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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 76–100 of 181.

Eric H.

Waiting for the shuttle was annoying. Plus it is noisy. Suggest using electric golf cart

Colette S.

Was thankful staff was there at 2am to check us in! Need vehicle in this location if you want to eat off hotel grounds.

Chris K.

We were lucky that we were close to the lobby, but in 2019 we expect WiFi in the room. Especially considering there is not much entertainment later at night. The resort did not actually celebrated New year.

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Renee B.

Nice hotel. Had very noisy neighbors, so the screaming children did not promote a peaceful environment.

Claudette F.

Hotel was full, Food OK, Hotel was correct without much atmosphere, we missed a little bit of familiarity - emotion considering it was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The bottom pool was pretty turpid by the end of the day. The pool is old and not very clean. Drinks at the bar overpriced. The room was clean, missing the possibility to make a warm drink like tea or coffee, only one armchair lacking in comfort for a bedroom for a family of 4. Too few hooks or line to dry wet clothes considering it rains most of the time. A tour on horseback in the rainforest offered by the hotel was very nice with Daniel. Check-out lady at the reception was unfriendly - almost spoiling our good mood.

Elliott R.

Wish the rooms had WiFi and staff very quick to take away plates sometimes before meal finished

Gabriela S.

Beautiful hotel and the staff were so nice!! We enjoyed our stay and were happy to find vegan options in the breakfast bar. We were happy that it was close to La Fortuna which we visited and our hike guide (Mario de la O) recommended a vegan restaurant called Organica Fortuna which was so delicious and we were so grateful for his recommendation.

Mary W.

Wonderful!

Janine T.

This was an odd set-up. The food was awful - tasteless. We regularly took a taxi into La Fortuna for food. The layout of the hotel grounds was tricky for us without a car. We sometimes walked down to the restaurant but if it was raining we could be soaked. The hotel transport was useful and obliging but we like to be more spontaneous.

Kenneth T.

Hotel was fine. Restaurant was poor

Harvey L.

Very nice hotel and facilities. The room was up on a hill and it was easy to walk down to reception but going up required a shuttle which did not always run as often as you might need.

Lorrie D.

This was the best hotel I have stayed at on a vacation in years! Everyone was so nice! The front desk, the shuttle drivers, the restaurant waiters and hostess and even the towel lady at the pool (Laura) was so professional, kind and helpful. The rooms were very nice, I loved the back patio and despite the fact I was a long ways from the restaurant, the shuttle would come to pick me up within a few minutes every time I called. The tilapia served in the restaurant are farmed right on the hotel property. The hot spring pools with the water massage chairs/jets were heavenly after a long day! I will definitely go back!!

Sonya B.

The hotel was amazing and so beautiful and all the pools were so nice and it was really a great place. Our only complaint was that the sound from the room next to us carried a lot and it was not sound proof at all. We kept getting noisy neighbours and didn’t sleep much since even when we asked them to be quieter they weren’t. Please let the hotel know. I am not sure if they can do anything to sound proof it but at least then they know it’s an issue. Makes for cranky kids when there is no sleep.

Kyla C.

Sometimes the shuttle runs late but otherwise all staff is very nice and helpful!

Heather S.

We had so much fun at this hotel. All the different pools and slides. It was extremely hilly though so walking to the room wasn't a walk in the park. The breakfast was EXCELLENT, so many options and loved the fresh tortillas for breakfast. Plus, there was a nice on-site nature walk.

Kelly G.

Staff were fantastic. Loved the bartenders, pool, slides, hike and wildlife. It was extremely clean and well kept!

Giskin K.

We enjoyed staying here although were grateful to have our own car as it's a bit of a trek to the pools and restaurant. The restaurant is on the expensive side and you're a bit of a captive audience. One trip to the breakfast buffet seems to encourage people to load their plates and leads to waste. We liked that the hotel was eco friendly. They also provided a packed breakfast on the day that we had an early pickup.

Rebecca R.

Loved Los Lagos. We had one issue after a hard rain where the ceiling leaked but it was promptly fixed. The grounds were so lush and green. We enjoyed the daily breakfast. We at most dinners in town.

Janice K.

The hotel was really nice! The multiple pools and spa was amazing. The one issue we had with this location was our hotel rooms were on the opposite side of the resort as our family. There is a shuttle but he takes lunch and dinner breaks and no one runs the shuttle during this time. This made it very inconvenient when you are staying at the top of the resort. Also there is no wifi in any of the rooms. This was very disappointing.

Bonnie R.

More of a classic resort than I expected, which was nice. large, comfortable rooms that weren't too fancy, but good amenities. Breakfast was extensive and the hot springs are a godsend every evening. Fun, fun waterslides and beautiful views.

Russell S.

Los Lagos was a great place to stay. The staff very helpful, but somewhat more behind the scenes. You didn't really notice the staff that much, but very friendly and helpful when we needed something. The grounds and facilities at Los Lagos were top notch! It was so beautiful! The pools, the flowers everywhere, the birds and butterflies, and especially the scenery. Wow! What a beautiful place!! The restaurant was very good, with a lot of good options. The free breakfast was the best I have ever seen.

Megan H.

The hotel exceeded our expectations. Food, drinks and coffee should be available 24/7. Coffee in the room would be nice. Bars open earlier for mimosas or bloody Mary’s in the pool. We really didn’t see or interact with staff unless we took it upon ourselves to go to the front desk.

Dan C.

IMPORTANT! This is really two hotels. One with rooms that are close to the main complex. this is what we liked. The other set of rooms are very private and a shuttle ride away. For us that is terrible but some people may like that better, we did not like that at all. Fortunately, the staff was able to transfer us to the main building on our third day so we were where we wanted to be for half the time.

Megan W.

This hotel was wonderful. We loved the hot springs, everything was clean, and the food was good, though expensive.

Jeremy W.

We loved everything about this hotel. Breakfast had tons of choices and it was all delicious. The hot springs and slides were great for the kids. We spent hours and hours swimming. The staff was all courteous and helpful.

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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