Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

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

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Long-term parking
• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Garden
• Designated smoking area
• Rafting nearby
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Ecotours nearby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Long-term parking
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Free full breakfast
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

• Treehouse Bungalow

  1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

  269-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Treehouse

  1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  538-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Double Room

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Overlooking the garden

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Bungalow

  2 Queen Beds

  517-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Bungalow

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  323-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

• Glass Bungalow

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  517-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Yard

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Pallav (10/5): - Great property
• Rachelina (10/5): - It was a nice stay! Wish they had more options for food in the menu. It was the same breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The hot springs were not always hot and not all were working. The massages were amazing tho! Highly recommended.
• Fabian (10/5): - amazing hot springs. lots of plants and anomsks
• Emily (10/5): - 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
• Roulan (10/5): - 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.
• Sohail (10/5): - It was our first time in Costa Rica and hotel Heliconias was a very good stay. It was perfect for the hot springs. It was very nice and the hotel rooms were like a treehouse. Service was good. The food was great. The traditional Costa Rican food, Gallo Pinto, is a must try.
• Julia Hsueh Chu (10/5): - 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
• Jill (10/5): - 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.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We had a lovely time! Our room was very nice, as were the pool and hot springs. We booked one of the tours through the hotel and loved it! The only downside was the restaurant, which had very limited options for vegetarians and slow service.
• Gabriela (6/5): A place to relax. - Staff extremely nice, they went out of their wy to make us feel like home, good place to relax. Hot springs are not natural, towels need to be updated they were torn, hotel it is very far away from tourists places, a car is needed to drive around . Restaurant food it is not that good and expensive.
• Ann (2/5): - BED BUGS!! There were live bed bugs in the king bed in treehouse #2 when we stayed. I understand the property is in the jungle, but these were actual human parasitic bed bugs that were in the bed biting me, and I have videos and photos. When we smushed a couple of them, blood came out, similar to when you kill a mosquito. I realized at 11pm the first night and contacted reception immediately. He switched us to a smaller room however, the next day the manager only would refund one night, not the 2 that we booked. A full refund would’ve been the only way to fully remedy the bed bug issue, in my opinion. Other notes of the property: The second night, the electricity went out when we were showering/changing in the evening 4 times for a few minutes each time. And I’m not sure the “hot springs” are truly from the source, as the water in the first pool would run hot for a few minutes, then cold, and kept switching back and forth. The highlight was seeing a mother sloth with her baby and a toucan on the property trail. The restaurant food was good and generally the service around the property was also good.
• Ishtmeet (8/5): Nature retreat and quiet atmosphere - The property is amazing for the nature lover. It’s a bit remote so no food options other than their restaurant around. Rooms are mediocre (cabin like). The staff is really nice and hard working. The thermal pool is lukewarm temperature not really hot.
• Katerina (6/5): - Cons *WiFi works only in the room *Daily power outages! (You sit in a hot spring and all the lights go off and water stops and this can happen every ten minutes) *Five cascading “hot springs”, only one hot and it’s small and the water alternates between hot and cold *hot springs work only since 2pm *round trip by taxi is $70 to/from La Fortuna (about $15 by uber from the town) *one way taxi shuttle from SJO airport is $175 *breakfast is served only for two hours 7:30-9:30 *Breakfast has a small selection and you can’t ask for anything extra. For example, the eggs platter comes only with one piece of bacon. Pancakes is a breakfast selection on its own. *If you book activities through reception they give you higher prices… (highly recommend booking directly with Maquique tours) *activities recommendation is not the best at reception, they don’t know what’s included in the activity *Safe box in the rooms doesn’t work, if you wanna keep your belongings safe you have to leave it at the reception (I didn’t) *theres no phone in the room, you have to use your phone to communicate with reception through WhatsApp *the pool is shallow *the walk from glass bungalows to the restaurant is very steep *theres no stores or pharmacies around so it would be nice to have something in the hotel like a little pharmacy for daily necessities Pros *Massage with Marivelle was amazing *Victor is really great at showing around hotel *smart TV *goats, sloths, chickens at hotel
