desk organizes various activities, such as horseback riding, bird watching, rafting, bicycling, and hiking. Guests can also visit the Palo Verde National Park, the Rio Celeste waterfall, and the Arenal Volcano. Restaurant Kantala serves local and international dishes, made with traditional Costa Rican ingredients. The swim-up bar serves light lunches at the deck area, and the Cantina Delirio lounge offers fresh tropical cocktails.

- "I enjoyed everything there is an amazing place" - "PERFECT PLACE TO STAY FOR 2 DAYS" - "Luxury in the Rainforest!" - "Absolutely amazing" - "There is absolutely nothing negative about this resort, not one thing. The staff are second to none." - "Rio Celeste is magical and the Hideaway is everything we needed." - "Great option in the area" - "Amazing resort..... but...." - "Would definitely return for the area and facilities and would plan to eat out and not at the restaurants."

Offering an indoor pool and a restaurant, Peace Lodge is located a 1-hour drive from San Jose in Vara Blanca. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge. The accommodations will provide you with a TV and a balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a spa bath, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy mountain view and garden view from the room. Extras include a mini-bar, a DVD player and cable channels. At Peace Lodge you will find a garden and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking. The property offers free parking. This lodge is 19 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

- "Great park and waterfalls, easy trip to Poas" - "Great spot to open gate to Costa Rica." - "Great retreat in beautiful setting" - "Lovely place ~ lived up t its name ~ can't wait to come back" - "Best vacation of my life." - "Excellent staff and meals, beautiful property, only negative were the animal enclosures."

Nayara Springs - Adults Only is a beautiful, adults-only and boutique hotel surrounded by tropical rainforest, just 4.3 mi from La Fortuna Town Center. It features free daily breakfast, in addition to a spa and a large outdoor pool. Each luxurious suite here features a plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs and includes romantic contemporary décor. These large units also include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, the mini-bar is free, EXCEPT wine and liquor. Laundry services are included in the room rate, and guests also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a fitness center and restaurant and bar. This hotel is connected by a bridge with the sister property Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens. Arenal Volcano National Park can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is a 3-hour drive away. The property has an on-site helicopter pad.

- "It was amazing!" - "Wonderful hotel" - "Heavenly Pura Vida" - "Absolutely Incredible - Look no further, just stay here" - "Amazing stay" - "A touch of style and luxury, a must stay destination"

Set in Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Valley, El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica features 500 acres of private tropical forest reserve. It offers a spa and stylish Suites with stunning mountain views. Set on a mountainside, the accommodations offer views of the mountains, the river and the forest. There is a seating area and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Los Ventanales Restaurant serves local dishes with fresh ingredients. The property has a private vegetable garden which supplies most of the organic herbs and vegetables. The Esencia spa offers relaxing massages, facials and body wraps. There is also a spacious yoga deck. The area is ideal for hiking, yoga and meditation. This eco-luxury hotel is close to Juan Castro Blanco National Park and the Poas Volcano National Park. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1-hour drive from El Silencio Lodge.

- "Great vacation!" - "Truly memorable visit. Would return, Walk to the waterfalls! Strenuous but worth it!" - "Magical place in the rainforest" - "Beautiful and memorable family break in Domenicalito and area" - "Beautiful hub for mountain experiences" - "Great resort - lots to do and see" - "A mix of relaxation and activity in a cloud forest with comfortable facilities and delicious food" - "Amazing setting" - "A Magical Escape into Nature with Heartfelt Hospitality"

5.8 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall in Fortuna, Nayara Tented Camp offers accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and fitness room. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot tub, family-friendly restaurant, and free Wifi. At the luxury tent, all units have a private bathroom. The breakfast offers buffet, continental, or American options. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. Guests can make the most of the garden, infinity pool, and yoga classes offered at the luxury tent. You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star luxury tent, and car rental is available. Guests at Nayara Tented Camp can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Kalambu Hot Springs is 1.8 miles from the accommodation, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 8.7 miles from the property. Fortuna Airport is 10 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Absolutely top quality 5 star hotel" - "We really enjoyed it and it was perfect for our family of 4." - "A place to remember!" - "Perfection!" - "A great experience for a nature getaway." - "A truly stunning and unique hotel in the heart of the rainforest" - "We enjoyed 3 nights at the Tented Camp and we loved everything: the pool, natural hot springs, firsrate dining, and room" - "Beautiful stay at a one of a kind resort!"

Located in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 5.9 miles, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 1.9 miles from Kalambu Hot Springs, 8.9 miles from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 10 miles from Sky Adventures Arenal. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, karaoke and room service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room has an electric tea pot, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. All guest rooms include a closet. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at Amor Arenal Adults Friendly. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving American, Local and International cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Amor Arenal Adults Friendly offers a hot tub. The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at the hotel. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Cavernas de Venado is 12 miles from Amor Arenal Adults Friendly, while Arenal Natura Ecological Park is a 15-minute walk from the property. Fortuna Airport is 11 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Everyone is very hospitable especially The tour guide Crystal, she is very knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to th" - "An unforgettable ultra luxurious stay in one of the most beautiful settings on earth" - "Gorgeous rooms and views!" - "Tucked away in seclusion awaits this beauty. Beautiful and relaxing." - "Dreams do come true at Amor Arenal" - "Amor Arenal is a paradise within La Fortuna." - "Beautiful place, views and lovely people"

Located in Bijagua, 10 miles from Rio Celeste Waterfall, Origins Lodge provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The property has room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Origins Lodge also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving French and Sushi cuisine. Dairy-free, kosher and vegan options can also be requested. You can play pool at Origins Lodge, and the area is popular for hiking and horse riding. Miravalles Volcano is 25 miles from the hotel. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 55 miles away.

- "One of the best hotels in America" - "A must visit" - "This was a week of rejuvenation and connection for my new husband and I and the lodge was great!" - "The property, and especially the staff and service, made this stay one I will remember forever. Thank you all!!" - "Poor service and underwhelming food. Absolutely would NOT recommend."