Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

La vista es impresionante. Los bungalows están muy bien Gran privacidad Bonito bar húmedo

Las camas no las más cómodas

I spent hours researching options when planning the La Fortuna portion of our CR honeymoon, so Hopefully this review saves you time, especially if you’re a new traveler to this region! The property is nicely arranged. There’s one public computer and the WiFi is only available in the reception desk area. If you’re not cool with unplugging in the jungle of Costa Rica, maybe Costa Rica isn’t the place for you. The price compared to the surrounding hotels and resorts is legit for what you get. However- It’s a medium class resort so if your going to La Fortuna primarily for the hot springs and resort experience, then maybe spend the extra money to go to a different resort. Tabacon is the most well known and highest quality/price resort in the region. Baldi, however, is closer to town and, based on recommendations from local Ticos as well as photos and research I did for this trip, it’s the best one in town. We plan to go there next time we visit (but probably only for one night bc we are budget conscious ;) But.... if your traveling to the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano region for hot springs AND the eco tourism (horseback riding to the volcano, zip lining/canopy tours, jungle tours, rafting, etc) then its a solid choice to stay at Paraiso. What you save on lodging you can put towards more adventure activities. The hot springs are pretty cool, we just left feeling like there was only so much hot/warm water soaking you’re going to enjoy when your already in a hot and extremely humid environment (tip: go to Colorado in the winter [Mt. Princeton/Strawberry Park/Glenwood Springs] for the best hot springs experience!). Highlight of our stay: If you know you want to zip line while you’re there, you’ll love this resort! The property’s position has allowed for an incredible zip line setup. The back of the property butts up to an incredibly steep drop off with lush jungle views. There’s 11 separate lines in total.

The swim up pool bar allows children which many swim up pool bars do not. This made us avoid that pool but since there’s so many others to choose from, it wasn’t a deal breaker. But I do personally think it would be better policy for that one pool to be adults or older teens only.

Near Arenal and tabacon hot springs (where we recommend a day-use with dinner)

Very old cabin. Breakfast not worthy, with flies on the fruits. Hot springs ok, but not very clean water

Perfect location, next to the beach and 20 minutes walk to parc. Clean room and spacious for 2 adults and our 4 yo kids. Saw lots of iguanas, monkes, birds around hotel.

Wifi not working well in the room. Didnt enjoy the breakfast

Hot springs on site were very nice. Enjoyed onsite spa services. Breakfast was very good and included.