Amor Arenal Adults Friendly

Incredible. Great place and helpful staff!

A visit to this property is a worth every twist and turn of the journey over hill, dale, winding lane and potholed dirt track to the heart of the Costa Rican rain forest. The Amor Arenal took shape back in 2016 when owner/entrepreneur Rafael Checa acquired the 106 acre site and invested $20 million to create this 31 key property in a singular La Fortuna location looking out on the world’s most active volcano (and also the 3rd-most perfect conical shape of any stratovolcano). For such a small property, it has an enormous number of reviews, perhaps an indication of the passion guests feel about this place. Instead of recapitulating well-trod ground, here are a few suggestions to make the most of your experience. A special shout out to bellmen Jose (who I stiffed with a tip until I could make it into La Fortuna and withdraw some cash from an ATM at a bank across from the church -- the addition of an onsite ATM would be a plus) and Yeffry who made our ingress and egress seamless. Let’s start with booking. If you covet World of Hyatt points as I do, you are in luck! But to earn them, you’ll have to avoid my blunder. Earlier this year, Hyatt fired up its partnership with Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a booking platform with 1,500 boutique properties around the world. World of Hyatt members can earn 5 points per dollar for Mr. & Mrs. Smith property reservations booked through Hyatt along with an additional 4 points per dollar for using a World of Hyatt Visa for payment. But that’s not what I did. At the Amor Arenal, 21 of the “Canyon Casitas” have king beds and 10 have two queen beds. When I was making my reservation, I needed two separate casitas: one with one king bed and the other with two queens, but only king bed rooms were showing as available on Hyatt site. So I contacted the hotel directly. They confirmed availability and I booked directly with the hotel. No bueno. No Hyatt booking channel, no Hyatt points, alas. This one’s on me; it’s no fault of the Amor Arenal. But future Hyatt booking enthusiasts, you have been forewarned to only book through the Hyatt site. During check-in, concierge Marilyn at reception asked me if I had plans during my stay. I told her my three goals: look at the volcano, zipline through the forest and spot a sloth. She said she could help out with the last one and led me about 50 feet down the driveway from the reception area, pointed up at a Guarumo tree and lo and behold, there was a baby sloth just hanging out, as sloths are wont to do. She then proceeded to walk over to another tree where sloth jr.’s mom was enjoying a similar moment of still sloth self-actualization. We met the dad the next day. Despite their solitary nature, it’s hard to visit this property and not spot a sloth or three. About a dozen are said to make the property home. And if you’re wondering if sloths move as slowly as depicted in the film “Zootopia,” the answer is no. They move much more slowly. Most of the time they don’t move at all, sleeping

Without a doubt the best resort I have stayed at, not just in CR but the world. Boutique hotel with about a max of 62 guests, there’s more staff than guests. This 100 hectare place is lush and well designed. We tried the Chefs table, shout out to Kevin the chef was awesome, we took a great hike, not for the faint of heart, the pool was amazing and the spa had the best massage i’ve ever had.

My husband and I came here as our first stop on our honeymoon and it was amazing! Besides the rooms being very nice and private (and each has a private jacuzzi), the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, as well. Jogebeth helped plan all of our excursions and made sure the couple things we needed in our room were sent. The entire staff was amazing, especially Leo, Daniela, and Valeria. Can’t thank them enough for making us feel so welcome and introducing us to the Pura Vida lifestyle.

This resort is perfect in so many ways. My husband and I were here to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We were so happy with Amor Arenal! The rooms are beautiful and perfectly appointed. The public spaces, including the pools, are all so lovely. It seems so much thought went into creating this amazing resort. The customer service is excellent. So much training went into training the staff. Everyone is cheerful, educated about the resort and area, and willing to participate in the experience. We had a massage (mine was with Valeria, and my husband had Clarisa). Kristel was at the reception, and she was wonderful - and it was the best massage we ever had! It was an 80-minute Sleepy Sloth Experience. Don't miss it! Thank you for creating such a beautiful place!

Staying at Amor Arenal was an unforgettable experience! It’s hands down the best resort I’ve ever been to. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the breathtaking views and stunning architecture that perfectly blended with the natural surroundings. The villas are beautifully designed, offering luxurious comfort with a touch of nature that makes you feel connected to the incredible landscape. Every detail was carefully thought out, and you can tell they genuinely care about making your experience memorable. Whether it’s helping to arrange activities, offering dining recommendations, or simply being friendly and attentive, the service is top-notch. If you’re looking for a luxurious, peaceful, and intimate getaway with amazing views and impeccable service, Amor Arenal is the place to be. I can’t wait to go back!

Luxury in the middle of the rainforest!! The most peaceful escape you can imagine. We loved everything…the room with the private hot tub, the resort property, exceptional food and drinks, the staff (so friendly and engaging), the wildlife, the meditation area…the list goes on. The bed and pillows were so comfy, it was hard to wake up! We wish we would’ve booked a longer stay but I guess that means we’ll have to come back again.

location location location! right next to the volcano with a great view of it from the shower! Beautiful rooms with a lovely hot tub and outdoor seating area although watch out for the slippery wood floor. Big shout out to Marolin for her assistance before during and after our stay, she was great! The staff was super and always happy to help, offering to show us around or assist with anything we needed. Golf carts take you whenever needed and arrive quickly. Offsite experiences were really fantastic with great guides and we enjoyed the Sloth tour, boat safari and hanging bridges. Thank you to Gabriel and Wilson who were so helpful checking in and out. Carmen was very sweet helping us with our last dinner. The menus were a bit lacking but overall food was good portions were healthy and service was great.

I now understand why this place was named Amor. Everything about it exudes love especially its people. Everyone seems to be so focused on making you at ease in an easy, simple non flamboyant way. Rooms are gorgeous, grounds are immersed in nature. Breakfasts in the morning was my favorite. Generous breakfast with great coffee looking out at the volcano...sublime experience overall.