Hotel Villas Vilma
Location: 3 Km West From Fortuna Central Park, Off Arenal Volcano Road, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007, La Fortuna, CR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in a pampering spa session with relaxing massages and enjoy our impressive spa and pool facilities.
Recreational Amenities
Take a dip in our outdoor or indoor pool, or unwind in the spa tub. Plus, benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and tour assistance.
Comfortable Accommodations
Our 10 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies offer modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Relax in the rainfall shower with complimentary toiletries.
Immerse yourself in luxury at Hotel Villas Vilma - your perfect retreat in La Fortuna.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Nature reserve
- Hot springs nearby
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Smoke-free property
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Hot springs nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Water dispenser
- Nature reserve
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- No elevator (single level property)
Rooms Available
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Classic Triple Room
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and local maps; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Quadruple Room
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Balcony with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double or Twin Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Balcony with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and local maps; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room
2 Double Beds
Balcony with valley views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and local maps; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Quest18254635701 (8/5): Very nice - Beautiful setting, VERY friendly and helpful staff, very clean
- 224chrissyb (10/5): Quiet, clean and great views! - What a great location! Very safe and quiet… all we heard were birds in the morning! The pool was nice and quaint. Front desk was very helpful.
- anturiaethwr (10/5): An oasis in La Fortuna - A warm and friendly welcome at the Vilma and throughout our 6 days here all the staff have been friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and comfortable overlooking well laid out and interesting gardens. There’s also a nice pool with comfortable loungers. While breakfast isn’t available there’s a very reasonably priced Soda just across the road which serves good meals all day. There’s a number of other restaurants and bars a safe short flat walk away. Our only view of the volcano was on the lake crossing part of the highly recommended Jeepboatjeep journey from Monteverde. The Vilma is ideally placed to get into La Fortuna by an inexpensive Uber 2.5km ride away. It is also close to a number of attractions which the hotel helped us arrange. As it turned out the weather has been poor with some significant downpours so fortunately despite it being high season we were wise not to book any excursions. We did enjoy the Bogarin Night Walk which obviated the need to do a Sloth Walk as well, the Don Juan Chocolate and Coffee tour and a visit to the Termalitas de Arenal which while seeming much cheaper than others was good enough for us and the many locals who were there. As well as the comfortable rooms and facilities of the Vilma given the weather the boon was being able to sit on the covered patio outside our room with a coffee in comfortable chairs as the rain hammered down looking at the lovely flora and wondering what fauna will venture out.
- Safari32615672786 (10/5): Great for families and great location! - Villas Vilma was fantastic! The pool and hot tub were delightful and clean. The rooms are perfectly situated spotless with so many amenities. The staff was so helpful and friendly. We even saw the volcano for the first time here! 100% would stay here again and recommend!
- socal4mike (10/5): Villas Vilma Hotel for a relaxed stay! - I had such a wonderful stay at Villas Vilma Hotel in La Fortuna! The amenities were even better than I expected. Everything was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for relaxation. The location was also fantastic; it made it so easy to enjoy all the fun activities and sights around La Fortuna. A special shout-out to Adriana at the front desk. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and truly went the extra mile to make sure I had everything I needed. Her warm hospitality made my stay even more memorable. I highly recommend Villas Vilma to anyone visiting the area! 🌿✨
- anneeQ9321WE (10/5): Beautiful Grounds/Convenient Location - Easily walkable to multiple restaurants and shops. Quick drive to all La Fortuna/Arenal attractions The staff was very friendly and attentive. Our room was very comfortable and we appreciated the kitchen area for our snacks, food and beverages.
- Katherine (8/5): - A good value hotel. The room was very clean room and the pool was great. The grounds were beautiful with a very pretty garden. It was very useful to have a kitchen area with a sink, filter coffee machine and microwave. The grounds have gated entry so it felt very secure.
- Patricia (10/5): Perfect for our family! - Wonderful! Super caring, attentive staff, comfortable stay, and good facilities. The location is also excellent! Would def recommend for families!
- Jenny (10/5): - The receptionist was very informative and kind! I always got quick responses. The stay was clean and felt safe.
