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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3.0 star property

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Hot springs
Deluxe Treehouse | Bathroom
Deluxe Bungalow | Garden view
Treehouse Bungalow | Bathroom
Hot springs

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$422
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

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11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213
  • Place, La Altura Viewpoint
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Bungalow | Garden view

Standard Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Treehouse Bungalow

Treehouse Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow | Garden view

Deluxe Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Glass Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Glass Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Treehouse

Deluxe Treehouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Peñas Blancas

At Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs you'll be within a 15-minute walk of La Altura Viewpoint and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Children's Eternal Rainforest. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The family restaurant, Restaurante Leonardos, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Peñas Blancas hotel, attractions include Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • La Altura Viewpoint - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Y Fruteria Mi Tata - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Pollera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Los Barrantes - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Quincho's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front desk safe. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Peñas Blancas hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2014
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a bath. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,405 reviews
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Leonardos

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 156 per vehicle

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; cash is not accepted
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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Heliconias Fortuna
Hotel Heliconias Fortuna
Hotel Heliconias San Isidro de Penas Blancas
Heliconias Nature Lodge Peñas Blancas
Heliconias San Isidro de Penas Blancas
Heliconias Nature Peñas Blancas
Heliconias Nature
Heliconias Nature Peñas Blanc
Heliconias Nature Inn
Heliconias Nature Lodge
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Hotel
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Peñas Blancas
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$422, 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 Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Yep, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs have a pool?

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, it's no surprise that Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

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 Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 436 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrian, San Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy bonito para visitar, tiene amenidades muy lindas. Es realmente un lugar para desconectar de la vida diaria y sumergirse en el verde del bosque lluvioso.
Centro de eventos
Ave en el restaurante
Entrada al restaurante
Desayuno típico incuido
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Slide door to room has a large gap at top. Lets bugs etc in. Could use comfortable chair or couch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Sliding doors have a large crack that bugs and salamanders come through. No comfortable place to sit in room.
Sheets on the bed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dilraj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, to everyone for making our stay so memorable. We had a fantastic time! Our night Walker Pedro was awesome, Alessandro was amazing at checking in, everyone was very sweet at the restaurant. Thank you, for taking care of us Christmas eve, to all the staff that was working instead of spending time with their loved ones. Food was always fantastic here Farm to table and one can really taste it, You are all very special humans and we appreciate very much ❤️ Golfcart for definite help with check in/out luggage. Hot springs were good. Moonshine at the end of night walk was a great touch
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property and great restaurant. the server tuesday and wednesday this week was out of this world incredible!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Changfa, Sinking Spring

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIRANJAN

Friendly staff, clon room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pallav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! Wish they had more options for food in the menu. It was the same breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The hot springs were not always hot and not all were working. The massages were amazing tho! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hot springs. lots of plants and anomsks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Heliconias. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. The grounds were beautiful. A sloth was right on the property. Beautiful flowers and birds. The restaurant had a wonderful free breakfast in the morning and great dinner options. The hot springs on the property were delightful. About 30 minutes from Arenal Volcano
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roulan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had the pleasure of staying at Heliconias Nature Inn and Hot Springs for a few days in April, and we left with wonderful memories and a few suggestions for future improvement. We stayed in the Glass House Bungalow, which was an absolute highlight of our trip. The room was beautifully surrounded by nature, and we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the hammocks on our private balcony. The peaceful atmosphere, combined with the lush greenery and natural sounds, made it feel like a true escape from everyday life. The hotel breakfast was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and a perfect start to each day. However, it would be great if there were more variety offered on different days to keep the experience exciting for longer stays. We made good use of the pool and the hot springs during our stay. The hot springs were relaxing and serene, and the pool was enjoyable, especially for families. To enhance the pool experience further, it would be helpful if the hotel provided pool floats or toys for children to play with. Additionally, offering ice cream and snacks by the pool (even for an extra charge) would be a great touch for guests spending time by the water. The staff at Heliconias were incredibly friendly and helpful. We especially appreciated their willingness to transport us to and from our room using company golf carts—this added a convenient and thoughtful touch to our stay. Overall, we had a great experience and left feeling very satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time in Costa Rica and hotel Heliconias was a very good stay. It was perfect for the hot springs. It was very nice and the hotel rooms were like a treehouse. Service was good. The food was great. The traditional Costa Rican food, Gallo Pinto, is a must try.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia Hsueh Chu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained grounds and excellent service. Every encounter with the staff from the reception desk, to the restaurant and hotel room was a pleasant experience. We travelled with families and rented three premium treehouse and all kids and adults loved it. Waking up to the sound of tweeting birds was the best good morning. We loved the peace and quiet and did not mind that it was 25 mins from La Fortuna or took longer to get to Arenal area. The free breakfast was delicious and lunch dinner (same menu) were generous portions. Will definitely come back again. We saw three sloths near the petting zoo and another in the hiking area. This was hands down our favorite hotel

