Hotel Mountain Paradise La Fortuna: Pool & Location

Name: Hotel Mountain Paradise
Address: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, 哥斯达黎加

Hotel Mountain Paradise La Fortuna: Pool & Location

At a glance: 3-star · Since 2001 · 46 rooms

Near: Kalambu Hot Springs · 2.5 km

Set among the mountains of La Fortuna, Hotel Mountain Paradise sits within a five-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs. The property lies 6.6 miles (10.6 km) from Arenal Volcano and 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from Baldi Hot Springs, with Kalambu Hot Springs 2.5 km away, Bogarin Trail 5.5 km off, Parque de La Fortuna at 5.9 km, Don Juan Tours La Fortuna 6.0 km out, and Rainforest Chocolate Tour 6.6 km from the hotel.

The full-service spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are available for recreation, and the hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Ave del Paraiso, one of the hotel’s two restaurants, serves international cuisine, with room service available for those who prefer to stay in. The bar/lounge and poolside bar are both open for drinks, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is laid out each morning.

A business center, dry cleaning and laundry services, and multilingual staff are among the hotel’s amenities. A roundtrip airport shuttle runs around the clock, and free valet parking is available onsite.

The 46 air-conditioned rooms come with plasma televisions, pillowtop beds with down comforters, and complimentary wireless internet access. Cable programming is provided for entertainment, and bathrooms have showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

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Check-in15:00
Check-out11:30
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
Spanish

Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Amenities

Property amenities

Bar
Restaurant
Room service
Snack bar
Massage room
Mountain biking
Public baths
Spa
Swimming pool
Children's meals available
Wi-Fi in public areas
Garden

Room types

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Guest reviews

4.3Very good(767)

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Cisco Santi

5/5

Google· 3 months ago

Booked a trip through trip masters and so glad that we picked mountain paradise for our first stop. The grounds were beautiful. We even saw a sloth and it's baby on our first morning and visited them every morning during our stay and haven't seen one since. Loved seeing the wildlife on the property. The pool was phenomenal and service was even better. Everyone on their grounds was so nice and helpful. From the front desk, the restaurant workers, bar tenders, groundskeepers, and receptionists. We even meet the manager who was the one to show us the sloths. Room was perfect! I can't say enough about this place! I highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. ¡Muchas Gracias mis ticos! ¡Pura Vida! Del corazon de un Mexicano. -los Santiagos. ¡Nos veremos pronto!

Aayushi Patel

5/5

Google· a month ago

We had such a wonderful experience! Everything about the property was absolutely beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The property itself was amazing and made our stay feel so relaxing and enjoyable. A special shoutout to Kenny, Naomi, and Mannual—they were absolutely incredible! They were so kind, welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. All of the other staff members were also wonderful and provided such great service. Overall, this was an amazing stay from beginning to end. The beautiful property, incredible staff, and exceptional hospitality made the experience truly special. We would absolutely love to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a wonderful stay!

CoconutWanderer

5/5

Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

A very beautiful property and great staff. We loved our stay there including the room and surroundings. The breakfast was pretty good also. Only negative would be the sound from the pool (music) if your room is close to it. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay including the property, the plants, the birds we saw in there.

Jesse Stonbraker

5/5

Google· 2 months ago

Unforgettable Stay with World-Class Hospitality Our stay at the Mountain Paradise Hotel in La Fortuna was absolutely incredible, largely because of the outstanding staff who went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome. A few special shout-outs are highly deserved: Naomi at Reception: She was absolutely lovely, warm, and extremely helpful from the moment we checked in. Her welcoming attitude set the perfect tone for our entire trip. Adrian: Also incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed during our stay. Dennis (from Canada): Truly one of the nicest people we’ve ever met! He was exceptionally friendly to my family, made us feel right at home, and was a massive help when it came to the food. Tony (Anthony): Brought fantastic energy and made sure that we were always having a great time! The beautiful surroundings of La Fortuna paired with this level of genuine, top-tier service made our vacation unforgettable. We cannot recommend this hotel enough and will definitely be back!

