Cabanas Del Rio - La Fortuna

Family-run eco-friendly hotel with on-site spa and private rainforest garden in La Fortuna

Accommodations

Cabanas Del Rio La Fortuna offers family rooms with three king-sized beds and a full kitchenette for home-style cooking. Each unit has air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a covered parking spot directly in front. The spacious layout includes separate sleeping areas, a living room, and outdoor seating.

Dining

Morning meals include freshly cooked Costa Rican dishes such as gallo pinto and pancakes, served on a terrace overlooking the hotel's garden. Guests choose from eggs, fresh fruit, homemade bread, and juice, with vegan and gluten-free options available. During breakfast, visitors watch toucans, tanagers, and squirrels feeding at the garden's fruit stations.

On-Site Experiences

The hotel's private garden features a guided night tour where guests find blue-jean frogs, poison dart frogs, and other nocturnal wildlife. Staff lead this free walk every evening, sharing knowledge about the rainforest ecosystem and resident animals. During the day, the garden also attracts howler monkeys, hummingbirds, and a variety of tropical birds.

Wellness & Services

Cabanas Del Rio provides on-site spa services including full-body massages, facial treatments, manicures, and pedicures. The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and sun loungers, open year-round. Guests also receive personalized tour recommendations from staff and access to a laundry service for a fee.

Location

The hotel sits 3 km from central La Fortuna, near El Salto swimming hole and a short drive from La Fortuna Waterfall. Kalambu Hot Springs and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are within 15 minutes by car. Its rainforest setting offers volcano views on clear days while providing quick access to downtown restaurants and shops.

• Rooms: Family rooms with three king beds and full kitchenettes
• Dining: Freshly cooked breakfast with local options and bird-watching
• Wellness: On-site spa with massages, facials, and beauty treatments
• Activities: Free nightly frog tour in private garden
• Location: 3 km from downtown, near La Fortuna Waterfall and hot springs