Hotel Monte Real - La Fortuna

Family-friendly hotel with an on-site frog garden, forest trail, and volcano views in La Fortuna

Amenities & Grounds

Hotel Monte Real La Fortuna sits on a bend of the Arenal River, with its own frog garden and a lush forest trail that guests can walk. The grounds host sloths, toucans, iguanas, and poison dart frogs, all visible from the property. An outdoor swimming pool and a separate garden seating area are open year-round, and the hotel offers free parking and a 24-hour front desk that arranges tours.

Rooms

Premium Double Rooms and King Rooms at Monte Real Hotel have private balconies with views of the Arenal volcano. All rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Upper-floor rooms offer a panoramic volcano view, while ground-floor rooms open directly to the garden.

Location

Hotel Monte Real is 200 meters from La Fortuna town centre and 400 meters from the local bus station, putting restaurants, shops, and a pharmacy within a 5-minute walk. The property is 15 km from Arenal Volcano National Park and 20 km from the suspension bridges, and the hotel can arrange transport to La Fortuna Waterfall and Ecotermales Fortuna hot springs. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 2-hour drive away, and the hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle service.

Dining

The hotel's Bamboo Restaurant serves Mediterranean and local cuisine on a covered terrace overlooking the river. A free cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the stay, with options like a veggie omelet and fresh fruit. Guests have reported seeing otters and kingfishers while dining beside the stream.

Activities & Tours

The tour desk at Hotel Monte Real La Fortuna can arrange canopy zip-lining, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, safari boat tours, Caño Negro tours, and Arenal Volcano tours. Guests also have access to hot springs tours and night walks to see frogs in the on-site garden. Canoeing, hiking, and horse riding are available directly through the hotel.

• Wildlife: Sloths, toucans, poison dart frogs, and otters on the grounds
• Breakfast: Free cooked-to-order breakfast included in all stays
• Location: 200 m from town centre, 15 km to Arenal Volcano National Park
• Tours: On-site desk for canopy, horseback, boat, and volcano tours
• Rooms: Premium Double and King rooms with volcano-view balconies
• Grounds: Frog garden and forest trail along the Arenal River