La Fortuna, Costa RicaArenal Volcano National Park
Amor Arenal
Rainforest volcano lodge
Arenal Volcano National Park La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Rainforest volcano lodge
Thirty-one timber casitas sit in dense virgin rainforest, clustered around mineral springs directly beneath Arenal's volcanic peak.
What it’s good at
Notable
Freestanding hardwood casitas positioned for natural light and direct views of Arenal Volcano.
Notable
Roving tableside cocktail carts, complimentary restocked minibars, and generous casita living spaces.
Notable
Private spring-fed plunge pools on every deck, beside suspended rainforest yoga platforms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the sensation of immersion in nature is remarkably complete. Each casita has a direct views of the volcano; all of them are spacious, crafted from local materials, and properly luxurious, in a low-key manner
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Two hiking trails cut directly into the surrounding jungle, and the restaurants of La Fortuna are an eight-minute drive away.
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The rooms
Every casita has a heated spring-water plunge pool on its deck. Inside, dual rainfall showers look straight into the forest canopy.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Spa and mineral pools
Natural mineral pools include a 36-degree warm spring. Nearby, open-air spa pavilions face straight into the rainforest canopy.
Gym and yoga deck
A timber platform hovers over the canyon stream for daily yoga, beside a gym wrapped in glass.
At the table
El Rancho serves regional dishes under high timber trusses, and La Jaranita has tabletop grills for assembling gallitos.
La Fortuna
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.