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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Restaurant
Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Cabin

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1496 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬10 min walk

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 minibars and safes. 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 8 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 8.00 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
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 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 May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul on Jun 7, 2025 start from $120.0, 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 8.00 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.

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 523 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Traveled with partner
Lovely setting besutuful grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

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

Wonderful stay at Ranch Cerra Azul

We enjoyed our room and slept well in your comfy bed. Enjoyed the grounds and staff was very friendly. Would recommend this Hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

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

10/10 Excellent

Laur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great accommodation! We booked the superior cabin. Very peaceful cabin with a large verandah that looks on into the jungle. Room is is huge and has a fridge and sink. The king bed is comfortable, super clean. Enough room to do my yoga! Great parking. Would highly recommend for a genuine Costa Rican stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, walking paths and lots of privacy between each villa. The staff was helpful and kind. Walking along the river in the mornings was a splendid treat and very relaxing. We walked to town, dining and waterfalls for swimming. The food and drinks on site were very good and reasonably priced. Cannot wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

Lovely patio

The room is dated but clean. The outdoor patio is amazing! We heard howler monkeys in the morning from our deck. Unfortunately we stayed only one night and didn’t have time to use the hot tub. I would recommend staying multiple nights to enjoy that outdoor space!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna! The property is beautiful and feels very private all the while being very close to La Fortuna and all the restaurants. The staff was so kind and friendly! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We just left here today. We were in Cabin 10 , the grounds here are gorgeous. The cabins are very clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend. There’s a bar near the front office that’s amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet cabin in the rain forest, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Family stay in nature

Fabulous place in gorgeous nature. The cabins are very fun and feel private with all the vegetation around. We had excellent service from the staff, and a great, rainy night tour on the property from Carina. Very quick walk to mini market and restaurants but off the main drag so it’s nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the family room nd loved having the large covered patio with hot tub. It was so much fun sitting in the hot tub and listening to the rain pounding on the roof. The only drawback is that this room is just feet from the road. Although there were plants blocking the view it was pretty noisy during the day. But a family would love this room, small kitchen, 3 separate beds, and good price. But no pool on the property if that is important to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyrhing was great except no bird feeding in the morning. When asked, manager said they run out of banana. Unblievable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful cabin with a lot of space. Our cabin also came with a private hot tub outside in the back. Check in was easy, staff was excellent. My wife had a medical emergency while we were there and the front desk staff were super helpful. We enjoyed the peaceful, well landscape tropical environment. There is also a river at the back of the property. Lots of bird passing through. Want to thank them for a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

Perfect hidden gem in the jungle

This place is a hidden gem. Do not pass it up. Surrounded by rainforest jungle beauty. Great cabins. Great restaurant. Great staff. Conveniently located. Would book again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well kept grounds. Nice trail around property and down to the river. Best helpful, kind, efficient and patient staff (Kevin) who helped us with all our questions, requests and even car problems. Wonderful experience and we highly recommend. Dinner was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danaysha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Room could have been cleaner but overall the property is well kept, has beautiful scenery, and peaceful. Located next to good restaurants and walking around feels safe at night. Staff is great especially Alonzo. Be mindful that since you are immersed in nature there will be a decent number of bugs coming to visit you outside and inside.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Beautiful property. Excellent Room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setup is run like a close family and they respect and treat you as one. The best surprise is the private jacuzzi in the room which was just blew us away. Brian at the front desk is very courteous and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private hot tub surround by lush garden
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024