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Hotel Lavas Tacotal

Property class: 3

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A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A tropical resort with a mountain view, lush greenery, and a pathway leading to the buildings.
A resort courtyard with palm trees, a view of a mountain, and outdoor seating areas.
A room with wicker chairs and a small table, a large window with red curtains, and a view of a mountain.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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10 Km Oeste de la Iglesia Católica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 11
  • Place, Go Adventure Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Titoku Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bungalow, Garden View

A modern house surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, including palm trees and various plants.

Bungalow, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Garden View

Deluxe Bungalow, Garden View

Deluxe Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Habitación Superior Vista al Volcán

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a mountain.

Habitación Superior Vista al Volcán

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a green wall, and a small seating area.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, two nightstands with lamps, a wicker chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bungalow Superior

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a tropical garden through a sliding glass door.

Bungalow Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a balcony.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Studio, Annex Building

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Studio, Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

La Fortuna

At Hotel Lavas Tacotal you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Arenal Volcano National Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and free buffet breakfast. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and massage/treatment rooms. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hotel include Los Lagos Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Go Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Titoku Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baldi Premium Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lemnos Wetbar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Lavas Tacotal

Hotel Lavas Tacotal offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Lavas Tacotal. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lavas Tacotal offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature down duvets. Smart televisions come with cable channels. This La Fortuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 10 treatment rooms. Services include facials. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 75000 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lavas Tacotal
Hotel Lavas Tacotal Fortuna
Lavas Tacotal
Lavas Tacotal Fortuna
Lavas Tacotal Hotel
Tacotal
Hotel Lavas Tacotal La Fortuna
Lavas Tacotal La Fortuna
Hotel Lavas Tacotal Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Lavas Tacotal Hotel
Hotel Lavas Tacotal La Fortuna
Hotel Lavas Tacotal Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

Yep, Hotel Lavas Tacotal has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

As of 30 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lavas Tacotal on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Lavas Tacotal. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does Hotel Lavas Tacotal have a pool?

Hotel Lavas Tacotal has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Hotel Lavas Tacotal serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Lavas Tacotal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Lavas Tacotal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 481 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property & clean. If you want quaint, quiet smaller Bungalows this place is Perfect. Staff doesn’t bother you & close to the things we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bungalow set in a pretty, well-maintained natural setting. Good views of the volcano. Decent breakfast with both hot and cold foods available. Not too far from the town of La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice with good amenities. The property grounds were nice and well kept. The staff were very helpful and friendly and location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good! The bedroom had cockroaches. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok. Staff nice but servers seemed bothered by guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location—close to town, yet peaceful with beautiful volcano views. The one-floor rooms made it very easy and convenient to get around. There are also restaurants nearby, so you don’t even need to go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the staff was so helpful and kind, view/pool was incredible! Loved it and definitely would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff service is awesome. They are all eager to help. The resort is nice but our room had issue with toilet. I still highly recommend as I feel service is more important than anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungaloo room was such a pleasant surprise. Clean, beautiful views, friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great continental breakfast! Rooms were clean and spacious. Small resort but has a great view of the volcano!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Room beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Clean room, great sta
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pratik Subbarao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lots of lush greenery. The sounds of the birds every morning were so soothing to hear from the porch. Arenal volcanic national park is nearby and there are so many hot springs around this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so beautiful! You are right by the volcano, the view from the pool is stunning. The staff was very friendly, especially Tania who was more than helpful to us. Breakfast was delicious and had a good variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay in the area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place, the staff are very friendly and professional. The food is also amazing. Dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great and the view made this hotel even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near Arenal Volcano
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the fact that you lived in Paradise looking at the famous Arenal. The location is great surrounded by many restaurants. Good eating prices are high in this area but food is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Akar

Liked: Amenities
Good views and breakfast. Bathroom needs an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round, with even better views of Mt Arenal when the clouds disappeared !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025