Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Volcano Lodge offers 64 rooms and suites with private terraces, some featuring plunge hot springs and lounge chairs. Options include Superior Rooms with king or double beds, Thermal Superior Rooms with private hot springs pools, and Junior Suites with orthopedic mattresses and handcrafted furnishings. All rooms include air conditioning, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and views of Arenal Volcano or tropical gardens.
Dining & Bars
Sura Bar & Bistro serves Costa Rican dishes with locally sourced ingredients, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, omelets, and Costa Rican coffee. The Thermal Forest Wet Bar offers cocktails and mocktails by the hot springs pools. A third bar provides evening drinks with ambient lighting and music.
Hot Springs & Spa
The hotel features two free-form hot springs pools with cascading falls and varying temperatures, plus two hot spring-fed Jacuzzis. Spa treatments include volcanic mud wraps, chocolate massages, and full-body exfoliation. The Thermal Bath Ritual combines hot springs soaking with post-treatment moisturizing.
Adventure & Activities
Guests can book guided hikes at Arenal Hanging Bridges or Río Celeste, kayak on Río Peñas Blancas, or take a wildlife boat tour in Caño Negro. Other options include horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, ATV tours, and birdwatching. The hotel is 20 km from Aeropuerto de La Fortuna.
Location & Nearby
Situated near Arenal Volcano, the lodge is 0.5 km from Baldi Hot Springs and 4.5 km from Arenal Volcano National Park. Other nearby attractions include Paradise Hot Springs (2 km), Arenal Ecoglide Park (3 km), and free natural hot springs (4 km). La Fortuna town center is a short drive away.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Billiard tables
- Darts
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Hot spring bath
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock