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Las Cabanitas Resort – reviews, photos

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North Zone, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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2.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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vancouver
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Loved it!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2007
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Stayed here in March 2007. Loved the cabins. We had one with 3 beds and there was only 2 of us. Very nice bathrooms, newly renovated. Lots of space. We would sit on our frontdeck rocking chairs at night and in morning we actually had a clear view of the volcano. Good food for both breakfast and dinner, remember food is very basic in Costa Rica, but well prepared.
Also did ziplining which we booked thru the front desk.
Had an absoluted fabulous time. Try it and don't let anyone talk you out of it....you'll never regret it.

Stayed March 2007
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
“Quaint, comfortable and convenient”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2007

We spent two nights here as part of a Caravan Tour in January 2007. The bungalows were immaculate, spacious and delightful. We especially enjoyed the great towel folding expertise of the housekeeping staff: on our second day we found a display of towels shaped into 2 elephants facing each other decorated with flowers. The walk to town is quite pleasant.

We enjoyed all of meals here but we do agree with other reviewers that the lack of a central gathering area is an issue. The bar area has only 2 tables (4 chairs each). Also, the 2nd day, the bar never opened up at all.

One word of caution, the floors are quite slippery so be sure to walk carefully.

  • Stayed February 2007
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Nice place in the country”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2007
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I stayed here for two nights on a Caravan Tour in January, 2007, and most of our group really liked these little bungalows. I can see that Fortuna is a booming resort town with several really nice, new hotels, but having just come from a remote jungle lodge we were happy to stay on the outskirts of town in this semi-rural setting. Each little cabin has its own veranda with two rocking chairs, and we enjoyed just kicking back after a long bus ride, and sitting by the pool at the bar during happy hour. Chickens with chicks patrolled the grounds, as well as some friendly parrots and a friendly cat. Forget the alarm clock—the roosters do a good job in the morning. The cabins had nice, tropical hardwood, and were very nice in their rustic way. One warning—there are two steps down to the bathroom, so keep a light on or risk injury from a lurching step into the darkness during the night. My only complaint is that the light in the bathroom is too dim, as is the main room, because there are no proper windows—just a narrow strip of louvered glass on each side and top of where there should be a window, with solid wall in the middle. It was socked in there, as is common, but if it was clear and Arenal Volcano was erupting, it would be a real disadvantage not being able to see it from your window at night.

  • Liked — rustic country ambiance
  • Disliked — dim light, adjacent gas station
  • Stayed January 2007
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Raleigh
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
“A work in progress”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2007
1
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This is one of four hotels we stayed in as part of our Caravan tour - and the only one I would not willingly return to. We were in one of the older cabins which was close to the highway (and gas station) and noisy from bus fumes and the restaurant. I think the newer units would give a better experience - but with all the construction going on - they would be noisy too. Grin and bear it is my advice.

  • Liked — rocking chairs on cabin porches
  • Disliked — noise, location, and bus fumes
  • Tips/Secrets — get one of the newer cabins
  • Stayed December 2006, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“ITS A BUILDING SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2006
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Stayed for four nights in april. The hotel is the worst i stayed in during my holiday in costa rica. Half the hotel is being developed and i had to put up with hammering, sawing and shouting work men starting at 6:30 am! I told the management i wasnt happy about this and no one seemed to care. The pool was also dirty and the pool side chairs rusty. It is also right by a busy main road and peterol station. I am not the sort of person who would write a hotel report but i felt quite strongly about my negative experience here. Could not recommend it. Avoid.

  • Stayed April 2006
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Address: North Zone, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR3,613 - 4,391

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