Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Arenal Manoa offers Superior Suites with queen beds, volcano views, and furnished terraces. Chato Suites feature two queen beds, private plunge pools, and mini living rooms. Premium Suites include king beds, jacuzzis, and panoramic volcano views. All accommodations have air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable, coffee makers, mini fridges, and safes.
Dining Experiences
La Saca restaurant serves breakfast buffet with gallo pinto, tropical fruits, and omelet station. Lunch and dinner feature Costa Rican dishes like pork leg cooked in banana leaves and grilled rib eye. Ohashi sushi bar offers handcrafted rolls including the Tico Roll with mahi mahi tempura. Alambique pizzeria serves wood-fired pizzas like the Supreme with salami and pepperoni. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Hot Springs & Activities
The resort has three mineral-rich hot springs pools: one for adults, one for children, and a jacuzzi. Two swim-up bars serve tropical cocktails like Volcan de Manoa. Activities include guided tours to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Rio Celeste hiking, hanging bridges, white water rafting on Balsa River, ATV adventures, and zip lining with 13 cables. Bird watching tours spot up to 40 species.
La Fortuna Location
Arenal Manoa is 20 km from La Fortuna Airport. Nearby landmarks include Baldi Hot Springs (1.5 km), Arenal Natura Ecological Park (1.5 km), and Termales del Bosque Hot Springs (2 km). The resort is surrounded by Arenal Volcano National Park, which contains Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato volcano with its crater lagoon.
Guest Services
Services include room service until midnight, guided tour bookings for activities like sloth watching and night rainforest walks, and charging points for electric vehicles. The spa offers Swedish massage, reflexology, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and bamboo massage treatments. Breakfast is included with all stays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