• Alina (10/5): - Amazing stay
• Sally (10/5): - 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.
• Joshua (10/5): - 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!!!
• Craig (10/5): - : )
• Mona (6/5): - 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.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved our Glass Bungalow, their restaurant was really good
• Zeina (10/5): - 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!
• Anthony (10/5): - Everything
• Meghna (6/5): - Property has a nice set up but very far from the main town
• Joseph (10/5): - 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.
• Samuel (10/5): - Diego, at the front desk made sure we were taken care! Thank you, Diego
• Krishnanand (10/5): - Friendly and caring staff. Accomodating requests for early breakfast so that we could go on Activities. Very nice tours inside the resort.
• Scott (10/5): Wonderful stay - Amazing stay, property felt like Costa should be. The staff made the experience wonderful and made you feel like family. Absolutely would recommend.
• MARIA (10/5): - Cute room freandly staff
• Sangita (8/5): - We had a wonderful time at Hotel Heliconias recently. Me and my two best friends came to celebrate my 50th birthday and we can't say enough good things about this hotel, the staff and the exceptional service. From the moment we arrived we were taken care of by Diego and Alejandro. Check in was seamless, the rooms were clean and well equipped, the breakfast was scrumptious and believe me when I say this was the best breakfast of our entire week in Costa Rica. The service was impeccable. Alejandro took care of booking all of our excursions and made sure we felt at home. The owner Omar made the effort to welcome us to the hotel and provided fresh coconut water for us at the pool. Diego went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable with our stay. This hotel is different. It is quiet, peaceful, surrounded by natural beauty and you feel at home. I would definitely come back here next time I am in Costa Rica. Thank you for making our stay very memorable and special.
• Ashley (10/5): - Absolutely beautiful property! We loved our room, the grounds, the food. Would totally recommend a stay here!
• James (10/5): - The staff was incredible. I’ve never felt so welcomed and appreciated as a guest. The property is stunning with glorious views and the nature walk area was amazing.
• Amer (8/5): Great Location - Overall we enjoyed our time at this place. Unfortunately, perhaps due to off season, we did not find several places around the resort closed, for example bar at the pool. There were construction going on around the resort, which also seemed unsightly. Cleaning service was not that great. Our room was not cleaned properly and we could find dirt and hair balls in the washroom and around the room. This was disappointing. Washroom could use some shelves to place our shampoo and stuff, we had place all that on the floor. Front office staff was very helpful and totally took care of us and for that we are grateful. Breakfast was included, but it was not that much. But the staff and management was very kind and allow us to orders extra portion and that was greatly appreciated. All in all, it is a good resort and I am sure that in main tourist season they would be much better in their ambiance and other services. Thank you for making our stay and memorable one. My family did have a very good time.
• Courtney (10/5): - 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
• Colleen (6/5): - There was no available wifi. The a/c needed to be maintained- it was very loud.
• Karyn (10/5): Slice of Paradise - Beautiful family run resort . We stayed in the Deluxe Treehouse and it was wonderful up in the treetops! Hot springs were perfect on the property within walking distance . Restaurant was under roof open air and the food was delicious . The owner and his family and staff were so friendly. Such a wonderful Costa Rican slice of paradise !Thank you for sharing your property with us !
• Karyn (10/5): Slice of Paradise - Beautiful family run resort . We stayed in the Deluxe Treehouse and it was wonderful up in the treetops! Hot springs were perfect on the property within walking distance . Restaurant was under roof open air and the food was delicious . The owner and his family were so friendly. J was a great server and told us a lot about the animals and ,fauna Such a wonderful Costa Rican slice of paradise !Thank you for sharing your property with us !
