Curated luxury hotels in Cantón San Carlos

With a stay at Palo Alto Glamping Hotel in Florencia, you'll be on a river and 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from Baldi Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall and 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

Surrounded by the tropical cloud forest of the Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, this eco-friendly resort includes a spa and a working farm. The luxury cabins offer jungle views and free internet access.

Set out like a small village, Villa Blanca’s spacious cabins have an open fireplace and a porch or terrace. Each cabin has elegant décor and handmade furniture, including comfortable rocking chairs.

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Retreat offers day and night tours of the incredible cloud forest. Staff can also arrange excursions to the Volcano Poás National Park, 50 km away.

Costa Rican cuisine made with home-grown organic produce is served at the Villa Blanca’s restaurant, which has stunning jungle views. The charming lobby bar has sofas and a fireplace.

San Jose International Airport is just over an hour’s drive from Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel. Free private parking is offered on site.

With on-site natural springs and heated pools, El Tucano Resort and Thermal Spa offers guests a range of spa services and a restaurant. The property also features a mini-golf course and tennis courts.

Each room at this secluded resort features attractive décor, a cable TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms include air conditioning and garden views.

Guests can dine at El Tucano Resort’s El Torreon Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. The property also has a snack bar.

The resort’s thermal spa offers massages, body therapies, couple baths and a beauty salon.

The town of Aguas Zarcas is only 6 km from the property, and there is a small zoo just 1.5 km away.

San Jose’s International Airport is 1.5-hour drive from El Tucano.

With a stay at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat in Ángeles, you'll be 11.2 mi (18 km) from Parque Central and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Iglesia de San Ramón. This family-friendly hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from San Ramon Municipal Market and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from San Ramon Museum.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Betulio's Oasis is situated in Fortuna. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Kalambu Hot Springs is 20 km from the chalet, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 35 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 8 km away.

Located in Toro Amarillo, El Silencio Lodge and Spa is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Catarata del Toro. This luxury hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Butterfly Farm and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura.

Located in Monterrey, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. This luxury resort is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Lake Arenal.

Located in La Fortuna, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Tabacon Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park. This family-friendly resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Arenal Natura Ecological Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Arenal Volcano.

With a stay at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa in Jesús, you'll be in the mountains and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Aguacate Mines and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Minas Del Aguacate. This luxury hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Palmares Church and 11.8 mi (19 km) from San Ramon Municipal Market.

With a stay at Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Curi-Cancha Reserve and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde. This luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden.

Located in Monteverde, El Establo Mountain Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Lake Arenal.

When you stay at The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Paradise Hot Springs and 4 minutes by foot from Baldi Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Los Lagos Hot Springs and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ecotermales Fortuna.

With a stay at Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Titoku Hot Springs and a 4-minute drive from Tabacon Hot Springs. This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Go Adventure Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Arenal Natura Ecological Park.

When you stay at Hotel El Silencio del Campo in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 7 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Arenal Volcano.

Boasting a garden and terrace, as well as a restaurant, Koora Monteverde a Cloud Forest Hotel by Sandglass is set in Monteverde Costa Rica. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers free WiFi.

All units in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms feature a desk.

Fortuna is 26 km from Koora Monteverde a Cloud Forest Hotel by Sandglass, while Monteverde Costa Rica is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria Airport.

Located in La Fortuna, Nayara Gardens is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. This luxury resort is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures.

Paradise Hot Springs offers accommodation in Fortuna. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.

You will find concierge service at the property.

The La Fortuna park is 4.8 km from Paradise Hot Springs, while Monteverde is 25 km away. The nearest airport is La Fortuna (FON) airport, 13 km from the property.

Located in La Fortuna, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly is in a national park – a 5-minute drive from Arenal Volcano National Park and 14 minutes from Lake Arenal. This luxury hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Arenal Volcano.

Located in Monteverde, Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 5 minutes from Curi-Cancha Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sky Adventures Monteverde Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

A stay at Ficus Sunset Suites places you in the heart of Monteverde, steps from Monteverde Orchid Garden and a 3-minute drive from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.