Hotel Sierra Arenal

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Hotel Sierra Arenal provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a chair, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a tiled floor, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a small table.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a shelf, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two people sitting on wooden rocking chairs on a porch with potted plants and a tiled floor.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

La Fortuna is home to Hotel Sierra Arenal. 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. Arenal Adventure World and Kalambu Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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Fortuna de San Carlos, 300m, Oeste de la Iglesia Católica, La Fortuna, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • A church with a bell tower, surrounded by a garden with red and orange flowers, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
    La Fortuna Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A waterfall in a lush green forest with clear water at the base.
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    14 min drive - 5.6 km
  • A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a thatched-roof structure.
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arenal Adventure World
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Fortuneño
    3 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill
    4 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión
    8 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    5 min walk
  • La Fonda 506
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sierra Arenal

  • Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
  • Hotel Sierra Arenal provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Sierra Arenal include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Other amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Sierra Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Sierra Arenal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sierra Arenal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sierra Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sierra Arenal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Sierra Arenal located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of La Fortuna Park, El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Sierra Arenal Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very helpful and committed to providing great service. Heidel was especially kind. The location was great for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highlight is small cool off pool and lush garden area. Kitchen and cleaning staff were friendly and somewhat accommodating. Breakfast was good but not great. Located in town so you can walk to shopping, dining and a nice city park. Parking at the hotel is a tight fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our adventure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room, and great amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Value for Money

Very conveniently located in La Fortuna. This is a moderate hotel that is on the pick-up route for tours or, if you're driving, is relatively close to major attractions. Staff were very friendly and a shoutout to the breakfast staff who served us earlier than the posted times two days in a row! The rooms are small and our bed was a bit too hard but that's a small issue. Plenty of food options within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. The staff was amazing, super friendly and helpful. They cooked personalized breakfast for each guest in the morning. The room itself was okay (stayed in a standard room). Walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants, and the Sloth Tour. Can’t forget about Bruno, the hotel’s French Bulldog was super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
If you are looking for peace and quiet in La Fortuna this hotel isn’t it! I really didn’t want to give this hotel such a low rating however my last day there broke the camels back. I am well travelled, I can overlook a lot of things. The old and tired decor however the rooms are clean. The staff are friendly and helpful . The hotels small pool area is well kept. The breakfast is good. The room has the bare basics, towels and soap. There are no drinking glasses in the room. There is no hot water for taking showers, you might get lucky with lukewarm at best( last day) otherwise expect cold water. The mirror vanity combo strategically placed over the sink provides for some fun attempting to brushing your teeth. Wifi is a hit or miss. Room card key or door deprogrammed a few times locking me out of the room. All minor inconveniences. What was so bad about this hotel to receive this poor rating you ask…..there is a bar a block down the road that starts blasting (and I mean blasting) its music at decimals that would break ones eardrums. Wednesday to Sunday From 1 pm to 2:30 am. The bass and sound level of the music is like you are sitting right there however you are a block away. Even ear plugs failed it was that loud. The hotel doesn’t inform you of this detail up front and then minimizes it in an email after you book their non refundable room. So if you are looking for party central and love loud music through the day and into the early morning hours this is your place !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean, staff were great, and fresh cooked breakfast every morning
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
The amenities here are quite limited. No fridge, no microwave, no closets, no hooks, no desk, no chair, the one person desk staff was often not at their post. Breakfast is quite limited to two dishes of scrambled eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect hotel to explore Arenal area

Simple, family run. Really great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with simple rooms close to La Fortuna centre. The room balcony had a volcano view. Reception staff very helpful and friendly. It's right next to a Sloth walk, which made it very easy to get there for the 8.00am start!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Enough for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very good for the price. Very loud street traffic all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Solid Experience

The staff were friendly and the room was clean. The location was excellent for all of our activities and just a short walk from lots of restaurants and shops. The traditional breakfast was delicious. The only issue was the hot water, which kept cutting out in the middle of the shower. Otherwise, it was a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pushy from the start did not give clear instructions on things kept on trying to push to sell me something
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Súper limpio¡ el hotel el personal de 10-10 , desayuno diario incluido , cuartos muy limpios , muy amables Hairo el encargado muy bueno !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó todo .. la.alberca en especial y camas cómodos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is just on the outskirts of town, close enough to walk to everything but far enough that you’re not right in the middle of everything. The hotel is basic, a little run down and old fashioned (decor-wise) but it’s extremely clean and the pool area is quite lovely for a small space. The breakfast is good. This worked for us since we were not there much, except to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage. Gutes Frühstück. Nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Sehr sauber. Nicht so laut wie im Zentrum.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023