Las Cabanitas Resort
North Zone La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 3009 Costa Rica
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting La Fortuna de San Carlos, Las Cabanitas Resort is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants, Las Cabanitas Resort makes it easy to enjoy the best of La Fortuna de San Carlos.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Las Cabanitas Resort offers guests free internet access.
Plus, Las Cabanitas Resort offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Iglesia de La Fortuna de San Carlos (0.9 mi) and Arenal Vida Campesina (1.7 mi), guests of Las Cabanitas Resort can easily experience some of La Fortuna de San Carlos' most well known attractions.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of La Fortuna de San Carlos' popular ribs restaurants such as Don Rufino, Nene's Restaurant, and Pollo Fortuneño, all a short distance from Las Cabanitas Resort.
If you’re looking for something to do, Cerro Chato ANC Park & Gardens is a nice way to spend some time.
Las Cabanitas Resort is sure to make your visit to La Fortuna de San Carlos one worth remembering.
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Free parking
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When we went there. Hotel was closed and they still charged us. We requested money back and they made up story even saying that we wanted big room although we couldn't even enter to hotel!!!! Incredible that still this kind of scam exists. Hotel is completely closed you can't enter but you are being charged. Avoid!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Our cabin was okay. It was clean but our ceiling fan didn’t work and we had to keep turning our AC back on after every 30 minutes that passed. It was hard to keep our room comfortable at night. We would wake up hot and then turn on the AC. The breakfast was nice. They always had rice and beans, plantains, and eggs with fresh fruit juice. My favorite part was they did our laundry for $2/kilo or something close to that. They were super fast cleaning and drying our clothes. I really appreciated that!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nice little cabins and helpful management. Breakfast was fine. This property is used by groups some of which can be noisy. It is a one km flat, safe walk to town for the nearest proper restaurants. Cabins and roads need a bit of updating.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Based on the other reviews there is a lack of repair being done on the property my room had a non-working TV. refrigerator toilet AC with a broken fan and no hot water on the sink. Maintenance man came out on second day when I returned that evening nothing was fixed except the toilet worked. Wi-Fi was down the majority of the time not available in the rooms. This would be a nice facility if the owners would just put a little more of the profit back into the rooms and upgrade the TVs Also the buildings lack repair and paint. Loved the yard work and live animals
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The landscaping was amazingly beautiful. The cabins were just as a called it. They were cabins with no tv's, barely had hot water. If you enjoy camping, this was the place to go. The General Manager was awesome. Carlos. He took three of us from La Fortuna to San Jose to the airport. (three hour drive). For a hundred dollars between the three of us. Came out to approximately 35 each. Couldn't get an uber for that. Made a quick stop about 1 1/2 away to a roadside market. Had the best cheese I've ever had. It was better than Amish cheese curds.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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First, I'd like to thank staff member Gabriel so much for driving me to the San Jose airport. I can't thank him enough for his time and conversation, and patience as I am not a fluent Spanish speaker. Gabriel is what lead me to give this hotel a higher rating than I would have, had I not had a chance to interact with him outside of the hotel. This saved me a lot of money which I would've had to pay if I chose the taxi route. Aside from Gabriel's awesomeness, I would've likely rated the hotel at 3 stars or average. I was booked here through a tour with G Adventures, and looking at the other reviews, it seems like this hotel is very commonly booked with travel groups. As other reviewers have mentioned, the hotel is pretty far from downtown La Fortuna and other attractions - about a 15-20 minute walk and a $3 cab ride. No food or restaurant options close by, but there is a cafe onsite which was pretty good, but I'm sure only open at certain times. Also, the cabins themselves looked quite old and dated. I saw a few mosquitoes inside the cabin and a little roach, all of which were fortunately dead or on the brink of death (naturally). There was a small slit opening on the door and holes all over the cabin walls, which I assume was the likely way that the bugs had gotten in. The shower water would start out hot, but then changed to cold within the first minute or two of my shower. Needless to say, during my 2 day stay, I was forced to take cold showers. Also, for those that rely on wifi, the cabins had very spotty access. Was stronger in the lobby. No tv in the room either, which is fine by me. Also, many might find communication a challenge as many staff do not speak English very well, also fine by me as I can get by so not a detractor. On a positive note, the landscaping of the hotel grounds was beautifully done and very well-kept. Also realized that the hotel had a really great view of the Arenal volcano. I would probably not stay here again, but would definitely stop by to say hi and give a hug to Gabriel! He certainly was one of the highlights of my entire trip to Costa Rica!