• Karyn (10/5): Slice of Paradise - Beautiful family run resort . We stayed in the Deluxe Treehouse and it was wonderful up in the treetops! Hot springs were perfect on the property within walking distance . Restaurant was under roof open air and the food was delicious . The owners Omar and Alejandro were so friendly. Jimmy was a great server and told us a lot about the animals ,flowers and island Such a wonderful Costa Rican slice of paradise !Thank you for sharing your property with us
• Jenny (8/5): - This place is pretty special. It is a small, low key resort. My son wanted to stay close to the pool, so we stayed in a standard room. The room wasn't great. The beds were hard, it could use a refresh, the air conditioner was loud, and there was no soundproofing. If we had picked one of the bungalows or treehouses, I likely would have given the place 5 stars. It is a nice alternative away from the hustle and bustle of La Fortuna but still close to lots of attractions.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved it!
• Krystal L (8/5): - Overall the property was beautiful and lots of wildlife surrounding. Staff were always pleasant. Breakfast options were decent. Our only two complaints are the beds/pillows and the bugs in our room.Extremely hard and uncomfortable bedding and the large amount of bugs in our treehouse. Not sure if the cleaning crew left the doors open while they cleaned or if they managed to enter through the small openings but our last night in the tree house has several bugs that night.
• Melinda (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was excellent along with the service. There is a pond next to the restaurant where you can see the fish, ducks and wildlife. The owner visited with us and was very friendly. It is a family affair each son works in a different area. The breakfast was included and was very nice. The gardens are beautiful as well as the vegetable garden they have on site. We would recommend this hotel.
• David (8/5): - 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.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved this hotel! Kids had a blast with the hammocks and hot springs! Only recommendation would be to have stronger AC. Room was very warm when we checked in and took a while to cool down.
• Lori (10/5): - We stayed in a glass bungalow, which had glass walls on three sides. It was really an incredible experience. The people there were so helpful and friendly. The Hot Springs pools was a really unique experience. We would definitely go back.
• Adriana (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at Heliconias. The bungalows were clean with plenty of privacy. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time there because we were out a lot on tours but Diego made us the best Piña Coladas every evening while we enjoyed the hot springs. He works very hard and you will find him running around from one job to another and always has a smile on his face. This place is lucky to have him as part of their staff. We will definitely return.
• Kaitlyn (10/5): - The property is a little slice of paradise. It is very relaxing. There is a soccer field for the kids to play soccer. The staff is amazing and friendly. Jimmy even played soccer with my son. I highly recommend staying here!
• Gretchen (10/5): - This was really, really a fun place for us! We stayed in the deluxe Treehouse #1. The treehouse and the grounds were just wonderful. The staff was super friendly, the treehouse was clean and SO COOL with all the glass windows. The meals were excellent. We loved the pool and hot spring tubs. Highly recommend!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great staff. - The staff here is great. They are easily accessible and so willing to help with your experience on and off the property. They are very knowledgeable and added to the experience. The kids loved how much nature there was around we stayed in the deluxe bungalow which backed on to nothing out trees and they loved the hammocks. There is a walking trail that’s great for a quick morning hike right on the site. Have the Pinto Gallo for breakfast in the morning!
• Alexis (10/5): STAY HERE! - 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!
• uri (4/5): - I heat to say something negative about the guys there because they are nice but so clumsy and neglectful. 3 time we needed a ride in the heavy rain no one respond and their is a voice mail no even identifying the hotel , room condition is bad . Do not lean on the sink you will get heart . every thing looks like it was put on cheaply. mosquito protection is poor! My advice if you need to pay $60 or less you are fine ! If you pay more have been taken for a ride (we paid $240).
• Codie (10/5): Great treehouse for a family! - Amazing treehouse and staff. Our kids had an incredible time exploring. We saw toucans right on the property. The drive to the resort is scenic and we found it enjoyable, so much to see and great sodas and markets along the way.
