Written by Nikki Solano

Nikki is the CEO of Pura Vida! eh? Inc. (Costa Rica Discounts), and the author of the guidebooks Moon Costa Rica (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 editions) and Moon Best of Costa Rica (2022 edition) from Moon Travel Guides. Together with her Costa Rican husband, Ricky, she operates the Costa Rica Travel Blog, created the online community DIY Costa Rica, built the Costa Rica Destination Tool, oversees the brand-new (summer 2023) Costa Rica Travel Shop, and designed the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course. Also, Nikki wrote the Costa Rica cover feature for Wanderlust Magazine's sustainability-focused Travel Green List issue, showcased Costa Rica destinations and experiences on Rick Steves' Monday Night Travel show and podcast/radio show, and served as the Costa Rica Destination Editor for Essentialist, a luxury travel brand. Want to show your appreciation for her free article below? Thank Nikki here. ❤️️

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Arenal Springs Resort & Spa Brief

There’s a lot to love about the sprawling, family-friendly Arenal Springs Resort & Spa (not to be confused with The Springs Resort & Spa, a similarly named Arenal hotel that’s also easy to love). The warm, inviting junior suites are set in duplexes that are perfect for sharing with travel mates, and each one has a covered front porch with seating and a view of the Arenal Volcano. (The spacious master suite, which has an in-suite thermal-water stone bath, is a splurge-worthy upgrade.) The bathrooms bring natural outdoor elements inside through the use of stone walls, skylights, and tropical plants. We particularly love the private parking spots in front of the duplexes (you’ll love not having to tow your luggage to and from your room), the property’s gardens that draw in a variety of tropical birds, and the resort’s beautiful hot springs, where poolside cabanas invite relaxation, and a swim-up sushi bar saves you from traveling far when hunger strikes. A lovely dining experience is provided in the elegant but casual restaurant; elsewhere on the premises are a spa and an open-air yoga desk, the latter of which you can use at your leisure. Rounding out our always-positive experiences at the resort are the complimentary buffet breakfast and the friendly service that the staff provide; both are above average for superior-quality lodging in the Arenal region. Take note of the resort’s lofty sustainability goals and the many active steps they’re taking to meet them.

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa Photos

Map of the Arenal Springs Resort

More information about the Arenal Springs Resort

For more information about the Arenal Springs Resort, including room types, room pricing, reservation availability, and the resort’s sustainability practices, please see the resort’s website.

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