A recent trip to this hotel raised serious concerns of security in costa rica. especially here at arenal paraiso hotel. I recently traveled to costa rica for the second time and decided to stay here . typically, security has been very good and seemed very important to the propieter (s) of wherever i stayed in the past. NOT HERE! Me... More

The title kind of says it- it's a pretty complete package of spa amenities, 14 hot springs and good size private bungalows. The bungalows have great view of Arenal Volcano and our had a private patio with rocking chairs. Staff was friendly, responsive and helpful. The restaurant served both American and Costa Rica cuisine. The prices for where we were... More

We stayed here for two nights at the end of our Costa Rica Trip. The hot springs they advertise ranging in temperature of 78 to 114 degrees was not true. I think the hottest hot spring near the top was about 80 degrees but that was the warmest one we could find. The hot springs, even though they aren't very... More

To start, the resort has beautiful grounds and a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, but it is the rainy season and all the perpetual tourists seemed to have left. I arrived late afternoon, had a quick chat with reception (fully and pleasantly bilingual) and guided to my bungalow/casita/room. Basic accommodations are more than that, a very spacious open area, 2... More

While I was in the computer area near the lobby a large beautiful bird flew into the place, crashed into a window, fell to the floor, and died a horrible death right there on the lobby floor. "This happens all the time," they said as they cleaned up the blood and feathers. Another guest that was there complained to the... More

Wonderful hotel. Great service. Beautiful place to stay as well. We were treated well.

my daughter & i stayed there for 2 nights, the cottage was beautiful teak wood, with a private front & back porch and a great view of the volcano. the room could easily have slept 4, the 14 hot springs provide opprotunity for privacy, the pool had a bar. the breakfast was buffet style, which is okay ,if you don't... More

We enjoyed one of the numerous tiered outdoor thermal fed hot tubs the first night despite the rain. The grounds were a delight to behold and stroll around, feeding our spirit and the dining room more than adequately nourished our bodies during this brief but memorable stay in between horseback riding and hiking to the fortuna falls nearby.

The cabins had a great outdoorsy feel and felt like you were in the rainforest, with nice little balconies in the back. Howler monkeys could be heard early in the morning. The view of Arenal volcano can't be beat. We were told if it was too foggy we might not be able to see it, and for most of the... More