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Arenal Monara

San Carlos, Alajuela

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.6 km to Ecotermales Fortuna and 4 km to La Fortuna Waterfall

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 504 m to Reno's International Mini Golf and 1.9 km to Arenal Adventure World

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 16 reviews

5.0/526 Apr 2026

Carrie • Trip with Friends

This quaint, tiny hotel, tucked away at the edge of “town “was such a hidden gem. The rooms were clean and bright, with an amazing view of the volcano. The nearby restaurant was delicious, and the owners were so helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in La Fortuna.

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Andrew • Couple Trip

Never judge a book by its cover! Completely unassuming exterior that hides a stunning location with a wonderful hostess. Room was clean and modern, outside kitchenette a sheer joy with amazing view of Arenal volcano. Throw in a free night walk around the gardens, 5 minutes walk from the main strip in La Fortuna - book this early to avoid missing out

5.0/511 Mar 2026

Jeffrey

Great view of volcano!

5.0/51 Feb 2026

William • Couple Trip

The Arenal Monara is a real hidden gem. The apartment is very clean, comfortable and luxurious, with a nice bathroom, extremely comfortable bed, and a little kitchenette on the deck, where you can sit back and enjoy an excellent view of Arenal volcano from comfortable chairs. Angela and Armando were great hosts and offered complementary evening tour, where we saw frogs and lizards and bats. The Hotel Arenal Xilopalo next door is associated with this property and provides a swimming pool and a great restaurant for breakfast or dinner. The Arenal Monara is centrally located in the really nice town of La Fortuna, and is close to lots of great restaurants and other amenities.

5.0/518 Nov 2025

Karen • Couple Trip

Great location, great room, v comfy bed and great value. We had only just got off the minibus when Angela came out and greeted us and showed us around - even pointing out a toucan. We did the free night walk with Armando and saw as much in 20 mins as we did in 2 hours on the night walk at the Arenal Oasis eco lodge. We also did the sloth tour with Armando which i would also recommend.

5.0/512 Nov 2025

Michael John • Couple Trip

We had a warm welcome in Arenal Monara ! Angela and Armando are great hosts and have excellent attention to detail! The room is spacious, clean and new build! Everything was modern and well designed. Beds were very comfortable, the shower had great pressure and the outdoor area was a bonus with a fantastic view of arenal volcano! The area is very nice surround by forest! Easy to spot birds passing by! Armando took us in a night walk to show some of the wildlife in the gardens! It was fantastic! We highly recommend Arenal Monara and would stay here again! So far our best stay in Costa Rica!

5.0/56 Mar 2025

Ethan • Couple Trip

Wonderful hosts! Highly recommend Armando’s wildlife tour! We had a great time!

5.0/52 Jan 2025

Mattias • Family Trip

Rummet kändes helt nytt, otroligt fräscht och fint! Balkong med vask och kylskåp. Fin dusch med bra tryck. Poolen ligger på andra sidan innergården vilket inte var själklart att se på bilderna. Myclet barn med tanke på att det numera är ett barnfritt hotell, men det störde inte oss då vi själv har barn. Restaurangen erbjöd den bästa maten vi ätit i Costa Rica. Helt fantastisk service, både vid frukost och middag.

5.0/529 Dec 2024

Adam • Couple Trip

This property was absolutely stunning, we went on a small on property tour with Armando, he showed us poison dart frogs, snakes, birds, lizards and other wildlife just on the property. The view from the balcony in the morning when we woke up was beautiful with the mountain in the background, the room was clean, patio was amazing, air conditioning works perfectly I cannot recommend this place enough.

5.0/59 Dec 2024

Elizabeth • Couple Trip

This place this better than amazing! My husband and I stayed here for 9 days as part of our anniversary trip and Arenal Monara has been the absolute best place we have ever staying in our years of vacationing! Angela and Armando will forever hold a special place in our hearts! I'll start with the modern, extremely clean and spacious room with a beautiful outdoor balcony that has a stunning view of the Arenal Volcano (when the weather cooperates). The property is nestled in a peaceful corner of the town where your view from the balcony looks out into pure nature. It feels like you have your own piece of paradise but are still in very walkable distance to the main parts of town as well as several delicious restaurants. Next, the sister hotel next door (Xilopalo) has a great partnership with Arenal Monara and was very helpful in booking several excursions/tours for us during our stay in La Fortuna. We highly recommend the Sloth tour with Armando. He has an amazing eye for spotting sloths. We even saw a baby sloth on our tour! Finally and most importantly, the gracious hospitality we received from Angela and Armando was extraordinary! There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how kind they are! Starting with night tour where we saw so many amazing creatures to their willingness to help with any questions or assistance we needed. They honestly made you feel like you were a part of their family. My husband and I will truly miss Angela, Armando and Arenal Monara!

5.0/528 Apr 2024

Charles

Nice location that was quiet but still a short walk to town. Nice room and a good dining area.

5.0/512 Mar 2024

Rocky • Family Trip

Angela and Armando were wonderful hosts. Angela provided exceptional hospitality, and Armando displayed his remarkable skills in showing us the wildlife around the hotel and La Fortuna area. I would love to stay here again. The rooms are still very new and modern. Best rest I had during my trip to Costa Rica.

5.0/522 Feb 2024

rich • Couple Trip

After traveling two weeks in Costa Rica this boutique hotel exceeded our expectations! The owners were personable and caring and ensured our stay was amazing. The shared facilities with the neighboring hotel (pool, breakfast area) were among the best we've seen or experienced. The quality of the place itself was wonderful - the attention to detail in this new space showed great love and care. The view of the volcano from our deck (through the clouds) was so cool, and being treated to a free night walk near the property to see frogs and lizards was over the top hospitality. My spouse and I highly recommend!

5.0/58 Feb 2024

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Potential improvement is to add a water boiler and tea and coffee. There was a fridge which is excellent

5.0/522 Dec 2023

silvia patricia

Muy buen lugar, aseado, muy cómodo. Muy cerca del parque central de la Fortuna cerca de muchos restaurantes y supermercados. La atención de Angela fue excelente.

4.0/520 Jan 2025

David • Solo Trip

Armando and Ángela are incredible hosts! I felt welcomed the second I got there.

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21007 C. 478, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, CR

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out12:00 PM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Arenal Monara

Arenal Monara Location
When you stay at Arenal Monara in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

Arenal Monara Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Arenal Monara Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children