Villas Jawara

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Billie

Really loved this property. You can't get any better views of the volcano! It was quiet, clean, peaceful and modern. Our host, Santiago, was awesome. Very friendly, accommodating and easy to get in touch with.

The only thing I would critique is the stocking of the kitchen. For the price, I would've expected better utensils and kitchen gadgets. For example, there wasn't a good, sharp knife we could use to chop things, nor was there a decent spatula. It was a bunch of mismatched stuff. I think everything could use an upgrade.

We also didn't realize until the last night that we had access to the Los Lagos resort, so that was a big miss on the communication. Although I don't think we would've used it all that much. But if you want to relax around the pool or sit in the hot springs, you'll want to know about it in advance.

Overall, great stay and I think we would stay there again if we were coming back to La Fortuna anytime soon!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Kevin

Loved the design of the house! Lots of bugs but you are right in nature. House was clean showers are amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Sachin

Would highly recommend! Superb Villa with modern amenities and with incredible views of Arenal volcano. Santiago was very helpful, particularly in the lead up to us arriving. Is nice that you are also within the Los Lagos resort, whilst still being in a secluded area up the hill, as you have the option of using the hot springs etc. Would happily come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Marla

Absolutely breathtaking views!

We stayed here with our three boys and had such an amazing experience. Peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery. While we weren’t lucky enough to catch the volcano on a completely clear day, it was still worth every penny.

We originally booked two nights and also stayed at Los Lagos, not realizing they are part of the same property. We honestly would have loved to extend our stay at the villas, but as you can imagine, they book up far in advance.

Would absolutely stay here again when we make our way back to this part of Costa Rica. 🇨🇷

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Andrea

Beautiful well-appointed home!!! We were excited to find a washing machine since we were 5+ days into our trip in Costa Rica, coming from Guanacaste. Villa Calathea met our needs perfectly and thoroughly enjoyed the views, serenity, hot tub, etc. It's great that we had access to the hot sprints, pools, slides, restaurant in Hotel Los Lagos if we wanted it but really enjoyed the peacefulness of the villa and having the entire place to ourselves! Santiago was super communicative and was eager to help us but we did not request his assistance. Glad to know we could reach out though if we needed recommendations! We would come back to Villas Jawara again! Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Paul

Everything was fabulous!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Prabhugee

Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Jonathan

Fantastic view, beautifully designed villa and very clean.
Attentive concierge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Jon

Santiago was great. The view of Arenal Volcano was amazing!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Claudine

Highly recommend Villa Heliconia for location, amazing view of volcano, and access to nearby Los Lagos resort. The veranda and hot spring tub were amazing. Santiago was very responsive and arranged several tours for us (white water rafting; suspended bridges; zip lining). Tours picked up right at our villa but we still appreciated having a rental car.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

laura

Great view of the volcano when there's not cloud cover. Very relaxing hot tub. Everything we needed, we had in the house.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Juan

It’s a breathtaking beauty and pictures don’t do it justice. It’s the perfect stay for family or a romantic getaway. This is our second time and won’t be our last! Santiago makes check in and communication very easy. Don’t think twice and place the booking before it gets booked

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Omar

Great view, very private. Great working with Santiago

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Christi

Absolutely gorgeous views! Easy to access. Amazing back patio with hot spring Hot tub. Full kitchen. A\C in each room. Clean and wonderful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Alfred

The property looks just like it's pictured. It's an amazing view. It's nice to have access to the hotel below, but it's not really walkable. It is if you want a cardio workout, the steep climb is tough even when you're in shape. I did it once and it was a hard climb/walk. So much to do in the area and even though we were there in the rainy season we were prepared and didn't let the rain stop us.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Nate

The view is out of this world! Amazing view of the volcano and it was the most peaceful and serene surroundings. There's nothing like sitting in a hot tub looking at a volcano. We loved the access to all the amenities of the Los Lagos resort too! We were so sad to leave, it did not disappoint. There wasn't anything we disliked, only wish we had booked 2 bedrooms because we are a family of 4.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Steven

Beautiful location and views! It was perfect for our family.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

JUAN CARLOS

Muy cómodo,muy bonita la villa , muy buenas vistas y muy amable el anfitrión

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Jennifer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Tabacon Villa was wonderful. Perfectly appointed with all of the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The layout, interior design, and beautifully maintained grounds were welcoming, serene and really well done. We really enjoyed the hot tub with views of the Volcano. Perfect for the end of our adventurous days!

Communication was also fantastic.The personalized welcome when we arrived was really great. Santiago made sure we knew where everything was located and how everything worked, and was quick to respond if we needed anything. THANK YOU Santiago!

We were given bracelets for access to the Los Lagos Resort, but we were so busy doing other activities that we didn’t use them. Next time!

We LOVED Villas Jawara and HIGHLY recommend staying. I hope to visit again in the future.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent villa and location

It's hard to imagine a better location, view, and property. Simply amazing. I travel a lot for both pleasure and business. This is one of the best places I've stayed. Santiago greeted us at the Hotel Lago entrance and we followed him by car to the villa. Be aware that it's better to have your own vehicle since the walk from the hotel to the villa is quite long and not suitable for pedestrians. Overall, this villa made our Arenal experience muy Bien!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Lindsey

Beautiful unobstructed view of Arenal Volcano! Secluded away from all the crowds, yet could access the hot springs at Los Lagos while staying here. Private hot tub and rain shower were also great perks!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Kaitlyn

I almost don't want to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret! It is AMAZING! The best view of the Volcano right from your villa. 'Villa Tabacon' is extremely luxurious and gorgeous. Perfect space for our family of four. Communication was great. Being able to use the facilities at Los Lagos was also a great bonus I wasn't expecting. Overall 12/10!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

