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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peñas Blancas with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Deluxe Bungalow
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Glass Bungalow

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Treehouse

Deluxe Treehouse

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Treehouse Bungalow

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 27 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 25.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 32 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 32 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 41 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Y Fruteria Mi Tata - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Pollera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quincho's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Musmanni Flosanco - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and a bar. The on-site Regional cuisine family restaurant, Restaurante Leonardos, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Baths and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 156 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 156 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from La Altura Viewpoint and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest. Proyecto Asis and Arenal Adventure World are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 408 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Loved our Glass Bungalow, their restaurant was really good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing little resort in the rain forest. Super helpful and friendly and a lot to do. It is a bit far from La Fortuna however.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Amazing stay, property felt like Costa should be. The staff made the experience wonderful and made you feel like family. Absolutely would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Property has a nice set up but very far from the main town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Friendly and caring staff. Accomodating requests for early breakfast so that we could go on Activities. Very nice tours inside the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Absolutely beautiful property! We loved our room, the grounds, the food. Would totally recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

A MUST experience. Staying in the treehouse is unique without giving up comfort, the surrounding area is lush and filled with wildlife, the restaurant serves good food. Doing the afternoon tour with Victor was great, especially his knowledge of plants, animals, birds and love of gardening for the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Diego, at the front desk made sure we were taken care! Thank you, Diego
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

It was a magical stay for my wife’s 50th birthday. Diego, Carlos , Victor were especially excellent in everything they did for us. The hotel rooms and the grounds were beautiful and well maintained. There almost no need to go anywhere else. The amount of detail they put into all of thier work is superb. They really accommodate your every need. Check in and checkout was a breeze. The food was also delightful and done with so much love. We left feeling like we were a part of the family. We will be back with friends hopefully sooner than later. Thank you so much Heliconias!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Loved our stay. The place is kept beautifully, every one is very nice. There is one restaurant on premise, very good food. The big pool is refreshing, the hot springs are very cute. There are several sloths living in the property and the local guide was super helpful to show them to us. It was amazing to see them so close up. We stayed at la Iguana, real immersive experience and waking up in the morning in a quite and beautiful place was really nice. We had 2 kids under 10, and felt so safe. Also front desk was very helpful in providing information on tours and we ended up doing our own route as we had a rented car. We visited the volcano, around 35 to 40 min away. We all really loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

This place is magica! So worth the trip to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

The service was fantastic, the rooms are beautiful and they thought of everything, right down to soft blankets to snuggle with in the hammocks. We loved the walking paths, the hot springs, the breakfast was fantastic, we loved our stay and would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We stayed in a family treehouse and it was fabulous. The staff is so kind. There was a sloth hanging out by reception. The hot springs are gorgeous. It is paradise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Beautiful resort. Pool was nice and hot springs are lovely. Really enjoyed the opportunity to explore paths on the property and see flora and fauna (we saw a sloth on the first day, toucans, parakeets, and much more). We stayed in the treehouse and it was a wonderful treat. Would stay again here.

10/10

This place was just magical! Such an awesome sanctuary they’ve created there. Everything from the staff to the accommodations were 5 star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

Had high hopes for this property judging by reviews and photos, however it did not live up to our expectations. Its set up is ok but it all looks quite tired. The pool is not attractive but guess functional for little kids. The thermal baths were definitely not attractive or nice. Tried water of one and was cold. The decor in the bungalow was tired and not much room to walk so very difficult to put down your suitcases. Shower didn't drain properly which was in the end sorted by the staff. At times there was a drain smell outside the bungalow. The restaurant was quite odd in my opinion. Food very average but quite expensive. I guess this can be compared to a tired Center Parcs (for those who are familiar with that), so probably ok if you have (very) little kids, but for us it wasn't what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Property was perfect for us as we were looking to spend time in nature away from the city where we could enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023