- gracieblu80 (8/5): Nice stay - We stayed for 2 nights with our family of 4. The rooms were on the smaller side but they were clean. The room didn’t have any dresser, but had a small closet area. We had to ask for more towels because they gave us 2 bath towels and 1 hand towel (seemed like a common with all the hotels we went to in CR, not enough bath towels for all of us and either some hand towels or some washcloths). We never used the pool but there were pool towels (which we used for showers too) in our room. We also realized too late in the evening (registration is open until 4pm and we realized at 8:30pm) that our room was missing the hair dryer. I messaged their WhatsApp at 8am and one was brought over right away. The room (triple) had a separate area for a kitchenette with a decent sized fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and some dishes. We enjoyed our mornings outside in the veranda have our breakfast pastries and coffee with a view for Arenal and wildlife. Our animal loving by 8 year old adored the 2 friendly cats we saw on property. My kids also enjoyed the veranda hammock. The hotel is near La Fortuna town and close to the hot springs (we visited Kalambu). We would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, convenient place to stay.
- Nadezda (10/5): - Very spacious rooms, everything you might need is there. I liked to sleep with windows open and listen to the rain. My daughter loved the cats of the property :))) I personally wish the jacuzzi would be hotter
- Carlos (10/5): - Este hotel es uno de los de gran historia en la Fortuna de San Carlos. Me he hospedado aquí muchas veces, pero las mejoras estructurales, la belleza de sus jardines, la hermosa piscina han sido totalmente mejorados. Lomas importante: la atención del personal es muy especial, amable y servicial. Lo recomiendo con mucha alegría.
- Gabe (10/5): - we loved our stay and the staff was amazing no complaints very accommodating, great location, and reasonable price
- Verified traveler (10/5): Pura Vida - Absolutely beautiful property with stunning views of Arenal Volcano! Staff was very helpful with booking excursions and transportation. Highly recommend!
- Rosette (10/5): - Very good
- Angela (10/5): - It was so comfortable and relaxing. A great place to stay with easy access to the area.
- Tiffany (10/5): - Such a lovely place to stay in La Fortuna!
- Adriana (8/5): - Tranquilo y comodo
- Troy (10/5): - We stayed here for a few nights. Staff were helpful and available even though we didnt ask for anything. Rooms were clean and tidy, shower door didnt latch but not an issue and beds were only ok for comfort. Pool is nice and the area around the villas was beautiful and well kept. There are a couple of sodas/cafes across the road for breakfast and lunch and the main area of town is about a 25 to 30 minute walk.
- Owen (10/5): - The grounds are fantastic giving a really nice feeling of being away from everything. Pool is great with fabulous view of the volcano.
- staceyb759 (10/5): Great stay! - Our family of 4 (kids 6 & 3) had a great stay here. We love the hot and cold pools, the daily visit from the touchans, and the incredible view of the volcano. We realized that the kids had the better bed too late. we often woke up soar and tiny pillows. Nothing, some stretching couldn't fix. Felt safe, could park the vehicle right beside our room. Plates, bowls, micro, coffee maker, cups, fridge, lots of towels. Hammock on the porch to lounge in. AC worked well, and there is a fan. Restaurants and souvenir shops, grocery store, all within walking distance. They give you a pass code to enter the front gate. We had a great stay and would return.
- Ashley (10/5): - This is a beautiful property and the staff was very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool and the landscaping were immaculate. The property is gated and quiet. I would definitely stay here again.
- Alex (10/5): - This hotel exceeded our expectations! Convenient location, private, beautiful property, Sebastian at the front desk was super accommodating. We were 7 min ride away from La Fortuna and close to all Arenal activities. Amazing stay!
- alicewO9164SK (8/5): Cosy spot with good staff - Cosy spot fairly close to the center. The staff were super friendly and there was a jacuzzi and pool. You do have to drive into center of la fortuna but that meant it was more peaceful. Do leave all food in fridge as we had cockroaches on our last day!
- Ernest (8/5): - Have stayed here many times over the years, and always found everything A1.
- Martin (8/5): - The grounds are amazing
- Joshua (10/5): - Amazing place, view of the volcano, exeptional staff, close to many dining options. Me and my family had a great time, we will be returning to this lovely place.
