Secreto La Fortuna

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Ivaniel

Nuestra estadía en Hotel El Secreto fue excelente. La ubicación es inmejorable, ya que está a pocos pasos del centro de La Fortuna, lo que nos permitió recorrer el pueblo caminando y disfrutar de sus restaurantes, tiendas y ambiente.

El desayuno estuvo delicioso para comenzar el día. Lo que más nos gustó fue la atención del personal: desde el primer momento nos hicieron sentir como en casa, siempre amables, atentos y dispuestos a ayudar.

Además, la ubicación es muy conveniente porque los operadores turísticos pasan a recogerte directamente al hotel para los diferentes tours, haciendo todo mucho más fácil y cómodo. Sin duda, volveríamos a hospedarnos aquí y lo recomendamos a cualquiera que visite La Fortuna.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Breakfast was delicious, appreciated the staff and the convenience of the location.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Cameron

Great place to stay! Would most definitely stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

LESLIE

Had a great stay and food was good. The property has sloths living in the trees and that was amazing! The staff is very helpful and kind

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Kathryn

Our room was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Luke

Lovely hotel. Walkable to everything in town. We even saw sloths in the trees in the hotel car park.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

David

When you first see where the hotel is located, you aren’t expecting too much but once you are inside it, it is lovely. A little oasis within walking distance of the town and all restaurants and shops. People had been saying it had been cloudy all week but when we got there, within an hour we could see the volcano, and in a tree beside the property, two sloths. The morning breakfast was good as well but I think they might have been using the same knife to chop onions as papaya. Overall, a reasonably priced place to stay that is quite clean and has a lovely courtyard.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Rosalind

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was in a great location within very easy walk to to shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel setting was great we saw so much wildlife from our veranda!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Alexis

We liked listening to the frogs behind the hotel all night and seeing the sloths that live in the parking lot trees. The pool deck and chairs felt a little dated. No free tea and coffee station in the lobby which we loved from our last hotel. Overall it was good and on the edge of a busy town but close enough to make walking to food easy.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Floribeth

Amazing place

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Carmel

Lovely stay, great location to the main town. Staff went above and beyond.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Divya

Nice property in the heart of La Fortuna. Very walkable to restaurants, shopping or a nice stroll. Easy access to many activities in the town. Cute room but small-ish with a decent pool and nice views of the volcano. Good breakfast but gets boring eating the same thing every morning - could switch up the menu a bit. No food/drinks on property after breakfast time but its super close to many restaurants and bars. Highly recommend staying here if you want to be in the middle of the town.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Shelby

Excellent location with a quick walk to nearby sodas, bars and shops. Room and bathroom had everything you needed. I appreciated the drying rack! The people working at the front desk and restaurant were always welcoming and kind. They even pointed out some frogs for us one morning. The grounds are lovely and I would’ve loved to have used the pool if it had stopped raining. The coffee is delicious and breakfast is fresh. I only takeaway 1 star because you can hear everything in the adjoining rooms. Bring earplugs!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Delmy

Cuarto - la regadera estaba un poco obstruida así q se acumulaba mucha agua en el piso mientras se baña
Desayuno - bien
Staff - muy muy amables
Perfecto para familias , no alcohol no ruido

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Bobbie

There's a whole sloth that lives in the front of this hotel and then they have another one in the back. Everyone was very nice Definitely would stay here again

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Silvia

AC on our unit did not work, it was hot and humid, therefore we slept terrible and this had consequences towards our early AM activities. Hotel refused to recognize this problem even when a member of their staff went to our room that night to check the AC unit. Expedia tried helping as well but no luck

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Nunziante

Close to everything, friendly people, nice pool , very nice room and excellent shower, breakfast is ok but they could change it a little bit more.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Natacha

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in La Fortuna! From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcomed. A special thank you to Udilvia, who gave us the best customer service we experienced during our entire trip. She took the time to explain everything about the hotel and was extremely helpful in recommending affordable activities and beautiful places to visit around La Fortuna. Her kindness and knowledge made a huge difference in our experience.

The hotel itself is beautiful, with stunning gardens that are peaceful and perfectly maintained. The view of the Arenal Volcano is spectacular, and the traditional Costa Rican breakfast was delicious every morning.

The location is another big plus it’s very central and convenient for visiting the area’s main attractions. Whether you’re traveling with family, children, your partner, or even by yourself, this is a fantastic place to stay.

