With a stay at Mussaenda - Arenal in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Arenal Natura Ecological Park and a 2-minute drive from Paradise Hot Springs. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Baldi Hot Springs and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ecotermales Fortuna.
What's nearby
Paradise Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Baldi Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Tabacon Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
Arenal Volcano - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 167 min drive
Restaurants
Virgita Ristorante - 3 min drive
Ginger Sushi - 10 min drive
La Saca Restaurant - 19 min walk
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 5 min drive
Restaurante Ti-Cain - 10 min walk
About this property
Mussaenda - Arenal
Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and a spa tub
Mussaenda - Arenal offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Spa tub
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 floor
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.0 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 340 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
We should mention
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
Property is also known as
Mussaenda Hotel Gardens La Fortuna
Mussaenda Hotel Gardens
Mussaenda Gardens
Mussaenda Hotel Gardens
Mussaenda - Arenal Hotel
Mussaenda - Arenal La Fortuna
Mussaenda - Arenal Hotel La Fortuna
Mussaenda - Arenal Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The hostess (owner) was very friendly and helpful and she ordered our food which was delivered free of charge from a very good restaurant nearby. the pool and Jacuzzi area is very picturesque! Unfortunately, we didn't get the opportunity to use it since we got in pretty late. Only complaint was the mini fridge was a little smelly.
The receptionist Cecila was very kind and helpful. Provided restaurant recommendations. The typical Costa Rican was tasteful. The property is absolutely beautiful.
Cecilia was very accommodating and friendly. I had to leave very early the first morning before breakfast start time, so they brought me food the night before so I’d have something in my stomach before departing on my adventure. This is a small family owned hotel so there is no entertainment or lobby full-time person, but you can contact them by email or text if you need something and they will assist you. A complete and very nice breakfast is served on site but there is no kitchen so you need to go out for lunch or dinner and it is about a 10 min drive to downtown. If you have a car or pick-up shuttles to your activity, and you want a nice and quiet place to stay, away from the hectic of downtown, this is the place to stay. They have a very nice pool and jacuzzi and a great vegetation. Thank you very much Cecilia and staff!
Everything was perfect. The only thing is why I did not say excellent is because according to Expedia when I booked I was under the impression that the breakfast was included, but we were charged $8 per person per day. Not a big deal but somehow it is frustrating that the advertising is with breakfast and then you are charged. Special thanks to Cecilia for all her service and kindness.
This is a very nice property with a beautiful garden. The location is perfect for exploring the Arenal area. The staff is extremely friendly and super helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Ali
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
JaniceandLarry, Calgary, Canada
Traveled with partner
Jan 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice property and rooms. Staff was very friendly and Cecelia in particular was great! Very quiet location.
The facility is private owned and properly managed. They have the most beautiful fluffy dog called Luna, who is so sweet.
I did a solo trip to Costa Rica for mt 30th birthday. I wanted a nice spot andnsome quiet time and Mussaenda was the perfect location. It is veey secluded and jist breathtaking. The staff is so friendly too. Thank you Cecelia for calling the restaurant nearby and letting them know it was my birthday. It was really special. When I visit Costa Rica again, I'll definitely be staying at this location.
Just minor details need to be taken care of. There were 2 coffee cups while the reservation was for 3 people. There were some visible hair on the lavatory sink, bed, and hairdryer. For the rest, the place is great and the staff is very kind.
I would say it’s a basic room with no special features. The room was quite clean but had a weird smell that lasted the whole time we stayed there. The hostess was very nice and gave some helpful tips about activities to do. The breakfast was the usual with nothing special as mentioned in other reviews. Both the days we stayed, we had scheduled early morning activities due to which we had to skip breakfast. Cecilia was nice enough to wait for us the next day way past the usual breakfast time.
Pool was excellent, staff was nice and knowledgeable. There needs to be better coordination for late checkin and a map that includes breakfast location (across street). But once those logistics are worked out this is a great little spot. Quiet, clean, and beautifully done.
Small, quiet, relaxing at the base of the volcano.
We found this to be a perfect location; outside of the clutter and noise of downtown La Fortuna and right at the base of the Arenal Volcano.
Quiet and well kept rooms, with a pool and hottub just outside. A short walk down to breakfast, with free access to Natura right next door.
No restaurant on property, but we found the restaurant right next door at the Volcano Lodge to have a good selection at a reasonable price. The Volcano Lodge is an alternate choice, but if you want quiet and privacy choose Mussaenda.