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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 151–175 of 181.

Nadr J.

There was only one restaurant that was very expensive and no small convenience store to buy small goods. Other that than, it was excellent. The pools were fantastic - much better than the Tabacon Hot springs that we paid extra for. I am glad we stayed here and not at the Tabacon. The resort shuttle was essential because our villa was so far up the hill but the service was really good. Oh, the wifi was very bad in the room. That was disappointing because going to the lobby was difficult due to the hill and how far it was. But the room was beautiful and well equipped.

Jeremy S.

This hotel by far exceeded our expectations! Beautiful location, wonderful facilities, and great staff

Christopher G.

Beautiful hotel! We loved the hot springs pool and found that the food was delicious. Excellent friendly service, too!

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Kurt R.

The resort far exceeded our expectations. The view of the volcano was amazing, the waterslides were far better than I expected, the staff was courteous and helpful, the room was great. I would recommend this resort to absolutely anyone, especially if they have kids because of pools and waterslides.

Scott W.

Slides in the pool were great for the kids. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Lots to do on the grounds, so we all had a good time.

Tricia V.

Very nice hotel. Kids loved the pools. Food was great and nice swimup bar and water slides.

Gillian I.

Good family hotel but the food at the swimming bar, was truly horrible and expensive. The kids loved the pools and slides as well as the butterfly and crocodile enclosures.

Deborah G.

Our nieces loved this place but it was very large and impersonal and too disneyland-like for me. On one hand, the thermal pools were pleasant and there were also remote areas I could walk and look for birds.

Camille G.

The hotel exceeded our expectations!! The staff greeted us and offered helpful information about the resort. They had any and everything we wanted in our trip!

Chris M.

This hotel was amazing. There were so many things to do there. The mattresses were a little springy but other than that, it was perfect.

Liliana F.

The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the staff was incredible. Our next door neighbors were extremely rowdy one night and the hotel staff were quick to accommodate us and transfer us to another room. We had an incredible time at Hotel Lagos.

Brenda N.

Great resort! Beautiful location. Rooms and resort grounds were wonderful. Loved the extra perk of having a trail leading through a butterfly garden and frog and leaf cutting ant enclosure. Food was very good.

Anna B.

The room had the smell of moth balls and generally was stuffy. There was no internet in the rooms and the breakfast had such limited options for vegetarians. I am OK with less options but I cannot be required to pay the same amount if all I get is toast and fruits. So we probably felt short changed. We had booked the property for our return but had to cancel for these reasons.

Ashley S.

Great location!! Very basic in room amenities but was still comfortable!

Greg B.

Los Lagos is a nice place, but kind of tucked away too far from downtown. Nice pools, good restaurant, nice grounds. The room left a lot to be desired. Poor AC, very worn and dated. Hard beds. Clean and ok, but for the money spent, not worth it.

Rita S.

Gorgeous Hotel, good food

Michelle

The AC unit was hard to regulate--and loud. But we loved this resort!

Courtney F.

We really thought the resort was wonderful. However, we wish we were aware that it was quite hilly to get to our rooms and some roads were very dark at night.

Guest review

The pools and staff were great, the cottages were up a steep hill so not great if you are mobility impaired. There were some bugs (sugar ants mostly) in the room but that's expected in the jungled. We were not fans of the rock hard mattresses however. The room was great and we had awesome massages

Guest review

Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone. Great food.. The room was different from what we were expecting but ended up loving the place.

Guest review

The drink prices at the swim up bar were on the spendy side

Guest review

What a wonderful resort! Loved the crocodiles, leaf-cutter ant farm, tree farm, butterfly garden, turtle pond, etc. Such a beautiful place!

Guest review

Very fun

Guest review

Had a small issue with the first room. Couldn't change first night, but changed the next night at no extra charge Very nice. Meals were decent, a little expensive, but good waiter/waitress staff.

Guest review

Room was fine and functional. Pool area was amazing! Hot spring and cold pools were beautiful. Swim up bar was lots of fun and happening. My teen boys LOVED the water slides. Gorgeous landscaping. Staff, especially shuttle drivers, were very nice and friendly and the shuttle came quickly when called. Breakfast was also delicious, and we ate two very nice dinners at the hotel restaurant. My only frustration was changing dollars either small bills or colones so I could tip drivers and tour guides. They always claimed they did not have change for $20, until I told them it was for tips. Its a small thing, but thought you would want to know. Next time, I would bring $50 or so in singles. You might want to recommend that.

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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