Monte Real

Costa Rica , Northern Mountain Zone / Arenal
LA FORTUNA , 1 Block South of La Fortuna School; La Fortuna
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Brent

We enjoyed our stay at Monte Real. It was a very quiet and relaxing atmosphere to return to after a day of adventure. The room was clean. Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the location of the restaurant, beside the river that runs behind the property. Staff were very friendly and professional. We would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay in La Fortuna at a reasonable price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Chantal

Really welcoming! Nice stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Jill

Being so close to downtown La Fortuna, it was very private.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Deborah

We did not get the room we paid for. The restaurant staff was not friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Huanzhen

Nice staff and adequate breakfast

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2026

Cheryl

Clean spacious room, friendly staff, great restaurant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Jennifer

The hotel was centrally located a few blocks from the main square. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were very attentive and friendly and helped getting me a last minute night tour.

The breakfast was delicious with good vegetarian options and had a nice outdoor seating area overlooking a stream.
We liked chatting in our poco Spanish with our waitress Rachel :)

We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Heather

Pleasant check in. The included breakfast was good. There were a few ants in the room that dissipated after the first day. The little park and stream at the back of the property was peaceful and we were able to see the sloth in one of the trees. Beds were comfortable and the shower had great water pressure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Ana

Great staff. Great location. Would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Hiren

Amazing breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Suresh

Nice facility and good food and wonderful service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Surya

Clean room, helpful staff, good location

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Daniel

The hotel was spotless and had an overall chill vibe. The restaurant staff were outstanding and friendly. The food was delicious. We had dinner and breakfast there and would highly recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

tiffany

Staff was really helpful, perfect location!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

Adam

Old building. Good location. Excellent staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Alexis

Amazing service! The front desk agent was super friendly and informative. The chef in the restaurant was excellent and his drinks and food were amazing!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Diane

Hotel well located close to centre of La Fortuna. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room spacious with fabulous view of Arenal Volcano. Bar and Restaurant located beside river with a variety of wildlife. Breakfast cooked to order and was very nice. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Anna T

It was made to order but very basic, didn’t taste more than very basic

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Weijun

Hotel staff girls very nice and helpful, thanks again to Allison, Nohelia, and Oldis.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Tara

Staff was friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Thomas

A fantastic little place right in town that is just tucked away from the road enough to feel like......it`s not just tucked away from the road! Clean, friendly and helpful staff and very spacious rooms. Wonderful second floor balcony for a rich coffee and an afternoon read.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Michael

This place was unbelievable. Excellent location. Beautiful room and the setting in the jungle was breathtaking. The staff were amazing. Lovliest people Ive ever met. The food is 5 star. How this place is a 3 star i dont understand. It should be a 5 star. All things included. Highly highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Katelyn

I loved my stay at Hotel Monte Real! The service was excellent, and my room was clean, spacious, and nice. The location was in easy walking distance to many restaurants, including my best meal at Don Rufino. I would definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Edinson

Great service . Nice people at reception and the restaurant. Good location close to everything in La Fortuna town. we would like to return next year.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Catherine

Great service ! Friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Misty

Friendly staff, great restaurant and nice pool

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

Kyle

Breakfast needs work.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Vida

We booked our stay at Hotel Monte Real last minute when in La Fortuna. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. Our room was spotless, and the restaurant food and service was unbelievable! Everything was made to order and it was delicious. In the morning we had a clear view of Arenal from our room and other spots on the property. Check in and check out were easy and the front desk staff were outstanding. I highly recommend staying here when travelling to La Fortuna!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Emily

The breakfast dining was great with a calm, peaceful location right on the water. We enjoyed searching for frogs in the pond area. Very convenient to walk into town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Garth

Beautiful property. Outdoor shaded restaurant overlooking a creek. Delicious fruit and food. Well worth the price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Carina

I very much enjoyed staying at this hotel. Guest service reserved our tours with pickup and drop off included. The daily breakfast was delicious. There’s a river that runs through the back property and you can take a nice stroll and enjoy the nature. Shopping and restaurant locations were walking distance.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Farhin

One of the best stays I ever had! They are good in every way. You should surely book this if you are in la fortuna

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Charles

Clean and spacious rooms with a lovely view of the volcano from our balcony. The restaurant food was excellent and the waiting staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Mark

Great breakfast and grounds and room were well maintained.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Marines

Good location, friendly staff!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Average Stay

Breakfast was enjoyable, and the restaurant staff were friendly and polite. However, the hotel room and grounds could benefit from some well needed updates to enhance the overall guest experience.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2025

David

Great property. close to downtown and walkable dining. Awesome location.

