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Reviews of Selvita Lodge Arenal

De La Iglesia Católica 1 km sur 800 m oeste camino a la catarata, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#88 of 118 hotels in Fortuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn’t work

    The location, very friendly staff, comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    A nice place to relax with restaurants and natural beauty within walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were lots of birds in the vegetation surrounding the lodge

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    7.0
    Good spot to visit the surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit out of maintanance. TV holder, no TV, 2 outside lights, one works, outside wall cabine is missing well...wall.

    The service from the owner and his brother. Great people, out to help!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Surrounded by nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely owners, spacious room and a great hot shower. Hummingbirds and Tucans and a sweet cat are just outside the room. The cabin could need a makeover as everything look a bit old. The balustrade outside is too loose and there is nowhere to hang your cloths. Great location to start many adventures! Breakfast at the nearby Restaurant (Ginger) was nice and the boys there helped a lot with arranging trips

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Adorable rustic cabin, great vegetation all around & well priced. A few minutes walk to “El Salto” & Fortuna dow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The interior of the bungalow could use some updates but nothing major. There’s a safety box inside but it wasn’t working & neither was the shower soap pump.

    The jungle feel, the beautiful colors of the plants, the quietness, sounds of the different birds throughout the day. Loved the high wood ceiling & it was very clean every day. Kind staff, the entire family was super nice to us!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Spacious cabin with private patio on the Fortuna waterfall road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was average and not worth the additional charge.

    Room was spacious and patio provided good privacy. Room was very well cleaned. There was a reasonable minimart and very nice cafe near by.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Large rooms. great location . Could get better mattresses, got a discount
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly . Lots of mosquitos and hard to keep them out once they got in

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    9.0
    Authentic, comfortable, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, clean and comfortable. Good breakfast optional at extra charge. Nice gardens with birds. Lovely helpful couple who clearly wanted to please. We felt this was a really authentic experience with a Costa Rican family living within the grounds. It’s a little way from the centre, which we liked - there is a nice restaurant, a bar and small supermarket very close by and we used Ubers to reach the reserves and thermal spa. Shuttles (Monteverde, San Jose), pick up and drop off there no problem.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely stay again. Excellent value and cute spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    I think a little more attention to the areas that are not obvious. Cobwebs behind headboard area. I also think that it would be great if the tv's were updated to smart t.v.s. They didn't work at all, no cable, no nothing. No breakfast offerings so I think the listing just needs to be updated. This is a family business and the mother cooked breakfast from what I've read in reviews however this was not an option. I get it, things happen but if it's not an option I believe the guest needs to know ahead of time or the listing needs to be updated.

    Overall this is a great place to stay. There are five cabins so it is perfect for a family/group gathering as you can book all of the cabins. My family of six booked two cabins side by side. I was welcomed and my overall experience was very positive. I loved sitting on the porch in the morning and bird-watching. It is a peaceful environment.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect! We loved being outside of town but within walking distance of restaurants/market. Customer service was prompt and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Quiet place to relax after a day of adventuring in Arenal or La fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location away from the hustle and bustle of town. Lots of birds and beautiful gardens surround the cabins and make it feel very private.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor thing: the Lodge is close to a local road, but it is not very busy, so one can easily walk along

    What I have appreciated the most is the very human approach by the lovely couple - Adrian and Irene - who manages the place. Both are very helpful and attentive, and they spared no effort to make my stay comfortable. I thank them wholeheartedly! The room is spacious, clean, with a mini-fridge (practical) and a little terrace just in front, all bathed in a well-cared for garden. I will definitely be back again if I happen to be in La Fortuna one day!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our cabin needed more off the ground shelving for bags etc. As beautiful as the flora around the cabins is, a bit of a trim would let the sun in and allow the cabins to feel less damp.

    The hosts were lovely, very helpful and there are 2 excellent restaurants just down the road.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Top
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beter pillow please

    Expensive

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not like the gap between the front doors and floor. Some creature can get inside.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Best place I stayed in Costa Rica.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They answered all our questions and made reservations for several excursions we wanted to do. The room was also excellent and spacious. I’d recommend Selvita Lodge to anyone visiting the area.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Way too expensive for what it offers. I could hear mice in the roof and walls all night long.

    Clean rooms, good shower

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    8.0
    We would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada

    Good cook. Tasty food. Plenty of it

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    8.0
    Close to parks and other sight-seeing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was ok and about what we expected for the price, less than $100 per night, no specific dislikes.

    This was a pretty good deal for the price. We enjoyed a private cabin and the close proximity to town, to tours, and to parks.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    7.0
    Very basic accommodation but okay for one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The accommodations were very basic. The TV reception was poor. The towels were worn. It was very noisy during the inevitable La Fortuna rain at night.

    The location out of the main town was attractive to us.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    7.0
    Family run lodge with great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have never been before and don't speak great Spanish so felt quite cut off

    The family are super sweet and helpful. My Spanish is minimal and children who do speak Spanish decided to be mute. Do much head shaking. Really safe and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    9.0
    we loved our time at selvita lodge and look forward to returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sweet private cabins, comfortable beds, wonderful staff, very safe

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family run lodges near town but not too close. The property is beautiful with many birds and plants. The accommodations are basic but you have everything you need. AC works great and the breakfast is good. The family is very nice and welcoming!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was satisfied with everything. It is not luxurious but clean, spacious and in a quiet location.

    The hosts are very nice and helpful. The houses are not in the center of Fortuna but very close and you are far away from the noise but close enough to everything. Great restaurants are walking distance. Our group felt safe. "

    Stayed in March 2025

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