ULANA

Beyond imagination! Loved every square inch of it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Jessica

Beautiful property, a very comfortable stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

jonathan

We have traveled mmmmmany place. This property has taken our rating of the #1 spot!! Perhaps it’s just our taste, but the exquisite view overlooking the village and at the foot of the volcano or breathtaking. The serenity on that mountain is unequaled. I highly recommend it because it is an experience not just a place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Jack

The entire property is beautifully maintained. The huge hot tub was enjoyed by all of our party. Santiago was so helpful and met us and helped us get set up in our Villa. The views all around us were fabulous. I would recommend this property to anyone.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Nicky

My husband and I never wanted to leave. The views of this villa are breathtaking. Santiago was able to help us with settling in quickly. Highly recommended if you have access to a vehicle. Otherwise, it may be difficult for you to reach the villa and/or utilize the hotel below for dining/etc.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Jason

Area is great -
Very convenient and the views are amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Leonardo

The place is incredible and looks like the pictures, amazing value, great communication and service. A .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Ankur

Beautiful property, modern decor, updated appliances, full kitchen, hot tub and a clear view of Arenal volcano! What more do you need?

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Angela

This property was worth every penny. You enter into the Las Lagos property where there is a guard who checks your credentials and lets you in, so it's very safe. The amenities at Las Lagos are great to have as well, we ate at the restaurant and walked the walking trails. But better than anything was the actual house, with the view of Arenal volcano, that just takes your breath away. So quiet up on the mountain, away from cars and the tourist area. The property, with it's own private hot tub, rain shower and full stocked kitchen made it hard to leave. We fully enjoyed every moment at Jade and did not want to leave. I would say this place, made our stay worthy of traveling back to this part of Costa Rica again. PERFECTO! Oh and Santiago, so welcoming and helpful. Thank you thank you!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Peter

Pura Vida

Fantastic stay. So relaxing. Great view of the volcano from the private warm pool. Santiago was a welcoming host. Two thumbs up!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Oliver

Spectacular location, clean modern design, very spacious and inviting, serene and peaceful stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Jessica

Amazing accommodation. Better than photos. Beautiful view of volcano. Immaculate. Great walkable town and close to so many hot springs. Host went above and beyond and was a pleasure to meet. Highly recommend! Will stay here again sometime soon!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Carissa

We loved our stay! Under the Arenal volcano. It was beauty. Cannot beat soaking in your personal hotspring with the view of the volcano in front of you!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Rebecca

This property was amazing! It was fresh and clean, and the view of the volcano and surrounding country was absolutely incredible. The property owners were super responsive throughout our stay including when the power went out during a storm (don't worry - they have back-up generators and it was back on within 10 minutes). The only downside was the breaker malfunctioned during our stay so we could only use the hot tub outside once, but they were very helpful and attentive in trying to fix it. I couldn't recommend this place more!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Meagan

Our family of 5 loved this remote spot with an incredible view of the volcano. It is as beautiful as the photos show. The host was great- this place is truly a gem.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

bruce

Lovely place to stay.

Beautiful and clean. Lovely setting and good communication. No issues at all.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Lauri

Absolutely beautiful property! Enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

william

Very clean, very nice and private place.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Timothy

Not sure it gets much better than this place in the area. Super modern, clean place with perhaps the best view in town. So much more than we expected.

Host was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and memorable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Shu

Neat architectural and interior design, on top of hotel los lagos’s hill, so it’s quiet and away from the crowds, but you can still access all facilities including the hot spring at hotel Los Lagos.
The property has everything I needed for a dreamy vacation, I could easily stay here for a few more days and just stay in the property would make me happy enough. Santiago the host is very communicative, welcoming and friendly. Book it and you won’t regret. Hot tip: best to come with your own vehicle as it’s a 2-3km distance from the hotel, but if you are a passionate hiker, this is no issue at all.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Suman

Beautiful, comfortable villa. Secluded, quiet. Jacuzzi was great. Access to resort amenities when needed.
Driving to the property is a bit tricky especially at night

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Diana Vanessa Vazquez

Súper bonito el lugar y muy limpio la comunicación con Santiago excelente siempre estuvo al pendiente y súper amable 😊 definitivamente volveríamos a reservar todo excelente ✨

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Michael

Beautiful, quiet place with plenty of room. A view of Arenal Volcano from the hot springs fed hot tub on the patio. A lot of nice amenities down the hill at Los Lagos Resort and Spa. A short drive to downtown La Fortuna and lots of good restaurants and cafes. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Cenxiao

The villa has a amazing mountain view, a hot tub with the natural water, and a fully equipped kitchen, I would recommend this to anyone who want to plan a family trip and I will definitely come back again next time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Elizabeth

Place is amazing! Santiago was a great host , available if needed. Easy to book activities thru him. Best view ever! Would not stay anywhere else if ever shall I return to La Fortuna.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Jeffrey

We stayed in Villa Jade at Villas Jawara and it was incredible! The property has the best view of the Arenal volcano, is beautifully furnished and decorated, and the service from Santiago was exceptional. Would highly, highly recommend this property and we will definitely be back.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Humberto

Excelente ubicación, tranquila y excelente lugar

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Milagros

Espectacular Vista al Volcán

La villa es super cómoda. Tranquilo. Todo estaba impecablemente limpio. Santiago es muy amable y servicial. A pesar que no tuvimos muy buen tiempo disfrutamos muchísimo la hermosa vista al volcán y el jacuzzi con agua termal. Definitivamente queremos regresar!

Friends_and_family Family