Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Deluxe Treehouse | View from room
Hiking
Deluxe Bungalow | View from room
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest
    10 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    29 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano
    42 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    35 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 517 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Glass Bungalow

  • 517 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Bungalow

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Treehouse

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Treehouse Bungalow

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

Located in Peñas Blancas, Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from La Altura Viewpoint and 9 minutes from Proyecto Asis. .This hotel is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 28 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 29 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 42 min drive - 22.2 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
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurante Leonardos serving guests of Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Restaurante Leonardos - This family restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 156 per vehicle

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 376 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Overall we enjoyed our time at this place. Unfortunately, perhaps due to off season, we did not find several places around the resort closed, for example bar at the pool. There were construction going on around the resort, which also seemed unsightly. Cleaning service was not that great. Our room was not cleaned properly and we could find dirt and hair balls in the washroom and around the room. This was disappointing. Washroom could use some shelves to place our shampoo and stuff, we had place all that on the floor. Front office staff was very helpful and totally took care of us and for that we are grateful. Breakfast was included, but it was not that much. But the staff and management was very kind and allow us to orders extra portion and that was greatly appreciated. All in all, it is a good resort and I am sure that in main tourist season they would be much better in their ambiance and other services. Thank you for making our stay and memorable one. My family did have a very good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a family treehouse and it was fabulous. The staff is so kind. There was a sloth hanging out by reception. The hot springs are gorgeous. It is paradise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rungtiwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no available wifi. The a/c needed to be maintained- it was very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slice of Paradise
Beautiful family run resort . We stayed in the Deluxe Treehouse and it was wonderful up in the treetops! Hot springs were perfect on the property within walking distance . Restaurant was under roof open air and the food was delicious . The owners Omar and Alejandro were so friendly. Jimmy was a great server and told us a lot about the animals ,flowers and island Such a wonderful Costa Rican slice of paradise !Thank you for sharing your property with us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is pretty special. It is a small, low key resort. My son wanted to stay close to the pool, so we stayed in a standard room. The room wasn't great. The beds were hard, it could use a refresh, the air conditioner was loud, and there was no soundproofing. If we had picked one of the bungalows or treehouses, I likely would have given the place 5 stars. It is a nice alternative away from the hustle and bustle of La Fortuna but still close to lots of attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was beautiful and lots of wildlife surrounding. Staff were always pleasant. Breakfast options were decent. Our only two complaints are the beds/pillows and the bugs in our room.Extremely hard and uncomfortable bedding and the large amount of bugs in our treehouse. Not sure if the cleaning crew left the doors open while they cleaned or if they managed to enter through the small openings but our last night in the tree house has several bugs that night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The restaurant was excellent along with the service. There is a pond next to the restaurant where you can see the fish, ducks and wildlife. The owner visited with us and was very friendly. It is a family affair each son works in a different area. The breakfast was included and was very nice. The gardens are beautiful as well as the vegetable garden they have on site. We would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Pool was nice and hot springs are lovely. Really enjoyed the opportunity to explore paths on the property and see flora and fauna (we saw a sloth on the first day, toucans, parakeets, and much more). We stayed in the treehouse and it was a wonderful treat. Would stay again here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel! Kids had a blast with the hammocks and hot springs! Only recommendation would be to have stronger AC. Room was very warm when we checked in and took a while to cool down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a glass bungalow, which had glass walls on three sides. It was really an incredible experience. The people there were so helpful and friendly. The Hot Springs pools was a really unique experience. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Downey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Heliconias. The bungalows were clean with plenty of privacy. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time there because we were out a lot on tours but Diego made us the best Piña Coladas every evening while we enjoyed the hot springs. He works very hard and you will find him running around from one job to another and always has a smile on his face. This place is lucky to have him as part of their staff. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little slice of paradise. It is very relaxing. There is a soccer field for the kids to play soccer. The staff is amazing and friendly. Jimmy even played soccer with my son. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was really, really a fun place for us! We stayed in the deluxe Treehouse #1. The treehouse and the grounds were just wonderful. The staff was super friendly, the treehouse was clean and SO COOL with all the glass windows. The meals were excellent. We loved the pool and hot spring tubs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff.
The staff here is great. They are easily accessible and so willing to help with your experience on and off the property. They are very knowledgeable and added to the experience. The kids loved how much nature there was around we stayed in the deluxe bungalow which backed on to nothing out trees and they loved the hammocks. There is a walking trail that’s great for a quick morning hike right on the site. Have the Pinto Gallo for breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

inna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STAY HERE!
The service was fantastic, the rooms are beautiful and they thought of everything, right down to soft blankets to snuggle with in the hammocks. We loved the walking paths, the hot springs, the breakfast was fantastic, we loved our stay and would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

uri

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I heat to say something negative about the guys there because they are nice but so clumsy and neglectful. 3 time we needed a ride in the heavy rain no one respond and their is a voice mail no even identifying the hotel , room condition is bad . Do not lean on the sink you will get heart . every thing looks like it was put on cheaply. mosquito protection is poor! My advice if you need to pay $60 or less you are fine ! If you pay more have been taken for a ride (we paid $240).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024