Alajuela Hotels

This is an excellent choice to stay on your way to Poas Volcano or La Paz Waterfall and Gardens.

Dinner and included breakfast has delicious vegan options. Rooms are a good value in a beautiful area. There was also a friendly cat 😻

Wonderful staff, rooms and a peaceful setting! We enjoyed a week here. The breakfasts every morning will be missed! If you are looking for relaxation, a must!

The staff is very attentive and helpful. The suite was very clean and kitchenette just right for making a snack. The pool was beautiful and big.

Thank you for you services. We arrived late in the evning due to a land slide on the High Way 8 hours in traffic and where welcomed when we arrived.

Great stay! Stayed here 3 or 4 times and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or come back.

Nayara Springs was one of the most special resort experiences we have ever had. From the moment we arrived, the staff was unbelievably kind, thoughtful, and attentive.

Our stay at Nayara Springs was absolutely amazing and exceeded every expectation we had.
From the moment we arrived, we knew we were somewhere special.

My husband and I had an amazing stay at Amor Arenal! The property is incredibly gorgeous, and each casita is private and beautifully landscaped.

We spent the first half of our honeymoon at this resort. First — the staff and service was second to none. They did an amazing job setting our room up for our honeymoon.

Truly amazing resort in the Arenal area of Costa Rica. Can not recommend it enough. Rooms were exquisite, with volcano heated plunge pool on the porch.

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we wanted to make the most of just the rainforest ecosystem since we've done so many great beaches around the world.

Do not let the “2 star” level of amenities fool you — this is a 4 if not 5 star resort!

Wow, wow — a huge and heartfelt recommendation for this hotel!
They gave us an incredible experience from the very first moment we arrived until the moment we left.

The Hideway is a lovely hotel with beautiful grounds, helpful staff, good food (with more than just one restaurant for dinner), in a gorgeous setting.

What a fabulous place, wish we stayed more than 2 nights! Property is gorgeous and staff is outstanding.

All the other reviews are true. This is one of the best properties you can stay at. If you’re coming to La fortuna no need to keep searching, book this place.
Grounds are gorgeous beyond belief.

Thank you Alexandra and Team for a lovely stay! Stayed with our 8 month old, extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Amazing breakfast. Beautiful rooms. Stunning grounds to walk around.

What a special place this is. You’re away from.
The chaos of the city but the grounds are just magical.

Okay so we stayed here during uncommonly wet weather which under normal circumstances would kill any holiday but… it was still simply perfect.

We just returned from our trip to Costa Rica yesterday. We spent the first half of our trip at Arenal Manoa and it was amazing.
We had two adjacent suites.

Ok. I made a post about the Waldorf Astoria this hotel is not a Waldorf but it is an outstanding hotel at this incredible price point. The service was excellent just great helpful staff.

I had a really pleasant stay here and would absolutely come back. The room was clean and well-maintained. Both the bedroom and bathroom looked recently renovated.

This was a well-located property close to the center but situated in a quiet garden and with security gates for safety.

We could not be more delighted with our experience here. Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay.

Truly a special place! Highly recommend, both for families with kids or couples. I spent a lot of time struggling to decide, and I’m so glad I chose this hotel.
We had a cabin with three beds.

10/5 this was a wonderful hotel! Close to everting in La Fortuna, the staff was incredibly helpful and nice. The breakfast was perfection!

Amazing hotel that felt completely immersed in the beauty of Costa Rica's nature. In a great spot where everything in town is so easily walkable.

We had a terrific visit at the Tilajari Hotel & Resort. We stayed for three days and enjoyed the beautifully manicured grounds. The hotel pool and ho tub were amazing.

Excellent resort with staff, particularly Harvey, who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Accommodations were very comfortable — spacious and extremely clean.

Spent two nights and well worth the winding adventure to get there from San Jose. The boat ride to the lodge was a nice touch.

We recently stayed six nights at Maquenque Eco Lodge and every aspect of this wonderful place was fantastic!

Undoubtedly the nicest stay we have ever had. The location is favorable, the individual cabins are beautiful and well kept with amazing greenery, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

This was a wonderful hotel. The view is amazing. The service was so good, from the front desk staff, to the bellboys, the spa staff and the servers. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

Hotel is clean and very close by the airport with a free shuttle service running every 20 minutes. There is a Dennys, Casino and Car Rental place in the same plaza.

I am SO grateful to the staff at this hotel. I had fractured both my wrists at the airport and spent the day in the ER. Boy did I choose the right hotel!

We stayed at Xandari for 8 nights in mid-May 2026 during our Costa Rica trip and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

I’m still amazed by how secluded and serene this hotel feels even if it’s super close to the city.

Pura Vida Hotel is a little oasis in Alajuela: lush tropical gardens, peaceful paths, and charming individual guest houses that are spotless and very comfortable.

This will be our landing spot anytime we fly into San Jose. It is absolutely stunning to be in such a beautiful garden in the heart of the city. The owners may be the kindest people in Costa Rica.

Best place to stay to see La Fortuna. The hotel is 9 km from the main La Fortuna town centre.

We are happy we chose Campo Verde for our stay in La Fortuna. They place is spotless clean, the bungalows are big and luminous with a great view to Arenal Volcano.

An oasis in La Fortuna.
A warm and friendly welcome at the Vilma and throughout our 6 days here all the staff have been friendly and helpful.

Villas Vilma was fantastic! The pool and hot tub were delightful and clean. The rooms are perfectly situated spotless with so many amenities. The staff was so helpful and friendly.

This is the coolest hotel! Our room was so beautiful and decor matched perfectly to the middle of the rainforest where this hotel is located! We loved the outdoor shower!

I definitely would highly recommend the Lost iguana to anyone that asked me. Staff are amazing, you want for nothing, they're truly here for everything that you need.

This place has a lovely garden and pool. It's family-owned and operated. It is run with care.

This place is a great affordable place, close to downtown La Fortuna. The grounds and pool were well manicured. They have hiking trails and they have a bird feeding watching station at breakfast.