We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it. Thank you, Udilvia, for making our visit so memorable!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

julie

really nice place near everything

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Carolyn

Exceeded my expectations. Close enough to town for dinning but private, at the end of the street. Hummingbirds around a sparkling pool. Sloths spotted in the trees. Very accommodating staff. Great breakfast, prepared quickly to order.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Zeeshan

Great Staff, tidy rooms, Great Location

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Lara

The staff are helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Heather

lovely property and friendly staff. we loves our stay here with our 4.5 year old. the pools were great and the views of arenal volcano were amazing!
we got to see the sloths that live on the property a few tines which was an added bonus.
the breakfast was delicious and so fresh.
location was also great, everything was just a 5-10 minute walk away.
would 100% stay here again, highly recommend!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Travis

This hotel was a hidden gem! It is right in downtown la Fortuna and close enough to walk or uber for cheap to anything and everything!! Beautiful views from every room and the pool of the arenal volcano! Loved this place and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a budget friendly stay with high quality features and location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Naomi

Such a beautiful hotel! Nice room, clean pool, and a delicious complimentary breakfast. Staff went out of their way to help us several times. 10/10 experience!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Alison

Great location, very lush property, staff was wonderful!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Aimy

Wonderful spot! Like a little hidden gem in the middle of the main town of La Fortuna. It was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, staff was very nice. AC worked well and was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Lawrence

Beautiful, one of only a few hotels in town and was great!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Nilani

the staff were friendly and helped us find excursions for the day. the room size was perfect and had a functional AC, we had a nice view of the volcano and breakfast was served every morning! over all and very good experience and i’ll definitely recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Keila

This place was just right for our 4 day stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was good and rooms are simple but beautiful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Sam

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Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Alisha

beautiful property

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Alaya

Everything was great about this hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful at all times of the day/night.

We had a great view of the volcano from almost all sides of the hotel, saw many sloths the staff even gave us binoculars to use and other residents were friendly too.

Breakfast was limited with only three options and you couldn't mix and match. Fresh fruits was served daily as well as fresh juice.

We walked around the area during the day and night trying out different restaurants, souvenir shops, and locally owned businesses and felt completely safe. Everyone was friendly, they truly lived a Pura Vida lifestyle.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

James

As mentioned on Google reviews. This place is an awesome place to stay. Staff, check out times, price, amazing breakfast included.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Karla

Hotel room clean and spacious,
The property was beautiful and well kept.
And the staff was very kind and accommodating.
Breakfast was delicious ,
Property was just a short walk to downtown.
We loved our time at this wonderful hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Sarah

Beautiful property. Good breakfast. Very helpful staff. Comfortable beds.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Irène

Bel hôtel avec une petite piscine.
Mais les chambres ne sont pas bien insonorisées !!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Diana

Beautiful hotel, very clean with lots of green native plants. The breakfast is simple yet tasty and healthy. Staff were very pleasant. I would most definitely book there again if I go back to Costa Rica.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Carolene

Clean room and nice staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Beth

Staff was wonderful. Helped translate for me with my plans in Columbia. Hotel was clean and neat, very enjoyable stay. I would suggest it for everyone.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Angelyce

The receptionist (Adrianna) was very attentive. She helped in various ways to make sure our stay was lovely. However, we stayed one night less and weren't accredited for the short stay based on the policies of their hotel. We had an unexpected emergency and had to leave one night earlier.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Amélie

Hotel central la Fortuna. Personnel à la réception très serviable. Belle piscines et beaux jardins bien entretenus, beaucoup de colobris à voir. Déjeuner inclus avec trois choix des 6:45. Belle chambre propre.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Catherine

Perfect location, beautiful facility and very nice staff.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Christian Gabriel

Breakfast Menu is really good but there's some cockroaches inside the rooms and the wifi is not that great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Nicole

Breakfast was great! This is a great location to reach the national park, waterfall, and hot springs. Nice view of the volcano when you're by the pool.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Kristina

Everything was great and the breakfast was so good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Bruno

Clean room, helpful staff an excelent breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Diomede

Breakfast was excellent and everyone was laid back and friendly. Good location a short walk from town. Loved it!

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Basilio

Amazing staff!!! Everyone was so nice. The room was a little outdated and had a funky smell to it. Besides that my kids loved the pool and we had one good day where we can see the volcano clearly.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Jennifer

Location was perfect, secluded in La Fortuna. The gardens were beautiful. We were in a room at the end of the property so it lost a bit of the garden view. Nice they had a pool, though it was showing a bit of age. Loved the wildlife right at the hotel. Room was super clean and nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Rui

The breakfast was mediocre, eggs plus toast or pancakes or waffles with bacon or sausage.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Steven

Hotel Secreto was in a great location; quiet but within walking distance to the town, restaurants, and markets. The rooms were very nice and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The property had a nice pool and on-site parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Megan

