Best Hotels in San Carlos

Explore San Carlos hotels and choose from 262 properties near landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining.

Tilajari Hotel Resort
9.0 (104 reviews)

Tilajari Hotel Resort ★★★★

📍 Muelle de San Carlos, 800 mts al Este del servicentro, San Carlos

"Very nice place "

Viajero la Fortuna Hostel
9.1 (56 reviews)

Viajero la Fortuna Hostel ★★★

📍 Ave 325, Provincia de, La Fortuna

"I was here for coworking for about 3 weeks so got to know the place pretty well. I do not think CoLive is worth the value, was told I get discounts on food and drink and that was never honored. And got just as good WiFi in my room and shared spaces so no need to pay extra. The real gem of my stay was Charles, his yoga classes were more advanced depending on his am or pm class but amazing and accommodating to all skill levels. Best Selina yoga classes I had my whole trip. The staff was friendly even with their limited English, knew me by name. My standard room smelled of mildew and the kitchen cook wears need replacing and please get new knifes. Bummed that the social spaces closed at 10pm. Left us with no where to go because night life isn’t abundant in La Fortuna. Loved the layout of this Selina. One main social space right by the pool where everyone would gather there. Locals even came to enjoy the pool on hot days and never felt crowed, fun social events even if they were not always busy I’m glad they were available to solo travelers like me! The music they booked and played was surprisingly really good. Definitely worth a stay at this location"

Hotel Secreto la Fortuna
9.2 (104 reviews)

Hotel Secreto la Fortuna ★★★

📍 C. 466A, La Fortuna

"Thank you to the hotel front desk for patiently helping us book bus tickets."

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs
9.4 (109 reviews)

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs ★★★★

📍 la palma de la fortuna Hotel Arenal Manoa, Palma, La Fortuna

"Amazing place with all the bells and whistles - beautiful property and excellent facilities. Would stay again. The view from my room was the volcano and totally magical"

Arenal Waterfall Lodge
8.8 (106 reviews)

Arenal Waterfall Lodge ★★★

📍 Province, La Fortuna

"This place was a gem. Beautiful view, property and house. We enjoyed our stay. The only suggestion I would have is that the hiking trails were better marked."

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels
9.3 (103 reviews)

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels ★★★

📍 Provincia de, La Fortuna

"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."

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
9.6 (105 reviews)

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal ★★★★★

📍 9 Km Oeste y km 4 Norte del centro de la Fortuna, La Fortuna, San Carlos

"Great service, hotel went above and beyond to make us comfortable."

Nuakú Jungle
10 (1 reviews)

Nuakú Jungle ★★★★

📍 Nuakú Jungle, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, San Carlos

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul
9.4 (107 reviews)

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul ★★★

📍 Catarata Río, La Fortuna

"It's a very comfortable little villa, surrounded by many attractions, and the restaurants are good and reasonably priced."

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Hotel Campestre del Arenal Hotels in San Carlos

Hotel Campestre del Arenal

"Very complete for the family. Close to the center of La Fortuna"

Arenal Roca Lodge Hotels in San Carlos

Arenal Roca Lodge

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

Hotel Linda Vista Hotels in San Carlos

Hotel Linda Vista

"I have to say that the price-performance ratio of the ordinary room is very high. It is located on the top of a whole hill beside the volcano and volcanic lake. The staff at the front desk are very enthusiastic and patient. The view of the infinity pool is also unrivaled nearby11. When we lived on the 16th, I loved the balcony. I sat on the bench there and enjoyed a few days of isolation. However, I recommend that friends with higher living standards choose the hotel's exquisite suites, which are sanitary in ordinary rooms. The room was a bit cramped and there was no refrigerator or hair dryer. Breakfast is set 1. There are not many choices. The fruit is only a small piece of pineapple, a small piece of watermelon and a small amount of papaya. We asked for an extra piece of fruit on the first day but we were charged $2 for the second day. Because the restaurant at the foot of the mountain is about a kilometer away, we also had dinner at the restaurant, which tasted good."

Hotel Arenal by Regina Hotels in San Carlos

Hotel Arenal by Regina

"The room arranged in 1000 is not a reservation, but the boss is still nice. I changed the new room the next day. The people are good, but the old skills facilities need to be further strengthened."

Guest Reviews on San Carlos Hotels

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Tilajari Hotel Resort ★★★★
"Good stopover hotel. It is larger than expected. Great surroundings."
★★★★★
2025-02-16
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Viajero la Fortuna Hostel ★★★
"Great hospitality, cool property, with lots of fun areas and a coworking space for the digital nomads. Monica at the tours desk was really helpful- if you have no clue what you want to do when you arrive, she will help you find and book all the tours for you. All the tours that I booked with the hostel and were very well guided."
★★★★★
2024-05-01
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Hotel Secreto la Fortuna ★★★
"The hotel is great and the staff is even greater. The overall decoration of the whole premisses is very beautiful and there's a nice garden facing all rooms. The room was spacious and clean, the bathroom has a good size and the bath space is big. The shower has a good volume of water and the heating works fine. The room also has a closet, a drying rack for clothes (very helpful with all the hot springs and rain), a small fridge and air conditioning. There are two pools and they are well cleaned. But the staff is the real highlight of the hotel. Everyone is super friendly, polite and helpful. They cook an amazing breakfast and can also help finding the best tours. I couldn't have asked for a better stay at La Fortuna. Highly recommended. Thanks everyone for the great stay, keep up the good work!"
★★★★★
2025-06-12
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Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs ★★★★
"Super nice breakfast Sushi was not good Room is nice Grounds are very nice"
★★★★★
2023-09-21
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Couple
Arenal Waterfall Lodge ★★★
"Hotel located close to La Fortuna Waterfall and the trail to Cerro Chatota (lake where once was the crater of a volcano). Excellent option for those who want to go on the trail, as non-guests need to pay a fee of 15 dollars to enter the property (the trail starts within the hotel grounds). The trail is not for everyone, the difficulty level is high. Old but functional rooms. Friendly and helpful staff."
★★★★★
2024-05-15
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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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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."
★★★★★
2026-03-19
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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul ★★★
"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"
★★★★★
2025-08-15
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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

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