Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers
Deluxe Room | View from room
Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views | View from room
Garden
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪30 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Las Casitas

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Suite Upper Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Family-friendly resort with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa are available at this resort. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lost Iguana Resort and Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellness Park Costa Rica. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by Blue Hibiscus Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include babysitting, free food shopping service and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and a 3-minute drive from Lake Arenal
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Lost Iguana Resort and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star La Fortuna resort.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The resort hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Hibiscus Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CRC 9000.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 99000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 99000 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 9000.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohaum

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with Beautiful friendly, helpful staff. The spa was a true peaceful relaxing experience. Would definitely stay again and recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice, Odessa

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to help us have an enjoyable stay. It was a tranquil and lovely experience, I wish I could have extended my stay, I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Halifax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a gem. Every aspect of this property has been carefully curated (including their private hiking trails and hanging bridge). The owner has inspired a team of dedicated, service driven personnel that are proud of this resort and the role that they play in creating unique, memorable experiences for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber Kay, Oneida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing resort with the best staff ever! Food was great, room view amazing, good hike on the property. The rain at night made for some great sleep and well as the birds and critters singing all night! I would recommend 10/10 to anyone!
Room view
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, vero beach

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, vero beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it so much we extended our stay! The breakfast was incredible! Excellent swim up pool bar too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property w wonderful staff. The grounds are beautiful. The bridge trails were awesome with monkeys right there ! Room had incredible arenal view and was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely perfect in every way. We would definitely go back ! Felt home away from home. The staff was great !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in the mountains of the jungle. Great for calm, quiet, and relaxing holiday. Not great if you want to meet people and socialize… everyone went to bed at 7pm. Hotel room had stunning views of the volcano. Definitely ask for a second floor room. As the resort is located on a mountain be prepared for lots of hills and stairs. They also have vans/golf carts that you can call to drive you around but we found the vans to be more cumbersome than they were worth. Wish they had more golf carts. Breakfast was good and inclusive in the rate. Sunday made to order ommlettes. The dinner was just ok and expensive… ate there twice and we weren’t thrilled. Not a lot of other options around but worth driving for other food options. The green spoon and Raul Castano on the way to la fortuna is 10/10. Hot tub was too hot and pool too cold… a bit unfortunate. Overall 4/5 stay at Lost Iguana.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anup

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean rooms, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, staff was just always going above and beyond
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Amazing Stay at the Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

The Lost Iguana Resort & Spa was amazing! The resort property is a beautiful rain forest. They have a hiking trail through the property with a hanging bridge. There are flowering plants all over the property. We had a perfect view of Arenal Volcano from our balcony. It was a truly wonderful experience to stay here. The onsite restaurant was very good. We will return to this resort again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful views, hotel and people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cesar

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

Very nice place for family and couples

Very clean , nice to walk around and perfect swimming pool has a very nive ciew to the volcano and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the volcano.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! The staff were fantastic! Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable about the area. Booked activities for us. Nelly made me the best latte.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Grant

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, clean, and had an amazing view. All the staff were helpful and kind. The property has a great hiking trail, and plenty of spaces to view the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025