The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal is a luxury five-star Virtuoso resort renowned for its spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and valley. CNN Travel recognized it as one of the world's seven resorts with the most spectacular views, and it has hosted famous TV programs like “The Bachelor.” Set on a 165-acre property, the resort offers an ideal escape for romance, relaxation, or adventure, catering to both families and intimate getaways. Guests can indulge in 28 hot spring pools and additional outdoor pools, including a waterslide. The full-service Springs Spa provides massages, body treatments, facials, floating water massages, and therapeutic volcanic clay body wraps, complemented by a steam room, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center. Dining options include five unique restaurants, such as Tres Cascadas, a gourmet buffet, a grill restaurant surrounded by five waterfall pools, and a sushi bar. Guests can also enjoy excellent coffee at the on-site cafe, snacks, relax at the poolside bar, or choose from several other bars and lounges, including a sports bar. Room service and on-site BBQ facilities are also available. The 74 air-conditioned rooms provide panoramic Arenal Valley views from private furnished balconies or patios. Each features an extra-large double bed with a pillowtop mattress, down comforters, and Egyptian cotton sheets, along with a flat-screen TV (with satellite programming, CD/DVD player), iPod dock, and minibar. Bathrooms boast separate bathtubs and showers, jetted bathtubs, designer toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and towels. Select rooms also include separate living areas, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and linen service. For adventure and family fun, the resort provides a signature putt-putt course, a kids’ game room, and on-site access to the Club Rio Adventure Center, located approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away. Here, guests can enjoy river tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, and visit the amazing Animal Sanctuary and Wildlife Preserve for Rescued Animals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the resort. Guests benefit from concierge services, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, ticket and tour services, daily housekeeping, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Transportation includes a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), area shuttle (surcharge), and taxi services, with complimentary valet parking available on-site. Babysitting services are offered for a surcharge. The resort provides 2313 square feet (215 square meters) of event space, including a conference center and meeting room. For guest comfort, the resort maintains a completely smoke-free zone with designated smoking areas and offers on-site convenience stores. Located on a river, The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal is less than a 10-minute drive from La Fortuna. It is within a 15-minute drive of Natura Eco Park and Arenal Volcano National Park, approximately 5.4 miles (8.6 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park, and 8.3 miles (13.4 km) from Lake Arenal. Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the preferred airport, located 125.4 km (77.9 mi) away.
