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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Restaurant
Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Cabin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Romantic Cabin, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Garden view

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1496 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within a 15-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and El Salto Fortuna River. Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Street - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Perezoso - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3-star lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Fortuna lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offers 9 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 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; cash is not accepted
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is 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

How close is Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul to the airport?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul on Nov 10, 2025 start from $76.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 52 per person.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul have a pool?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from January 1 to December 31.

Does Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul to downtown La Fortuna?

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is 0.9 mi away from La Fortuna.