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
Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Reception
Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
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

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Las Casitas

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

Suite Upper Deluxe

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1005 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

Clarisa, Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely setting, wonderful staff; mattress hard and bumpy as a rock; couldn't close patio door behind us so the beetles joined us in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybilla

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nithya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cannot beat the view, extremely beautiful. Loved the property and wonderful free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly, and the resort was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dechay

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

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secure place, beautiful views, clean facilities. Perhaps for improvement more options for dinning and breakfast replenishment. Expensive food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marcey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The resort is really beautiful. Amazing views. The property is really wonderful. The food was definitely not at the same caliber as the resort. That was disappointing. In our room we could hear every single word being spoken next door. Not very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Wish we had stayed longer. Staff everywhere were extremely friendly. We had a a 2nd floor deluxe room which faced the volcano but was partially obscured by a tree. No big deal. Still an amazing view. Food at the restaurant was very good but there wasn't much Costa Rican variety. Pool and the bar were great. My only issue was that they wouldnt exchange any US currency to Costa Rican. Also keep in mind that this resort is about a 20 minute drive from La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most awesome view of Mt Arenal!! We were out in the jungle and the birds abounded!! It was a steep walk to our room, but there were golf cart or shuttle transport to wherever you wanted to go on the property. Our massage was awesome as well and we loved the hot pool and bar!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, but the room had a restricted view of Arenal which was quite different to the photos on hotels.com It was still a fantastic stay and the heated pool and bar was a highlight
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prafullata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

yuliya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful! This was a great location outside of La Fortuna but close to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay, San Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Minfang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Beautiful, amazing stay!

We loved our stay at Lost Iguana!! ALL of the staff were very helpful, friendly and responsive. The resort was beautiful with a hiking trail and other activities. The room was fantastic with a private patio and super cool outdoor shower. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Great room. Beautiful property. Truly unique.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this the Lost Iguana 6 stars. From the moment we got there (yes it’s a 3 hour drive from Liberia) but it’s gorgeous. The rooms, the staff, the garden oasis, views of the jungle, restaurant and pool are all amazing. Calling out Jordan, Damian, and the bartenders for being so great. We stayed three nights. Nearby attractions include Mystic Bridges and within 30 minutes drive was La Fortuna and many hot springs. We would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best resort I have ever been to
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vince

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025