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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 out of 5.0
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1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela
1-844-663-2269
4.7
out of 5
"Wonderful!"
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Room cleanliness 4.5
Service & staff 4.5
Room comfort 4.5
Hotel condition 4.5

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Recent guest reviews

The view of the volcano is absolutely amazing! Property is perfect size, not too big. Close proximity to Hanging Bridges and hiking trail. Lost Iguana is just a great place to relax and take in the surrounding nature.

The warm swim up bar was nice. The bartender was very entertaining. Food was good. It was a little awkward that the staff makes you feel like an intruder if you don’t have a reservation, despite having more open than occupied tables. It would be better if they would drop the pretentious attitude that is so contrary to Costa Rica.

What a stunning resort. A little less expensive than the nearby resorts, but the views from here cannot be beat. Simply stunning. This wound up being our favorite stop on the entire trip to Costa Rica.

Hotel staff was very poilte and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. What I didn’t like was the spotty to almost none WiFi service. Our house keeper never left us soap. We had to call the front desk one night and another night I had to leave the house keeper a note to leave us soap. We stayed in an luxury suite with an outdoor shower, we loved it however, there was no door to separate the bathroom and the outdoor shower therefore, we had all kinds of insects inside of our bathroom the next morning. We also lost power one night and the hotel has no generators. Lastly, our room stayed constantly damp and humid. Now I understand we were in a rainforest, I want the rainforest outside not inside of my room. Our experience wasn’t horrible but not great.

Beautiful view of the volcán, peaceful place and close by different tours

The hote is definitely unique, nestled on top of a mountain with the most spectacular view of the Arenal volcano. We rented a car & were able to follow the gps all of the way there from San Jose Airport. It is right inside of the jungle, so definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. You can hear all of the animals at night & since sunrise is at 5am, it behooves you to close the curtains at night. We stayed in a luxury suite with the outdoor shower as well as a jacuzzi tub on the back porch, which was awesome! Service was great everywhere we went, from the reception/lobby area to the wet bar & the restaurant. The food & drinks we’re delicious. I’m Hispanic (Cuban background) & thought the food was absolutely amazing. Breakfast was great too, for being complimentary. It was buffet style & they have an omelet station & fresh juice variety as well. The Arenal area is part of the rainforest, so by default it is humid & rains at random intervals. We got very lucky & had no rain during all of our activities (we reserved a lot of tours/adventures in just 3 full days - about 3 per day). The hotel keeps large umbrellas in the rooms as well as by the pool & restaurant so you can grab one if you have to go anywhere else & not get wet. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to be a bit more adventurous & get the real jungle feel. We got a great price too & loved our choice at the end. See the pictures attached, although it is all much more impressive in person.

We had a great stay at the Lost Iguana, we are a family of 5 and enjoyed the grounds. Were greeted everywhere by hummingbirds and gorgeous flora. One late afternoon post hike we ventured out to the pool to enjoy the happy hour and all received complimentary poolside mini-facials. What an unexpected treat- my girls (ages 7 &10) were over the moon! The staff was very attentive and kind.

The room is perfect, I love nature and the outdoor shower and tub are amazing. I can't stress enough how peaceful and beautiful the views are.

Amazing staff, beautiful secluded setting. Great for couples. Highly recommend.

Great ambience! Enjoyed spa, pool, restaurant, etc. on premises. Close to many tours that left from hotel. Nice balcony with a great view. Very relaxing!

Great out of the way hotel, fabulous view, great staff, wonderful restaurant and yet still close to many local activities.

Beautiful setting, exceptional service, and volcano views, far enough but not too far from the tourist trap surrounding La Fortuna. You can walk to the lovely Hsnging Gardens and the grounds of the resort are home to toucans, howler monkeys and many varieties of hummingbird. Highly recommend.

This hotel was great. Not only is it very close to the volcano, all the rooms have a view of the volcano. The staff is excellent and the property it's nestled in a little mountain that allows for all kinds of wildlife to show up. My kids got a kick of seeing all the different birds including Tucans and a black wild turkey. We loved our experience there. The pools are great (one hot one cold) with a swim up bar with hi specials and great food. I was impressed with Lost Iguana.

Great hotel and amazing views. We enjoyed our stay and will back.

If you are looking for a hotel away from everything and in the rainforest, this is a great option. The view from our back porch was of the volcano, and was spectacular! We had a lot of ants come into our room, but we called the front desk and they came and sprayed right away, which took care of the problem. Restaurant was good and staff was helpful and friendly. Our spa experience was wonderful. Also, it is just a few minutes away from the hanging bridges.

Hotel was close to the hanging bridges and was in the rainforest. Very comfortable with a Rainforsst feel to the room. Room had an outdoor shower and a jacuzzi tub on deck. Very cool

Would definitely go back. Great experience at the spa. Hanging bridges are next door to hotel. View from room was spectacular.

1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam La Fortuna Alajuela

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
  • Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa places you next to Arenal Volcano National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. This 42-room, 3.5-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.


Dining

Free hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7 AM to 9:30 AM. This resort is home to 2 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café, and mingle with other guests at the free manager's reception.


Rooms

All 42 individually decorated rooms provide balconies or patios, private yards, and refrigerators. Guests can expect free WiFi and 26-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels. Tempur-Pedic beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls.


