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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

San Isidro de Peñas Blancas (15 km del volcán Arenal, Fortuna), Fortuna, San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, 20213, Costa Rica

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Massage

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Welcome to Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs, a tranquil oasis set in the breathtaking landscapes of La Fortuna, Costa Rica! Nestled just a breezy 7.8mi from the vibrant city center, this four-star gem invites you to escape into nature without sacrificing luxury. With prices starting from just $166 per night, prepare to immerse yourself in comfort and adventure as you soak in stunning mountain views and unwind in our lush garden surroundings.

Indulge in the many fantastic amenities our hotel has to offer! Start your day with a delicious breakfast before basking in the sun by our sparkling outdoor swimming pool or taking a relaxed stroll in our beautifully landscaped garden. Fancy a little pampering? Choose from our range of massage services designed to rejuvenate your body and soul. Don't forget to unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar after a day of exploration, or take advantage of our convenient shuttle service to discover the hidden treasures of Arenal Volcano—just 15 km away!

With rave reviews from 449 happy travelers, Hotel Heliconias is not just a place to stay; it's your gateway to Costa Rica's tropical paradise. Enjoy complimentary WiFi, free private parking, and all the little extras like air conditioning and free toiletries that make your vacation fuss-free. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, our welcoming atmosphere and attentive services will ensure your stay is unforgettable. Grab your bags and let's get this adventure started!

When it's time to refuel after exploring La Fortuna, dining at Leonardos Restaurant is an absolute must! With a delightful ambiance that seamlessly blends family-friendly vibes with a touch of romance, this eatery is perfect for every occasion, whether you're on a solo retreat or a romantic getaway. Dive into authentic Latin American cuisine that bursts with tropical flavors and seasonal ingredients. Picture this: a delightful meal enjoyed while surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the mountains, making every bite an experience to savor!

After you've indulged your taste buds, it’s time to unwind at our outdoor heated swimming pool! Perfect for a leisurely dip or a relaxing afternoon soaking up the sun, the pool features a shallow end ideal for those just looking to cool off or for families with kids who want to have splashy fun. Whether you prefer lounging on a sunbed with a cocktail in hand or making a splash with loved ones, this refreshing haven is your go-to escape from the Costa Rican heat.

Adventures await just outside your door! With our complimentary shuttle service whisking you away to the stunning Arenal Volcano and surrounding attractions, you can set off on magnificent excursions filled with exotic wildlife, breathtaking hikes, and exhilarating zip-lining experiences. At the end of a thrilling day, return to our lush gardens, where serenity reigns, and let the soothing sounds of nature lull you into a state of pure relaxation. Your stay at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs promises not just a place to rest your head, but a delightful blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Closest airports

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

6.7mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

36.8mi

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

41.9mi

Tambor Airport

52.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Massage

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

Glass Bungalow | 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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Bungalow, Queen Size, Sofa

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

515 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience a serene getaway in our Glass Bungalow suite, boasting 517 sqft of space with a stunning mountain and garden view. Enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom, balcony, terrace, and modern amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning for your comfort.

Deluxe Treehouse in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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Deluxe Treehouse

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

515 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

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Balcony

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Experience the ultimate family getaway in our Deluxe Treehouse Bungalow, complete with stunning mountain and garden views. Unwind on the private balcony or terrace, enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine and flat-screen TV, and retreat to a spacious 517 sqft room that accommodates 4 adults and 2 children.

Budget Double Room in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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Budget, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Budget Double Room! Enjoy 366 sqft of comfortable space with a garden view, private bathroom, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV. Rest easy in a Queen size bed or a Twin bed and make use of amenities like air conditioning and free toiletries. Perfect for up to 3 adults, this room offers a great value for your stay.

TreeHouse Bungalow in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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Treehouse Bungalow, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

390 sqft

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Discover tranquility and immerse in nature with our TreeHouse Bungalow. This charming double room offers a spacious 388 sqft, a private balcony, stunning landmark and garden views, and a range of desirable amenities including a coffee machine, Flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Experience a peaceful retreat in the lap of nature.

Standard Bungalow | 2 Double Bed in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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2 Double Beds

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Experience a cozy and spacious bungalow perfect for a family getaway. With 2 double beds, a private bathroom, a balcony, and amenities such as air conditioning and a coffee machine, enjoy your stay in comfort and style.

Deluxe Bungalow | 2 Queen Bed in Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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Deluxe Bungalow

2 Queen Size Beds

515 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Welcome to our Deluxe Bungalow, a spacious 517 sqft room featuring 2 comfortable Queen beds. Enjoy picturesque views of the mountains and garden from your private balcony, and relax with amenities like a coffee machine and flat-screen TV. Ideal for a family getaway, this room accommodates 4 adults and 3 children.