- Vanessacostarica1 (10/5): A Peaceful Oasis with Stunning Views and Excellent Service - I recently stayed at Hotel Villas Vilma in La Fortuna, and it was an absolutely great experience. The property is located just outside the main town, providing a tranquil atmosphere while still being close to all the attractions in the area. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with patios that have breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano. Waking up to such a stunning sight was truly a highlight of our stay! Each room also has a comfortable porch, perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring. The grounds of the hotel are beautifully landscaped, with tropical gardens and a lovely pool area that provided a refreshing escape from the heat. It's an ideal spot to unwind, surrounded by nature. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, always ready to help with recommendations for activities and dining in the area. They made us feel very welcome and ensured we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. If you're looking for a peaceful, budget-friendly hotel with great views, excellent service, and proximity to the best of what La Fortuna has to offer, I highly recommend Hotel Villas Vilma. I would definitely stay here again!
- Milinda (10/5): - clean spacious, great pool, friendly/helpful service
- ramblerandagambler (10/5): Stay here! - This was great! So happy we found it. Nice pool area, a trampoline for the kids, and the best soda in the area across the street. Probably our favorite hotel of the trip. It feels very secure. Great owner on the property. We’d definitely come back.
- Laura (10/5): - Excelente servicio, muy amables con informacion y servicios. La propiedad impecable, muy buena ubicacion de la habitacion puedes ver el volcan . Muy buena comunicacion para check in.
- Yadira (10/5): - Perfect, loved it!
- Efrosenya (10/5): - Peaceful and beautiful. Very comfortable stay
- Dexter (10/5): - Beautiful property on the outskirts of La Fortuna, quiet and peaceful, setting, but still easy access to downtown.
- caroline (10/5): Paradise - The views of the volcano were spectacular and the apartment was beautiful. The pool and hot tub were great and the surrounding gardens were beautifully maintained. We would definitely visit again.
- aprillU7371SW (10/5): Already miss it! - After looking at every accommodation in La Fortuna, I’m so glad we went with Villa Vilmas. The rooms were adorable, the pool area had a nice view of the volcano, the property was well maintained, the staff were wonderful, we always felt safe, and there were multiple food options across the road.
- Puskar (10/5): - A1 property in La Fortuna. This property has multiple Villas with well maintained lawns and gardens, pool and jacuzzi, view of the Arenal Volcano, excellent restaurants within walking distance, and extremely safe. There is a water filter in the offuce which they let you use to fill up your bottles. Overall great accommodation at a reasonable price.
- Venture62984607715 (10/5): The Villas Vilma is an excellent choice - Found this gem searching for "budget" accommodations near volcano Arenal. The VillasVilma exceeded our expectations. Very friendly staff, secure property, comfortable private duplex style villa rooms, convenient location and nice pool and hottub and an absolutely beautiful garden setting.
- Hank_and_Di (8/5): Our 18 day base camp for rest and relaxation on a busy trip. - Wow what a view (see my pics from the room)! Villas Vilma is on the edge of town on the main road right across from Arenal. We were walking distance from some wonderful local eateries & shops and directly across the road is El Turnito Soda, the food was great and we ate the majority of our meals there B, L, S. That is not to say we didn't tour the restaurants of La Fortuna as well. The villas are gated and we felt very safe, the grounds are beautifully flowered and we daily saw the Agouti and Armadillo as well as a selection of birds (especially hummers) and butterflies. The pool was refreshing but not cold with a nice roofed hot tub. We had 3 double rooms with TV, AC and wifi. The resort is small and therefore homey and it was a pleasure to meet and socialize with other guests (and staff) when we liked. I certainly recommend this location and intend to return. Oh and my fave thing was the hammocks on the front porch for late night wine and swinging to sleep. I must honestly state that yes, I now know the owner but this has not prejudiced my review.
- BriElle (10/5): - This was the loveliest, most relaxing little property for our first time in La Fortuna. The receptionist Adriana was very kind and accommodating. We were two women traveling alone from the US and felt very comfortable and safe here. The property is a little further outside of the main town (~25 minute walk), but Ubers are very cheap, and we enjoyed the peace and quiet away from the tourist area. Would absolutely stay again!
