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Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Hot springs
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Garden view

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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142, carretera La Fortuna, Hotel Sueno Dorado, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalambu Hot Springs
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel places you steps from Paradise Hot Springs and within a short 5-minute stroll of Baldi Hot Springs. Highlights at this hotel include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. 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 4-property class La Fortuna hotel include Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Paradise Hot Springs - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Cava Pizza a la Leña - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Que Rico Arenal - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel offers its guests 5 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hot springs, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel was completed in August 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star La Fortuna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 100
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

There are indoor hot springs and 3 outdoor hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 90°F.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 10 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 outdoor hot springs
  • 4 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 32 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (102 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (152 centimetre wide)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 100
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 7 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 160 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 per cent

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
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, JCB International, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal.

Property Registration Number 93065344

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Hotel
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel La Fortuna
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$195.56, 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 parking available at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

Yep, Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel have a pool?

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel, but Kalambu Hot Springs is a short 3-minute walk away.

What makes Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel.

Does Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Reviews

Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights. I like the early check in to be able to use the amenities fro the whole day. It is an older resort, however it was really clean and the staff were absolutely lovely. The multiple pools were great, nice to be able to move around to different ones with different temperatures. I liked the location of the resort, easy access to all the activities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel and hot springs

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful amenities. AC not working. Beds uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Beautiful property. Loved the hot springs. Staff superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Ariana was very welcoming on our arrival and all the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was a nice buffet style with good food. We enjoyed the friendliness of Jose, at the bar, even thought we don't drink. Molly the resident puppy is very sweet. Being able to park right by your room is great. The showers don't get very hot, but it was okay. We loved sitting in the warmest pool after a day of hiking. There were toucans around and we loved watching them eat the palm berries.

4/10 Poor

Mackenzie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The price is way too high for the quality of the establishment. The rooms are in need of a major renovation. However, the staff were lovely and the complimentary breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Little overrated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was a 2* more like a motel. However, the property with hot springs was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose Alexandro, Huixquilucan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean place with nice view and swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Netsai, COnshohocken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was wonderful. The staff was accommodating to our delayed flight. Breakfast was great. The hot springs were great. We will be back!

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception was welcoming and friendly. I was allowed to borrow an umbrella walking in the rain while visiting a nearby hot springs. Breakfast was good, even though I missed one day due to leaving too early for a tour. My room was clean, but a bit worn and needs updating. I was unaware that I would be placed in a room (#3) next to an unoccupied one going through construction because the work went on until nearly 8 pm on the first evening I stayed. It was unpleasant, especially trying to rest after a long day out on tour. The shower did not have hot water at all, so both nights, I took cold showers. For this reason alone, I may not stay at this property again. If they update their rooms in the near future, I will reconsider. I also requested that my room not be serviced until after check out, but noticed housekeeping entered, anyway. The room rates were reasonable, and the wildlife around property as well as the view of Arenal Volcano were wonderful. Those were the highlights of my stay as well as the friendliness of staff. I would have given a much lower rating on this property had I been completely unsatisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto!

Todo excelente, aocgedor y comida deliciosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and the food was good. The hot springs and pool area were nice. The hotel rooms were very dated and our door frame was broke.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smaller budget friendly resort with hot springs

Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I appreciated the owner's willingness to give a refund, they are very kind. The property is pretty dingy for this pricepoint. I had to sweep and clean when we arrived. There wasn't hardly any items needed to be able to cook in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Divya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water, no WIFI in the rooms, rude staff and they messed up our activity bookings. Every day breakfast was almost the same with long waiting despite telling them in advance of activity pickup times. Staff is only there between 7am and 9 pm and the room and the hotel has no lockers. The pools close by 9 pm also. Rooms were not sound proof, could hear everything from next room and repairs on the property started early in the morning with contractors talking loudly the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023