Reviews of Colinas del Miravalles Hotel & Hot Springs

This hotel beat our expectations tenfold. We were considering La Fortuna, but wanted something a bit closer to the airport, and Colinas Del Miravalles was anything but a compromise. The hot springs are warm and clean — and importantly, do not smell like sulphur like some of the other nearby hot springs. Our rooms were private and had beautiful views — we saw toucans, iguanas and tropical birds from our private hot tubs. The restaurant on site is excellent, the breakfast was awesome (especially the cheese empanadas and fruit), and the staff was friendly and helpful. We travelled in April, and the hotel was less busy than anticipated, which meant a quiet and relaxing stay. Would absolutely recommend. Also, the view of the volcano at sunset is breathtaking.

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So peaceful!

we don't like the fact have to leave this place.

Quiet, family run business with excellent facilities. The grounds were beautiful, at the foot of the volcano and very well kept. The staff was great and the food was delicious.

The hotel was very peaceful but a little quieter than we expected with only a few people onsite.

Family run, beautiful property, with incredible views of volcano.

Fabulous location within easy travel distance of Liberia airport. Staff friendly and very helpful. Room beautiful. Gardens fabulous. Saw toucans and iguanas.

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The privacy of the rooms was perfect with the private bungalow. Just what we needed. The road to drive around to the cabin was quite narrow and the sides could be filled in a little to make it safer but overall it was an amazing experience. Walking around and visiting the Dairy, seeing all the fruit trees as well.

What a fine. Off the main tourist routes. So many pools to lounge in… all differing styles and temperatures

You need to be aware that the resort is open to day trippers too

Beautiful location. Easy drive from the airport. Very clean pool with a view if the Miravalles crater and the cows on their gorgeous and peaceful farm

Everything. We had a beautiful bungalow. The staff was beyond nice. The food was excellent. .the spring pools were so amazing. The view was superb

The hotel was in a beautiful setting with views of the volcano from the nice hot spring pools. Cabañas were so cozy and staff service was exceptional. Food and drinks were delicious. The location was fantastic very close to the national park.

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Honestly far exceeded our expectations. Really great staff, great breakfast and restaurant dinners. The pools were very clean, the grounds were nice. Very quiet nights and then birds, frogs, toads, and iguanas for kids to find during the day. Everything was awesome and at a reasonable price too. Good location if you want to explore the various hiking from Rincon de la Vieja southeast to Rio Celeste. Felt like a resort but isn't priced like it.

Minor but note: bungalow description suggested it had a "bedroom and a living room" but it's 1 large open room, at least in the bungalow we got assigned it was. That matters with kids needing to sleep early but otherwise shouldn't. We may have been switched though as we requested an extra bed. You'll see many Google reviews are for day users of the hot spring pools. Just know that it may be busier on weekends but it's so peaceful during the week.

The setting, the thermal pools, the rustic feel to the place. The quiet seclusion and most of all our private hot tub just off our balcony overlooking open countryside. The bungalow was also spotlessly clean The staff was friendly and helpful. American breakfast was very good and great coffee I had been missing.

The only thing missing was a kettle to make a coffee on waking up. Few Costa Rican hotels seem to offer this - what I consider essential. It was very cloudy and windy all afternoon so couldn’t make full use of the thermal pools but that’s not the hotels fault. Fortunately, our private pool was warm and sheltered so we stayed there. It was lovely.

All the hot springs

Food could be better

Breakfast was very good

More towels

Beautiful settings, amazing views. Extremely friendly staff.

Lounge chairs at the pools would be nice.

Nice location. Good restaurant. Very friendly staff, always willing to help, to give you a tips and advice for activities in surrounding area. Nice hot water pools. I would come again 😊

Delicious bread with large portions, all freshly made, delicious coffee

The staff of the hotel was really nice (especially Carlos) and helpful. Food in the restaurant is very tasty, there is beautiful view on the volcano. Good localisation also. I really recommend this hotel.