Love the staff and friendliness

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Margaret

Nice simple clean hotel!

I really enjoyed sitting on the little patio outside my room to have a snack or have a drink. I looked at beautiful flowers in that setting.

The staff are nice and helpful. Check-in was easy and pleasant.

The best thing about this hotel is breakfast. You can choose from about 6 hot meals and you get a plate of fruit (or many plates) and coffee. They have an entirely vegan hot meal, which was great for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Tracy

Loved our stay at this hotel! Room was immaculate with an excellent view of the volcano. Breakfast was good but the grounds were gorgeous. Driving up, you would never think it it was so nice inside!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Leif

Monte Real is a pleasant little compound that offers rest amid the touristy hub of La Fortuna. The breakfast is good - and, like us, you'll probably see a sloth in the branches above if you look carefully enough - and the rooms are pleasant. The pool and frog garden offer diversions if you are tired of all the driving. A good place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Harvey

We loved seeing the incredibly beautiful and unique frogs in the frog garden

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Cynthia

Great location, clean spacious rooms. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast.
We were able to book tours right at the hotel. Great value for the money.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2025

Helen

Clean rooms close to town

Clean rooms close to town. Grounds have a tiny garden with wildlife. Onsite restaurant is nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Candace

Nice rooms

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Rebecca

Convenient and comfortable

A nice convenient stay near the centre of La Fortuna. Easily walkable to shops and restaurants. Beds were comfy and clean and the staff were all very helpful. The restaurant for breakfast was in a lovely spot! The hotel feels a little dated but that had no impact on our comfort or experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Traci

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2024

Jason

A very comfortable and affordable stay. Rooms were clean, breakfast was nice, and the parking area was easy to use. I'd suggest this location if you would like an affordable place to sleep, but not necessarily somewhere to lounge all day (as the pool is very small).

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2024

Stephanie

Nice room to stay for a few days. Nothing fancy but conveniently located.

There is a nice restaurant on the property as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Sierra

I would absolutely recommend staying at this hotel. I felt incredibly safe, especially as a solo female traveller. The rooms are cleaned spotless every day, and the included breakfast is wonderful, special shout out to Carbin for providing excellent service. The pool area is intimate and the entire hotel is immersed within the rainforest with beautiful greenery everywhere and has a river flowing and garden attached to the property that served as a beautiful morning stroll for me. I would return if visiting La fortuna again. Thank you!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Marc

We spent 3 nights and we're delighted with the included breakfast, small pool and staff was very helpful, top notch cleanliness and very well maintained garden. Only thing maybe WiFi could be better but we had cell service. Definitely a good option that provides value for money.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

William

Great location, just away from centre so quiet- but a very easy walk to get into centre for shops, restaurants etc…

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Kelly

Great hotel right in town with a secure parking lot. Tons of dining options all within 5 minutes or less walking. The hotel also has a great restaurant with breakfast included. Luis was a joy every morning and ready with cocktails in the evening. The staff were wonderful, and helped set up reservations for excursions. A frog garden is located in the back of the hotel along the river, where we found some beautiful tree frogs. Only downside was our shower didn’t drain well. Other than that, no complaints!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

phil

Motel style hotel
Good value clean comfortable beds.
Close to town to walk to restaurants.
Fortuna is touristy

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

Raidel

Internet service is bad. In everything else the hotel is very good.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Michael

Staff really great.
Need ceiling fans not just air conditioning.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Michael

The property was very clean. The room was just the right size with a nice shower. The restaurant served delicious complementary breakfasts and their dinner menu was delicious also.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Karen

Great hotel, friendly & welcoming staff

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Thomas

We found our 2 night stay perfect for the location and proximity to the attractions we were headed too. The free breakfast included was a great touch and plenty of restaurants to walk too nearby. Quiet hotel for being on a main road and security onsite after hours.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

James

Definitely would return to this hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Rachel

Excellent Value and Quality

We had an amazing time at this hotel. It was clean, well maintained and safe. The staff were very generous and let us check in early since the room was ready. The breakfast was cooked to order and very good. The restaurant had a beautiful view and we saw many animals down by the river in the gardens. The location was perfect - very close to the Parque Central, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy and anything else you could possibly need. They also have an ice machine! The only issue was that the wifi was quite slow at times. 10/10 would recommend ;)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Claire

Great Hotel!