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Treehouse Bungalow, Queen Size, Sofa

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Guest reviews

8.8

449 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

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Facilities

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Julia

10

July 2023

Loved the uniqueness of the place, tropical, family owned, off the beaten path, more isolated and gave you the tropical quiet feel. Bungalows were modest but perfect for what we needed. The property is very spread out and they have golf carts to take you around.

A bit hard to find as first timers to the area. Outside of la fortuna by at least 30 minutes so if you want to be where the action is downtown plan accordingly. That was not our intent so it didn’t impact us at all. Their website did not have enough descriptions about their facility. I think if it did they would have more people coming. Maybe that is their intent?? We loved our hidden treasure anyways.

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Karl

9.1

March 2023

Fabulous location. The lodges are perfectly located to provide close-up views of the abundant wildlife from the balcony. Many varieties of birds, including toucans and even sloths can be found in the grounds. Breakfast was included and was excellent. The is a heated swimming pool located in the lovely gardens. The facility is family owned. They make you feel right at home and are always helpful. If you want accommodation away from a busy town, Heleconias Nature Inn provides a unique experience.

Nothing much. It is a 30 minute drive to La Fortuna which has many restaurants but we knew that before we booked. You can eat at the onsite restaurant but be advised it is fairly expensive.

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Edison

10

May 2023

My stay at this hotel was simply wonderful. This place is an incredible oasis of nature, surrounded by lush vegetation and breathtaking landscapes. The attention I received from the family managing the hotel was exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I felt at home, and their warmth and kindness made my experience even more special. The hotel's restaurant was a true delight. I had the pleasure of trying one of the best cuts of meat I have ever tasted. Each bite was a burst of flavors, and the quality of the food exceeded all my expectations. Although my stay was only for a day, I was captivated and would love to return soon. The property itself is beautiful, with impeccable maintenance. Furthermore, the owners informed me that hot springs will be available soon, which will undoubtedly be a fantastic addition for my next visit. One of the highlights for me was the variety of animals and birds that can be observed in the surroundings. I even had the luck to see sloths, which was an unforgettable experience. The walking trails allowed me to explore nature up close and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings even more. The bungalow experience was fantastic. It was impeccably clean and provided all the comforts I needed for a comfortable stay. I felt truly relaxed and connected with nature. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a natural and peaceful retreat. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the new additions, such as the hot springs. Without a doubt, this place has become one of my favorite destinations.

Everything was awesome

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Kurt

8.2

March 2023

The grounds are stunning to walk around, we saw toucans, frogs, and a kinkajou on the property. Another couple let us know that they saw a sloth at breakfast. The rooms are spread out with greenery in-between so it feels very private. We were surprised to find out the property was fully booked, the grounds were so quiet and we didn't see very many other people. Pool area is nice. Good breakfast options. Staff was very accommodating helping set up tours and even an early to go breakfast before normal breakfast hours. Would absolutely stay here again. My stay exceeded expectations.

Be prepared to either get a taxi ($35-$40 each way) into La Fortuna or have your own transportation. Besides for the restaurant on property, there are not many other food options nearby. Some rooms definitely had nicer views than others. There was work being done on the land adjacent to our room (we stayed in a tree house room), the smoldering burn pile didn't have the best vibes for a nature in. That being said, this was a minor blemish on a beautifully maintained property. Other rooms still had lush forest views. Dinner at the restaurant was middling, wasn't bad but not worth the price.

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Alan

10

January 2022

The location is beautiful, set in the countryside, in the rainforest. There are sloths, toucans, hummingbirds and dozens of other bird species. The staff are amazing, all really helpful and friendly. The pool is lovely, and the breakfast and restaurant food is delicious.

Nothing.

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Joël

10

April 2023

Everything! This was a great first stay in Costa Rica and a great introduction to the county. The staff was super friendly and helpful, showing us around the property and answering any of our questions. We asked for advise about what to do during our stay and we got options that were free and cheap, avoiding tourist traps and overpriced adventures. We were recommended the Asis Peoject for rescued animals where we got to spend a morning learning about Costa Rican wild life and volunteer. Great waking up to wild life outside of our little bungalow and jungle vibes all around us. This is a very family friendly hotel but also perfect for groups of friends. The restaurant is close and serve great food for all tastes. Breakfast was great and many options to choose from. Overall a perfect stay with excellent staff, this family run hotel is definitely on the list of places to revisit again.

Goldcarts going by fast and loud outside the bungalows super early in the morning sometimes.

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Andrea

9.1

April 2023

We loved this location. Not too in middle of the less scenic and super tourist congested La Fortuna town but close enough to not feel put out by extra driving. The grounds and room were lovely. The kids really enjoyed the very private deck with hammocks and pool time at the end of the day. We are all very happy with this choice, especially after seeing the other choices in town .

Only issue was our shower leaked a bit on the bathroom floor but I kind of expect that in traveling, perhaps this isn't normal and we didn't complain so dont know if they would have found a solution.

