Unwind in style at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel, a haven near Arenal Volcano National Park. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet, indulge in rejuvenating treatments like hot stone massages and aromatherapy, or take a dip into one of the five outdoor pools. The 4 indoor/outdoor hot springs offer serene relaxation while taking in nature’s splendor on the surrounding terrace.
142, carretera La Fortuna, Hotel Sueno Dorado, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
What's nearby
Paradise Hot Springs - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kalambu Hot Springs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Ecotermales Fortuna - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 12 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Virgita Ristorante - 5 min walk
Restaurante Las Palmas - 9 min walk
Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - 7 min walk
Oscar Restaurant - 3 min drive
La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 3 min drive
About this property
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel is just 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights include 5 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli.
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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 property charges 7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) in rooms*
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Champagne service
Meal delivery service
Free bottled water
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Housekeeping (on request)
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
There are indoor hot springs and 3 outdoor hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 90°F.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 10 per night (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 160 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 7 percent
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 160 (one-way)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 20 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Property Registration Number 93065344
Also known as
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Hotel
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel La Fortuna
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Hotel La Fortuna
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel 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.
Is there a pool at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. A deposit of USD 20 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 160 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel like?
Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Baldi Hot Springs and 7 minutes' walk from Los Lagos Hot Springs.
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Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel Reviews
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7.2
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Great hotel and hot springs
My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.
aaron
aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
We stayed for 5 nights. I like the early check in to be able to use the amenities fro the whole day. It is an older resort, however it was really clean and the staff were absolutely lovely. The multiple pools were great, nice to be able to move around to different ones with different temperatures. I liked the location of the resort, easy access to all the activities.
Andrea
Andrea, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Beautiful property. Loved the hot springs. Staff superior.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2024
Clean place with nice view and swimming pool
Jose Alexandro
Jose Alexandro, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 19, 2025
Beautiful amenities. AC not working. Beds uncomfortable.
lori
lori, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
We loved our stay here. Ariana was very welcoming on our arrival and all the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was a nice buffet style with good food. We enjoyed the friendliness of Jose, at the bar, even thought we don't drink. Molly the resident puppy is very sweet.
Being able to park right by your room is great. The showers don't get very hot, but it was okay.
We loved sitting in the warmest pool after a day of hiking. There were toucans around and we loved watching them eat the palm berries.
Patrick
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Staying here was wonderful. The staff was accommodating to our delayed flight. Breakfast was great. The hot springs were great. We will be back!
Riann
6/10 Good
Mar 21, 2024
The staff was very friendly and the food was good. The hot springs and pool area were nice. The hotel rooms were very dated and our door frame was broke.
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3-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 15, 2024
Little overrated
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
Great service!
David
David, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 8, 2024
The room was a 2* more like a motel. However, the property with hot springs was very nice!
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 8, 2024
I appreciated the owner's willingness to give a refund, they are very kind. The property is pretty dingy for this pricepoint. I had to sweep and clean when we arrived. There wasn't hardly any items needed to be able to cook in the kitchen.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2024
Smaller budget friendly resort with hot springs
Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 15, 2023
the worse hotel ever stay away
we booked the hotel for four days and left after the first night...this is the picture of false advertising ..the room is very dirty and old...the shower head it was electric with tapes all around shutting water all over ..the sheets was smelling very bad ...no internet whatsoever . the breakfast was a joke...they should be ashamed of calling that a hotel...you should look elsewhere ...terrible experience....
domingos
domingos, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 22, 2023
This property is not worth the money. It is as same as any motel service. No proper check in, no chafer service, rooms are dirty, breakfast served late, not a good breakfast.
Overall, I would not pay hefty amount that they are charging for, it is worthless.
Prathibha
Prathibha, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 28, 2023
No hot water, no WIFI in the rooms, rude staff and they messed up our activity bookings. Every day breakfast was almost the same with long waiting despite telling them in advance of activity pickup times.
Staff is only there between 7am and 9 pm and the room and the hotel has no lockers. The pools close by 9 pm also.
Rooms were not sound proof, could hear everything from next room and repairs on the property started early in the morning with contractors talking loudly the whole time.
Divya
Divya, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
May 2, 2024
Reception was welcoming and friendly. I was allowed to borrow an umbrella walking in the rain while visiting a nearby hot springs. Breakfast was good, even though I missed one day due to leaving too early for a tour. My room was clean, but a bit worn and needs updating. I was unaware that I would be placed in a room (#3) next to an unoccupied one going through construction because the work went on until nearly 8 pm on the first evening I stayed. It was unpleasant, especially trying to rest after a long day out on tour. The shower did not have hot water at all, so both nights, I took cold showers. For this reason alone, I may not stay at this property again. If they update their rooms in the near future, I will
reconsider. I also requested that my room not be serviced until after check out, but noticed housekeeping entered, anyway. The room rates were reasonable, and the wildlife around property as well as the view of Arenal Volcano were wonderful. Those were the highlights of my stay as well as the friendliness of staff. I would have given a much lower rating on this property had I been completely unsatisfied.
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Danilo
Danilo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
GABRIELA
GABRIELA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Donna
Donna, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Corinne
Corinne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 2, 2025
Constance
Constance, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2025
El hotel no lo recomendaría, hay mejores… ofrecen desayuno pero no es la gran cosa y el horario fatal (más si anda uno de vacaciones, descansando), las instalaciones descuidadas… las piscinas de aguas termales digamos que aceptables … lo único que rescato de la estadía fue la atención y el servicio de don Jose en el bar, un 100.. que persona más amable, disfrutamos mucho con su persona, nos complació con los cocteles y el servicio de comida estuvo bien ( algo contradictorio porque el desayuno pésimo)… en resumen un hotel malo con un bartender súper bueno.