- Mark (8/5): - Very nice place, we enjoyed our 2 night stay very much. I wish they had larger beds though, and there's no breakfast, that would have been nice if it was available. There are sodas across the street so we ate there. Overall great value.
- Lilllian M (10/5): - Highly recommend it. Off the beaten path yet centrally located. Private, tranquil and beautiful.
- Blair (10/5): - The location was perfect as well as the grounds the villa was on was beautiful. I have zero complaints. The price was very reasonable for everything we got. The pool also was nice addition. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
- Leah (10/5): - This place was so charming, a throw-back to family road-trips, with bright colours, a lovely pool, wonderful landscaping. It’s dated, but take it for the charming experience it is. Lovely staff, great price, and what a view of the volcano. Much more than I expected for the price.
- bin2023 (10/5): Good hotel. Value for money - Great location. Very friendly front desk lady. She was soo friendly. Location of the hotel was perfect so we can walk to have breakfast/dinners. Loved the outside patio where we can sit and relax. Rooms were just OK.
- Karen (10/5): Nice little place - Really cute places with a view out the door of the volcano. They are a little dated but it was perfect for an inexpensive, clean place to stay in a great location. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed their hot tub. The pool was pretty cold and we didn’t go in.
- annabelrichards12345 (10/5): FABULOUS place to stay as a family in Fortuna. Spotless, great location, excellent pool & gardens & lovely owners. - We are staying here at the moment for 6 nights over Xmas. We are a family of 5 (kids 10, 10 and 11) and we are absolutely delighted that we chose to stay here! The little bungalows are very clean, bright and well equipped with small kitchens with fridge/freezer, coffee maker and sink. The bedroom is beautifully decorated and has everything you need - AC (v effective and quiet), fan, safe, nice candle holders and candles, TV, very comfy beds with bedside tables, dressing table with mirror and lots of plug sockets. The bathroom isn’t huge but it’s perfectly nice and the shower is spacious and strong and they provide bath towels as well as towels for the pool. All the bungalows have nice patios at the front with chairs, table, beautiful gardens with a view of the volcano (when it is clear enough!). Since it’s Xmas, the owners decorated the nearest tree with pretty lights we can switch on at night and they also provided sweets on Xmas eve which was lovely! They kindly agreed to have all 5 of us in 1 room and we are perfectly comfortable as we prefer to all fit into 1 room whenever possible. The swimming pool is absolutely gorgeous! The photos don’t do it justice. It is large and spotless and the hot tub is brilliant and where our kids played for hours! The location of Villa Vilma is perfect. There are loads of cafes and restaurants outside the front gate - as well as a laundry and shops. And it’s only a 5 min drive into la Fortuna. We have eaten breakfast at the soda directly opposite and at Red Frog and both have been excellent (and cheap). We’ve eaten dinner at a number of the restaurants and they are all fab. We’ve also had nice massages at the massage place a couple of doors away. We’ve driven every day to various local activities like white water rafting, zip lining with Sky Adventures (25 mins), sloth tour, Northfields Coffee/chocolate tour (3 min drive), etc. and there are hot springs nuts minutes away too but we’ve not been. All in all, this is a really fabulous place to stay as a base in la Fortuna. The owners are lovely and work hard to make this a wonderful place to stay. We didn’t book up activities through them as I had already arranged everything, but they are very helpful and friendly and I know they do make bookings if needed. We would definitely come here again and I recommend it to everyone!
- limorc2020 (10/5): This is where you want to be - We had moved here from another hotel, was the best decision we had made this trip. The staff here is very friendly, they speak English so they can help you get around and support your visit. The rooms are super cute, clean and pretty new construction. Hot water (which is not so obvious here apparently), clean towels and the cheery on top is the beautiful garden and pool/jacuzzi area. Close to everything you need, you can walk to many restaurants and supermarkets. We had the best time, thank you for helping us with the cutting board and salad bowl:))))
- 911candism (10/5): Bargain, comfort, pleasant. - Villas Vilma is a nice place to stay. The rooms are clean. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff are very very friendly and informative. They were helpful in booking tours and providing information about local resources. Older buildings, but well kept. Great value!
