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Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa

Arenal

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Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa in Arenal offers a vibrant, family-friendly escape amidst a tropical landscape. This midrange resort features natural hot springs, a large swimming pool with an exciting waterslide, and dining with captivating jungle and volcano views. Guests can balance on-site relaxation with exploring the Arenal Volcano region's diverse activities, making it an ideal choice for a memorable Costa Rican vacation.


Hot springs and pool days in Arenal’s tropical landscape

Arenal Volcano, tropical grounds and a pool with a big waterslide give Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa a lively sense of vacation. In La Fortuna, this midrange resort lets you balance exploring with days that need no ambitious schedule: spend time in the hot springs, take a swim and leave an afternoon for the grounds or spa.

Poolside afternoons, meals with a jungle outlook

Las Palmas Restaurant serves Costa Rican and international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner with jungle views. Birds often visit the area in front of the restaurant, giving you another reason to pause over a meal. Dress is casual, though swimwear and wet clothing are not permitted. Change after the pool before coming to dine.

Lemnos Wet Bar brings drinks to the poolside setting, with a swim-up bar and views of Arenal. Its menu includes more than 50 tropical drinks and cocktails, along with natural drinks, sodas, beer and wine. Between the pool, waterslide and hot springs, there is plenty to make a day at the resort feel like part of the trip rather than a gap between excursions.

Choose your position on the grounds

Most Standard Rooms are near the pool and central facilities. Superior Rooms, Premium Rooms and Villas sit on a hill above the common areas, so getting to the pool, hot springs, restaurant and lobby involves a short hike. A complimentary shuttle is available for guests without a rental car. Think about that difference when choosing between proximity to the facilities and the room styles higher on the property.

Air conditioning, cable television and a mini-fridge provide familiar comforts across the rooms and villas. The Villa category adds a kitchen and living room for meals and downtime together. Beyond the hotel, the Arenal Volcano National Park region has ATV trips, waterfalls, canopy ziplines and other ways to explore. Browse Arenal Activities and Tours page to choose outings that suit your party, then keep an afternoon free for Los Lagos’ own water-filled pleasures.

Los Lagos highlights, with the hill and dining rules in mind

  • A tropical hot-springs setting. In front of Arenal Volcano, this midrange resort places tropical grounds and hot springs at the center of the stay. It is an appealing family choice when you want the hotel’s setting and facilities to be part of the vacation.
  • A day in the water. The swimming pool’s large waterslide adds an energetic side to the stay, while thermal soaking and the spa invite a slower pace. Families can make time at the resort an activity in its own right instead of filling every day with off-site tours.
  • Dining with a jungle outlook. Las Palmas serves Costa Rican and international breakfast, lunch and dinner; birds frequently visit the area in front. The casual dress code still excludes swimwear and wet clothing, so plan to change between the pool and a restaurant meal.
  • A drink with Arenal in view. Lemnos Wet Bar has a swim-up bar, volcano views and more than 50 tropical drinks and cocktails, plus natural beverages, sodas, beer and wine. It gives poolside downtime its own character alongside the resort’s hot springs.
  • Choose the room’s location as well as its size. Most Standard Rooms are close to the pool and central facilities. Superior Rooms, Premium Rooms and Villas are uphill, requiring a short hike to the pool, hot springs, restaurants and lobby; weigh that daily movement when choosing your accommodation.
  • Help with the hill. Guests without a rental car have a complimentary shuttle service. All room styles and villas have air conditioning, cable TV and a mini-fridge; the Villa adds a kitchen and living room for a group that values meals and downtime together.
  • Keep room for the wider region. ATV trips near Arenal, waterfalls and treetop ziplines are regional choices to plan around the stay. Browse the Arenal Activities and Tours page for details and rates, then leave enough time to enjoy the resort itself.

Stay details

Number of rooms
98
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Resort
  • Eco Style
  • Spa
  • Family
  • Hilltop
  • Hot Springs
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Springs
  • Spa
  • Trails
  • Resort Activities
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • Laundry Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Room Amenities

Superior Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Day Bed
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Partial Jungle View
  • Phone
  • Rollaway Available
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace
  • Volcano View

Standard Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Partial Jungle View
  • Rollaway Available
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Volcano View

Villa

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Partial Jungle View
  • Terrace
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Volcano View

Hotel location

Arenal

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Latitude: 10.488255; longitude: -84.68644

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
92%467 guest ratings
Cleanliness
95%
Expectations
92%
Staff
92%
Comfort
91%
Value
91%

Showing reviews 51–75 of 181.

Emily S.

Great hotel! Definitely will be specifying to come back again to this one next time we book!

Teri M.

Very nice hotel, would recommend.

Stacia F.

The staff here were all incredible. They went out of their way to help accommodate my baby. They even fixed our stroller tire. So kind!!

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Kevin D.

This is a great place to stay with kids. I not sure it would be my top pick if we were traveling just with adults. I can't imagine kids having a better motel experience than Los Lagos.

Marie-Josée G.

