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A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A two-story building with a stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A person in a black swimsuit holding a drink by a pool with a tropical background.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a stack of logs behind the bar.

1. Tilajari Hotel Resort

Florencia

Paul

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A multi-story building with a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A bathroom with a stone basin sink, a toilet, a wicker basket, and a small plant on a dark wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

2. Scala Inn

Cutris

Rafael

AU$89

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring a long wooden table set for a meal.

A dome-shaped room with a bed, a table, and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden structure.

3. Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

Florencia

Michael

AU$143

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A cozy seating area with wicker furniture and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a staircase, a potted plant, and a poster on the wall.

A modern building with a Terra Viva sign, large windows, and a stone entrance.

A modern building facade with large windows and a sign for Terra Viva Hotel.

4. Hotel Terra Viva

Quesada

Shane

AU$108

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden treehouse with a wooden staircase and a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage.

A wooden treehouse with a ladder and a hammock, surrounded by dense forest.

A wooden deck with benches and a railing, leading to a building with large windows.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a chair, and a table. There are large windows providing views of the surrounding forest.

5. Tree Houses Hotel Costa Rica

Florencia

Michelle

AU$161

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A lush indoor garden with a water feature, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A bathroom with a marble sink, a bathtub, and a shelf with towels.

A garden with a water feature, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a view of a waterfall through the glass.

6. Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Peñas Blancas

"The staff here is absolutely fantastic! Even though our trip started a bit bumpy, they totally turned it around and made us feel so welcome and at home. Their hospitality was beyond amazing, and they were super accommodating to everything we needed. We're definitely coming back when we're in the La Fortuna area! They even helped us plan activities and surprised my sister for her birthday, which was so sweet! Big shout-out to Alejandro, Jimmy, Carlos, and Victor! Pura Vida !"

Anonymous traveller

AU$231

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A well-lit building with a stone facade, a pond, and a landscaped garden at dusk.

A room with a potted plant on a shelf, a wooden door, and a textured wall.

A large, circular building with a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a pool, and a building with a dome and red roof.

7. Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

La Palmeria

Ramakant

AU$188

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A grassy area with a building and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, blue pillows, a painting on the wall, and a window with blue curtains.

An outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, covered by a wooden roof.

A spacious room with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, a sofa, multiple chairs, and a table.

8. Termales del Bosque & Hot Springs

Quesada

Lamar

AU$156

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a rope barrier leading to a pool area surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A wooden pathway leading to a modern building surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A lush indoor garden with a variety of tropical plants and a small waterfall.

9. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Peñas Blancas

Elena

AU$258

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

A pool area with steps leading into the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered seating area.

10. Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano

Peñas Blancas

Brian

AU$192

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A lush, tropical garden with a hot spring area, stone seating, and a variety of plants.

A couple dining at a table in a pool surrounded by tropical plants and rocks.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging lights, and a tropical mural.

A landscaped entrance with a sign for Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a mountain in the background.

11. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

La Fortuna

Herberth

AU$224

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with two bunk beds, a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a staircase, and a sign indicating an evacuation route.

A hotel room with two beds, a television on the wall, and a view of the outside through a door.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, and a staircase.

12. Hotel Monteriggioni

Florencia

Vladimir Navarro

AU$68

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A nighttime pool area with palm trees and a gazebo.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a stone counter, large windows with a view, and wooden ceiling beams.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a curved wooden ceiling.

A patio with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a lush landscape and a mountain.

13. The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Monterrey

JUAN

AU$977

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hot tub surrounded by tropical plants at night.

A house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A lush garden with tropical plants and a mountain in the background.

A stone bridge over a pond with a waterfall in the background, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna

Alexis

AU$221

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A lush garden with a swimming pool, surrounded by tropical plants and trees.

A modern arched entrance with a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A modern building with a wooden facade and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit pathway.

An indoor dining area with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and a view of greenery outside.

15. Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

Peñas Blancas

Patricia

AU$207

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A tropical garden with a waterfall, stone seating, and lush greenery.

A bar area with a central fountain, seating around the pool, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A lush garden with a waterfall, a pool with lounge areas, and a building with a green roof.

A stone pathway leading to a room with a bed, surrounded by lush greenery and stone pillars.

16. Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

La Fortuna

Sabrina

AU$439

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel with a mountain view, a reflective pond, and lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a restaurant, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset view.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a natural landscape.

17. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

La Fortuna

Pooja

AU$173

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a teal-colored shelf holding rolled towels, a coffee maker on a table, and a wooden door.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a hand dryer.

A modern office space with a built-in desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Congos Hotel

Aguas Zarcas

AU$75

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, surrounded by lush greenery and multiple levels of terraces.

A tropical indoor garden with a water feature, a concrete pathway, and lush greenery.

A tropical garden with a stone bridge, a small waterfall, and a pond.

A thatched-roof hut with a small porch, a stone wall, and a wooden tub in a tropical garden setting.

19. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

La Fortuna

Rhaeem

AU$398

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of a swimming pool.

A well-lit outdoor area with a wooden structure, surrounded by various plants and a gravel pathway leading to it.

A bamboo-themed interior with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a view of lush greenery.