Adam King

5/5

Google· 3 months ago

Duplex or stand alone abodes nestled away on the hillside amongst tropical foliage. Each room with excellent views of the volcano. AC very clean and air very fresh. Staff is extremely accommodating. Ample space for a couple or small group to feel isolated, maximum privacy among guest units. Waterfall shower, outdoor hot tub. Easy walk to pool or restaurant, but staff will pick you up on a cart if you call them. Take a picture of the map or you might have an adventure finding your room after dinner like we did. Price is excellent for what we got, but I expect that may change after renovations are complete (quiet construction completion of other units currently in progress). Breakfast is easily a $30+ value per person, large variety of quality items, included with room rate.

Krystal Walters

5/5

Google· 4 months ago

My family of 4 (two adults and two kids ages 9 and 12) stayed at this hotel for 5 nights while on vacation in La Fortuna. Overall this hotel was a great option for our family to stay at while we were on vacation. This hotel is a great value and worth the money you pay to stay here. The room- positives: We had a relatively basic room that we were very happy with. It was HUGE and we had lots of space that was great for us. We had two beds in our room but they were both king size (or similar) and absolutely massive. The bathroom was large and unique and we enjoyed the patio area for while the kids were falling asleep. Room was very clean and well cleaned daily. It was very quiet and excellent for sleeping after a busy day! The room- neutral/negatives: -There is no fridge in the room and getting access to ice wasn't easy (just a super long trek from our room and they would give you a tiny amount.) The water from the tap also isn't cold so getting cold water was difficult. -Our room was at the very back of the resort- which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It was just far and kind of difficult to navigate with the kids in the dark. They did always have golf carts available to take you to your room if needed. But walking around or to and from the restaurant or pool wasn't easy. -Apparently in La Fortuna there is a water shut off that happens nightly at 10:00 p.m. I guess some resorts have reservoirs but this one does not. This means that once the resort has used their water supply for the day, there is no more water. So brushing your teeth or showering may not be possible at night. I understand this may impact other parts of La Fortuna as well, which is totally fine. It would have been nice if the front desk had given us a heads up on this when we arrived. One night I wasn't able to shower or brush my teeth as planned! Restaurant: - We did not like the restaurant and I would recommend avoiding it. We found it very expensive for dinner and not very good. The service was not good at any time of day....breakfast or dinner. -The breakfast buffet was okay... the food was okay but not great. It was nice that breakfast was "free" and included. Service was bad and they were not at all good at accommodating dietary restrictions. They were often out of water and would be annoyed to fill or provide water, or coffee or really anything. Pool & View and Environment We didn't spend as much time at the pool as we wanted too but it was great!! It was warm and the kids really enjoyed it. There was also a swim up bar where you could order drinks. The view from this hotel is amazing and the highlight for sure. From our room we had a clear view of the volcano and it was beautiful!! At this hotel you are also definitely right in the jungle. All the rooms are little one-story houses in the jungle. It is very spread out and you feel like you are really truly in the middle of the rainforest (because you are.) We had armadillos outside our room, we saw frogs, toucans and all sorts of wildlife on the grounds. Overall we were satisfied with our stay at this hotel. We paid a reasonable amount of money for a reasonable hotel. It was luxurious by any means but it checked all the boxes of the things we needed. We overall enjoyed having lots of space in our room and having spectacular views of the volcano. The wildlife was also pretty awesome all around us.

Madan Gautam

4/5

Google· 6 months ago

We stayed here for 2 nights and overall had a mixed but mostly positive experience. The location is absolutely beautiful—nestled in the foothills of a volcano, surrounded by lush trees and vegetation. It’s very peaceful, with birds singing in the morning and occasional wildlife sightings. Walking around the property felt incredibly relaxing and close to nature. The outdoor heated pools were a highlight—clean and enjoyable. They also have a swim-up (wet) bar, which is a nice touch, though the drinks and food were a bit pricey. The beds were decent, but we did have an issue with dust and small wood chips falling from the ceiling onto the bed, which was a bit uncomfortable. The outdoor hot tub also didn’t seem well-maintained—it had dirty water when we tried to use it, almost like it hadn’t been used or cleaned in a while. On a positive note, the breakfast was amazing and definitely one of the highlights of our stay. Overall, a great spot for nature and relaxation, but there’s room for improvement in maintenance and upkeep.

