Hotel Mountain Paradise
La Palma De La Fortuna 7 KM Del Centro De La Fortuna, Carretera Al Volcan Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 183-4400 Costa Rica
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#27 of 71 hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Secured parking
Public wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Walking tours
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Massage
24-hour security
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun umbrellas
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Telephone
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Mountain view
Landmark view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Park View
Green
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Italian
Location
60Somewhat walkable
Grade: 60 out of 100
10Restaurantswithin 1 km
3Attractionswithin 1 km
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La Palma De La Fortuna 7 KM Del Centro De La Fortuna, Carretera Al Volcan Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 183-4400 Costa Rica
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Spacious lodges with pool, friendly & accommodating staff, good eats & beautiful view in beautiful area. I would recommend this to even non-Spanish speakers but the American presence is not overwhelming. Once in a lifetime experience and I would return any vacation in the future.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel was very peaceful with a great staff. We saw howler monkeys, sloths and toucans on the property. The concierge booked our rafting and zip line trips. Room was clean and had had a plunge pool with an amazing view.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Ended up putting this hotel room at five months ago for a family of five in their biggest sweet after reading numerous bad reviews we have tried to cancel but hotel didn’t let us. So we were not going to be out all the money. So it’s now 5 months later, we are trying to check in, reservation is still a go. And BAM no room for us. . Not only did I not get a refund they didn’t have a room for us. Would never recommend listen to the reviews
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Terrible pillows and mattresses. Air conditioner could barely keep up and did nothing for the humidity in room. Wifi was good. Breakfast was fair but mostly cold by the time it was served. Could have used an omelette station.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Pool was crowed and very small.
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We stayed in room 302 for 4 nights. Hotel has a great location with a Arenal volcano view from your room. Waking up in the morning to rainforest sounds is a delight. Room had a waterfall shower and a regular shower. Each and every staff we met was eager to help and had a smile on their face. Most staff speak limited English but we did not have any major difficulty communicating with them. Walk up to rooms may be a bit steep uphill but they have a free golfcart ride available to and from your room anytime. Breakfast was plenty and delicious. We ate at their restaurant multiple times for dinner and sometimes for lunch as well and food was good. Hotel is expensive and it is not right in La Fortuna downtown area, but if you have a rental car or willing to use taxi service this will be a great choice. This hotel does not have hot springs on property. We were happy to share our great experience with Hotel Manager on our way out.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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If you are not put off by an ill maintained property (even the light above the check in counter was hanging almost upside down and full of dead bugs), and are perhaps excited by a bizarro Disney like (but a little weird and scary, to us) waterfall shower in your room, this hotel, with truly gorgeous views of Arenal volcano, might be for you. We had been booked into this property for 5 nights by our travel agent . I don't think she'd ever been on the property. Checked in and IMMEDIATELY knew I could not stay. The bathroom itself with the enormous and scary rainforest shower was too much. I happily paid an ADDITIONAL amount for the night to transfer myself and daughter to a 2bdrm/2bath unit which had one "normal" shower (which had its own issues, but might have been livable). The unit was dark and scary. We slept in one bdrm together on one bed because the other bed had heaps of bug residue (termites?) under the pillow!!! Sleepless night. Immediately requested our travel agent get us out of there ASAP. Now we're at Lost Iguana Resort and VERY happy!! I will mention however that the manager (I think his name was spelled Imer) and the front desk staffer (Martin), along with the dining staff were terrific and helpful. They are the reason for the stars, along with the beautiful volcano view. …
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is beautiful! The gardens are gorgeous. The little villas are very cute, however not in the best care. The shower doesn’t have very good water pressure and the mattress was hard and uncomfortable. It is very nice when traveling with your family. There is a lot of space. We booked the Arenal suite and it was perfect for my family of four. It’s very nice to have a heated private pool right outside your door. Breakfast Buffett was the exact same everyday. It’s not very exciting or very good. The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel provides a cheap laundry service that was very helpful when going on adventures everyday. The hotel will charge you $25 if you loose your room key or towel key. That is kinda obnoxious. Overall I would recommend this hotel… mainly for the beautiful gardens and the very nice staff.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Parking is very convenient and available. The lobby isn’t open at night so make sure you get...
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Enjoyed our stay at Mountain Paradise. The casita was unique with all wood furniture. The bathroom was huge with waterfall shower and rain shower. Very relaxing sitting on porch in the rocking chairs. Natural beauty of property was awesome. Staff in Reception area and all over the property were courteous and pleasant. The gentleman who drove the golf cart a lot was great. Thanks to everyone who made our stay enjoyable and pleasant. Would definitely return and recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: A LITTLE DISTANCE FROM CENTER OF TOWN. HAVE TO TAKE TAXI
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The rooms are quite spacious and have fun showering options. The pool bar is manned by Luis, who should be paid 6 figures for his hospitality and attentiveness. Otherwise, this is not a recommended hotel - the kitchen is abysmal for the price, and the front desk staff is disorganized and frustrating to deal with. If you have a good plan for meals elsewhere, and want to be away from downtown La Fortuna, this would be fine, but if you are told this is an "all-inclusive" resort, go somewhere else.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Stayed 2 nights in this mountain resort near the Arenal volcano. Resort is spacious and tropical. We stayed in room 321 which was at the top of the hill and a steep walk from the pool, free breakfast area and reception area. The room was quite unique with a waterfall shower which we liked. Breakfast was good with plenty of choices and Luis at the bar was very friendly but the drinks way overpriced. Some cons were: limited wifi, much better if closer to the reception area, can hear your neighbors in the next room and the jacuzzi spa was not working. Limited massage times and again overpriced. Hotel charges $200 for couples massage and found the same massage for $135 in Fortuna. We took an Uber back and forth which ran 5,000 CR Colones about $9.00. Finally, when going back to the Arenal/Fortuna area will stay somewhere else.…
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: Closer to reception in the 100 block area
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PRICE RANGE
US$148 - US$192 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
mountain paradise hotel
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaArenal Volcano National ParkLa Fortuna de San Carlos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
46
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Mountain Paradise
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Nearby attractions include Natura Eco Park Costa Rica (0.5 km), Baldi Hot Springs (0.8 km), and Free Natural Hot Springs River (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, an additional bathroom, and a view of a nearby landmark.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Conveniently located restaurants include Altamira Restaurant, Surá Bar & Bistro, and Amor Loco Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Hotel Mountain Paradise have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Hotel Mountain Paradise offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Hotel Mountain Paradise have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Mountain Paradise offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
Yes, laundry service and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Mountain Paradise?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.