20. Arenal Waterfall Lodge

La Fortuna

candice

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Tilajari Hotel Resort Florencia View	Scala Inn Cutris View	Palo Alto Glamping Hotel Florencia View	Hotel Terra Viva Quesada View	Tree Houses Hotel Costa Rica Florencia View
9.0 Wonderful 451 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 101 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 106 reviews
AU$155 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct	AU$89 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 22 Nov	AU$143 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct	AU$108 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov	AU$161 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Learn more about Muelle San Carlos

Boat tours along the San Carlos River reveal toucans, monkeys, and caimans in their natural habitat. Nearby La Fortuna offers hot springs and views of Arenal Volcano, while local restaurants serve traditional casados with fresh tropical fruits.

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Recent Reviews in Muelle San Carlos

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

8/10 Good

"Great volcano aqua pools"

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent for the price! The staff were really good, William, Nicole, & Mary! The jacuzzi was very good after long hikes & the happy hour at the bar was excellent! 😊"

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, very clean and very nice views on Arenal Volcano."

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. My partner and I went to celebrate our anniversary, and it was an excellent choice. The spa, the food, the hot springs—can't wait to go back and take more people with us. We had a couples massage and did yoga while we were there. Our massage therapists were excellent and the setting of the spa pagodas was idyllic. So relaxing and refreshing."

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed at Chachagua rainforest for 5 nights last week; Master Bungalow. The tree houses were sold out ☹️. Such a beautiful, peaceful, safe, and breathtaking resort . The scenery is gorgeous: hot springs, rivers, trees, flowers. Daily housekeeping: linens, towels, bathrobes are replaced by fresh and clean ones. Wonderful staff who payed close attention to our needs: Maria❤️🌸, Enersto, Ericka , Nathalie , Kimberly, Roberto, Gretchen , Emma , Karen. ( sorry I forgot some names). Staff of Thermo et Colibri restaurants; tour guy, the spa’s ladies; thank you💕. Driver Norman; thank you for driving us from Chachagua to Guanacaste safely. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Chachagua Rainforest resort for making our stay so memorable and unforgettable❤️."

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"It is a very beautiful and peaceful property away from all of the touristy stuff"

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast great staff fantastic location. Great pools that one was heated another for kids and a big hot tub. I would absolutely stay there again. I had a room with a Volcano view! Rent a car it's the greatest way around. Roads while narrow in some spots are in excellent condition."

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing for my wife and I. We had an amazing view of the volcano every morning waking up and looking out the windows. Rooms were cleaned daily and even had our bed turned down every night when we got back to the room. The pool and hot springs felt amazing and we're very clean. The food was great especially the Sushi wow great stuff. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun relaxing and quiet setting. There birds and sloths were right outside our amazing room. Thanks Again for an exceptional stay."

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente como siempre"

More cheap accommodation in Muelle San Carlos

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Av. 325 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela

AU$56

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)

Arenal Xilopalo

Calle 478 La Fortuna Alajuela

AU$91

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Villas Vilma

3 Km West From Fortuna Central Park La Fortuna Alajuela

AU$166

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)

BAUMA

Zeta Trece La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela

AU$255

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Hostel La Choza Inn

Avenue 331 La Fortuna Alajuela

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7.8/10 Good! (232 reviews)

Hôtel jardines Arenal

Via 142, san carlos La Fortuna Alajuela

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7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Muelle San Carlos?

The best area to stay in Muelle San Carlos for quality and convenience is generally around the main road, Route 4, particularly near the intersection with Route 141.This area offers the most developed infrastructure for visitors, with a selection of top lodges and eco-resorts. You'll find amenities such as quality restaurants, tour operators, and shops within easy reach, making it a convenient base for exploring the region. The general layout is spread out along the main routes, with properties often set back from the road within their own grounds.Couples looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay will appreciate the lodges in this area. Many offer secluded settings with views of the surrounding rainforest or rivers, often featuring amenities like private plunge pools or access to nature trails. It's an excellent choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat with easy access to organised excursions.Families will also find this area suitable due to the availability of resorts with larger accommodations and a range of activities. Properties often provide amenities like swimming pools, nature walks, and organised wildlife spotting tours, which are great for keeping children entertained.

When is the best time to go to Muelle San Carlos?

The best time to go to Muelle San Carlos for ideal weather is generally during the dry season, which runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience less rainfall and plenty of sunshine, making it superb for outdoor activities and exploring the natural beauty of the region. The roads are also in better condition for travel during this time.For those interested in wildlife viewing, particularly birdwatching, the dry season is often excellent as animals congregate around fewer water sources, making them easier to spot. This period is ideal for couples seeking a comfortable and active holiday.The shoulder months of May and November can also be a good option for travellers who prefer slightly fewer crowds and potentially lower prices, while still enjoying relatively pleasant weather with occasional rain showers.

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Our top choices for Muelle San Carlos hotels

1. Tilajari Hotel Resort

2. Scala Inn

3. Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

4. Hotel Terra Viva

5. Tree Houses Hotel Costa Rica

6. Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

7. Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

8. Termales del Bosque & Hot Springs

9. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

10. Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano

11. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

12. Hotel Monteriggioni

13. The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

14. Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

15. Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

16. Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

17. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

18. Congos Hotel

19. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

20. Arenal Waterfall Lodge

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Tilajari Hotel Resort

Scala Inn

Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

Hotel Terra Viva

Tree Houses Hotel Costa Rica

Learn more about Muelle San Carlos

Top Muelle San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Muelle San Carlos

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

More cheap accommodation in Muelle San Carlos

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Arenal Xilopalo

Hotel Villas Vilma

BAUMA

Hostel La Choza Inn

Hôtel jardines Arenal

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