Reviews of Miradas Arenal Hotel & Hotsprings 3 stars

Beautiful grounds and view of volcano, thermal spring pool

Rooms outdated, old curtains, sheets and blanket. Room was not cleaned.

Comfortable cabin with great view (when the clouds cleared!)

Amazing views, decorated our room for a birthday celebration and a cocktail on arrival in the hot springs

Great location to stay while in La Fortuna

Nothing

The property was amazing & clean

Beds were highly uncomfortable

Great shared amenities and restaurant. Loved the view of the volcano and enjoyed swimming at the wet bar hot spring! The landscaping was great and made you feel like you were nestled in the hill. Nice balcony and comfortable room.

Service could have been a bit faster at the restaurant.

INCREDIBLE! WOW! Great staff, good breakfast, AMAZING views, and very private and romantic. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting La Fortuna.

Vistas preciosas

Staff were very friendly with great recommendations for activities and restaurants. Also made our stay very enjoyable. We were close enough to town but far enough to feel the wilderness around. The hot springs and bar were a definite plus. Would book again for sure

Restaurant, pool and rooms were clean and pleasant

If you’re looking for a place where nature and comfort come together—with a story that’s just as rich as the landscape—Miradas Arenal Hotel & Hot Springs is the kind of spot you’ll carry with you long after check-out. Tucked into the rolling green hills near La Fortuna, this small, family-run hotel offers 11 cozy bungalows, a pool, a pop-up restaurant, lush tropical gardens, and best of all—naturally-fed hot springs. But the magic here isn’t just in the views or the healing waters. It’s in the story behind it all. Back in 1981, a 17-year-old Roberto Miranda was fishing in the wild rapids of the Arenal River when hot spring water surged unexpectedly over his body. It was a moment he never forgot. Years later, after marrying Estrella Ovares and building a life rooted in hard work, farming, and family, Roberto finally saw that same thermal water resurface—this time, in the land they owned. In 2017—31 years after that first encounter—the waters rose 840 feet up through the canyon and into the pools that now flow through Hotel Miradas Arenal. Today, guests get to soak in that same water while surrounded by the lush beauty of their working dairy farm. It’s a place where sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a lifestyle. Fruit trees line the garden paths, birds are everywhere, and the family still takes part in daily farm life. You might even get to taste their homemade dairy products at breakfast. We stayed in the standard bungalow with a view of the volcano—though it was covered by fog and clouds during our visit. Still, like God or the universe, I knew the volcano was there, even though I couldn’t see it. The bed was beyond comfortable, and the blanket was absolutely divine—soft, cozy, and it smelled wonderful. My daughter almost missed breakfast because she was so snug and cuddled up in it that morning.

The view from our balcony was phenomenal! We enjoyed sitting out and watching birds fly around with the volcano in the background. The room had all that we needed including helpful shelving and a fridge. We loved the hot springs pool with swim up bar! We took advantage of that each night after dinner.

We loved this property, beautiful little bungalow, comfortable bed, large shower room and lovely terrace for watching the volcano. Great breakfast too. The hotel has its own hot springs and you can just relax and enjoy the swim up bar - the cocktails are great.

We paid for a room with a volcano view—and they didn’t disappoint. The room was small, but well-designed and comfortable, with large windows opening up to a gorgeous view of the Arenal Volcano. The pool area is also very nice, and on several occasions we had it entirely to ourselves, which made it feel extra relaxing.

The door locks are not very intuitive, as the key needs to be turned several times in both directions before anything happens. The room was missing a "please make up my room" sign, which would have been useful. The shower was functional, but could have been better in terms of water pressure and temperature stability. The lighting in the room was generally sufficient, but could be improved—especially the reading light, which was too weak for comfortable reading in the evening.

We enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The room was perfectly sized, with an amazing view of the volcano. The pool and thermal springs were fantastic to have near the room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Considering the price, we would highly recommend this hotel.

The food options for vegans weren't fantastic, although they were very helpful at sorting something out for us. The breakfast could also be slightly improved, but this didn't impact our stay at all.