The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

If you have kids and are considering staying here or anywhere else, choose the Springs! We were a family of 4 with 9yr old twin boys. We had the most magical start to 2026 at the Springs! The drive to get here from Manuel Antonio was BRUTAL! Kids were car sick (be prepared with barf bags, thankfully we were!). But man is this place worth it! Every single person who works here and we interacted with was amazing. They genuinely engaged with our kids and were helpful in every way. This place is a mecca for kids... pool slide, play room with all the video games, darts, ping pong, pool, mini golf... our kids had a blast. To the reviewer below who said there is nothing to do at night..... I am confused because there are alllll of these things! Our kids would hang in the kids club or play darts while my husband and I had a drink at the Ginger Sushi bar. Also I wholeheartedly disagree with anyone who complains about the food here. We enjoyed every bite we ate from fresh omlettes at breakfast, to the pool area, to dinner at Las Ventanas. I personally ordered the pulled pork empanadas from the Tree Tops Grill menu every single day at the pool. The kids loved the smoky bean dip and guacamole with the fried green plantain chips! The ahi tuna at Tres Cascadas was probably the best meal I ate during our entire stay in Costa Rica, and I wasn't expecting that from the casual dining option. Las Ventanas was also special. There were little geckos who were playing just on the other side of the window we were seated at, which kept our kids entertained. Our kids loved the pasta offerings here and my husband and I split a waygu steak.... soooo good! We also enjoyed a day at Club Rio. We loved the river tubing and the wildlife sanctuary where the kids could feed the spider monkeys (there was also a baby spider monkey that was adorable!!). We soaked in the hot springs there and enjoyed a drink. Our room was a grand double queen, so basically three queen beds with the couch pull out. It was super spacious and had an amazing view of the volcano (when it wasn't cloudy... we saw it fully one early morning). The bathroom was also quite luxurious. There is also free laundry which was handy to dry our clothes the night before check out. It was so hard to leave this amazing property! We enjoyed every hot spring and amenity (except the spa... we just didn't want to leave the hot springs or pool bar). Special shout out to Jason at the pool bar.... he made the best perfect margarita every day and knew our order by the 2nd day!

This resort is incredibly beautiful with over 20 natural hot springs, a water slide and activities like kayaking, tubing, rock climbing and horseback riding. My daughters and I did a horseback ride through the jungle. It was the most fun we’ve ever had on horseback. We cantered through the jungle, galloped in the arena and got to cross the river twice. The stables were impeccable and you can tell that the horses are very well taken care of. Our guide was so friendly and took photos and videos of us riding the whole time. If you like horses, whether you know how to ride or not, I highly recommend this tour!

We had an amazing stay at the Springs resort in La Fortuna. I was with my wife and two daughters 5 and 7 and we had the best time. There are many family excursions within 30 minutes of the resort. The resort also offers tubing, horse back riding, rock climbing and many more great activities. The pools and hot springs were amazing the views of the volcano and landscaping were the perfect backdrop to a fun Family getaway. My daughters loved driving around the grounds on golf carts and Esteban was the best he really made our stay special.

A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms, great facilities and friendly staff. The rooms are exceptionally spacious and nicely furnished. The bathroom with a jacuzzi bath is particularly large. We loved the view of the volcano from the balcony. There are a few restaurants on site, though we only ate in the main restaurant. Food was good, though not amazing. The facilities are amazing, which is good as the hotel is a few km from the town. We went in what we thought was the dry season (December) but this is the rain forest and it rained a lot! This didn’t spoil our stay as the hot springs are fun in the rain, but pack accordingly.

Five stars isn’t enough for The Springs Resort — this place is next-level amazing. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this isn’t just a resort, it’s a team of genuinely caring humans who actually love what they do (rare. refreshing. magical). Paula gave one of the best massages I’ve ever had — the kind where you forget your name, your responsibilities, and possibly your past life. Absolute wizard. Nano in equestrian was phenomenal: patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel special whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rider. Donald in dining took hospitality seriously — attentive, warm, and clearly proud of the food and experience (as he should be). Michkael at the pool bar deserves a medal — drinks were perfect, vibes were immaculate, and he somehow knew what we wanted before we did. And Daniel at Club Rio? Total pro. Fun, engaging, and elevated the entire evening. What truly sets The Springs apart is the people. Everyone cared — not in a forced, corporate way, but in a real, human, “we actually want you to have an incredible time” way. Relaxing, luxurious, and full of heart. We left refreshed, spoiled, and already plotting our return. If you’re on the fence — stop thinking and book it.