Everything was amazing. From the lovely staff, to the cleanliness to the delicious breakfast; I would 100% recommend. They also give you the option to book different tours in La Fortuna through the hotel when you get there. I highly recommend the water rafting (action/adults)! Overall, a great experience and I would come again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Trenese

Clean room, very attentive and friendly staff. Loved that we had a choice of breakfast with fruit to start us off with. Also had a choice of juice, coffee or water. Convenient to downtown La Fortuna.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Anisha

The hotel is gorgeous! The area between the rooms where the pool is, is full of greenery so there's so much wildlife right in the hotel - there was a sloth in a tree in the carpark and iguanas outside reception and loads of bird song and frogs - it was amazing! The staff were so helpful and friendly, they really went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay. The room was comfortable and clean with a seating area outside. The bathroom was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was tasty and they were accomodating to our dietary needs. The location is great - just a quick walk into town
We had an amazing time staying here, would highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Joanna

Everything was wonderful, highly recommend. Great view of the volcano, even had sloths on the property.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Eugenia

Amazing location in the very heart of La Fortuna, but tucked away from the main drags. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very easy to book tours and passes through reception, even at the last minute & their prices were cheaper than on the tour websites!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Hillary

Great location, there are even a few sloths known to frequent the trees near the hotel and parking lot. Staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Rooms were spacious and would recommend getting one with a volcano view for the balcony. I would definitely stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Debra

The landscaping and privacy were great. The location of the hotel to the town was great. Rooms were very good would recommend luggage racks and smaller sink with more counter. Breakfast and the staff were wonderful. Would stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

sarah

Amazing place to stay, staff were lovely and helpful, everything you need is close by, shops, restaurants and bars.
The hotel has amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, we really loved this hotel, can highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Jonah

Best stay on our vacation. The included breakfast was amazing. Some of the best coffee I’ve had! Room was spotless, spacious, and ac worked great. Property was beautiful and the landscaping made every room feel very private. 10/10 would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Yuliia

Great place go stay

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Muawiah

Breakfast is limited

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Melissa

The breakfast window is very short and early (6:30-8:30) but they offered 3 options which were all good. The property was absolutely beautiful with a view of the Arenal Volcano.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Deepika

A nice little hotel in a great location in La Fortuna. We stayed 2 rainy nights and the hotel was easy to get to the major attractions in La Fortuna. Our room was clean and comfortable but it would have been nice if they had added some seating and tables inside for the rainy days.
The breakfast was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. They even packed us an early breakfast for the day we headed out early to see the Mistico Hanging Bridges. Overall a nice hotel for a short stay in La Fortuna.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Cierra

Everything in town was in walking distance. The room itself was big and very clean with a beautiful view right outside it. The staff were all very kind and eager to help. Breakfast was included and made fresh every morning. We will definitely be back if in La Fortuna again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Derek

Great hotel, breakfast was great, staff were friendly and super helpful. Very clean with lovely grounds. Saw some hummingbirds in the gardens and sloths in trees around the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Olga

It's nice and clean, walkable distance to the restaurants. We were lucky to see a sloth climbing a tree just behind the gate while having a breakfast )

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Christy

Breakfast menu was great for the price paid for. 2 small pools on site. Convenient location.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Yadira

Al recomendar los tours deberían ser más gráficos no por vender en mi caso dos días realizamos los mismos y no me llevé buena experiencias en los mismos

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

joseph

Great place in the heart of LaFortuna. This is my 4th trip to the area, 1st time saying at Secreto. No need to pay the overpriced hotel rates outside of town. Buy a day pass to the hot springs if needed but stay at Secreto. You feel like you're in the country but can walk to anything downtown. They had 3 sloths on the property, saw a Toucan and lots of other birds at their beautiful garden. No need for an expensive tour. They were close to the ground and you could see them anytime you wanted without binoculars. It was great! If you are looking to maximize your Costa Rica experience save the $ book here. Get the feel for an amazing town.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Tamara

Antonio is the absolute best. Great location and perfect for the price. We did tons of activities so we were away from the property most of the time so it was perfect for what we needed.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Linda

This lovely little boutique hotel is in a gorgeous setting tucked away at the end of a street in a residential area of La Fortuna, but an easy walk to all the restaurants and shops in the busy town. The beautiful tropical gardens were such a treat to just enjoy while sitting on the patio looking out at the volcano mountain. The swimming pool was greatly appreciated on those hot days. We saw more wildlife while at the hotel than on some of our paid adventures --- Saw a sloth in the parking lot tree the entire time we were there. Also saw many varieties of birds, including the yellow-throated toucans. The flowers and trees were so beautiful. Congrats to the grounds keepers. Breakfasts were delicious and the serving staff as well as the front desk staff were so polite and helpful. Highly recommend a stay at Secreto when you are in La Fortuna. It truly is a well-kept \"Secret\" spot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Darrell

