Los Lagos Spa & Thermal Resort Experience
3.0-star · 6 km oeste del Parque Central, Hotel Los Lagos
4.6(4,401 Google reviews)
3.0-star · 6 km oeste del Parque Central, Hotel Los Lagos
4.6(4,401 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 90 rooms
Near: Kalambu Hot Springs · 12 min walk
Guests love: Fitness facilities · Pool
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The hotel has its own restaurant, Las Palmas, serving international dishes, plus a casual poolside bar with a swim-up bar for snacks and drinks. For a change of scene, the pizzeria Que Rico Arenal is within a few blocks of the hotel. Downtown La Fortuna, about a 10-minute drive away, has many more options, including Don Rufino for a special meal and Soda La Hormiga for authentic Costa Rican casados. You can also try SelvaRustica for a jungle-themed dinner or Red Frog Coffee Roaster for coffee and breakfast. A taxi or rental car makes it easy to reach these spots.
The hotel sits on a large, 1,050-acre property with its own hot springs, pools, and a private lake, set on a slope with volcano views. It's about a 10-minute drive from La Fortuna's center, where you'll find shops and restaurants. Right nearby, Kalambu Hot Springs is a 12-minute walk, and the Termales del Bosque Hot Springs are about 860 meters away. The Arenal Volcano National Park is roughly 5.4 km from the hotel, a short drive. The area is quiet and rural, surrounded by farmland, with the volcano as a constant backdrop. For exploring further, a taxi or rental car makes it easy to reach town and the park.
The nearest airport is Arenal (FON), about 12.4 km away, but most travelers fly into San Jose (SJO) or Liberia (LIR), each roughly a 2.5-hour drive on paved roads. A pre-booked private transfer or rental car from either airport is the most direct way to reach the hotel. If you fly into Arenal, you can take a local bus toward La Fortuna, though the journey involves several connections and takes around 5h 56m. From downtown La Fortuna, the hotel is about a 10-minute drive, and taxis are available for the short trip. The hotel also offers a paid airport shuttle for added convenience.
For an evening out, the hotel itself has a nightclub, a bar, and a poolside bar, plus a restaurant for dinner. Kalambu Hot Springs is a 12-minute walk away, so you can easily soak in the thermal waters after dark. The main town of La Fortuna, about 10 minutes by car, has restaurants and bars where you can spend the evening. Since the hotel is set back from the road, a taxi or ride-hailing service is a simple way to get into town and back. The resort's own grounds also offer a relaxed evening with its pools and hot springs.
Los Lagos is a great base for exploring La Fortuna. Kalambu Hot Springs is just a 12-minute walk away, so you can easily enjoy the thermal waters. For the town center, Parque de La Fortuna is 4.9 km away, a short drive or taxi ride. The Arenal Volcano National Park is 5.4 km from the hotel, and Fortuna Waterfall is 5.6 km, both reachable by car or local tour. While the main sights are a few kilometers out, the hotel's own hot springs and pools make it a relaxing spot to return to. You can use the hotel's shuttle or local taxis to get around, and many tours include pickup.
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