Loved my stay at the Monte Real. Perfect walking distance to the town square, but not too close to be loud at night. Right next to a river that has beautiful birds visiting every morning. The pool was great and the rooms were very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Brian

Comfortable and quiet stay in the heart of La Fortuna. Easy to walk to shops and restaurants. Great variety of free breakfast menu items.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Lisa

Wonderful small well maintained property. Restaurant on site was wonderful

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2024

Judith

Very friendly, helpfull staff. They booked us on tours with Cano Aventura, a very good tour company.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2024

Judith

All facilities in hotel were good. Staff from reception being helpful in every respect to maid service being really good.
One suggestion would be to install a grab bar in shower area for safety
Free breakfast was ok but dinner at night was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2024

Lorri

Hotel was clean and located in a great spot in Fortuna. The breakfast was wonderful too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2024

Patricia

A great place to stay. A big plus is the little river right beside the restaurant and sitting areas. The river was scenic and relaxing to listen to and provided wildlife sightings. Tiger herons, toucans, parrots, big King Fishers, two otters and several huge green iguanas, a mother sloth and her baby were all on the beautiful grounds of this hotel.
The restaurant at the hotel is right beside the river; a wonderful place to eat. Besides the good breakfast which was included; the restaurant was also open for lunch and dinner. It was closed on Tuesday for lunch and dinner when we were there but I am not sure if this is a regular closure. We appreciated having the restaurant on site when it was pouring rain as we did not have a car. Even though there were several restaurants close by we did not want to get wet. The staff in the restaurant was wonderful; they were always looking for wildlife to show you. Location is great, close to everything. The easy hop shuttle stops right in front of the hotel.
We had a junior suite with 1 king bed and while our room had a great view of the volcano it did not have an outdoor sitting area like most other rooms. The sitting area was inside and even though there were huge sliding doors to open I prefer to actually sit outside. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and it is amazing just to see all the vegetation. We loved our stay here!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Mindi

Lovely small property, super clean and well cared for. Breakfast included which was from a full menu and delicious coffee. Modern decor in room, very spacious bathroom and shower. King bed which was average in terms of comfort. Walking distance to many restaurants and short drive to many attractions. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2024

viktoria

The room was great . The hotel
Is at a high traffic street , but in Tbe room in Tbe back we did not hear the noise . The pool is refreshing , not too big, but was ok . It is a great base to go for explorations from . Reception was very helpful with organizing excursions. Best massage ever just minutes away in Venus spa in a small shopping mall around the corner. Don Rufino great restaurant 3 minutes walk.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Andy

Great service and value for La Fortuna in town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

Gurpal

Very friendly staff, clean room, parking and excellent location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Kevin

Very quiet with friendly staff. The room was spacious and the bathroom large. Good value.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

Florica

Really nice property located right in the middle of the town. You can walk anywhere, for supper or shopping. The rooms are ok and clean. Some rooms, like the one we stayed in, have a view of the Arenal volcano. Excellent breakfast. Check the back of the property for wildlife.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Great facilities, super-helpful friendly staff

Overall Monte Real hotel got everything right. The room was comfortable with a balcony and view over garden and endless bird visitors. Breakfast was sited next to the river with otter, herons, squirrels in residence. There was a wildlife garden by the river where frogs could be sighted. The staff were super friendly and very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2023

Richard

Nice Stay

Very convenient location near the center of town. Beautiful grounds and very friendly and helpful staff. Good value.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Great location, super nice and helpful staff, nice yard and restaurant, clean room, reasonable price. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Leah

Traveled with my older parents and their friends. This proerty was really accessible for them. This place was pristine, really beautiful. Staff was lovely and friendly. Restaurant was delicious! Highly highly recommend.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2023

Michelle

The room was very basic but clean. Although the bed I had was not as comfortable as I had hoped. And the twin bed I had for my daughter was hard as a rock so she ended up sleeping with me. But the pool was lovely and it was a minute’s walk into town. Lots of food nearby and also at this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Emma

Amazing beautiful place to stay. Staff was fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Timothy

Good value with pool

We stayed here for two nights as part of a longer trip. The location is convenient enough to walk to a number of restaurants (also restaurant on site). Parking was included and inside the hotel property. Pool was a nice amenity. Room was comfortable and quiet with clean sheets and towels and bathrooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Fouad

Location, cleanliness, adjacent to a water spring and surrounded by nature. The sounds of the birds and watching them in the morning is an unmatchable experience. Beautiful place, very friendly and professional staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Lisa

Little slice of heaven

This was such a nice hotel. We had a comfortable room with a fantastic view of Arenal. The pool was nice to cool off in. We walked the paths along the stream and saw pretty flowers and birds - toucans! We enjoyed dining to the sound of the running stream. The included breakfast was amazing! The staff is so friendly and helpful with everything! Luis became our best amigo! Just a happy nice guy who made us feel like family! My son left his sweatshirt behind and when I called a day later they had it! Honestly I will stay here again. It is t fancy but it’s perfect and you can walk to anything downtown. Great location!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

