GreenLagoon Wellbeing Resort

We stayed in the 3 bedroom villa with private pool. This location is to die for. We saw 3 different types of toucans- all kinds of bugs and the last day there was a sloth in the trees above the pool! Definitely up and away from all noise so it’s pretty tranquil. The rooms are massive and it has everything you’ll need. It rained our entire stay (fully expected that) and as the pool isn’t heated it was cold so we didn’t use it, but it looked nice! Make sure you have a 4x4 - the roads are very steep and missing sections, we had no problems, but if we had rented a car we would have had to walk up. It’s only about 10 mins into La fortuna. The included cooked to order breakfast and coffee/fresh juices was excellent. The entire main reception/pool/restaurant/standard rooms are being renovated- this didn’t bother us at all as we were so far away and up the volcano. This place will be even more beautiful when completed and we will definitely return! The included tour of Mistico hanging bridges was also fantastic. Highly recommend!

Although there is renovation work going on and no pool available at the moment we were given an upgrade to a chalet surrounded by jungle which was amazing. |To fall asleep listening to the sounds of the jungle forest was very peaceful. Yes we also got woken by monkeys on the roof but you are in the jungle and added to the experience. ||We also had free tickets to Misitco Park which we enjoyed going around on our own even though we had a pre booked guided tour the next day. ||You do have to travel to restaurants but Uber works really well in this area and we had no problems.

I have very mixed feelings about this place. The good: the upgraded us to a lodge for free (we booked a standard room) because it was low season. The lodge was a highlight and my son had such a great time choosing between sleeping in the loft inside or the exterior loft (you reach it through outdoor stairs and it has a private entrance). It was a bit far from town, but I actually loved that because it was so beautiful and quiet and we just sat on the deck enjoying a jungle rainstorm. Also, they've recently hired a place called the Geckos to do their breakfasts and it was THE BEST food we had in Costa Rica. So so good. Also, we got a free visit to Misitico Hanging Bridges as a peace offering because they're doing construction right now and it was a bit noisy. I was happy with the trade!||The downsides: the cleanliness was questionable. The light switch in the bathroom and the legs on the bathroom vanity were coated with grime and my pillow smelled like sweat. Gag. Also, they didn't refill the soap in one of the bathrooms - good thing we had two.|The lodge bathrooms were so nice though. Huge windows and you could shower with them open because no one was nearby - just the jungle.|Lastly, I can't decide if this is a con or a pro... a howler monkey lives nearby and kept jumping on the metal roof and dropping stuff on the roof starting at about 4:45am each morning. It was amusing, but also made it a bit hard to sleep.||My biggest complaint is that there was NO POOL, even though they advertise this. I booked this lodge specifically so we would have a pool during down time. That was a big disappointment to not have one.||Mistico Hanging Bridges just bought this place and, like I mentioned, they're doing construction, so I think there is potential for it to be a really nice lodge in the near future.

This was a rustic hotel complex located next to Arenal Waterfall in Fortuna. We stayed there in May 2025 in a spacious, private cabin. Full kitchen, large bath, and a beautiful terrace. (No TV, so bring a laptop -- nice to unplug). Wi-Fi service was excellent. Saw a toucan and wild turkeys, plus frogs chirping all night. We stayed again in October 2025. Appears the owners are making substantial renovations, so it will be interesting to see the "final product". I assume it will be a combo of both private cabins and standard hotel room units. The location is amazing and close to everything. Both times the staff was friendly and helpful. Walking distance to the most popular waterfall. They have 24-hour security, so you can enjoy your privacy.

We stayed in Villa 14, which was tons of space, and private. There are bugs everywhere yes, it's an old building and worn. The location requires a 4x4 car...but otherwise, the staff was friendly, quickly accessible via their WeChat line, and the house itself was 'home'like and we had a wonderful 3 days here. The location is most ideal for visiting the waterfall, but perfectly placed for the hanging bridges and numerous other volcano tours. Also the Gecko restaurant for breakfast is a quick drive down the hill, warm and welcoming. Loved our desayunos typicos while playing with Chicco & co.

The reviews for this place are way too low. I’ll caveat with the fact that we stayed at a cabin on the offseason for only slightly more than one of the hotel rooms - which is a good deal in and of itself. Cabin had tons of space, everything was outfitted well. Working fridge, strong AC, great views. Things are a little dated and dusty, but nothing that scared this white, sheltered traveler. ||Same with the roads up and down to our cabin - if you are coming to Costa Rica, get a car you can trust - period. ||We had no hot water the night of, but lo and behold, if you ask the front desk for service, you get it, and the water was fixed pronto. ||Only negative/positive here is the location. A little out of the way of La Fortuna proper. However, that meant we saw great wildlife (toucans, small mammals, friendly resort dogs) right outside our door, no binoculars needed. Everything felt safe, smooth, and the breakfast was yummy. ||Great value at price - our lodge for 2 could’ve slept 6+. Adding in breakfast + the hike on premises, a great value.

Absolutely gorgeous hotel!||We stayed in Villa 12. I feel like I can confidently say this was the best one! View of the volcano out the back and the entire valley out the front. So much good animal watching and it was the perfect way to feel secluded in the jungle while being only an 8 minute drive to La Fortuna. We had no idea what we were booking, but it was amazing!||At breakfast you get to choose between 3 options, typical Costa Rica breakfast, American breakfast, and pancakes and a parfait. We thought it was plenty of food and good quality, if not your typical American spread. Delicious juices, coffee and tea are also available.||The pool and hot tub have a view of the valley as well.||The hiking trail access included in your stay is a 2ish hour loop through the lush forest and a few fields. As a pretty avid hiker in the WA cascades, I would NOT say this is an easy hike/stroll, but might feel easier if you're used to the heat! I don't recommend going in the rain, the trail seemed like it would get muddy.||We were stunned by what we got for the price, and will be talking about how amazing this was for years!

We stayed two days at the Arenal Waterfall Lodge. The cabin we stayed in was not featured in any of the pictures, but it was fairly nice. There were 3 queen sized beds, a full kitchen, and a nice balcony overlooking the jungle. The cabin was located approximately 1/2 mile down a steep and very rough Rd. It was nicely cleaned when we arrived and welcoming. Our greeting was very nice but limited in detail. The pool appeared clean, but we did not swim in it. The staff were all very polite, well-mannered and friendly. The breakfasts were very good. ||The property appeared aged, but the staff was working diligently at cleaning up the brush and making the large area more beautiful. The lodge was within walking distance of the Arenal waterfall and had many hiking trails to enjoy. ||We typically like rustic places to stay, but the beetles were a little overwhelming. The beetles, which measured approximately 1 to 2cm long and 1 centimeter wide we're harmless but annoying. At night the beetles flew around and ran into the walls and occasionally landed on the bed. During the day the Beetles would crawl on the floor, and we would kill them. At the end of two days there were approximately 20 beetles that we killed by stepping on them. There was no maid service during our stay, and that would not have mattered if it weren’t for a need to sweep up the beetles we stepped on.