- dadsun (10/5): memorable grounds and relaxed atmosphere - It was a few years back that we stayed at Hotel Villas Vilma. The grounds are beautiful mancured and designed like a arboretum. The desk folks were almost unaprochable until check out . Then I got a big smile and a warm goodby so i would write a good review, So I didn't write a revue until now. There is a bus on the adjacent arterial that will take you to lake Arenal but the desk would not explain much about it, I loved the fact the mornings are cool enough for a nice long walk and every afternoon at about four PM ther is a drenching rain to cool everything off. Warning Lake Arenal is real hot midday and there were some sketchy folks around wich is sort of cool. The public park below the Volcano should not be missed do ask about it. The units are nice and colorful and the pool and hot tub are nice. Surronding eats were not much to write home about. The place is ideal for kids.I could live there all year round not like the beach wich zaps my energy,
- owllison (10/5): Wonderful stay - We really enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable room, very helpful staff, and lovely grounds. We booked through airbnb. Enjoyed the pool area and little patio outside our room. We didn’t eat at the neighbouring breakfast place as we had early tours so we just made our own coffee in the provided coffee maker and had breakfast on the patio outside our room (which had a lovely view of Arenal)! Takes about 30 mins to walk into the main part of La Fortuna, though there is a path alongside the road you can walk on. We sometimes ate at the nearby restaurants and sometimes walked into town. Would stay here again!
- 339oliviak (8/5): Clean and spacious - There are 6 apartments devided over 3 buildings. Alle very new, clean an spacious, the stucture is built so that it is not sound proof. We could hear the neighbors talking in the next appartment. The lady who welcomed us after we checked in next door at Tucan villas was very friendly and helpful. Even called for reservations for us at local attractions. The huge yard looks unkempt but if you look closing it is quit lovely with differs fruit trees and flowers. Al in al, the ambiance lacked a little but for the rest is was a nice place to stay for a few days.
- inookie (6/5): Great Staff ! Awesome pool! BAD wifi and ANTS! - I was there for 5 nights in a orange colored house. Pros Best pool I had in any cheap hotels and hot tub!! next door 5-7 USD breakfast was amazing! cheap and good food. Cons WIFI was AWFUL did not get any signal inside of my room. There were so many ants in the room.. If you can fight ants and not get angry over no wifi in your rooms.. this is a great place!
- myraevans1942 (8/5): Comfortable and Welcoming hotel - Recently I spent three nights at this reasonably priced small hotel, conveniently located on the road to Arenal volcano. The grounds were pretty and there was a lovely pool and hot tub for relaxing after a long day touring. Friendly staff and good service too. Breakfast is available at a nearby hotel and worth it for seeing its garden area.
- Lauraj1229 (10/5): Great hospitality - We stayed in the new section of the villas. The room was clean and decorated tastefully. Warner was the main reception person we dealt with. He was extremely helpful, kinda and friendly. He made suggestions as well as reservations for us. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
- Lockster (8/5): Villas Vilma was great - We spent 3 nights in Hotel Villas Vilma, located a couple of kilometres outside of La Fortuna town. The hotel location is fabulous for a super view of the volcano if you are lucky enough to catch a clear day, fortunately we did. The little bungalows can sleep up to 4 people in a double and 2 twin beds, though a little tight for space in the sleeping area the rooms are well furnished and kept clean and tidy by the staff. With some storage space and a safe and TV they are perfectly good for a short stay. A handy bench, sink and fridge area by the entrance is most welcome. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful, the pool is lovely and cool and was very quiet when we were visiting. It even has a large hot tub next to it. No on site restaurant is the only small negative, though the neighbouring hotel owned by the same family will do breakfast for around 3500 colones, it was the best breakfast we ate. Plenty of neighbouring restaurants and cafe's mean you don't have to walk far on an evening for some good food. We would certainly stay again.
