Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

Lodge with restaurant, near La Fortuna Waterfall

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May 2026
Nestled in a serene setting, Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Savor the flavors at Ginger Bar Restaurante, unwind with WiFi, or explore nearby attractions with tour assistance.
VIP Access
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$96 nightly
$108 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Deluxe Cabin | Garden view
Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Deluxe Cabin | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Cabin

Wonderful
  • Mountain view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Garden view
Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Cabin

Exceptional
  • Mountain view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Garden view
Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed

Exceptional
  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Superior Cabin | Garden view
Superior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Superior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Cabin

Exceptional
  • Mountain view
  • 1496 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Family Cabin | Garden view
Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Family Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Family Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Cabin

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Street - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mexikah Taqueria - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

Located just 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport, Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Ginger Bar Restaurante - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 52 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 1 to December 31:
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 52 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul and nearby?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ginger Bar Restaurante.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul like?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is a short 5-minute walk from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and 11 minutes' walk from El Salto Fortuna River. Travelers give top marks for the lodge's prime location.

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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and abundant with fresh fruit and unlimited coffee. (26 reviews)
  • Private hot tubs were a wonderful and relaxing feature in each cabin. (13 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options offered delicious meals with fresh local ingredients and excellent service. (9 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Loved watching the birds/wildlife from the back balcony.
Shawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy, friendly
Peter, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and incredible value for money. We stayed in the Tabacon Spa before this place and considering you could stay here for circa 6 nights for the price of the spa, this is incredible value. AC worked great, daily room clean ensure a very clean facility inside and out, and very helpful and pleasant staff. We booked the couples massage also via the hotel menu and they come to your own chalet and both people were expert and very charming, it was another highlight and again good value at circa 50% of the price you pay at the spas or back in North America. Highly recommended place for couples and families.
Ryan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, helpful and polite staff. Peaceful location. Great value.
Siri, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room and decor was amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful. noise from the road traffic is bit loud in your cabin, but otherwise great little hotel!
Ray, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, recently remodeled. Love the stay and the area
Seyedehmediseh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful cabins and amazing staff
Dulce, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a beautiful location and the staff were all very kind. The onsite restaurant was also excellent.
Stacey, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is magical, with secluded cabins with huge beds, coffee makers and refrigerators, and outdoor hot tubs shrouded in banana trees.
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were beautiful with gorgeous plants and grounds The breakfast was delicious! And very helpful staff
Vicki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great landscaping! Absolutely wonderful premises. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Christine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth the bartender was the best’ took this hotel to 5 stars!
Jennie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price point during peak season, our bungalow with its own jacuzzi all surrounded by amazing flora and situated at a fair distance from other nearby bungalows, with its own on-prem cute bar, located on a relatively quiet street, about 5 minutes by car from La Fortuna waterfall, was excellent.
Ananthasubramaniam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice. The hot tub was pleasant.
Andrea, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pipes in bathroom leaked onto the floor. Had to move rooms. In the second room the air conditioner didn’t work and needed to be fixed. Staff did comp our breakfast for the trouble.
Louisa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hot tub surrounded by beautiful plants
Sumev, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at a beautiful cabgot to enjoy the nature while
Hazel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean, spacious and very convenient location. Would definitely come back and recommend.
Biljana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a beautiful room and property.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was amazing, front desk staff were helpful, and dinner was great! A night tour with Julian was super amazing!
Ethan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. You are near the city, with jungle feel in your garden. Highly recomended
Bo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, beautiful place. The gardens are amazing. The staff very helpful & accommodating. Really wished we had stayed here longer & not done one night at Tabacon not really worth it.
Mary B, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very clean and private. Location was excellent
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Professional and very easy going staff, everyone went above and beyond to make my trip memorable. Very convenient check- in and check-out, quite and nice location. Very delicious breakfast. Enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Special thanks to William for accommodating room requests. Can't thank enough!
Manjot, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul for two nights in March and had a very relaxing experience. The property has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to unwind after exploring the La Fortuna area. One of my favorite parts of the stay was the sound of the river flowing behind my cabana. It created a constant natural backdrop that made the whole place feel calm and secluded. I stayed in the cabana that sits a bit farther away from the others, and I really appreciated the added privacy. It felt like having my own little retreat surrounded by nature. The location is also a big advantage. It is close enough to La Fortuna to easily access restaurants, tours, and the main attractions, but far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds of town. After a busy day out, coming back to such a quiet setting was perfect. If you are looking for a place that feels peaceful, private, and immersed in nature while still being convenient to La Fortuna, Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is an excellent choice. I would happily stay there again.
Mohamed, 2-night trip