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Reviews of Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs 4 stars

San Isidro de Peñas Blancas (15 km del volcán Arenal, Fortuna), 20213 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#66 of 118 hotels in Fortuna

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Review score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Very nice relaxing hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely grounds with wildlife including sloth. Bungalow room very good. Restaurant excellent

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Highly recommended.its a place to experience friendly and fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing spot and terrific and friendly staff and owner. We felt like family!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    it was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the mattress wasn't comfortable, and location of it from La Fortuna is about 30 minutes driving

    the hotel itself is really cute, the staff were accommodating, the nature around is very pretty and relaxing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were friendly. The facilities are clean. We loved the grounds. We saw sloths and many birds on the property. My only complaint was that the hot springs were not very hot.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Glass Bungalow with Balcony | 1 Queen Bed & 1 Twin Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit hard to find

    The glass bungalow was outstanding. Loved the hammocks on the porch. Being in the rain forest was a plus. Many birds and animals. Staff was super accommodating. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were a couple unexpected power outages but they were restored within minutes. The hot springs were nice but not very hot unfortunately. Location is beautiful but very far (30+ mins) from La Fortuna so it makes tours long and inconvenient.

    Beautiful property. Cabins were very private and well maintained. Food and amenities were great. Staff was very responsive and helpful booking tours and answering all questions.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Relaxed and most enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a long way from La fortuna - much further than we expected. The restaurant was good but expensive.

    It was quiet and super authentic

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only location a little bit far from La Fortuna down town

    Good breakfast, quiet natural environment

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    5-star hotel experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was amazing.

    I would give this place 6 stars if I could. They treated us like a 5-star hotel would. So friendly, and wonderful amenities at the hotel: good restaurant, walks, hot springs, pool, night hikes, etc. We loved the room: very clean, comfy bed and pillow, fantastic towel sculptures, beautiful landscaping. I would come back here in a heartbeat.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    This is one of our favorite places to stay and a lovely environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That it poured rain the entire time we were there! It would’ve been nice to have a large umbrella at every room. Also, I wish they didn’t use scented toilet paper. The chemicals in the toilet paper can cause irritation. I had to use my own untreated Kleenex to avoid problems. As an ecologically-oriented Hotel, I think it would be nice to avoid the use of chemicals anyway.

    Even though it poured rain the entire time, one of the guides pointed out where we could still watch lots of birds from the open air restaurant in spite of the rain. We saw three types of toucans! The staff was excellent. When we got ready to leave, a staff member noticed we had a flat tire. He and another staff person (Alejandro) immediately jumped in to help inflate the tire, then led us to the tire shop and instructed them to fix it. It’s a lovely property and was our second visit. The staff is very responsive and helpful. And they are quick to arrive with golf carts to take you where you need to go.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotsprings were on the cold side of the spectrum. They can be used only after 3 pm. Restaurant is expensive, but the portions are huge. No kids menu.

    Customer service is awesome. The best I've experienced in a long time. Restaurant food is delicious. The room was pretty, and the internet worked great. The place itself is beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful area amazing restaurant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Glass Bungalow with Balcony | 1 Queen Bed & 1 Twin Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area is beautiful. You are nestled in the rainforest and within is an organic farm. We saw many different species of birds, including toucans, and we saw a sloth! The restaurant is 5 star, the food is amazing! Both breakfast and dinner were fantastic! The staff is very friendly and welcoming! Definitely recommend, and very family friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everything was great!

    Alejandro at the front desk was extremely attentive, we appreciated his help during the check in process. Overall all staff from the restaurant to the golf cart drivers everyone was great! We really enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay if you want to enjoy peace and quiet with lots of wildlife on your doorstep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing to dislike. A couple of extra options ie yoghurt and bananas would have been appreciated for breakfast.

    The staff were very helpful and friendly. It was very peaceful and lots of wildlife in the gardens. The food in the restaurant was very good with gluten free options.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    9.0
    Amazing property. Wonderful Baths but mostly closed.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot spring Baths were mostly closed for cleaning. The top 3 were open but limited hours.

    Gorgeous lush setting on many acres. Nice room. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Awesome hot springs area to relax.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful facilities, very friendly staff, great restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Loved the relaxing, natural environment away from the city - we saw a sloth on our first day on the property!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Loved the place. I am coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little far off from Arenal. But if you arrange Arenal tour, transportation is included.

    Love the ambience, full of trees, flowers and birds. We saw three different types of toucans and large variety of other birds on the property.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful comfortable stay in lovely surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Poor, room and grounds. Wonderful service from all friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The thermal pools are only open from 4 pm to 9 pm, so we did not get much chance to get in them. We went instead to Arenal Thermal Pools, which are about 30 minutes away by car. Also, I thought we were renting a room in La Fortuna, because that is what I wrote down when searching in Booking, so I feel like Booking did false advertisement. However, the hotel is wonderful.

    I loved the service and the thermal waters. The food is pricey but good and very abundant. The rooms were very nice, we were moved to a larger room because the smaller cabins were being remodelled.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful green grounds. Very cute, comfortable, wooden lodge on stilts with nice balcony in the greenery. Pools were nice, but did not feel authentic. The restaurant was very expensive. The resort felt somewhat ‘americanised’ while we would have enjoyed a more authentic experience.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Great location (30 minutes away from activities in Fortuna), amazing staff, and exceptional food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Treehouse with Bathtub
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, especially the food and the rooms. The staff was friendly and helpful with anything needed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was quiet and also a small organic farm. Beautiful setting away from busy touristy areas but still close to activities around Arenal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location, great included breakfast, great amenities, great staff, quiet place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Loved my stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The villas were really nice and comfortable. Pros: Excellent stay, Wonderful staff, Great Restaurant. Cons: Location is pretty far from town making transportation costly to get around. Suggestion: Have a car when staying at the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

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