- nagapie_eh (8/5): Lush, tropical relaxation spot - My friend and I spent a memorable 3 nights at Villas Vilma, waking up to birdsong every morning and relaxing in the hammock on the porch in the evening. It's small, peaceful and friendly and the staff went out of their way to be hospitable. There's a lovely pool and jacuzzi from which we saw lots of beautiful birds including toucans and hummingbirds. A short walk through a lush garden takes you to a delicious breakfast at the neighbouring property. Villas Vilma has a special feel about it and I would happily go back.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great place with a great view of the volcano - The place was super clean. The AC worked very well. They allowed our small dog to be there which was very convenient. Close to all the attractions in La Fortuna. Pool was very nice, but a little chilly.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Clean, affordable place to spend the night - We spent one night at this property on our way through the area. It was nice, clean room, comfortable double bed and we felt very safe. They don't serve breakfast but they did supply good coffee at the office and a coffee maker in the room. Not a resort, by any stretch, but would be a good base for folks with transportation to visit the area.
- Maryse (10/5): Nice hotel with great staff - This was a very nice place to stay in La Fortuna. The pool was very nice and there was a nice yard behind our cabin for the kids to play while Dad relaxed in the hamac.
- B (10/5): Very happy! - Great stay! Wonderful service, excellent breakfast, old decor but very clean rooms. Would happily stay again!
- Oved (10/5): Very nice hotel - La fortuna and it's surrounding area is beautiful with lots of activity.
- Flor (10/5): Great camibs - The cabins are small but confy and clean. The small fridge helps a lot but you have to ask for hair dryer and coffee for the coffee maker. It is a great place for a family with small kids.
- Ali (8/5): Good hotel close to the volcano! - We stayed in the Villas Vilma for 4 nights and the room was basic but clean and with views of the volcano from your patio hammock which made it well worth the money. Its close to everything either a short walk or taxi ride away. Pool area was clean and nice. No breakfast provided but they will give you coffee for your room on request. A supermarket is across the street with some restaurants all providing good affordable meals. If you are booking tours on arrival ask for Rainforest Explorers - absolutely the best tour guides in Costa Rica. We had Edgar and William - wonderful. Booking through Anywhere Costa Rica highly recommended as they never let us down. Hot springs are close by and vary in size and atmosphere - we used the Eco Termales which are smaller and cheaper but good rural atmosphere and good restaurant.
- Shameeka (8/5): Modest and Quaint - We had a good time here. The staff was very helpful and she was clearly a jack of all trades. breakfast was great and the pool was nice. The room was a bit dated and the beds not so comfortable.... Limited towels and the bathroom needed some TLC. We really appreciated the hospitality and its a reasonable price for the accommodation.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Nice - Good location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Less than 5 min drive to Fortuna. Pretty grounds with awesome views of the volcano. Rooms are ok.
- Melita (4/5): What a drag! - When we arrived to the hotel, after 5 hours + of driving we were exhausted and ready to relax. However, eventhough we book our stay weeks if not months in advanced, we were told that the hotel didn't book us for our stay. Eventhough our room was already paid for we couldn't stay for 2 nights. We could stay one night but we had to find something else for the following night. What a drag!!! Anyway, the hotel view is spectacular at the bottom of the Arenal Volcano. The pictures on the website are representative. Make sure to write to this hotel for verification. They are not to organised...
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice property, bad location - The seeming tranquility of the individual villas, hammocks, pool and jacuzzi are very alluring. However, the property is right off of a busy road with trucks and motorbikes zoom by during the day, evening, and morning. You should ask to stay towards the back of the property where it's likely more tranquil. Also, the jacuzzi is barely warm, even after asking that they make it hotter. The grounds are kept very nice and it seems family-owned which I really like. However, I was disappointed by the advice given about the tour options. I had a rental car and told the main hotel manager at the front that I'd like to have the best experience where I can drive myself and not pay more for add-ons that aren't necessary. Instead of him recommending the best zipline company, which I later learned was SkyTrek, he recommended a lower-budget version with a bunch of add-ons included transportation to the location (which I didn't need), and he said that they only accept cash which had to be paid to him directly in advance. Once I arrived at the location, I noticed the credit card stickers everywhere, which was better for me because I was low on colones or USDs. Then, after talking with a few of the other participants, they were given options to choose between different things they wanted to add-on or not - instead of just the $70 option to add on a silly horseback ride to nowhere and a touristy experience with a local indigenous group.
