Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs
3.0-star · la palma de la fortuna Hotel Arenal Manoa, Palma
4.8(2,456 Google reviews)
3.0-star · la palma de la fortuna Hotel Arenal Manoa, Palma
4.8(2,456 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 108 rooms
Near: Kalambu Hot Springs · 23 min walk
Guests love: Service · Fitness facilities
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Dear Guest Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to know that you loved your stay and that the beauty of the resort, the views, and the service provided by our team helped make your experience so memorable. Your kind words mean a great deal to all of us. We also appreciate your valuable suggestions regarding the outdoor jacuzzi temperature and the dinner menu offerings. Guest feedback is an important part of our continuous improvement efforts, and we will gladly share your comments with the appropriate teams for consideration. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We are honored by your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience in the future. Best!
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You can eat well without leaving the resort. La Saca Restaurant serves local and international dishes, Alambique Bistro has wood-fired pizza and sandwiches, and Güipipia is a swim-up bar with snacks and cocktails. Ohashi is the sushi bar, and Uyuyui is a pool bar with tropical drinks. For more variety, downtown La Fortuna is a 10-minute drive away, where you'll find local restaurants and cafes. A taxi can take you there easily.
The hotel sits in a lush, jungle setting near Palma, about a 10-minute drive from downtown La Fortuna. You are surrounded by greenery and volcano views, with Kalambu Hot Springs a 23-minute walk away. The town center, about 5 km off, has local restaurants, shops, and services. For exploring further, sights like Bogarin Trail and Fortuna Waterfall are a short drive, so a taxi or rental car helps you get around easily. The area feels peaceful and remote, yet close enough to reach the main attractions.
From Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the drive to Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs takes about 3 hours, and from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) roughly 3.5 hours. The hotel can arrange a private transfer that picks you up at the airport and brings you directly to the front door. Shared shuttles also run daily from the airports to La Fortuna, and then a short taxi ride covers the remaining 7 kilometers to the hotel. If you arrive at Fortuna Airport, it is about 16 kilometers away, a 23-minute drive by car. Taxis are available in La Fortuna for the trip to the resort.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own hot springs and pools, with the Güipipia swim-up bar and Uyuyui pool bar serving drinks and snacks. The on-site Alambique Bistro offers wood-fired pizzas, and Ohashi is a sushi bar open at night. For a change of scene, Kalambu Hot Springs is a 23-minute walk away. La Fortuna town, about 5 km from the hotel, has restaurants and shops, and a taxi can get you there in about 10 minutes. You can also book evening tours like the Arenal Volcano Combo Tour, which often includes hot springs.
Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs is a good base for exploring La Fortuna, especially if you have a car or use taxis. Kalambu Hot Springs is a 23-minute walk away, so you can easily enjoy nearby thermal waters on foot. Other sights like Bogarin Trail, Parque de La Fortuna, and Don Juan Tours are about 5 kilometers away, a short drive or taxi ride. Fortuna Waterfall and Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal are roughly 6.7 to 6.8 kilometers from the hotel, so plan for a car or transit trip. The hotel’s own hot springs and restaurants make it a comfortable starting point, and downtown La Fortuna is about a 10-minute drive for more options. For farther sights, a taxi or rental car is the practical way to get around.
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