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Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peñas Blancas with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
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Hot springs
Treehouse Bungalow | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Bungalow | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Treehouse Bungalow | Bathroom | Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hot springs

Popular amenities

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

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11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow | Garden view

Deluxe Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Glass Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Glass Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Bungalow | Garden view

Standard Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Treehouse | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Treehouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Treehouse Bungalow | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Treehouse Bungalow

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

Located within a leisurely stroll of La Altura Viewpoint, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs is within a few miles (5 km) of Children's Eternal Rainforest. This 24-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 27 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 32 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 41 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 41 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel in Peñas Blancas with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Guests staying at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 156 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include private yards, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Leonardos

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 156 per vehicle

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Heliconias Fortuna
Hotel Heliconias Fortuna
Hotel Heliconias San Isidro de Penas Blancas
Heliconias Nature Lodge Peñas Blancas
Heliconias San Isidro de Penas Blancas
Heliconias Nature Peñas Blancas
Heliconias Nature
Heliconias Nature Peñas Blanc
Heliconias Nature Inn
Heliconias Nature Lodge
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Hotel
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Peñas Blancas
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

This hotel is located in Peñas Blancas within a short 11-minute walk of La Altura Viewpoint. Children's Eternal Rainforest is also within a driving distance of 3 mi.

Is there parking available at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs serves free full breakfasts at Restaurante Leonardos each morning.

Will Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

The closest major airport to Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 12.6 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 409 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Heliconias. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. The grounds were beautiful. A sloth was right on the property. Beautiful flowers and birds. The restaurant had a wonderful free breakfast in the morning and great dinner options. The hot springs on the property were delightful. About 30 minutes from Arenal Volcano
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roulan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had the pleasure of staying at Heliconias Nature Inn and Hot Springs for a few days in April, and we left with wonderful memories and a few suggestions for future improvement. We stayed in the Glass House Bungalow, which was an absolute highlight of our trip. The room was beautifully surrounded by nature, and we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the hammocks on our private balcony. The peaceful atmosphere, combined with the lush greenery and natural sounds, made it feel like a true escape from everyday life. The hotel breakfast was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and a perfect start to each day. However, it would be great if there were more variety offered on different days to keep the experience exciting for longer stays. We made good use of the pool and the hot springs during our stay. The hot springs were relaxing and serene, and the pool was enjoyable, especially for families. To enhance the pool experience further, it would be helpful if the hotel provided pool floats or toys for children to play with. Additionally, offering ice cream and snacks by the pool (even for an extra charge) would be a great touch for guests spending time by the water. The staff at Heliconias were incredibly friendly and helpful. We especially appreciated their willingness to transport us to and from our room using company golf carts—this added a convenient and thoughtful touch to our stay. Overall, we had a great experience and left feeling very satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia Hsueh Chu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is amazing and I wish I was back there now. We only stayed here 2 nights of our 8 night stay in Costa Rica, but it was our favorite. We have a family of 4 and we stayed in a deluxe treehouse which fit us nicely. The grounds are beautiful and walkable and the staff is friendly. We were able to see multiple sloths and plenty of other wildlife. One afternoon, my teenaged daughter accidently left her wallet (with cash) in the restaurant, but it was kept safe by the staff (Luis) until she realized her mistake and retrieved it. We took the night tour with Victor and thoroughly enjoyed it, and we appreciated his passion about farming and sustainability. Also, the coffee is amazing. We ate all of our meals here and the food was fresh and delicious (I would personally recommend the farm to table casado and the breakfast omelet). Overall we recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet stay, close to nature with quality food and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Ishtmeet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little resort in the rain forest. Super helpful and friendly and a lot to do. It is a bit far from La Fortuna however.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mona

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our Glass Bungalow, their restaurant was really good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeina

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hema

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has a nice set up but very far from the main town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024