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is amazing and I wish I was back there now. We only stayed here 2 nights of our 8 night stay in Costa Rica, but it was our favorite. We have a family of 4 and we stayed in a deluxe treehouse which fit us nicely. The grounds are beautiful and walkable and the staff is friendly. We were able to see multiple sloths and plenty of other wildlife. One afternoon, my teenaged daughter accidently left her wallet (with cash) in the restaurant, but it was kept safe by the staff (Luis) until she realized her mistake and retrieved it. We took the night tour with Victor and thoroughly enjoyed it, and we appreciated his passion about farming and sustainability. Also, the coffee is amazing. We ate all of our meals here and the food was fresh and delicious (I would personally recommend the farm to table casado and the breakfast omelet). Overall we recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet stay, close to nature with quality food and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time! Our room was very nice, as were the pool and hot springs. We booked one of the tours through the hotel and loved it! The only downside was the restaurant, which had very limited options for vegetarians and slow service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A place to relax.

Staff extremely nice, they went out of their wy to make us feel like home, good place to relax. Hot springs are not natural, towels need to be updated they were torn, hotel it is very far away from tourists places, a car is needed to drive around . Restaurant food it is not that good and expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BED BUGS!! There were live bed bugs in the king bed in treehouse #2 when we stayed. I understand the property is in the jungle, but these were actual human parasitic bed bugs that were in the bed biting me, and I have videos and photos. When we smushed a couple of them, blood came out, similar to when you kill a mosquito. I realized at 11pm the first night and contacted reception immediately. He switched us to a smaller room however, the next day the manager only would refund one night, not the 2 that we booked. A full refund would’ve been the only way to fully remedy the bed bug issue, in my opinion. Other notes of the property: The second night, the electricity went out when we were showering/changing in the evening 4 times for a few minutes each time. And I’m not sure the “hot springs” are truly from the source, as the water in the first pool would run hot for a few minutes, then cold, and kept switching back and forth. The highlight was seeing a mother sloth with her baby and a toucan on the property trail. The restaurant food was good and generally the service around the property was also good.

8/10 Good

Ishtmeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nature retreat and quiet atmosphere

The property is amazing for the nature lover. It’s a bit remote so no food options other than their restaurant around. Rooms are mediocre (cabin like). The staff is really nice and hard working. The thermal pool is lukewarm temperature not really hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cons *WiFi works only in the room *Daily power outages! (You sit in a hot spring and all the lights go off and water stops and this can happen every ten minutes) *Five cascading “hot springs”, only one hot and it’s small and the water alternates between hot and cold *hot springs work only since 2pm *round trip by taxi is $70 to/from La Fortuna (about $15 by uber from the town) *one way taxi shuttle from SJO airport is $175 *breakfast is served only for two hours 7:30-9:30 *Breakfast has a small selection and you can’t ask for anything extra. For example, the eggs platter comes only with one piece of bacon. Pancakes is a breakfast selection on its own. *If you book activities through reception they give you higher prices… (highly recommend booking directly with Maquique tours) *activities recommendation is not the best at reception, they don’t know what’s included in the activity *Safe box in the rooms doesn’t work, if you wanna keep your belongings safe you have to leave it at the reception (I didn’t) *theres no phone in the room, you have to use your phone to communicate with reception through WhatsApp *the pool is shallow *the walk from glass bungalows to the restaurant is very steep *theres no stores or pharmacies around so it would be nice to have something in the hotel like a little pharmacy for daily necessities Pros *Massage with Marivelle was amazing *Victor is really great at showing around hotel *smart TV *goats, sloths, chickens at hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025