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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
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A lush garden with a winding path, a small pool, and a building with a red roof.
A couple in white robes sitting on a beige sofa with patterned cushions, in a room with a stone wall and a wooden railing overlooking greenery.
A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a mural with floral and bird designs, and a reception desk with two staff members.
A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a round table.
A room with a wooden floor, large windows, and a decorative light fixture made of circular objects.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellness Park Costa Rica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Room options

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Suite Upper Deluxe | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite Upper Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed featuring a colorful quilt, a wooden headboard, a red pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.

Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a television.

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Las Casitas

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

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 Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Iguana Resort
Lost Iguana
Lost Iguana Arenal
Lost Iguana Resort
Lost Iguana Resort Arenal
Hotel Lost Iguana
Lost Iguana Resort & Spa Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Lost Iguana Resort And Spa
Lost Iguana Resort La Fortuna
Lost Iguana La Fortuna
La Fortuna Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Resort
Lost Iguana Resort
Resort Lost Iguana Resort and Spa La Fortuna
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa La Fortuna
Lost Iguana
Resort Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
Lost Iguana Resort Spa

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohanasundari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and delicious complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Lost Iguana. This was our second visit and will always be our go to place when visiting La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so beautiful and peaceful, the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable and had many great recommendations for how to best see and experience the area. I would go back again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REETI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property service & staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A get-back-to-nature experience, if you like nature, wild things, and simplicity, the Lost Iguana is great. One of the more remote resorts and great because of that.
Mischievous Coati
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place! The wildlife was all around, the breakfast was delicious (even for my picky kids), the room was authentic, and the views of the rainforest and volcano were spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

We enjoyed our stay at Lost Iguana - the staff were friendly and helpful and it was fun being in a room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Arenal from our room, with lush landscaping. The room was clean and quiet. Breakfast and the pool area were very nice! The staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Awesome property. Meals were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Divya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast offered has excellent menu and the balcony views from our room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the food options and the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Lost Iguana for 9 days and it was absolutely incredible. The staff were absolutely amazing and treated me like I was family. I cannot say enough good things about this resort. I saw lots of wildlife on the property and the landscaping and resort were stunning. I will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast menu..friendly staff..my balcony had great view of the arnel mountains..lot of activities in the resort itself
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view of volcano was very beautiful from our room! We saw many birds everywhere in the resort too. The food in the restaurant and the bar is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice roms, beautiful view and overall a great resort! The food was a drawback for us though.
View from room (standard)
Breakfast
Spa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
can't beat the surroundings, spacious well apointed rooms, pretty good restaurant. The cost reflects the level of accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing. It felt like staying in a tree house in the jungle, but with all the modern amenities. The staff were very nice amd helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice and very accomodating. We loved our room. The views were amazing.
View from room
Puma Trek
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from our room! The food was amazing and the staff was so kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room amd view were absolutely lovely. The foood though, was not. And the gift shop of you forgot any personal hygiene items was abysmal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True rainforest experience. Staff are warm and welcoming. The view from our room was stunning. Access to many fun adventures within 20-30 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026