• Douglas (10/5): A Natural Paradise - A beautiful property with a pool and hot springs in a natural location. The bird life is amazing. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was delicious, especially the included breakfast. Alejandro at the front desk was very helpful in making our transportation arrangements and ensuring our stsy was very enjoyable
• Jatin (10/5): - Beautiful property with well maintained gardens and walking trails. Only disappointment was that the hot springs water was cold in multiple occasions
• Nyssa (10/5): - Such a relaxing and wonderful stay at Heliconias for our honeymoon. The glass bungalow was quiet and romantic and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. They were immediately responsive to all of our questions on WhatsApp and scheduled interesting tours and transportation (night walk and farm tour on the property, chocolate making tour at a neighbouring farm and safari river float were all excellent and worth the cost). On site hot springs were lovely (but only open in the evenings). Truly a great place can’t wait to come back
• Jennifer (10/5): - This place is magica! So worth the trip to visit
• VIJAYKUMAR REDDY (6/5): - Area around property is good but the property itself is not up to the standards. Toilet stopped working. I stayed with my family and felt like bathrooms were not clean. It was just OK. Breakfast was not great and have very few options. Though they say it is buffet breakfast it is limited to juices, fruites and coffee. Overall not great. Will not come again.
• Savita (10/5): - This is one of the finest experience we had during this Trip. A must stay for everyone, Cruize like experience with many Hot spring natural tubs ( Private for a family ), nice pools and Trails and indeed a hidden treasure. Staff is exceptionally welcoming and make you feel safe and welcomed. our Entire family would like to strongly recommend this property for anyone visiting CR and have plans to include mystic hanging bridges , Arenal volcanos and La Fortuna water falls. Best Location to camp here.
• Marlene (8/5): - Beautiful grounds of trees, flowers, plants, fruit trees. Very scenic. Rustic. Peaceful. Could upgrade room more , sink low to ground, no safe in room, no microwave.
• Kendell K (10/5): - This place was just magical! Such an awesome sanctuary they’ve created there. Everything from the staff to the accommodations were 5 star!!
• Martin (10/5): - Nice quiet experience. Very friendly staff restaurant was very good. Would have been nice to have better location to store luggage, and personal items in the suites.
• Kim (10/5): - First rate! Our favourite place of our entire trip. Beautiful and well-appointed bungalows, the setting is amazing, and the staff is fantastic.
• Jose Jesus (10/5): - 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.
• Amy (10/5): - The Heliconias Nature Inn is contained on a beautiful property. While the accommodations are fancy, they are more than adequate - after all, we were in a tree house! The thing that made our trip was the staff. I got a 24 hour stomach bug and was quite ill - all of the guys checked in and went above and beyond to assist, including bringing crackers and Gatorade, chicken soup, and fresh coconut water, which according to Tavo, helps cure everything! Can't say enough about the staff, location and spaces. Next time, we will likely choose a bungalow - and we do hope for a return visit!
• Don (8/5): - We had a very pleasant 5 night stay in a glass bungalow. It was lovely to wake up in the morning and listen to birds in our hammocks on the porch. We liked the glass bungalows. comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms, basic amenities. The only issue was that we couldn’t operate the fan because the in and off cord was missing. Breakfast in the open air restaurant was good-mostly eggs american style. It would have been nice to also have continental style pastries and cereal. Staff are friendly and responsive. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
• Gloria (10/5): Beautiful grounds and glass bungalows. - Heliconias Nature Inn exceeded our expectations in terms of how beautiful the grounds and our glass bungalow were. The breakfast options were filling and tasty. The service at the front desk and the restaurant was always prompt and friendly. If we ever make it back to CR we would be thrilled to stay at this property again.
• Melissa (8/5): - Property was great overall. Only commentary is we found the restaurant lacking. Menu was boring, food was only ok. We ate there once only wasn't to our liking
• Jerome (10/5): - The lush, tropical landscape
• Donald (10/5): - We loved our stay at Heliconias Nature Inn. The bungalows were clean and had a wall of glass to view the jungle. The grounds were peaceful and well maintained. The restaurant on site was very good and convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
• Renee (10/5): A gem in Costa Rica - This place was amazing!! Highly recommend. We went in the off season, and pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff is incredibly friendly and the property is beautiful. Not much to do at the resort, but we went for the tranquil setting, so we were not disappointed. Enjoyed mother nature to the fullest. Very private lodgings. Ask for Lizano sauce with your meal!
