"Located just off the Arenal Volcano, this sprawling hotel complex is a hot-springs mecca with more than a dozen pools across its grounds, some equipped with water slides and swim-up bars. Although the thermal water is pumped into the pools, the facilities are designed for both leisure and therapeutic bathing, catering to couples and families alike with a full-resort atmosphere." - Ashley Harrell Ashley Harrell Ashley Harrell is a Northern California-based journalist who writes about the sea, wildlife, travel, and more. As a Lonely Planet writer, she's co-authored 48 guidebooks in 15 countries and serves as an editor at SFGate. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines