"Fantastic resort with beautiful views! Prior to check-in we received helpful resort information via email with restaurant menus, spa options, tour adventures, and key information. We chose two tours to book and the resort took care of reservations for us - Hanging Bridges with Waterfall and Zip-lining. Highly recommend zip-lining!
From check-in to check-out, the resort was wonderful. The staff are very friendly, numerous hot spring options, great food, and spectacular views. We also received cute surprises in our room every day! Great oasis vacation! "
"Great "bang for your buck"! We were so happy with our big room, nice and clean. We spent one night but had two full days in the hot springs. The breakfast was delicious and the views to the volcano were stunning. We were very pleasantly surprised and would definitely stay again!"
"This place was absolutely lovely. The grounds were wonderful. The views were fantastic.
The place was clean and well kept.
We also enjoyed the cocktails and good food.
We highly recommend."
"The room was large and very comfortable for our group of four (two adults and two teenagers). We especially enjoyed the private thermal pool, which was an awesome addition.
However, we did notice that some of the fixtures in the room are a bit dated, particularly the toilet. Updating these elements would significantly improve the overall experience.
Thermal pools were nice and spacious"
Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs
10/10 Excellent
"The individual cabin style rooms are very private and cozy. Almost too cozy! We like to be woken up by the sounds of the jungle and these rooms with heavy curtains are perfect for sleeping in. It was both a blessing and a curse! I do wish they didn’t use BRIGHT WHITE lights. Soft lighting would have been better, and would go much better with their decor.
Having a front glassed in and a back open porch was great to enjoy the mornings…. We actually caught a glimpse of a Howler Monkey going by one morning! The birds we saw from our porch were incredible…. Great Curassows, Macaws, Toucans, Hummingbirds, Parakeets, Falcons, and Montezuma Oropendolas to name a few.
The breakfast was surprisingly good and the service was very friendly. We enjoyed the omelette station and fresh fruit for sure. One day they had huevos rancheros that were in a great salsa.
We had an hour long massage while there and it was great. You can’t beat the price! Be sure to tip in cash so they don’t have to pay any fees on it.
My only complaint is the hot springs are not 24 hours, and don’t open until 10AM. They don’t offer any services to speak of other than towel/locker, so I am uncertain why the hours can’t be better. Also there is nowhere to stash your towel and shoes while in the water.
Overall we were extremely happy even with that small criticism. "
Are you searching for the perfect hotel for your luxury holiday in El Fosforo?
Expedia can help you arrange a flight to La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport or San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) airport, and then you can select from various places to stay that will deliver the luxury you'd like to find. Amenities are important when you plan a holiday, so we make it easy to find what you want to make your stay special. If you want an upscale hotel that has a spa, an indoor pool or luxury bedding, Expedia can assist you in finding the best luxury hotel experience that El Fosforo offers. El Fosforo has some interesting things to see and do including Lake Arenal, so you might want to take in the local sights during your visit.
What's the best high-end place to stay in El Fosforo?
Arenal Vista Lodge is a luxury hotel with a deli and private patios, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay.
When can I expect good weather in El Fosforo?
Planning for the weather is an important factor for making your trip to El Fosforo a success, especially when you're splurging. The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in El Fosforo are October, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 482 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do in El Fosforo?
Take in some sights and attractions while you're in El Fosforo by visiting Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. If you have extra time while you're in the area, you might want to see Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Arenal Volcano.