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Cabinas La Catarata

2.5 star property
Hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall in La Fortuna

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Front of property
Front of property
Exterior
Balcony
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cabin | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and 2 miles (3 km) of El Salto Fortuna River with a stay here. Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Waterfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Street - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cabinas La Catarata

Hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall in La Fortuna
As a guest of Cabinas La Catarata, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Fortuna hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cabinas La Catarata offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include kitchen islands. Kitchens offer refrigerators, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
Arenal Garden Lodge
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 74 reviews
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Arenal Garden Lodge

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

Property is also known as

Cabinas Catarata Hotel La Fortuna
Cabinas Catarata Hotel
Cabinas Catarata La Fortuna
Cabinas Catarata
Cabinas La Catarata Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Cabinas La Catarata Hotel
Cabinas La Catarata La Fortuna
Cabinas La Catarata Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cabinas La Catarata to the airport?

Cabinas La Catarata is 3.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cabinas La Catarata have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cabinas La Catarata.

Does Cabinas La Catarata offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cabinas La Catarata, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Cabinas La Catarata?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cabinas La Catarata?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Cabinas La Catarata?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cabinas La Catarata have a pool?

Cabinas La Catarata does not have a pool.

Does Cabinas La Catarata have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cabinas La Catarata to downtown La Fortuna?

Cabinas La Catarata is 1.1 mi away from La Fortuna.

Cabinas La Catarata Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property, with direct access to a river running along the property which is accessible to swim in, the views from the cabins are spectacular with mountain and natural jungle views with amazing bird and plants/flowers. Had howling monkeys directly in front of my cabin. Can't recommend this property enough, just awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael, Santa Cruz

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with nice surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to the town and near some good restaurants. We had two rooms: one was very nice with a great view, even in the shower and the other one felt more like an old cabin. The pool is very nice ans the pathway to the river is worth going.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

imani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Liza, Ontario, Canada

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was amazing, the gardens were just beautiful, the back of our cabin was like being in the middle of the rain forest. the best part was that we could walk to the river and enjoy a little swim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grounds were amazing. Very friendly staff. Definitely will recommend and stay on our next visit thru Fortuna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The family that tends to the cabin was so kind. It is very helpful to speak a bit of Spanish, but they do they’re best if you don’t. There was a nice breakfast for $5/person that we enjoyed while watching the many birds out front at the reception area, and having a completely private cabin with a back porch overlooking the garden was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value, sweet family run business

This was a sweet place out of the main Fortuna area, but still quite close. My only complaint was we expected at least one stove burner for a little cooking. The people are super-sweet. Breakfast was adequate. Nice gardens and walk down to the river. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. The setting is very beautiful and it feels remote even though this is quite close to La Fortuna town, La Fortuna waterfall and Cerro Chato. The breakfast at the Cabina was also a great example of a typical breakfast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location close to the river. Clean, quiet. Big cabins great for families. Hosts were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These little cabins were very clean, some newly renovated. Amenities were a little lacking, like there was no safe or AC, however there was a refrigerator, a kitchenette as well as a porch overlooking the river with a hammock. table and chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Breakfast was supplied for an additional $5 per person that was homemade and delicious. Our host was also a bit of a bird whisperer, having made friends with a local humming bird that felt comfortable enough to land on his hand. All-in-all, it was a nice place to stay, near the volcanic area and reasonable in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very rustic with large gaps under main doors so lots of bugs and gecko
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and beautiful environment

My family (two adults and 2 teenagers) had a nice stay at Cabinas La Catarata. The cabin has a balcony with a great view of the river and the surrounding forest. Tranquil environment!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marilu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious cabin with great service. Owner was very nice and helpful, felt at home! Very clean and the family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful bird-watching!

Toucans and parrots and many other birds appeared on the trees viewed from the kitchenette/balcony. The sounds from the trees and the cataracts below were very refreshing. We could experience the outdoors even on the day it was raining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Little Cabins!

Really fantastic little cabins! An amazing value. Rustic with modern bathroom and some appliances. Excellent hosts. Helpful and efficient. Loved the cabins and the scenery, flora, birds, environment completely enchanting :) It does help to speak a little Spanish, but not necessary.

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Oliver, B.C. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comforts of being at home in the jungle

A beautiful surrounding and peaceful sleep with only the rush of the river in the background. Close to town, but far enough from the hustle and bustle. Friendly and eager to please family run accommodation. The breakfast is a great deal with beautiful bird feeding as your morning entertainment. I can't say enough about how we loved our stay and would come back anytime. As well as recommend this to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Morgan , Minnesota

Decent location, good pool

The pool and the free breakfast were probably the best parts out of our stay, the restaurant workers spoke a little English but not much. We went to the restaurant for supper, their chef is originally from Italy and hand cut the pasta noddles. The casino part of the hotel is under renovations and their gym is a little old/rusty but I was still able to get a good workout in there. If we ever travel back to Liberia, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
+ The family running the place is so friendly and accommodating. They have a large grassy area where kids can play, and they have a little trail on their property. My children enjoyed picking fruit from their trees and watching the birds all around the property. - The room could use some updating, and it wasn‘t as clean as we would have liked. WiFi was spotty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fortuna

The owners of the property we wonderful. Check in and out was a breeze with no surprises. The owner put of bananas and fruit the entire time to attract the amazing bird life. Recommended good local restaurant in Fortuna that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Lee B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location for all La Fortuna activities.

Great family running the place that is very willing to help. Breakfast makes you feel at home. Cabins don't have A/C but they cool off in the evenings quick. Stay here if you don't want the spa package and swim up pool but are more interested in local flavor and activities around Arenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steph, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location right next to the river

Our stay here was exactly what we wanted - very friendly staff, very clean and spacious rooms, and only the sounds of the river and wildlife. The hammock on the balcony overlooking the river was the perfect spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017