Top 5-Star Hotels in San Carlos

Located in La Fortuna, Nayara Springs - Adults only is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. This luxury hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, hot springs, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Enjoy international cuisine at Amor Loco, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.

What can I say, this is the best hotel we have ever stayed in and we have been to Four Seasons and Belmont hotels before and this beats them hands down. The quality of everything is top notch. We stayed in a rainforest villa with plunge pool and the room was massive, double showers inside and out, queen bed and plenty of storage space, we were completely unoverlooked. But what really makes this hotel special is the staff. The attitude of every member of staff we encountered was most definitely “can do”. They were all so courteous and cheerful which was so nice to see. Everybody told us their names although we can’t remember them. We cannot praise this hotel highly enough. Would we return? It’s a resounding yes from us. They you to everybody who made this a very special stay for us.

We had an absolutely unforgettable stay at The Springs Resort in August 2024. If you’re considering whether to stay here, don’t hesitate – this resort is a true paradise. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, relaxing hot springs pools, and breathtaking views of the volcano, everything was simply perfect. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, enhancing our experience. The breakfast area offered spectacular views, and the service at the main pool bar was excellent. One of the highlights of our stay was the horseback riding experience at their Activities Center. It was truly magical! Our guide led us through enchanting paths where we encountered various animals and birds we had never seen before. Costa Rican nature is truly magnificent, and The Springs is the perfect place to explore and enjoy it.

location location location! right next to the volcano with a great view of it from the shower! Beautiful rooms with a lovely hot tub and outdoor seating area although watch out for the slippery wood floor. Big shout out to Marolin for her assistance before during and after our stay, she was great! The staff was super and always happy to help, offering to show us around or assist with anything we needed. Golf carts take you whenever needed and arrive quickly. Offsite experiences were really fantastic with great guides and we enjoyed the Sloth tour, boat safari and hanging bridges. Thank you to Gabriel and Wilson who were so helpful checking in and out. Carmen was very sweet helping us with our last dinner. The menus were a bit lacking but overall food was good portions were healthy and service was great.

We had a fantastic 9 night stay at Nayara tented camp. The suite itself is STUNNING and great value with stellar views of the Arenal mountain and thermal pool in your very own private pool! Can't get better than this. Food at the restaurants is delicious! Chicken curry and rice from room service was our favorite! Breakfast is great, they spoil you with the selection of fruits and juices etc. Asian restaurant service, comfy vibe and food was very good. Spa services were ExCELLENT and well priced. Highly recommend Yaduri and Pamela for the thai massage as well as the Nayara Package for 2. The Spa Manager, I believe her name is Arlene, was very sweet and hospital, and caring. A few shoutouts: Jairo the Manager - phenomenal customer service. Thank you. You had a HUGE hand in transforming our stay when we brought a few matters to your attention the first day. Your entire team helped with this, so thank you all. All the shuttle staff were excellent - I dont know all their names. Reception - Carlos and Michael were the ones who came down to chat with us most, so didnt have a chance to meet the others. Michael sent me a guava plate with salt and spices when we told him that it was our fave. Bartender at the hot springs (roberto or rodrigo, cant recall his name) was outstanding in his service. Had great conversations with Roberto the golf cart driver as well as John Carlo I believe was his name? All cart drivers exhibit such immense gratitude for their jobs and joy to be working here - it was very evident they are all very happy with management. Hospitality here is beyond measure. The staff genuinely care about you and your stay. Suggestion to owners to include a gentle door bell as the 3 knocks + screaming out your name outside your door is *extremely* chaotic for those who are in a bubble of peace inside the villa :) Another suggestion is for cart drivers to use that doorbell (outside villa) and wait for us there. They have been trained to come knock, shout your name, and then WAIT OUTSIDE your door until you come out and then follow you to the cart. That's a bit too much in our space, its better if they can wait outside for 2-3 minutes until we get to the cart. Also, to have more privacy in villas by filling up the GAPS with planters. We can easily see parts of the pool of other villas, and they can see into ours so we would love some privacy next time. WILL BE BACK. CANT WAIT TO BE BACK. THANK YOU ALL.

In the afternoon, arrive at the address of Costa Rica: 13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, A****ela, Costa Rica. Tabac&nv.n Thermal Resort & Spa (Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa), He is one of the best spa hotels in the world. He claims that the seven-star hot spring resort hotel is very comfortable, the room is clean, the pillows are very comfortable, the bedding is very soft, and the two bottles of pure water are given. The orchid room I live in is very Comfortable, the curtain is a volcano, with free breakfast, breakfast is very good, the bathroom is very luxurious, double sink, the most important thing is the service is very good, there is free gym and swimming pool, but in fact these are not the focus, the biggest focus is outdoor The hot springs, where people and nature are united, need to be called the hotel shuttle to arrive in about 3 minutes, but it will not be a quarter of an hour. You can enjoy the VIP area when you live in the hotel. The name of the area is actually written in Chinese, Shangri-La, hot spring antiques, Many waterfalls descend from the mountains. Your most important thing is to enjoy life. There are many people during the day. At night, there are fewer people, so you can feel in the hot springs. Starry sky, the volcano is very beautiful and very comfortable, there are the sound of waterfalls, the feeling of intoxication, the hot springs, bars, buffets, etc., for everyone, you can also take a bath here, if the outside person wants to go about 100 dollars or so, In fact, it is more cost-effective to rent a hot spring. The hotel lobby is also very beautiful, the waiter's clothing is very formal, this is the best hotel I have lived in this trip, if you drive out to eat, about 20 minutes drive has a Chinese restaurant is also good.

When you stay at Tilajari Hotel Resort in Florencia, you'll be on a river and within a 5-minute drive of Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos. This hotel is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.Enjoy international cuisine at Katira Restaurtant, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

The property needs a refresh and there were several small projects underway during my stay. Rocks were being laid beside the hot pool and contaminated the water and walkway with mud. There was a tree blocking the nature trail near the spa the whole time I was there. Handymen were working all over the property fixing things - most of one day there was a noisy plumbing repair in the room beside me. The food is just ok - it needs more flavour, and more variety for breakfast. This resort has the potential to be a five star resort with some TLC. The location by the hot springs river is beautiful and there is a path on the opposite side of the river that leads you to quieter swimming spots. The hotel tour guide is amazing - Five stars for Frank tours - he personalizes your tour and you never feel rushed. You can tell he loves what he does, is knowledgeable on interesting facts, and will even take pics of you on the tour. The massage therapist is good too and there are several different massages to choose from. I recommend this place for peace and quiet - but it’s rustic.

With a stay at Hotel Laguna Arenal in Arenal, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Arenal and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At Hotel Laguna Arenal, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Located in Pital, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Aquas Zarcas Square and Aguas Zarcas Church. This lodge is 25 mi (40.3 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.