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Arenal Monara

2.0 star property
Guests start their day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast before heading out for adventures, with the refreshing pool waiting upon return

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Arenal Monara blends natural beauty with comfort. Relax in the lush garden, cool off in the pool, and use in-room WiFi. Conveniently located near Arenal Volcano, the hotel offers concierge services and luggage storage for a truly relaxing retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Monara is in the mountains and in a national park. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and ziplining. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
Map
21007 C. 478, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Church time #green
    La Fortuna Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    19 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World
    5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Fortuneño
    5 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión
    6 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Kenko Bar & Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    6 min walk

About this property

Arenal Monara

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal Monara provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arenal Monara Hotel
Arenal Monara La Fortuna
Arenal Monara Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Arenal Monara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Arenal Monara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Arenal Monara?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Arenal Monara located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arenal Monara Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
View from deck
Frog from night tour
Common area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts! Highly recommend Armando’s wildlife tour! We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Nice location that was quiet but still a short walk to town. Nice room and a good dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Armando and Ángela are incredible hosts! I felt welcomed the second I got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Potential improvement is to add a water boiler and tea and coffee. There was a fridge which is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvia patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024