Mike Fitch

4/5

Google· 7 months ago

This resort was BEAUTIFUL and privately tucked away from the slightly busier La Fortuna city. Walking the grounds of this resort was worth it on its own, just stunning. You can tell the rooms are a little dated, but still really nice and clean, lots of space. We had 3 beds in our room, including a king. The bathrooms were really cool, with 2 showers - one normal shower and one that came out of a rock formation, waterfall style. We also had a private tub on outside patio, which was a nice touch. Typically, you'd have views of the Arenal volcano, but we had some fog during our stay. The restaurant on site has a great breakfast buffet (included) and some good options for room service at night. However - beware that you are fully disconnected from civilization out here. The hotel WiFi did not reach our room, and the cell service this far out did not work either. We also did not have a working TV in our room - so it was a good chance for us to disconnect from technology. Overall, great place to stay for easy access to La Fortuna and Arenal.

Where can I eat near Hotel Mountain Paradise?

The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Arenal Koita, serving typical Costa Rican dishes, and Ave del Paraiso, a poolside spot with international cuisine, plus a bar and snack bar. Just outside, Altamira Restaurant is a short walk away, and Soda Hormigas offers casual local eats. For more options, Avances Gastronomicos is about an 18-minute walk from the hotel. You can also use the hotel's free scheduled transportation to La Fortuna, where you'll find many more restaurants and sodas.

What is the area around Hotel Mountain Paradise like?

The hotel sits on a hillside near Arenal Volcano, surrounded by lush greenery and natural flora, with views of the volcano. It is about 6 km from La Fortuna town center, so you are close to the action but in a quieter, nature-focused setting. Within a short drive, you can reach hot springs like Kalambu (2.5 km) and Baldi (1.5 km), as well as Natura Eco Park (800 m). The area is rural, with fields and other hotels nearby, but the hotel offers its own restaurant, bar, and snack bar for convenience. For exploring further, the national park and waterfall are a few kilometers away, so having a car or using the hotel's scheduled transport helps.

How do I get to Hotel Mountain Paradise from the airport or main train station?

The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, about 16 km from the hotel, roughly a 25-minute drive. The hotel offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrange a transfer directly. If you prefer, a taxi or ride-hailing service from the airport will also get you there. For those coming from San José, the drive to the Arenal area takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Pre-booked transfers from Juan Santamaría International Airport are a common option. The hotel is located on the road toward Arenal Volcano, about 7 km from La Fortuna town center.

What's there to do near Hotel Mountain Paradise in the evening?

In the evening, you can stay at the hotel and enjoy its bar, restaurant, and snack bar, with the Arenal Koita and Ave del Paraiso restaurants offering local and international dishes. For a short trip, Kalambu Hot Springs is 2.5 km away, and Baldi Hot Springs is about 1.5 km, both good for a relaxing soak. The hotel also offers free scheduled transportation to La Fortuna and nearby hot springs, making it easy to reach these spots. From there, you can explore the town's evening options, though specific venues aren't listed. The volcano views from the hotel are a nice backdrop for a quiet evening.

Is Hotel Mountain Paradise a good base for exploring La Fortuna?

Hotel Mountain Paradise is a good base for exploring La Fortuna, especially if you have a car. The hotel is about 5.9 km from Parque de La Fortuna and 6.7 km from Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, so those are short drives. Kalambu Hot Springs is 2.5 km away, and Bogarin Trail is 5.5 km, both easy to reach. For a closer walk, Natura Eco Park is just 800 m from the hotel. The hotel also offers free scheduled transportation to La Fortuna and some nearby hot springs, which helps you get around without a car. From here, you can comfortably plan day trips to the waterfall, hanging bridges, and volcano tours.

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