…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We stayed in Las Cabanitas as part of an Intrepid group tour, and we enjoyed our stay here. We had a cabinita towards the back of the resort, and when we arrived, we couldn’t see the volcano, but on the second day, it appeared just behind the bungalow! We were comfortable in our spacious room, with good A/C and our bathroom was fine. We were able to do our washing and dry it in the sun on the rails outside the room, which was great, and we enjoyed sitting on the chairs on the deck outside our room. There is also a swimming pool in the very large garden, where you can see occasional wildlife. The wifi in the hotel is at reception, so a lot of people sit there, and this is where they serve the breakfast – however, we didn’t have it, as it didn’t look that great – plenty of food though if you like eating a lot. The cabanitas are a walk away from the centre of town, but we didn’t mind at all, and found a few really good restaurants to eat at – we went in for breakfast too. While at the cabanitas, we went on a few trips. The best one was the night time walk at the other end of town – I really really enjoyed this trip – go if you can! I would stay here again.…
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Beautiful flowers and grounds, rooms very clean and inviting. We found live flowers decorating our room. Large windows that overlook a deck and the well-cared for landscaping. We loved the pool everyday. We enjoyed the variety of food offered at breakfast. The town was a little farther away than we would have preferred. There was no WiFi in our room but we had no problem disconnecting. There was WiFi in the reception/ dining area but it was not consistent. There was a soccer stadium nearby and we really enjoyed watching the games one of the evenings, mostly teens and adults.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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We stayed two nights in a junior suite. The rooms are cute, you can see the Arenal volcano in the distance on a clear day. They have guards walking during the day and night but it does not seem like a dangerous place. They also have maintenance guys late at night. However, they do close the reception at night, not sure what time and the guards are the only ones around. The town and area seem very calm, everyone is nice on staff and in surrounding businesses. The room did not have a TV as described in their website. Our AC worked fine and everything was clean and neat. The tub was clean but very slippery, we know to look for this since we have traveled to other countries, just be careful. The twin bed had only two boards holding the mattress, good thing our kid is small so he didn't need all the space. We didn't have problems with the windows or showers but someone we traveled with did, there were holes in the bathroom window, therefore, bugs could come in. If you are not on your first rodeo, it's not a big problem. Everything else in the room was fine, again, clean and neat. You can hear the lizards making noises and birds chirping in the morning. The roof is very rustic and I can see how it could leak. There was a storm while we were there and we lost power, no leaks though. Just know that you are in Costa Rica and do your research ahead of time. School groups go here a lot. The pool is small and slippery, again, you are not in the U.S. just be careful.Their meals are not a good option, it was not very tasty compared to other places that offer the same service. We ate at a "fonda" across the street, the owner and his son were very nice and prepared anything we asked for. In this part of Costa Rica, infrastructure is not the best. Power goes out when it rains hard but it comes back after an hour or so. Everyone speaks English. It's humid and warm, we went during the rainy season. Las Cabañitas are cute but I would not stay there again because I believe I can find another rustic experience for less money and with a more accurate description. We wanted a rustic and real experience but this was overpriced in my opinion, this is not a "resort". We did love the area, the view and the location.…
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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This hotel is a thirty minute walk to La Fortuna along a very bleak highway, with no local food options around the hotel. Management don't seem willing to pay for good wifi, so there’s NO wifi in the rooms or grounds, it’s only at reception. Empty place, no other guests, sorry looking pool, staff didn’t seem interested in us at all. It may just be a place for tours to fill up periodically, no life otherwise. Wouldn’t recommend due to all these things, but location certainly the worst.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Las Cabanitas Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Las Cabanitas Resort?
Nearby attractions include Arenal Sanctuary Reserve (1.1 km) and Mahagony Rain Forest Reserve AGUIA (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Las Cabanitas Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Las Cabanitas Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Las Cabanitas Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nene's Restaurant, Bamboo Gardens Restaurant, and Soda Ara.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Las Cabanitas Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.