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Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

Some of the best volcano views in Arenal.

Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

intensity Location: Arenal Volcano
intensity Lodging Type: Hotel
intensity From: $180 / night

Perfect for Getting Off the Beaten Path

Lost Iguana Resort & Spa is an eco-friendly boutique resort located outside La Fortuna in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. It is set on 100+ acres of rainforest, offering spectacular volcano views and a tranquil jungle environment combined with luxury amenities. It’s an ideal place for guests interested in birdwatching, wildlife spotting (howler monkeys, sloths, toucans), and nature immersion.

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What to Expect at Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

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A tranquil atmosphere This is a peaceful, upscale jungle retreat blending luxury with nature, featuring local art and Balinese-inspired design elements.
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Volcano views There's nothing between the resort and the volcano except for primary and secondary rainforest, giving the rooms some of the best views available.
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Relaxing facilities Two swimming pools including a double pool with swim-up bar and waterfall, a kids’ pool, tropical gardens with hammocks, a gym, sauna, and a wet bar. The Golden Gecko Spa offers massages, beauty treatments, and saunas in thatched bungalows near the river.

What Not to Expect

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A resort feel With a boutique size and focus on nature, it does not offer the scale or extensive amenities of large resorts.
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Ultra-luxury While definitely an upscale hotel, Lost Iguana is more rustic and cozy than luxurious.

Amenities

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Escape to Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

Sleep surrounded by the jungle.

Welcome to Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

Lost Iguana Resort & Spa is an upscale boutique hotel with a rustic-chic ambiance, set on a private, 120-acre rainforest reserve next to Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano.

You'll find Lost Iguana on the "other side" of the volcano, away from most of the other hotels in the area and a touch further away from the local town of La Fortuna, which means it feels closer to nature. However, you can't beat the unobstructed volcano views from its 42 rooms and suites.

A Rustic-Chic Ambiance

All the rooms and suites at Lost Iguana come decorated rustic, with many wood furnishings. This hotel might feel more rural than luxurious, but it's still an upscale option in the Arenal area, with all the amenities a guest will need to feel comfortable and pampered.

Every room and suite is spacious and has either a king-size bed or two double beds. In addition, they're all equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, wifi, a fridge, a security box, and more. Some suites also have jacuzzis on their terraces - all the better to enjoy that spectacular Arenal Volcano view.

Enjoy All The Amenities With Access To Nature

In the hotel, guests will find a gorgeous double swimming pool area with a warm water pool above and a fresh, cool water pool below. There's also a swim-up bar in the warm water pool to relax with a drink and enjoy those ever-present volcano views.

The Blue Hibiscus Restaurant at Lost Iguana offers a range of international and Costa Rican dishes with an impressive wine list. Breakfast is included at this hotel.

Lost Iguana is also an excellent hotel for wellness seekers, with its Bali-inspired Golden Gecko offering world-class massages, facials, and saunas.

The Adventure Capital Of Costa Rica

Travelers looking for nature will enjoy exploring the nature trails that criss-cross the Lost Iguana property, offering up fantastic birdwatching and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Then, take a guided hike to experience the surrounding nature deeper.

While a little further away from many of the adventures and tours that Arenal is famous for, Lost Iguana is still not that isolated. It's certainly possible to enjoy everything the adventure capital of Costa Rica has to offer from this hotel.

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