Nestled in a scenic setting, Hotel Sierra Arenal offers an inviting atmosphere with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Connect to WiFi, enjoy the outdoor pool, or store your luggage while taking advantage of tour assistance from multilingual staff.
Fortuna de San Carlos, 300m, Oeste de la Iglesia Católica, La Fortuna, Alajuela
What's nearby
Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 161 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.6 miles/79.8 km
Restaurants
Chocolate Fusión - 8 min walk
La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - 5 min walk
Rain Forest Café - 10 min walk
Soda La Hormiga - 8 min walk
La Fonda 506 - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Sierra Arenal
When you stay at Hotel Sierra Arenal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby snorkeling. Also, Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Hotel Sierra Arenal Hotel
Hotel Sierra Arenal La Fortuna
Hotel Sierra Arenal Hotel La Fortuna
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hotel Sierra Arenal?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Sierra Arenal?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Sierra Arenal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Sierra Arenal?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Sierra Arenal and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and snorkeling. Hotel Sierra Arenal also has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Hotel Sierra Arenal like?
Hotel Sierra Arenal is a short 6-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and 11 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.
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Hotel Sierra Arenal Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
Shower
What guests liked
The breakfast was good and delicious according to multiple guests. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2025
It was perfect for our adventure!
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 31, 2025
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.
Blair
Blair, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Feb 24, 2025
Not very good for the price. Very loud street traffic all night.
tyson
tyson, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 4, 2024
Friendly staff, nice room, and great amenities!
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2023
A perfect hotel to explore Arenal area
Simple, family run. Really great
Sheena
Sheena, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 19, 2023
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!
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Dec 1, 2023
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 !
Heidi
Heidi, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Mar 2, 2025
Sandeep
Sandeep, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 3, 2025
Leonel
Leonel, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 19, 2024
Enough for the price
Hugo
Hugo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2024
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 1, 2024
Me encantó todo .. la.alberca en especial y camas cómodos
Ana M.
Ana M., 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 21, 2024
Dhane
Dhane, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 15, 2024
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!
Camille
Camille, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 11, 2023
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 6, 2023
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 9, 2023
Atalanta
Atalanta, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 6, 2023
Diego
Diego, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 10, 2023
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 14, 2022
Moses
6/10 Okay
Apr 18, 2022
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.
Aleya
Aleya, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 14, 2022
Linn
Linn, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2022
Gute Lage.
Gutes Frühstück.
Nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.
Sehr sauber.
Nicht so laut wie im Zentrum.