• Mary (10/5): - We just returned from a 2 week stay in Costa Rica. We spent 5 of those nights at Heliconias. Our treehouse was amazing! The breakfast that was included was delicious. It was so relaxing and peaceful there. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Alejandro and Diego helped us with anything and everything we needed. We will definitely return here.
• Atul (10/5): - This is about 20-25 min driving distance from La fortuna. Best Location. Very quite and safe. Lot of small restaurants on the way to La Fortuna , Very economical and great food. Easy car parking and great restaurant on the property. You are away from La Fortuna but not that far. You get best of both . Tree house is awesome.
• Jafar (8/5): - Overall I was pleased with the place - this was a last minute booking.
• Natalie (10/5): - We absolutely loved staying here! Peaceful and great service! Food was also amazing! Be aware however that this is a little out of the way so you will pay more for transportation to tours. Was worth it though!
• Natalie (10/5): - Excellent service. The property is beautiful and peaceful. The bungalow was clean and big enough for two adults. The complimentary breakfast was delicious!! There are some outdoor activities that can be done within the facilities. They don’t have ev chargers yet. :(.
• Celeste (10/5): - Amazing we will be definitely going back soon
• Megan (10/5): - This place was amazing. The individual bungalows were beautifully designed and cozy and the grounds were vast and beautiful, we saw toucans, sloths and macaws. Our family enjoyed the large field where we could play soccer and volleyball. The location is about 1/2 hour from the Arenal volcano and the touristy area so it was perfect. This is a family-owned Lodge and Alejandro was so friendly and informative. We would recommend this to families and anyone not looking for a nightclub scene. We loved our stay at Helconias Nature Lodge and will definitely go back.
• Erika (6/5): - Don’t stay here unless you want to be isolated from all of the attractions. You should have a car to get back to LaFortuna to explore restaurants and shops and excursions. And it’s 30 minutes away. The restaurant on-site is marginal at best and the manager, Oscar, is not very responsive. He is the owners son-in-law so doesn’t care much about his customer service. Don’t bother with the on site night hike, the bird watching tour or the hike to the Childrens Rainforest. The guide only has a few months experience and was not very good. We kind of feel ripped off. The only good thing was the treehouse room we stayed in. Very unique experience in the room. If I had to do it again I would have stayed in LaFortuna.
• Najhua Sinai (10/5): - Beautiful natural grounds kept impeccable. Amazing warm staff, I felt right at home. I can’t wait to go back, absolutely wonderful.
• Cherianne (10/5): - The staff was amazing. They made us feel like family. They were very friendly and accommodating. The Deluxe tree house was amazing. We also stayed in another room but it was not as nice due to the water not getting warm enough all the time. The food was amazing. The property is peaceful and beautiful. We would definitely want to stay there again. We enjoyed it so much!
• Terri R (8/5): - Very lovely property and unique. Super friendly and nice people running it. Unfortunately they weren’t as prepared as we would have hoped. The heater was never turned on in the warm pool when we wanted to use it and you can forget the TV working. If you don’t mind simple and rustic, this place is nice. There are many other options closer to town than may have more commercial amenities.
• Alonso (2/5): Dont book it - Nice land but staff doesn't help. Bad customer services
• Elizabeth (8/5): - Beautiful property overall, but the workers yell at each other a lot across the property which really disturbs the quiet vibe, and they drive loud vehicles up and down the road a good bit within the property right past the cabins. Laundry came back wet. Rooms a bit stale. But I would give it another chance to see if maybe it was just a bad time.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - .
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Our group booked 10 rooms and all the rooms were unique in it’s own way. The glass rooms were great Bc you have full view of the jungle. The deluxe is great Bc it’s roomier and has a dining table which was nice with kids. We like the treehouse rooms also but these rooms are very small. The owners/staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s a family run hotel so they were very nice. The swimming pool was very nice also. I would definitely recommend staying here if you want to be in nature.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Norwegians in Costa Rica - Alejandro helped us check in and was an amazing resource while we were staying. The tree houses were incredibly quaint and welcoming.