MARCY

This hotel is like a little haven within the downtown area. You drive through the gates and it is like you are in another place. Our hotel room was very clean. Immediately outside our room was the tree frog garden with many lovely flowers and plants. There is a lovely stream running through the garden, which creates a peaceful, calming sound. There are bird songs all around; not much sound from cars, etc. I even did a Zoom call from our balcony with no interruptions (with our cellular data).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Caroline

Great Stay in Monte Real Hotel

The room is BIG with 2 queens size bed. Daniel and Jackie both front desk receptionist were very helpful with information about transportations/tours etc.

the free breakfast was simple but all home cooked. it is NOT on the major strips of the town but all fruits stands, supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries were within few blocks

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Lawrence

Outstanding Hotel In The Heart Of La Fortuna

Outstanding stay. Plenty of parking, exceptionally maintained grounds, clean and spacious rooms. There is a small restaurant on site overlooking the river (or you can easily walk to most La Fortuna locations). We ate a light dinner there and watched parrots and toucans land near the river. There was a sloth on site as well. We did not see monkeys or otters, but we were told they often make an appearance. We were able to check in early and the service was outstanding.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2023

sergey

Very nice place. The staff is nice and friendly.
We would definitely recommend this hotel to everybody.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Renelle

Wonderful place!

What a beautiful place! You are walking distance from the restaurants and beside a river with beautiful trees. The breakfast was great, the room clean and confortable. Love it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Jill

I am Canadian, used to Canadian & American hotels to set the stage. This was my first time to Costa Rica so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Upon arrival in La Fortuna I was skeptical as it’s nothing like CAN or USA but I must say I quickly realized what a wonderful property we had chosen to stay at. It’s not fancy but it’s very clean, it’s close to everything yet set that few minutes away that it’s quiet and peaceful, you will have an excellent sleep and the city is literally footsteps away! The complimentary breakfast was delicious and you had a few options. Small pool area and view of the volcano. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I will give this hotel 5/5 and would recommend to anyone! Showers were hot and bathroom was huge! Bed was comfortable and in room safe let you explore the city and surrounding area with no worries about your valuables. I read many reviews hence why I booked Hotel Monte Real and so glad we did!!! A great choice in La Fortuna.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2023

Johnny

As soon as we were checking in. We saw a toucan. A few minutes later from our balcony we spotted a sloth. I will definitely stay here again in the future

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2023

claudia

Close to downtown. Quiet

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2023

Denis

Great property, clean, friendly staff, nice garden, great bird watching.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2023

Eric

We liked everything especially the staff at reception that was always ready to help and make us feel welcomed. The were amazing! Very friendly & helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

Lauren

The location was great and was just a street over from the main street with all the shopping and dining.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2023

Oliver

Lovely place, friendly staff, beautiful location

I cannot recommend this hotel enough. It was the first place we stayed in Costa Rica.
Close enough to the town square for food, but just far enough away to not hear any traffic.
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, they couldn’t help you more.
The breakfast was delicious and fresh each day.
The grounds are incredibly well kept and the room was perfect for 2 travellers.
The air conditioning was excellent (and needed!) and the bathroom had a huge walk in shower.

10/10 stay, would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2023

Scott

Great place to stay, hope to come back. The location is great, can easily walk to lots of places. Parking is easy, the property itself is gorgeous, rooms are clean and nice, and the breakfast is tasty. A wonderful place to stay for a vacation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2022

Gladys

Me gustó desde que llegué; Excelente ubicación, la atención inicial muy buena, buen estacionamiento, la limpieza de los cuartos, áreas verdes, y la piscina. En el área del restaurante buena opción en comidas..el café mmm rico!! Accesible hacia lugares de comidas fuera del hotel y hacia la plaza para las compras. Area segura, se puede caminar sin preocupaciones. Se los recomiendo

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Siu Ki Angela

Easy access to restaurants, supermarkets, parks, and attractions but without the nightlife traffic; property is decent and well maintained

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Carlos

Very nice and clean hotel. Only about 16 rooms and very nice area

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2022

William

Breakfast needs to be improved.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2022

Alexis

Beautiful property between river and road. We came here for one night only after our other place flooded. I wish we had been here the whole time. Booked the junior suite with balcony and river view. Very peaceful. A sloth was sleeping up in the tree in the morning. Breakfast was nice. Staff very friendly.

Leisure Friends