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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is NZ$1,140 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$1,140
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
The service and rooms were 5 star and we really enjoyed every aspect of our stay. We stayed in their suite with our two adult children and everything was amazing. Bedding was also top notch as my wife is very picky with beddings and she was very happy with the quality of the mattress and beddings. ...

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

3 out of 5
22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is NZ$219 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$219
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (982 reviews)
Uniquely beautiful location and world class birding

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 out of 5
1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is NZ$521 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$521
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
It was a very nice resort and we had a great time walking the Puma trail and relaxing in both the heated an unheated pools. Breakfast was very good and the coffee was excellent.

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
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Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens

Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens

4 out of 5
Las Marias Monteverde Monteverde Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this lodge in Monteverde. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Café ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Fully equipped kitchen, clean spacious room, outside sitting area, huge bathroom, great value

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens
Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines

Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines

3 out of 5
150 Mts East from the Public School Monteverde Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Monteverde. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (424 reviews)
The staff went above and beyond to help us arrange tours and guides. The room was super clean and comfortable, with a good kitchen. The property is gorgeous! Just like having a wildlife reserve just outside your door, including good hiking trails to the upper part of the property.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines
Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde

3.5 out of 5
Cerro Plano Sapo Dorado Road Monteverde Puntarenas
Stay at this cabin in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Jardín ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
The “tents” at Chira glamping are perfect! Our stay was very magical. We loved everything about Chira Glamping from the food, the location, the amenities and especially the people!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.