The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Where the word “Vacation” is truly defined.

With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design.

The resort perches one thousand feet above the Arenal Valley on a mountain ridge just six kilometers north of the active volcano but safely outside the government declared danger zone. Our higher altitude relative to other hotels in the area allows for not only incomparable views of the volcano, the lush valley, and the surrounding towns that sparkle at night, but also access to the area’s famous prevailing breezes. In fact, the name Arenal is an indigenous word meaning “Window of the Wind”.  With an average daytime high temperature of 80˚F in the shade and nighttime lows averaging 70˚F you are sure to enjoy countless comfortable hours in your balcony hammock, al fresco dining, or sipping a frothy tropical cocktail in one of our spring pools.

Perdido Springs (Lost Springs) is a connected system of trails and seven spring fed pools located within a forest canyon just a short 100 meter walk from the lowest level of the Las Lagunas pools.  The trail to these Hot and Cold Springs, called the Heliconia Walk, is lined with 150 different species of flowering Heliconias along with beautiful rainforest trees, plants and vines.   In the center of these pools is a small jungle bar called Los Perdidos (The Lost Ones) along with a water flume called the Monkey Slide.   These pools range in temperature from 76˚F to 98˚F.

In the fall of 2008 we hope to open a second phase of twelve pools down in the valley overlooking the Arenal River as well as a creek-fed, old fashioned, swimming hole near the river with hot springs percolating up from the sand below.  Of course, the kilometer of river frontage on the property lends itself to a variety of activities including swimming, inner-tubing, kayaking, fishing and hiking.

The Springs Spa and Fitness Center of the Springs Resor and Spa Arenal

Our fourteen thousand square foot full service Spa encompasses one entire level of our reception building and reflects our serious commitment to provide a complete treatment experience to replenish your mind, body and soul.  Massages, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures are offered in a luxurious and holistic setting administered by trained professionals with the latest technology.  Our treatment menu utilizes tropical botanical ingredients indigenous to the country as well as a variety of lab-tested, therapeutic volcanic clays harvested on the property near the hot springs.  Please ask about our unique treatments including the “floating water massage” offered in our mineral springs.

For our guests who enjoy staying in shape while on vacation we offer a comprehensive collection of the latest technology cardiovascular and strength equipment.  To enhance your workout experience the cardio room features an inspirational view of the volcano and surrounding valley.  

Restaurants and Bars of the Arenal Resort and Spa Arenal

We are pleased to present a varied selection of dining options sure to please even the most discriminating palates.  Whether you crave a chopped filet mignon hamburger served poolside at Treetops Grill or a Seared Yellowfin Tuna Steak prepared with a unique Costa Rican/Asian fusion sauce at our fine dining restaurant Las Ventanas, we are sure to satisfy your culinary desires.

Las Ventanas (The Windows)
Lunch 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM          Dinner 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Enjoy the finest dining in our incredible restaurant Las Ventanas where the only thing better than the view is the food.  Be careful to avoid the window seats if you are afraid of heights because the windows are angled out to allow you to look almost straight down a thousand feet to the river below! At night the distant mountains twinkle with the lights of cities thirty miles away.  Be sure to dine here at least once during the day and once during the evening to capture the complete experience.  

Our master chef has created a menu blending the latest fusion concepts and the finest ingredients found on Costa Rica’s farms and in its two oceans.  The menu is a well balanced combination of beef, seafood, pork, and homemade pasta as well as vegetarian fare. The incredible desserts are prepared using some traditional French cooking methods combined with the natural flavors of Costa Rica.

Tres Cascadas (Three Waterfalls)
Breakfast 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM   Lunch 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM  
Dinner 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Our gourmet buffet restaurant would be appropriately described as a “Tasting” experience.  Here you will sample to your heart’s content a complete salad bar with our signature dressings, hot and cold soups of the day, assorted fresh baked breads, and a selection of hot entrée items of which a few will be specially prepared for you right at the buffet. The menu changes daily and may tend toward Italian one day to Asian the next.  Our dessert bar offers small bite size portions to minimize your guilt while sampling them all and, of course, maybe returning for an extra piece of your favorite.  Fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee are included. Even though it is a buffet you will have a waiter attending to your every need.  We like to refer to it as a “Full Service Gourmet Buffet”.