The hotel exceeded my expectations; we didn’t expect such a big resort! The views, once we relocated to a new room, were stunning! The gardens were spectacular. It felt more impersonal and we didn’t get to interact with the staff, but everything was perfect nonetheless. Having no car, we had to have all of our meals on site, which was expensive. Great shuttle service around the hotel!

Peggy H.

Loved this resort. Much larger than expected but the shuttle service was easy to use. Loved the food at the resort restaurant. The hot springs blew us away and the slide was super fun...even for us old folks!

Gordon R.

What an amazing lodge! Hot springs, pools, and a really exciting slide. An unparalleled view of the volcano from our bedroom. We spotted our first toucan and peccary there! Staff were all very friendly.

Barbara S.

Hotel exceeded expectations! The grounds are like being in a well tended garden, and the many pools & hot springs were an added pleasure. Jason (Yeison?) was especially nice and very helpful to us. Beautiful experience here.

Lynne B.

Positives: Beautiful property! Lots of swimming pools and hot tubs. Efficient towel service. Friendly and helpful staff in reception. The food at the Wet Bar was excellent and was a decent price. The free breakfasts were terrific with loads of choices. Most of the wait staff were nice. Negatives: Breakfast ended at 9 o'clock, which is pretty early for those who like to sleep in and relax before doing afternoon activities. The WiFi was really poor. You had to go to the Lobby to get a good connection. In this day and age, this shouldn't happen. Our room was so far away that we had to phone ahead for a shuttle to take us anywhere. This was inconvenient. Our room was good for 2 people, but crowded for three.

Ashley F.

The hotel was BEAUTIFUL and had so much to do and see! Our only complaint was the bed was very hard and uncomfortable.

Swathi V.

Awesome hotel and beautiful resort. Clean rooms. It would have been nice to have more coffee options as CR is famous for coffee.

Lynn D.

Breakfast was great. The hot springs were so enjoyable and we saw them drained and cleaned. Our last night there we were treated to a spectacular view and sunset of the volcano.

Rhonda H.

Our room only had two beds and a desk. No chairs at all. No safe. The outdoor patio had 1 single chair so we couldn't sit outside together.

Ruth S.

Large rooms, kid friendly, pool options (especially the heated spring pools) were accommodating for early morning, mid day and late evening swims!

Erin H.

Los Lagos was fantastic to stay at! We spent every night in the hot springs and enjoyed drinks from the pool bar. The little store on site was also great for purchasing any last minute items we needed. The food in the morning was good and the rooms were very clean. We even scheduled treatments at the spa on site and the massages were FABULOUS. The only "con" is that our unit was up the hill, giving us a slight trek every day (but we needed the exercise anyways). Just a note for people who would want lower level units etc.

Marisa J.

The Property is beautiful and the breakfast was fantastic as they have so many options. The hot springs and particularly the wet bar is a real treat and make for an awesome experience!

Guest review

We enjoyed this hotel (this was a second visit) and will return. My low rating came from the lack of housekeeping. Our room wasn't restocked or cleaned once during our visit and I needed to reach out twice for more towels and toiletries.

Jan C.

Loved the view from our rooms

Heidi E.

The interior of the room was very disappointing when we arrived. The bedding was was very bad. 1 sheet & a polyester blanket. Very skimpy. The bathroom was in poor condition. It felt more like a hostel that a hotel. The chairs out side need new pads. The views were spectacular though out the front & back. The overall grounds & amenities of the hotel were great!

Yvonne F.

The room felt very modern and not as welcoming after Puerto Viejo and Mawamba. Probably because it’s a bigger hotel.

Gerard H.

In the large room are only 2 kitchen chairs and 1 little tabel.

Colleen S.

This was my favorite hotel of our 3 we visited in our 10 day stay. Absolutely beautiful grounds, wonderful and fresh breakfast, friendly and reliable shuttle drivers to get you back and forth to your rooms. So much to do right there on the grounds that it could easily be all inclusive and you would never have to leave! Loved the swim up bar and hot pools!

Gilles M.

Only the restaurant room was not very friendly and the breakfast very noisy: too many people

Isabelle M.

Very good but many people at the breakfast in the restaurant, it was loud and crowdy. We enjoyed the gardens and hot springs.

Philip A.

Great hotel, fun pool and watersides for the kids. The two pullout beds for the kids, making 4 beds in one room with space leftover, was a great value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What unique water features does Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa offer?

Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa features natural hot springs and a large swimming pool equipped with a significant waterslide, providing both relaxing thermal soaking and energetic aquatic fun.


What dining and beverage options are available at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa?

Guests can dine at Las Palmas Restaurant, offering Costa Rican and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with jungle views. The Lemnos Wet Bar provides over 50 tropical drinks, cocktails, and other beverages at a swim-up bar with Arenal Volcano views.


What are the room categories and their locations at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa?

Standard Rooms are conveniently located near the pool and central facilities. Superior Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Villas are situated on a hill above the common areas, with Villas also featuring a kitchen and living room. A complimentary shuttle assists guests accessing uphill accommodations.


What amenities are included in the rooms at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa?

All room styles and villas at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa include air conditioning, cable television, and a mini-fridge. Villas further enhance the stay with a kitchen and a living room.


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