• Angie M. (10/5): Treehouse Adventure! - Amazing views! Pleasant surprise. Adventurous! Great hospitality! Jungle book feeling! Very safe! If you love adventures and want to try something different this was definitely an awesome experience! There were a couple of ants which is expected because you are in a treehouse. But everything else around you such as monkeys, sloths and beautiful birds and landscape will make up for it! Oh… the pool next to the treehouse we stayed in was at perfect temperature and we really enjoyed seeing lots of beautiful hummingbirds flying around. It was the icing on the cake to our Costa Rica adventure!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Stayed at the deluxe treehouse and had a great experience! The family that managed the Restaurant and Lodge are the nicest people. Our Driver from the Lodge, Andres, was prompt and very professional! Thanks for a great family experience!! True Pura Vida!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Stunnning treehouse - The perfect place! Our room was up on a treehouse and it was stunning overlooking the jungle we saw tucans and all sorts of birds. This is a family run establishment and you feel at home right upon arrival. Alejandro makes sure you have everything you need and the breakfast is delicious, also 3 options to choose from American style or Costa Rican style, we tried both and it was homemade and organic. Definitely recommend it
• Verified traveler (6/5): - It’s less of a hotel,but more of a family compound with individual cabins. Our cabin had a non-working AC (wouldn’t turn on), rock hard beds, but otherwise it was OK.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The family who owns this hotel was super friendly and more than welcoming. They did so much to make us feel special!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff is very friendly! The food is very good!
• Bar (10/5): I want to return - One of the best hotels & experience ! Beautiful place and wonderful service You go to resort and feel better then home Worth it and we will back soon Thank you Alejandro and the family
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The Heliconias Nature Lodge is an excellent place to stay. Everything was very clean and the staff were very attentive to every detail. They made it feel like a true vacation. Also had many activities to do on site, but if you chose to leave they would help get an activity or tour set up. The food was amazing. I would absolutely stay here again if back in Costa Rica.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We absolutely loved our stay at Heliconias Nature Lodge. The treehouse was magical. We loved having a cooked to order breakfast each morning that had four different options to choose from. We really felt like family during our stay and will most definitely be back.
• Annie (10/5): A quiet retreat where you are treated like family. - This is a beautiful little retreat with amazing staff who treat everyone like family. Even though we were there at a tough time (mid Corona-virus) we were stunned by the beauty of this place and how accommodating everyone was. The area is very quiet and they are willing to drive you into town and suggest awesome places to eat nearby. The accommodations were extremely comfortable, with wonderful beds and air conditioning. Fresh fruit and vegetation everywhere.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Extremely friendly/helpful staff, great food, unique treehouse lodging, beautiful grounds.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It’s family owned - very personalized. Tours are easy to book on-site. You get to be right in nature, in a tree house!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved everything about this resort. The staff was especially accomodating. The food was excellent, the beds were comfortable, the whole resort was beautiful..
• Shauna (10/5): - The owner shows you around, everyone is very friendly, and your bungalow is in a tree at the treehouse bungalow! A dream come true, truly.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very helpful staff, nice location. Quiet and covenient
• Rachael (8/5): - The staff is made up of some of the friendliest people we met in Costa Rica. The grounds were beautiful and the cabins accommodating and private. The only issue we had was obtaining drinking water and food. They don't have a store on the property (as far as I know) so when we arrived we were very hungry and couldn't get snacks. The bathroom sinks were also not big enough to fit a water bottle under. They do have a dispenser in the main office and restaurant. The restaurant was also a small issue. It's the only place to get food and the wait was very long 2 out of 3 times we ate there, assumingely because they have a very small staff. Those two times we were also served out of order from when we arrived. Again, I assume this was a mistake but it offended a couple people we were with. It shouldn't really take an hour to get nachos when guests who arrived after us got their full meals way before us. We also didn't even get water or our drink orders taken before two other groups who arrived after us had their food orders taken. Again, not sure why this was, they were very kind and apologetic but it made us feel some type of way.

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