Katira is known for its restaurants and riverfront, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Rio Celeste Waterfall and Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
10/10 Excellent
"We traveled to CR in late May, 2026, with our two boys (age 14/11). The property is lovely - clear views of the volcano (aside from the mist covering). Lots of birds to spot, & the grounds are well maintained. We stayed in their smallest room - two queen beds. The room was nice but basic. There is a small fridge/coffee pot/kettle & they supply coffee/tea. There is a hair dryer as well. The room is very humid, even with AC, but that is not the fault of the hotel. You may find it tricky to dry any wet clothes :). The shower lacks both pressure & a lot of heat, but both are common in this region.
The pool is nice & was a comfortable temperature. We enjoyed their happy hour from 4-6, & that included some free mocktails for our kids! The hot springs were really beautiful - likely given the time of year, but they were quiet & it was easy to find some privacy.
We did eat in the main restaurant on our first night - the food was delicious, but a bit pricey for what it was (not uncommon in CR). The next night we did pizza at the pool - the pizza was delicious and much more reasonably priced.
We were going to eat off property our last night to save a bit of money, but for some reason the front desk called us and let us know that we were entitled to a free meal - what a lovely treat! We still don't know why, but it was such a lovely gesture. I would highly recommend this property, especially those traveling with kids."
"Staffwas excellent and bilingual. Property was lush and as described. Room was spacious comfortable and well appointed. Complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Definitely stay again."
Paradise Hot Springs - Thermal Water & Volcano Views
10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was great! The hot springs were wonderful and the staff were so friendly and helpful! Our room was very nice and clean- no problem with any bugs at all. The shower was wonderful- very hot and great water pressure. The free breakfast buffet was good, nothing special- the usual eggs, fruit, pastries and made to order omelets and waffles. We did order from the swim up bar once or twice and the food there was excellent- burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, etc. I would highly recommend Paradise Hot Springs to people who want to stay close to the town of LaFortuna! Sad to leave and we will miss the hot springs."
"The staff was welcoming and the property is clean. It’s a wonderful location for accommodations, soaking in the hot springs, and has an incredible breakfast buffet. The swim up bar was also a fun experience for our family. We would highly recommend and return in the future!"
"We stayed in a junior suite, and the private jacuzzi was a definite plus. Had a minor maintenance issue early in our stay which was very quickly addressed. The staff were fantastic - after a day or two we were familiar with most of the restaurant staff, who were all excellent. Great food, with a stand out breakfast buffet. Front desk staff were also super helpful. We had a wonderful stay."
"The receptionist (Adrianna) was very attentive. She helped in various ways to make sure our stay was lovely. However, we stayed one night less and weren't accredited for the short stay based on the policies of their hotel. We had an unexpected emergency and had to leave one night earlier."