Ginger Sushi
Open 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Whether you just want an afternoon or late night sushi snack or an entire meal, Ginger Sushi is your ideal option.  You can dine under the stars or under roof in our festive open air Casino and Games Level.   Our fish arrives fresh daily straight from Costa Rica’s fertile fishing grounds where they consistently catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sea Bass and Snapper along with an assortment of other  tasty seafood delicacies.  If it is on the menu it is fresh!  What better place to have a light, healthy snack while enjoying the view of the Volcano and perhaps a game of chess, checkers or backgammon. 

Treetops Grill
Open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

We are not sure whether to describe the experience as poolside, cliff-side or tree canopy dining.  It all depends on which way you turn because you are surrounded by five waterfall pools, while overlooking the tree canopy, down a slope which falls one thousand feet below, while the prevailing breezes rustle the palm fronds shading you from above. Add great food from the grill, an informal dress code, and some Jimmy Buffet music to the equation and you might realize that you have found the definition of the word “vacation”.  Bathing attire is not only permitted its suggested.  Even better, if you don’t want to leave the comfort of your poolside chaise lounge, we will bring the menu to you.  Because after all, we think this is what your vacation is all about.

Heliconia Bar
Open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
 
Located on the fourth floor of the reception between Las Ventanas and Tres Cascadas, this bar is perfect for a relaxing drink before or after dinner or for an afternoon cocktail. The seating presents a magnificent view of the volcano.  The music is a mellow Latin jazz and the feeling is casual elegance.  The bar is decorated daily with cut Heliconia flowers from our on site collection of 150 species.   The flowers are so magnificent you have to touch them to make sure they are real. 

La Laguna Bar (The Lagoon Bar)
Open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Located in the center of our largest pool named La Laguna (The Lagoon), this swim up bar boasts 12 dry and 30 wet seats.  This unique pool has multiple waterfalls and contains chlorinated water that is heated to a more than comfortable 88˚F by a heat exchange system using the hot water pumped from our natural hot springs.  Another unique feature of this bar is the warm curtain of micro-bubbles emanating from its base which creates the sensation of sitting atop a flowing spring.

The Ranchito Bar (The Little Rancho)
Open 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Located next to Canyon Falls, we believe this bar boasts the most beautiful setting in the reception pool area. Its higher location on the upper level of the Cascada Grande Pool allows you to see out towards the volcano, down over Playa Piedra Pool and Lower Laguna Pools, back towards the largest waterfall of Cascada Grande and out over the La Laguna pool and down to the valley below.  There is also a heated Jacuzzi a few steps away.  This bar is also well suited for small private parties of 25 persons or less.

Los Perdidos Bar (The Lost Ones)
Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Located at the nexus of the trails within Perdido Springs (Lost Springs), this is a rustic palm thatch jungle bar that seats about eight people surrounded by hot spring waterfalls on three sides and gardens on the other.  There will be waiter service to all seven of the Perdido Springs Pools from this bar.   This is a great place to watch the adventurous take a ride down our water flume the Monkey Slide.

Ginger Sushi Bar and Games Lounge

Open 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

The Springs Wildlife Preserve (Opening Soon)

In conjunction with the MINAE (Ministry of the Environment and Energy) we operate a preserve for Costa Rican wildlife that has either been confiscated from poachers or donated by other private preserves or individuals.  We currently care for seven ocelots, twenty three margays, and two jaguarundis, along with Capuchin monkeys, Squirrel monkeys, sloths, scarlet macaws, wild turkeys and assortment of other animals.  Their new homes are currently under construction and we plan to open them to our guests in the months ahead.

Recreational Activities

On-site Activities

Hiking
Horseback Riding
Afternoon Bird watching (as Available)
Inner Tubing or Inflatable Kayaking (Coming Soon)
Fishing on the Arenal River (Coming Soon)

Off-site Activities

Waterfall Rappel
Canopy Tour
Rafting
Sky Trek Tour
Hanging Bridges
Venado Caves
Lake Arenal Pontoon Boat Fishing and Sightseeing
ATV Tours