- Deb (8/5): good location - Staff were very helpful and accomodating. Lovely pool and hot tub and units were private with own porch overlooking lovely gardens. Staff offered discounts on attractions which was helpful on the pocketbook. Would recommend to anyone looking for reasonable, clean accommodation without paying the big bucks. Good value and location for La Fortuna. Walking distance to nice restaurants.
- Paul (10/5): Simple and relaxing - We had a very enjoyable time at this hotel. We stayed for 3 days and enjoyed the location. There were stores and restaurants within walking distance. The pool and hot tub were in great shape. The small patios had a hammock where you could relax and see the volcano. We would definitely stay again.
- Guy (10/5): Great place to stay. - I loved the various plants and the landscaping. The room was great too.
- Phuong (6/5): Very Basic - The rooms are very simple and basic. The cabins were very colorful and the landscaping are very pretty. The rooms need better lighting. The lights were very dim. The pillows were flat and the bed was not comfortable at all. The staff were friendly. I like the fact that you can see the arenal volcano from our room. The hotel is close to everything and really close to downtown La Fortuna.
- Elena (8/5): Great deal for price - Great location and super friendly staff! Breakfast at the adjacent hotel was delicious!
- Masha (10/5): Best price, close to main attractions - The staff at the desk speaks very good English. They were very helpful every time we had questions about where to go. We had a great chocolate tour and a nice nocturnal animals tour. We enjoyed staying there. It felt very safe, clean, and comfortable.
- Michael (10/5): close to volcano - Recommend Staff great ve ry helpful Hotel overlooks a volcano!!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good Hotel for Price - The location is convenient and nice hotel for the price. Free coffee with room.
- Grant (8/5): Nice hotel outside La Fortuna - While not in the center of La Fortuna, Villas Vilma was a nice hotel to stay at. 25-30 minutes walking or a $4 can ride would get you to downtown Fortuna. There are restaurants and shops near Villas Vilma to walk to. It is also close to Baldi and Los Lagos hot springs. Room was clean and fairly comfortable ... We could have used an extra pillow. But the AC worked well and the TV had English channels. Pool and hot tub were nice and clean. Wifi was spotty at times and sometimes had a bit of a language barrier with office staff. Overall though, Villas Vilma a nice, affordable option for La Fortuna.
- Victor (10/5): Clean rooms + volcano view - Clean rooms, quiet location with the view of volcano, pool and jacuzzi, abundance of flowers, every room has small porch with hammock. Refrigerator, coffee maker (ask for coffee cartridge on reception) and split system ac , cable tv creating additional comfort. Our stay was enjoyable and we definetly will stay here again
- Verified traveler (8/5): Not a bad option for the price. - Our experience was so so while we were staying here.
- Lynn Whitworth (8/5): - New facility with good location. Linens (towels and sheets) need replaced.
- Andrea (10/5): Nice affordable hotel with breakfast included - Villas Vilma is a nice place located just outside La Fortuna, in the direction of the Arenal Volcano and all the main attractions. Stayed there only 2 nights, and arrived without any sightseeing arrangements. The family who runs the place (sister and brother, I believe) was very helpful in making recommendations for things to see in the area, making same-day reservations for us for a tour of the Hanging Bridges in the Jungle, helping us find transportation to our next destination, and recommending restaurants. The place looks nice - as others said, bungalows with a hammock and a coffee table + love seat on a small patio. The indoors is not much to brag about - but it's simple, clean, and has air conditioned. The wifi worked well (and it's free). The pool and hot tub were nice looking, but there are a lot of bushes around so we always found leaves, flowers (and some bugs) floating around. Not a big deal but it made it look unkempt a bit although I saw someone cleaning it daily. The breakfast was simple but freshly cooked (coffee, orange juice, gallo pinto, peanut butter and jam, and eggs) - good way to start the day.
- Rajesh (4/5): Well-intentioned but not well managed - Their reservation system was very lo-tech - it seems our fully paid reservation from hotels.com didn't get to them. So we arrived late on Friday night to find no room waiting for us. That said, they were not bad guys. They put us up in a flat of theirs elsewhere in town and did give us a room for nights 2 and 3. Wifi was weak and flaky; some of the power switches in the room didn't work. But owners were friendly and property is pleasant and well located.
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