Arenal Monara Hotel - La Fortuna

Adults-only hotel in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano views and guided night tours

Accommodations with Volcano Views

Arenal Monara Hotel La Fortuna offers 3 Superior Twin Rooms, each featuring a private balcony with Arenal Volcano views. Each room includes air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a work desk. The balcony has a kitchenette with a minibar and a seating area for relaxing after tours.

Guided Wildlife Tours

The hotel's hosts, Armando and Angela, provide a complimentary night walk through the garden to spot frogs, lizards, and other nocturnal animals. Guests can book the sloth tour with Armando, who uses binoculars to locate sloths in their natural habitat. Many guests report seeing more wildlife on these tours than on paid excursions elsewhere.

On-Site Dining and Pool Access

Guests have access to the restaurant and pool at the sister hotel Xilopalo, located next door. Breakfast at Xilopalo costs around $6-8 and features views of exotic birds feeding on bananas, including toucans. The pool at Xilopalo is available without additional charge.

Location and Parking

Arenal Monara is a 5-minute walk from La Fortuna's town center, providing quiet surroundings while remaining close to restaurants and tour operators. Free off-site street parking is available for guests with rental cars. The hotel is 6 mi from Fortuna Airport, with La Fortuna Waterfall 4 mi away and Kalambu Hot Springs 3 mi away.

Guest Services and Security

The hotel offers concierge service and a tour desk to help arrange excursions. Private check-in and check-out are provided, and the property has CCTV in common areas and fire extinguishers for safety. Safety deposit boxes are available in each room.

• Location: 5-minute walk to La Fortuna center
• Rooms: 3 suites with balcony and volcano view
• Wildlife: Complimentary night walk and sloth tour
• Dining: Breakfast at Xilopalo with bird viewing
• Services: Concierge, tour desk, safety deposit box