We loved our stay at Hotel Volcan Verde. This hotel used to be known as Arenal History Inn up through about three months ago. It's near downtown La Fortuna, and tons of restaurants and shops are within an easy walk. With that being said, the hotel cabins are just off of the street enough that you feel like you are in a different world. (FYI, many hotels in this region, some of which are very pricey and opulent, are nowhere close to the downtown of La Fortuna.) There is also tons of parking spots near the cabins. Each cabin was beautifully appointed, with mini split air conditioning, excellent beds (Queens) and bathrooms, and a refrigerator with complimentary bottles of waters and juice boxes. EXCELLENT WiFi. Randy (the hotel manager) was great! WhatsApp communications with him were always fast and productive. He was able to set up many things for us in advance of our stay. Breakfast was complimentary (served between 7-9am), with excellent options ranging from local cuisine, to cereal/pancake options for picky eaters. Under special circumstances, you can order breakfast the day before and be served at 6:30am. The pool was under repair during our stay, so in exchange for the inconvenience, we received vouchers to the hotel's excellent (and extremely popular!) restaurant. He also helped set up discounted rates for a day pass at Baldi Hot Springs (just up the road from us, about a six minute car ride). All told, this was a great place to stay in La Fortuna!

Our stay at Hotel Volcan Verde was absolutely incredible!! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we had discovered a peaceful little paradise tucked into nature. The bungalows were so nice, cozy, and thoughtfully designed — clean, comfortable, and perfectly nestled among the greenery. Waking up each morning surrounded by the sounds of nature made it feel relaxing and private, like our own little retreat away from everything. What truly made the experience unforgettable, though, was Gabriel. He went above and beyond to make us feel at home from day one. He took the time to share great recommendations for local restaurants and attractions, helped us plan activities around town, and genuinely cared that we had the best experience possible. His kindness and hospitality made our stay so memorable and special. This place has the perfect balance of comfort, charm, and warm service. We honestly can’t wait to come back again as a family. If you’re looking for a cozy, welcoming stay with a personal touch, this is it. Highly recommend!

Great room and staff!!

The room was ok but the hot water was intermittent in the sink, the glasses and cups when we arrived were not very clean, and the Expedia website said there would be an in-room coffee maker, but there wasn't one. The lighting in the room and the shower was very dim. We did not find the breakfast service very good either. Although the grounds were pretty, and the rooms were set back quite a bit from the road there was still road noise, even at night. Still, the staff was incredibly nice, the beds were comfy and the pool looked gorgeous. We enjoyed the blooming plants and birdsong.

I really love the little casitas, but I believe it needs a little bit more cleaning. Overall it’s nice!! The people that work there are very nice!!

the staff was the best part. Randy couldn't have done more to help us plan and schedule tours that were great...not just average. thank you!!!!The room was nice and the location is excellent. a good deal.

Reasonable stay, good central location, restaurant/food could do with improvement.

The location is great. It has a on site restaurant and a swimming pool. The food is delicious with local and fresh material. The staff is friendly and helpful. The room is clean and spacious, but some noise over the roof, maybe some small animals there. The garden is amazing with beautiful views, a lot of tropical plants.

Overall good stay. We were 4 people and room was large enough. The nice thing is about private cottages and parking in front of your room. The internal room design could have been better. Just outside of la Fortuna town center, about 2 km but walkable to one super market and pharmacy.

Real good place and very neat and clean. Nice place and peaceful in the middle of green rain forest. Will go again..

We had no hot water one morning we woke up. Yes, they fixed it later on in the day, but the inconvenience of having to find someone to report the issue was unpleasant. There is rarely ever anyone at the from desk. Plus, we had a tour scheduled that morning that we ended up missing because of that. The breakfast was far from good. The same menu every morning to pick from: either American (2 eggs, 1 bacon strip, and a toast); traditional (2 eggs, rice and beans, and a quarter of plantain), or pancakes. As a result, we left a day early. They couldn’t care less when we told them about it. I wouldn’t waste my money on this property.

At the end of November, 2025, our family spent three days in La Fortuna at Arenal History Inn. This is a small hotel with only about 10 units. It is however a little different from a regular hotel in that each spacious single-storm room is independent from the others. All the rooms are surrounded by tropical trees and quite some distance away from the street. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about getting noise from the room next door or from passing traffic on the street. As a guest, the rustic setting makes you feel close to the nature. I once even spotted a humming bird on one of the trees outside the room. I also saw quite a few other bigger birds that I don’t even know the names. Surprisingly, this small hotel has its own restaurant and swimming pool even though I didn’t use the swimming pool during my stay. On the last day of the stay, the room air conditioning unit was out of order. The manager came in during the after hours in the evening and got that taken care of promptly. It was highly appreciated. I highly recommend this hotel to family travelers who are interested in a quiet place with natural tropical surroundings. LC

Great room, beautiful pool, amazing location, staff was super nice!

The only thing good about this place is room size. The room didn’t have expected two nightstands or a chair to seat. Ants in the room. Inadequate lighting. There were ants outside also. Staff didn’t clean our room properly. The pathway to the property restaurant for breakfast is unpaved and uneven. The breakfast was skimpy and limited. The rooms are way behind the roadway, unpaved and Stoney area to walk. Very difficult at night due to poor lighting. The reception is open very limited hours. We wouldn’t stay at such a place again, previous reviews are misleading.

We loved this hotel! It's even better in real life than it looks in the photos

Room was clean and spacious. The grounds were also beautiful. We really enjoyed the breakfast it came with.

My room had issue.. bathroom door lock was having issue, caused me stuck in bathroom for almost half an hour and then mgmt has to break lock to let me out.. breakfast was ok too.. not much option to choose from.. floor is very slippery.. my son slept once in shower and hurt his toe.. WiFi is very weak in room.. staff were good and helpful.. but not much amenities.. as I had bad experience since I checked in to place , not going to come again stay at same place..

Breakfast nice, few options but always tasty. Very close to the hot springs and to the volcano. The cabins were spacious, the beds felt like new mattresses, we slept very well.

We didn’t even make it. I needed to cancel 48 hours out. I couldn’t because of Expedia’s stupid rules. I would never use Expedia again .

Excelente lugar muy tranquilo , limpio y serca de todo el Comercio .