Best Hotels in San Carlos

Explore San Carlos with 263 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs
9.4 (109 reviews)

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs ★★★★

📍 la palma de la fortuna Hotel Arenal Manoa, Palma, La Fortuna

"Amazing place with all the bells and whistles - beautiful property and excellent facilities. Would stay again. The view from my room was the volcano and totally magical"

Amor Arenal Adults Friendly
9.9 (108 reviews)

Amor Arenal Adults Friendly ★★★★★

📍 7 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna en la Ruta 142 camino al, Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna

"Excellent hotel, wonderful service, amazing location and nature. I recommend it."

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
8.9 (117 reviews)

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience ★★★★

📍 Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 km Oeste del Centro de, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna

"Room was fine but nothing special and not very well sound proof Smoking zone is outside the hotel so you have to walk a lot Pools are great but lots of kids Service can be improved a lot (lots of mistakes) Breakfast buffet is awesome and very various"

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
9.6 (105 reviews)

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal ★★★★★

📍 9 Km Oeste y km 4 Norte del centro de la Fortuna, La Fortuna, San Carlos

"Great service, hotel went above and beyond to make us comfortable."

Nayara Gardens
9.7 (98 reviews)

Nayara Gardens ★★★★★

📍 702 road, La Fortuna

"Families with children can't stay at Springs, and we didn't see any blue skies during the rainy season. So we opted for the more affordable Garden in Nayara. We can go shopping and dining at Tent, which is conveniently located. All rooms have a small pool."

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
9.1 (103 reviews)

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only ★★★★★

📍 4, 2 km Oeste de la Iglesia Catolica, carretera al Volcan Arenal, La Fortuna

"Ctrip's service is rubbish and the prices are more expensive than other websites!"

Tilajari Hotel Resort
9.0 (104 reviews)

Tilajari Hotel Resort ★★★★

📍 Muelle de San Carlos, 800 mts al Este del servicentro, San Carlos

"Excellent"

Hotel Campestre del Arenal
8.1 (8 reviews)

Hotel Campestre del Arenal ★★★

📍 Av. 341, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna

"Very complete for the family. Close to the center of La Fortuna"

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
9.5 (111 reviews)

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa ★★★★★

📍 Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos 13 Km, Nuevo Arenal, La Fortuna

"The hotel is perfect for bringing kids, and the breakfast is delicious. There are a lot of activities for kids, such as milking cows, picking eggs, riding ponies, and picking vegetables in the vegetable garden. The hot springs are also very clean."

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Nayara Tented Camp Hotels in San Carlos

Nayara Tented Camp

"This place is special & worth every penny. We had a wonderful & relaxing time. The resort is unique in that it covers a hillside in the rainforest facing the volcano and you really feel the lush, natural landscape around you. We loved exploring the trails throughout the resort & discovered hanging bridges, wildlife (monkeys, birds, sloths) & gorgeous plants. The golf carts make it easy to walk down through the trails to explore then get driven back up to your tent, especially after dinner! The drivers are all so friendly & aim to serve. We mentioned one day that we hadn’t seen any sloths yet & our driver immediately drove us to see 2. We visited the on property Termas hot spring pools daily & they were a highlight for us. So relaxing & quiet. We loved Keren at the bar there—she’s wonderful!! The tents are gorgeous & very comfortable. We had our 2 teenage sons with us and we all fit fine & it felt like plenty of room. The hot springs plunge pool was amazing to relax in every morning and evening. The complementary snacks & drinks in the room are a great touch & very appreciated. The on-property restaurants were all very good but Ayla was our favorite. The food was amazing & Joseph, our waiter, was fantastic. The breakfast at Ayla was also wonderful with many options. My husband & sons had the delicious French toast every morning & I appreciated the gluten-free options. We loved our stay here & would definitely return. I will say the service was excellent but I was slightly disappointed with the following—at our check in meeting, we were asked if we were celebrating any special events. We were! Three very big events & the reason for our trip—my husband & I both turned 50 & our son graduated high school. Nothing was done over our entire stay to acknowledge this. I was very surprised—why ask & then do nothing? It was very odd. Especially for a hotel named the best in Central America. We still had a wonderful stay & I would recommend this hotel to anyone."

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La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels Hotels in San Carlos

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels

"It was very nice! And good breakfast, especially local!"

Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Hotels in San Carlos

Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

"The people was kind"

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Hotels in San Carlos

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

"The hotel boasts a superb location; as long as the clouds clear, the main building's observation deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano. The staff, from the front desk to the restaurant, are incredibly welcoming and friendly. The Wi-Fi signal is strong. 🛌 Accommodation Tips (Attention Light Sleepers): * The rooms are spacious, but there is no air conditioning. It can be a bit stuffy at night; opening the screened windows will make it much cooler. * The ecosystem is excellent; there are many wildlife calls at night, which may take some getting used to for light sleepers. 🌟 Two Must-Try Highlights: * The Nest (Bird's Nest Observation Deck): If you're not afraid of heights, you absolutely must climb up! It offers a true 360-degree panoramic view of the volcano, the lake, and monkeys and rare birds in the surrounding trees. 🍽️ Dining: * Dinner was satisfying, with good dishes. * Breakfast was relatively average, with limited selection. 💡 Travel Tips: If you have enough time, it's recommended to stay two nights and explore the surrounding nature trails or national parks. The chances of seeing the volcano in its entirety are usually higher in the morning."

Maquenque Lodge Hotels in San Carlos

Maquenque Lodge

"This is a barely discovered gem, a rare destination that will leave you with lifelong memories. We stayed here 9 years ago, and returned this summer. The rainforest location is unique. We stayed in a treehouse, with frequent visits from spider monkeys and seemingly endless species of birds. We partook for a second time the riverboat tour through the local rainforest, up through the Nicaragua border. We saw spectacular macaws, toucans, and numerous other bird species. We encountered crocodiles, circling vultures over cow pastures, a green river snake swimming at the town boat dock. We saw other monkey species hanging out in the trees, iguanas… But perhaps most memorable to us was the genuineness of the Eco Lodge staff. Many are local, and share with us their pride in their community. Their true warmth allows us to experience the rainforest, not as a visiting tourist, but as a proud local. The guides are wonderful! They are smart, engaging and passionate. Even on our return boat ride across the river to the parking area, the staff member took a slight detour to point out colorful macaws eating fruit in a tree on the riverbank. We came with our family, there were tourists of all ages, from young children to older retirees. Our binoculars and telephoto lenses got quite the workout! While we are not professional birdwatchers, the diversity was remarkable. And, we found fellow tourists to be grounded, appreciative of life and the opportunity. Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable experience!!!"

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Real Reviews of San Carlos Hotels From Travellers

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Family
Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs ★★★★
"Worst resort to deal with. We had made reservations and pre paid for stay at the resort from 12/26/23-12/29/23. Due to sudden death of my mother on 12/2623 we had to cut our vacation short and return to the US. Despite providing them the paperwork from the hospital where my mother was taken, they refused to reimburse the money prepaid for the stay. I Will NEVER stay at he resort again and given their lack of professionalism would never recommend them to anyone. Dealing with them was worst possible experience for me."
★★☆☆☆
2023-12-30
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GB Guest User

Couple
Amor Arenal Adults Friendly ★★★★★
"Absolutely loved this place. The grounds were beautiful and you felt like you were really in the middle of the jungle, but with all your creature comforts. Breakfast each morning was great, with a good choice of local and western options. Would definitely stay again."
★★★★★
2025-04-21
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Couple
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience ★★★★
"The resort environment is very good, the hot springs are great, and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, the rooms are a bit old and the sound insulation is poor, so you can hear the loud conversations next door."
★★★★★
2025-05-15
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CA QTran

Family
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal ★★★★★
"Very beautiful place, we loved it!"
★★★★★
2026-07-31
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CN Iris à Paris

Family
Nayara Gardens ★★★★★
"Families with children can't stay at Springs, and we didn't see any blue skies during the rainy season. So we opted for the more affordable Garden in Nayara. We can go shopping and dining at Tent, which is conveniently located. All rooms have a small pool."
★★★★★
2026-07-24
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CN Guest User

Couple
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only ★★★★★
"The front desk guy seemed a bit clumsy. The hotel room was average, but the hot spring was pretty good."
★★★★★
2026-06-17
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GB LCKKR

Couple
Tilajari Hotel Resort ★★★★
"Good stopover hotel. It is larger than expected. Great surroundings."
★★★★★
2025-02-16
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ES Guest User

Family
Hotel Campestre del Arenal ★★★
"Very complete for the family. Close to the center of La Fortuna"
★★★★★
2026-07-14
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CN STELLA.🦋

Traveling with friends
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa ★★★★★
"The room is clean and hygienic. You can see the volcano outside the window. There are free hot springs and rooftop bar. The restaurant is delicious. There are snacks in the room. The service staff is friendly and warm."
★★★★★
2025-03-31

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Number of reviews

8,098

Total properties

263

Weekday Avg. Price

PHP 11,688

Weekend Avg. Price

PHP 11,797

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