Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Nayara Springs is the La Fortuna pick for a quieter, adults-only Arenal stay where service and privacy matter more than resort scale. It is harder to secure than easiergoing alternatives, but the Michelin 3 Keys recognition in 2025 and Relais Chateaux Award in 2026 make it a serious splurge candidate for couples returning to the area.

Book Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa if the hot springs are the point of the La Fortuna trip. It is stronger as a first-timer resort base than as a dining-led hotel, so treat the restaurant as convenient rather than destination-worthy. Cross-shop Nayara Springs for a more couple-focused luxury stay.