This hotel is a gem! The room was spacious and clean. Loved the tropical garden surroundings; plenty of bird species, some toucans, sloths, anteaters, all visible in the surrounding trees! Just marvellous! The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. And it was just slightly off the beaten path so not in the downtown hubbub, but very walkable to everything. Highly recommend this hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Lee Ann

Rooms were very clean and the property is beautifully landscaped.
Breakfast is included and was enough to get your day started ! Great coffee and fresh fruit were much appreciated.
Hotel close to many attractions, shopping and restaurants.
Staff , especially Alfred were extremely friendly and helpful !

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

ANDRES

Maybe needs a bit more lighting in the pool area at night. Maybe some guests would prefer less so it even more quiet

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Mary

We loved our stay in La Fortuna! The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. The pools were great to escape the mid-day heat and the complimentary breakfast was delicious and convenient. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Sarah

Self parking available, the staff were super nice friendly and helpful. The room was clean and nicely organized and maintained. The only thing was the internet was slow and may be upgraded the tv package so it would have a better programming . Overall we love the place, had a great stay and would definitely come back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Carol

Clean comfortable accommodations. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The breakfasts were very good.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Marisa

The staff were so friendly and made us feel welcome! The pool was beautiful and I loved the huge windows and lovely view.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Jarrett

Friendly staff, good breakfast. I would recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Sara

We stayed two nights at Hotel Secreto. It’s a cute hotel right in the heart of La Fortuna. The rooms are small, but the view and local breakfast make up for it. Uriel, who works reception was super friendly—he made sure to point out the sloth that hangs out on the property to guests with a flash light at night. He also was full of ideas for local activities for us to schedule. Uriel made our stay perfect!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Chris

Nice quiet location in a busy town!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Daniel

This was a great stay, and the front desk was super helpful. Room was clean I would 1000% recommend staying here. Front desk lady helped with transportation packages, activities, anything that we needed really she was on it. Bonus made to order breakfast was the best.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Marleny

This is a great hotel, affordable and just in the right location, all tours pick you up there! Customer service is outstanding! Breakfast is amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Mark

Very nice property to stay at while visiting La Fortuna. The pool is really nice and the free breakfast is awesome! The staff were very nice and everything so clean. It is easy walking distance to many restaurants. The only downside was the shower hot water was just luke warm. Although we kept forgetting to tell the staff, so that one is on us.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Alexis

Really pleasant stay! Centrally located, kind staff, and lovely room. My kids loved the little pool and the surrounding gardens. We saw 2 slots and an anteater on the hotel ground during our one night stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Agnete

Yes. But it would be very nice with more tables and chairs and cushions in the chairs

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Xiaoxiong

Staff very friendly. Room is clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Glenn

Breakfast was good.Location was good. The staff was friendly and also helped me arrange transportation from La Fortuna to Jaco.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Kalyn

Great location, cute for a couple.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Mary

The location of El Secreto was amazing. Very walkable to downtown La Fortuna so plenty of food options. Uber is very active here so it was easy to get around town and to various tours. Breakfast each morning was tasty and they allowed for some substitutions. Plus was that they had AC as well which helped with the hot, humid weather. We enjoyed the pools as well!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Vicki

I would highly recommend staying here. The entire property and room are very clean! Well maintained flowers & trees that the birds love to hang out in so we get to enjoy watching them. Very good breakfast and the staff were all great!! Close enough to walk most places in La Fortuna. Definitely recommend Restaurante la Familigia for dinner (as recommended by the staff), excellent food and prices are unbelievable. We tried other places that were not great.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Zbigniew

Wszystko super, przyjaźnie i cierpliwie . Położenie hotelu perfekcyjne

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Albert

Good place, Amazing staff

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Lafleche

Clean room and a berry nice place

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

XiaoLei

Nice and clean room, Bed is comfortable, Receptionist helped book our shuttle service which is excellent. Breakfast is tasty, location is very convenient. We love to come back again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Ajay

Excellent property. The breakfast was really good. Very decent size and clean rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Jacqueline

Hotel was nice, however room floors were super super slippery, any water and you could slide and seriously hurt yourself. If you’re staying on the bottom level, you can hear the people walking upstairs. Overall good stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Catherine

The staff was so welcoming and helpful!! The room was clean and the beds comfortable. The pillows were very clean plump so beware stomach sleepers. We were on the second floor and took advantage of sitting on the balcony to watch the birds. Bonus - a sloth was 10’ from our breakfast table. Definitely recommend.

Leisure Friends