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Peltier

8.2

March 2023

The treehouse rooms in the jungle were really nice. The property was great to walk around the nature paths and they were well maintained. The food was good, though we eat so basic, I felt bad we kept asking the chef to make it more plain. Loved the front desk staff and the Two Little Monkey Chocolate class (about 8 min drive) was a real treat. We made dark chocolate candies starting with cocoa seeds and the class was local and felt authentic, not touristy. Pool was nice. Good place to bring your kids and they can run around, play in pool and it's not so fancy you'll be worried. The resort/complex is in the country, so there is no city to see. That's ok, it was nice to relax, park the car and take a few days break from Costa Rican driving :) We zip-lined at SkyTrek, which is maybe a 1 hour drive, that was awesome, then you can do the very touristy Talumbos (wrong name, we thought it was too crowded) hot springs stuff near Fortuna. And there's a great restaurant called Travessa (name ?), something like that, in Fortuna. If you're driving around Arenal Lake to go west eventually, eat at Macadamia Cafe overlooking the lake (about 2 hours from Helioconias) . Great food.

I have nothing negative to say. Cool spot.

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Missy

9.1

April 2023

The whole environment is good. Room is super nice, big enough for family of 4. There are 3 beds and a table with 4 chairs. Even has a Jacuzzi in the restroom! Super nice. My kids enjoyed the soccer field a lot!

Being the only light in the trees, quite a lot insects outside of the windows.... Shower is not too good, small water if using shower. Restaurant dinner was not too good, spend $45 for a BBQ sampler plate, it surprisingly come with a lot of french fries, some fried chicken, some fried fish and fried yam I think....nothing related to BBQ. When I asked the waiter, he pretended do not understanding me and asking me if I need any BBQ source...... I complaint again at the end, he gave me $10 discount. But the dish was really bad and won't worth $35 at all even with discount.

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Megan

10

January 2023

Wow! We stayed here for a week and are so glad we chose this spot. It is in a peaceful and quiet location where we could be in hammocks on our deck and watch toucans, sloths, iguanas, and many birds. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows and loved being on the edge of the forest. The beds and rooms were clean, comfortable, and stocked with helpful amenities. But for me the windows/deck/hammock and access to nature was the best! The restaurant on site makes a delicious selection of breakfasts (and their smoothies are superb!), and we enjoyed their lunch/dinner many times as well. All of the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, from the very first welcome. We also enjoyed the pool, soccer field, and nature trail as well as just walking on the road outside. We of course saw other guests, but there is so much space that it does not in any way feel crowded. This is a great spot for proximity to Children’s Eternal Rainforest as well as La Fortuna. It is a bit of a drive to La Fortuna, so expect to arrange for transport. We had no problem getting taxi service or shuttles back and forth and really were glad not to be in the busier areas. (Plus we enjoyed chatting with the drivers.) Every family member loved this place and we would definitely book again next time we come! Thank you to all of the staff for a wonderful and very relaxing, pleasant stay!

We loved it!

Points of Interest Around Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Attractions

Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center

3.1mi

La Fortuna Waterfall

7.2mi

Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)

8.2mi

Arenal Volcano National Park

10.6mi

Butterfly Conservatory

11.7mi

Tabacon Hot Springs

12.1mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

13.8mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

13.8mi

Lake Arenal

13.9mi

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)

14.3mi

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

15mi

Curi-Cancha Reserve

15.5mi

Venado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)

17.5mi

Sarchi

25.5mi

Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)

28.7mi

Restaurants

Leonardos Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Latin American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Massage

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

When are the check-in and check-out times for Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

For Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs, you can check in after 02:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 12:00 PM.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs provide free parking options?

Yes, there is free private on-site parking available at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs. No reservation is required.

What are the rates at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs's room rates start around $166. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What are the room types available at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

The Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs offers a variety of rooms including Glass Bungalows, Deluxe Treehouses, Budget Double Rooms, TreeHouse Bungalows, and Standard and Deluxe Bungalows. All rooms have sizes ranging from 366 to 517 sqft and do not allow smoking. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, with the largest room accommodating 4 adults and 3 children. The bed sizes in the rooms include Queen, Double, and Twin beds.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Guests at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, which is heated and available all season. The pool features a shallow end, perfect for those who prefer a more relaxing swim. Beach umbrellas and chairs/loungers are provided for guests who want to soak up the sun or enjoy the beach.

For those looking for a more active experience, the hotel offers walking tours in the surrounding area. After a day of exploring, guests can indulge in a full-body massage or couples' massage at the hotel's spa. The spa also offers foot, neck, and back massages for relaxation.

When it comes to dining, guests can enjoy a meal at Leonardo's Restaurant. The restaurant offers a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic ambiance and serves Latin American cuisine.

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

The hotel has one pool available for guests. It is an outdoor pool that is heated and has a shallow end. It is available to use all year round.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs has a restaurant on site called Leonardo's Restaurant. The restaurant offers Latin American cuisine and has a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic ambiance.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs accepts both credit cards (American Express, Mastercard, Visa) and cash payments.