Hotel Los Lagos Spa and Resort is built around water. It sits on the road from La Fortuna toward Arenal Volcano, about six kilometres west of the central park, and its grounds hold natural hot springs, a long run of outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a children’s pool and a water slide, so a stay here can be arranged almost entirely around soaking. The pools are scattered across landscaped gardens and come in a range of temperatures, from pleasantly warm to properly hot, and there is a poolside bar for evening drinks. The resort has a restaurant, Las Palmas, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a spa that offers massages, wraps and hot stone treatments, and its staff can arrange horseback riding, hiking, biking and ziplining as well as tours to the national park and the waterfall. Rooms are comfortable and practical, with air conditioning, safes and cable television, and most guests choose between standard and mountain-view categories. It is a lively, family-friendly place rather than a quiet retreat, and it suits travellers who want a hot-springs resort at a mid-range level.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Arenal road about six kilometres from the centre of La Fortuna, so a car or taxi is useful, although the resort arranges tours with transport. Several other hot-springs complexes are a short walk or drive away, so you can compare them if you like. Free self-parking is available, and an airport shuttle can be booked for a fee, although the drive from the capital is long.
The rooms
There are about ninety-six rooms, mostly in standard and mountain-view categories. Mountain-view rooms are a better choice if you want to wake up to the green hills, while standard rooms are more basic. Air conditioning, safes and television are provided, and housekeeping is daily. Check the bed types and room capacity if you are travelling with children.
Who it suits
Families and groups who want a pool-focused stay, as well as couples who enjoy a sociable resort. It is less suited to travellers who want silence, because the pools, slide and bar bring activity to the grounds, and a nightclub operates on site. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals.
Good to know
A buffet breakfast is typically part of the rate, but confirm it when you book. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, with late arrival possible during limited hours. Book spa treatments and activities ahead during the dry season, and bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Why stay here
- ✓Natural hot spring pools
- ✓Water slide
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Las Palmas restaurant
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Where is Hotel Los Lagos?+
It is on the road toward Arenal Volcano, about six kilometres west of La Fortuna’s central park.
Does the hotel have hot springs?+
Yes, the resort has natural hot springs and a long run of outdoor pools, plus an indoor pool and a water slide.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is typically part of the rate, but confirm it when you book.
