Best Hotels in San Carlos

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Tilajari Hotel Resort

Tilajari Hotel Resort

📍 Muelle de San Carlos, 800 mts al Este del servicentro, San Carlos
★★★ 9.0 (104 reviews)

"Good stopover hotel. It is larger than expected. Great surroundings."

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

📍 4, 2 km Oeste de la Iglesia Catolica, carretera al Volcan Arenal, La Fortuna
★★★★★ 9.3 (103 reviews)

"The front desk guy seemed a bit clumsy. The hotel room was average, but the hot spring was pretty good."

Hotel Mountain Paradise

Hotel Mountain Paradise

📍 Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna
★★★ 8.5 (103 reviews)

"Spacious, clean and tidy rooms with excellent service from the hotel staff. Highly recommended"

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels

📍 Provincia de, La Fortuna
★★★ 9.3 (103 reviews)

"The Lodge was so amazing and the staff was so friendly. Includes a free breakfast that is fantastic, a clean room, and is located right in La Fortuna but away from the most touristy areas."

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

📍 Catarata Río, La Fortuna
★★★ 9.4 (106 reviews)

"The room was a dream come true. A very cozy and pleasant stay. The service was outstanding. The laundry service was spotless, and dinner at the hotel itself was excellent, as it's one of the most highly rated restaurants in the area. 10 out of 10"

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

📍 142, San Carlos, La Fortuna
★★★★ 8.8 (107 reviews)

"Baldi Hot Spring Villa is located in a superior location. There are many hot spring pools in the park. The supporting scenery is unique and suitable for all ages. It also provides children's swimming facilities."

Arenal Roca Lodge

Arenal Roca Lodge

📍 Province, La Fortuna
★★★ 8.1 (102 reviews)

"The best budget hotel in La Fortuna. No problem getting there by taxi. The view from the window is incredible."

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

📍 Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 km Oeste del Centro de, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna
★★★★ 8.9 (118 reviews)

"Room was fine but nothing special and not very well sound proof Smoking zone is outside the hotel so you have to walk a lot Pools are great but lots of kids Service can be improved a lot (lots of mistakes) Breakfast buffet is awesome and very various"

Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

📍 142, Provincia de, La Fortuna
★★★ 8.5 (105 reviews)

"The people was kind"

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The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal Hotels in San Carlos

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

"Very nice and beautiful hotel, built with high-quality materials and a great design. However, my biggest disappointment was that a 5-star hotel did not provide complimentary water in the room, instead selling it for $4.50 per bottle. This is especially surprising in Costa Rica, considering that the room costs over $1000 per night. It feels quite disappointing and even greedy that they are unwilling to meet basic international standards of service. In my opinion, the management should take inspiration from hotels in Asia and the Middle East, where guest service is often much more thoughtful and complete. I felt that instead of providing small essentials as part of the service, they were trying to charge extra for everything, which negatively affected the overall experience."

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Hotels in San Carlos

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

"The hotel is perfect for bringing kids, and the breakfast is delicious. There are a lot of activities for kids, such as milking cows, picking eggs, riding ponies, and picking vegetables in the vegetable garden. The hot springs are also very clean."

Nayara Gardens Hotels in San Carlos

Nayara Gardens

Nayara Tented Camp Hotels in San Carlos

Nayara Tented Camp

"My family of 5 just spent 4 nights in a family tented camp, and it was truly amazing! The “tent” was nothing short of luxurious, as was the entire sprawling, lush property. We especially loved the hot springs area, where there are a series of secluded pools, and a great bar complete with swings as stools. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful and readily available. Delicious food and drinks to complete our wonderful stay!"

Guest Reviews on San Carlos Hotels

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Tilajari Hotel Resort ★★★
"Excellent"
★★★★★
2026-04-13
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Couple
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only ★★★★★
"Great hot spring, great view outside as well. The hotel is well set up with great services."
★★★★★
2025-02-15

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Hotel Mountain Paradise ★★★
"The hotel truly lives up to its name; it is incredibly beautiful. All the rooms are nestled among rolling green vegetation, and every morning is the most delightful time to visit, as you can see a variety of birds."
★★★★★
2025-05-12
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Couple
La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels ★★★
"We enjoyed fantastic Arenal volcanic views from accommodation. Friendly staff and perfect location. Clean facilities and comfortable and cozy bedding."
★★★★★
2025-02-06
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Couple
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul ★★★
"Very cost-effective hotel"
★★★★★
2026-06-07
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Traveling with friends
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa ★★★★
"The garden resort hotel has many hot tubs, which are also open to the public for a fee, so we only used them once. In the tropics, ants were practically everywhere in the rooms. The restaurant next to the lobby was okay, but the buffet at the back was nothing special."
★★★★★
2025-12-26
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Couple
Arenal Roca Lodge ★★★
"A very ordinary hotel"
★★★★★
2025-01-05
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Couple
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience ★★★★
"The location was good and the resort had nice facilities. However the resort looks a bit outdated."
★★★★★
2023-08-26
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Traveling with friends
Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs ★★★
"The hotel is quite big, you can go to hot springs, see volcanoes, surrounded by green trees, the environment is beautiful! The room and hotel facilities are good, a hotel that can be stayed in repeatedly!"
★★★★★
2024-12-21

San Carlos Travel Information

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120V/Type A/B

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Exchange Rate

CRC

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Cash/Cards/Sinpe

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Kölbi/Claro/Liberty

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Number of reviews

7,790

Total properties

259

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 250

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 251

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