Costa Rica is known for its beautiful beaches and diverse landscapes, including rainforests, volcanoes, cloud forests, and hot springs. The La Fortuna area is no exception to this, centered around the Arenal Volcano and surrounded by lush rainforest. It is located in the northern part of the country, and filled with endless things to do for those with an adventurous spirit. Since we were planning on doing a lot of activities and excursions such as zip-lining, horseback riding, and waterfall hikes here we knew we wanted to find somewhere that was relaxing and luxurious to enjoy during our downtime.
When I came across photos and reviews of Amor Arenal during my search, I knew immediately that it was the best option for a stay in Arenal! I looked into countless hotels and resorts and was ultimately sold by their private villas, jacuzzis, and an unmatched view of the Arenal Volcano.
Amor Arenal Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica
Amor Arenal is a 5-star resort-style hotel surrounded by the rainforest of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Each private villa suite feels secluded and features cathedral ceilings for a spacious room, a private deck with a jacuzzi, and a large walk-in shower with panoramic rainforest views. I was blown away by all the photos I saw on their website when booking, and even more so upon arriving! The private villas feel very secluded while only being a short walk to the resort’s pools, restaurants and other amenities. We absolutely loved relaxing in our private jacuzzi after a long day of exploring.
The staff was so polite and professional, and they went above and beyond to ensure our stay was nothing short of perfection. They even offered to pick us up via golf cart when we had scheduled taxi rides and transfers for the airport and excursions which was such a nice touch.
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Amor Arenal Rainforest Resort Amenities
The resort has three pools: the main pool, the lounging pool, and the swim-up bar. Each was surrounded by lush rainforest, and really feels like you’re in the jungle! We enjoyed some of their signature drinks (my favorite was the pineapple one) at the swim-up bar one night and had our own little rum-tasting experience with the very knowledgable bartender.
Breakfast was included each day with our stay at Amor Arenal which featured traditional Costa Rican cuisine and a variety of breakfast favorites. We really enjoyed the fresh pressed juices and Costa Rican coffee each morning! This was truly a major highlight of our stay.
We treated ourselves to some welcome cocktails and light appetizers on our first night at Amor Arenal’s bar, La Jaranita! The bar offered an extensive cocktail menu, and you could even order food from the restaurant there too.
More On-Site Amenities
Amor Arenal offers a ton of other great on-site amenities such as walking trails, a gym, a yoga studio, a coffee shop, and a meditation deck. We loved just walking around and exploring the property in our downtime.
I highly recommend booking a stay at Amor Arenal when visiting the La Fortuna area in Costa Rica! I can easily say it was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed and we will definitely be back.
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