Property features

Guests of Lost Iguana Resort and Spa have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CRC $165 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa resort include a fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.

Room options

Standard Room

Full 2 | Sleeps 4
$124* Per night/room Oct 22 - Oct 23

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

King 1 | Sleeps 6

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

King 1 | Twin 1 | Sleeps 6

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

King 1 | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Everyone (15) Family (1)
5
Friends

The view of the volcano is absolutely amazing! Property is perfect size, not too big. Close proximity to Hanging Bridges and hiking trail. Lost Iguana is just a great place to relax and take in the surrounding nature.

By , from Seattle on Mar 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Mar 6, 2019

Thank you very much for your comment, thank you for enjoying Our place, Our Restaurant, Spa, Trails Thank you for becoming part of our family

4
Family with small children

The warm swim up bar was nice. The bartender was very entertaining. Food was good. It was a little awkward that the staff makes you feel like an intruder if you don’t have a reservation, despite having more open than occupied tables. It would be better if they would drop the pretentious attitude that is so contrary to Costa Rica.

By on Feb 21, 2019

Review comment responded on Feb 22, 2019

Thank you very much for your comment, we are glad you had enjoyed our place

5
Everyone

What a stunning resort. A little less expensive than the nearby resorts, but the views from here cannot be beat. Simply stunning. This wound up being our favorite stop on the entire trip to Costa Rica.

By on Jan 23, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 23, 2019

Thank so much for your comment, is very pleasant for us that you talk about our resort in than way, it was a pleasure to became part of your trip around Costa Rica, hoping is not the last time we see you

5
Everyone

By on Jan 15, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 16, 2019

Thank you for your 5 stars, your comment is very important for us it gives us the opportunity to major our service

3
Everyone

Hotel staff was very poilte and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. What I didn’t like was the spotty to almost none WiFi service. Our house keeper never left us soap. We had to call the front desk one night and another night I had to leave the house keeper a note to leave us soap. We stayed in an luxury suite with an outdoor shower, we loved it however, there was no door to separate the bathroom and the outdoor shower therefore, we had all kinds of insects inside of our bathroom the next morning. We also lost power one night and the hotel has no generators. Lastly, our room stayed constantly damp and humid. Now I understand we were in a rainforest, I want the rainforest outside not inside of my room. Our experience wasn’t horrible but not great.

By , from California on Jul 26, 2018

Review comment responded on Jul 26, 2018

Thank you forstavying with us, we are so glad about your comment.

4
Everyone

Beautiful view of the volcán, peaceful place and close by different tours

By , from Chicago on Jul 6, 2018

Review comment responded on Jul 9, 2018

Thank you for your excellent comment... we are so glad you enjoyed our place...

5

phenomenal resort & experience!

Everyone

The hote is definitely unique, nestled on top of a mountain with the most spectacular view of the Arenal volcano. We rented a car & were able to follow the gps all of the way there from San Jose Airport. It is right inside of the jungle, so definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. You can hear all of the animals at night & since sunrise is at 5am, it behooves you to close the curtains at night. We stayed in a luxury suite with the outdoor shower as well as a jacuzzi tub on the back porch, which was awesome! Service was great everywhere we went, from the reception/lobby area to the wet bar & the restaurant. The food & drinks we’re delicious. I’m Hispanic (Cuban background) & thought the food was absolutely amazing. Breakfast was great too, for being complimentary. It was buffet style & they have an omelet station & fresh juice variety as well. The Arenal area is part of the rainforest, so by default it is humid & rains at random intervals. We got very lucky & had no rain during all of our activities (we reserved a lot of tours/adventures in just 3 full days - about 3 per day). The hotel keeps large umbrellas in the rooms as well as by the pool & restaurant so you can grab one if you have to go anywhere else & not get wet. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to be a bit more adventurous & get the real jungle feel. We got a great price too & loved our choice at the end. See the pictures attached, although it is all much more impressive in person.

By , from Miami, FL on Jun 27, 2018

Review comment responded on Jun 28, 2018

Thank you for such a great comment, hope you will be back soon... is been a pleasure to become part of your trip around Costa Rica

5

hidden gem!

Families

We had a great stay at the Lost Iguana, we are a family of 5 and enjoyed the grounds. Were greeted everywhere by hummingbirds and gorgeous flora. One late afternoon post hike we ventured out to the pool to enjoy the happy hour and all received complimentary poolside mini-facials. What an unexpected treat- my girls (ages 7 &10) were over the moon! The staff was very attentive and kind.

By , from Orlando, FL on Jun 27, 2018

Review comment responded on Jan 7, 2019

Thank you so much for such a great comment, we are so glad you enjoyed our Resort, hope to see you back in next years

5

all natural in costa rica rainforest

Everyone

The room is perfect, I love nature and the outdoor shower and tub are amazing. I can't stress enough how peaceful and beautiful the views are.

By on May 1, 2018

Review comment responded on May 3, 2018

Thank you for your comment, for the Lost Iguana Hotel has been a pleasure to offer such a great experience, we are so happy you enjoyed our Resort, love to see you back

5
Everyone

Amazing staff, beautiful secluded setting. Great for couples. Highly recommend.

By on Mar 19, 2018

Review comment responded on Mar 19, 2018

Thank you so much for this comment, we are so glad about it...Our Golden Gecko Spa and our restaurant are one of the best from area

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007
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