The 10 best hotels & places to stay in San Francisco, Costa Rica

San Francisco – 15 hotels and places to stay

Cabañas Vistas de Altura por Hermanos Solano

Boasting garden views, Cabañas Vistas de Altura por Hermanos Solano features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Kalambu Hot Springs.

Jamal

From

New Zealand

The location was peaceful and felt right in nature. We stayed 3 nights in cabaña 2 but wish we could have stayed longer. The cabaña was perfect, we had breakfast on the deck every morning and could hear the creek below us, cicadas, horses and cows in the surrounding area and watched the humming birds feed in the tree beside us. The jacuzzi below the deck was private and we could fill directly with hot water ( recommend planning ahead as it is large and takes a while if you want it hot ). The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating and recommended one of the hikes we took as well as a nearby restaurant for dinner. We were travelling in a Toyota 4x4 Hilux and were able to use this as a base to see all the area around us. We focused on unguided hikes and looked for anything off the beaten track. I would highly recommend this place for adventurous people who are looking to connect with nature. This was a highlight of our trip and look forward to coming back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

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US$85.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Arboledas house by the River,Forest and Gardens

San Francisco

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Arboledas house by the River, Forest and Gardens is set in San Francisco.

Steuerrad

From

Germany

Big house with a lot of comfort. My advice: stay here when you are in la Fortuna and looking for some privacy and comfort. The house is located in a quiet road with the backyard to jungle and a nice river where you can get a bath and which delivers a nice background sound. The house is spacious inside and outside and has a nice patio with dinner table and BBQ.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

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US$133

1 night, 2 adults

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Arenal Nest

San Francisco

Set in San Francisco in the Alajuela region, Arenal Nest offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to an indoor swimming pool.

Michal

From

Czech Republic

Very unusual property, lovely remote location for anyone who likes to hide away. On site chef for food delivery. Place immaculately clean, cleaning staff lovely, ground staff friendly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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US$157.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Cabañas del Rio

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Set in Fortuna, 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas del Rio offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

Maya

From

Russia

This place is made by its people. The manager Leonardo is the soul of this small hotel. Maybe it’s not much fancy and chic but it’s really nice and clear. You have breakfast at the terrace together with colourful birds and squirrels who are having their breakfast. There’s a small but well cared pool. And don’t forget about frog tour with Leonardo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews

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US$116

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotel Secreto La Fortuna

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Discover the charm of Hotel Secreto La Fortuna, a quiet retreat in the heart of Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Diana

From

United States

Nice choices for breakfast, very helpful staff, beautiful gardens, bird feeder set up right beside breakfast room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews

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US$82.80

1 night, 2 adults

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San Bosco Inn

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Located in La Fortuna town, San Bosco Inn offers an outdoor pool and lush gardens, free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms with garden views. The Arenal Volcano is 5 km away.

Robert

From

Canada

Wonderful stay at this gem of a hotel in beautiful La Fortuna. We loved everything about this place. For the price, it can’t be beat.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,140 reviews

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US$77.36

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotel Roca Negra Del Arenal

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Offering outdoor pool and a hot tub, Hotel Roca Negra Del Arenal is located in the suburbs of Fortuna. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

debodevo

From

Belgium

This place was absolutely fabulous. It's a very big enclosed ground with lots of trees and plants. Every house - with its spacious rooms and bathrooms - has its own parking spot and its own terrace with stunning view on the volcano. After our hikes we were able to rest at our terrace and be surrounded with lots of birds - especially hummingbirds! The location of the hotel is also great - you can easily get to a lot of restaurants by foot, La Fortuna is a 5 min drive and Arenal National Park is a 20 minute drive. The staff is also extremely friendly, the breakfast was delicious and we really liked the swimming pool as well!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,784 reviews

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US$77.35

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

This tropical hotel is located next to Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano, 6 km from La Fortuna. It offers a natural hot spring, outdoor adventure activities, a luxurious spa and scenic volcano views.

Yalitza

From

Puerto Rico

This is one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever stay and I’ve stayed in a lot. The harmony between nature and the construction of the hotel is mind blowing. This is an absolutely beautiful property, with amazing thermal pools, great views from everywhere. The sound of the birds is glorious. This hotel breaths peace, harmony and love for nature.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,263 reviews

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US$154.63

1 night, 2 adults

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BAUMA

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Set in Fortuna, 3.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, BAUMA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

elif selen

From

Turkey

It was by far the best hotel we stayed at in Costa Rica. This brand-new place is incredibly cool and stylish. The decor was stunning, and everything was spotless. Having a kitchen in the room made us really happy, and having a private jacuzzi in the garden was amazing. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I absolutely, without a doubt, highly recommend it!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

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US$301

1 night, 2 adults

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Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano

Fortuna (Near San Francisco)

Situated in Fortuna, 17 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Tong

From

United States

In this small family operation, Jose’s service was impeccable. He reached out in advance and removed down/feather pillows as I’m allergic. Six stars, Jose, for preheating the outdoor jacuzzi in advance of our arrival. Bungalow is the right word: small, adequate, hybrid indoor and outdoor. Jacuzzi on the side; rainforest in the back. Breakfast was more than adequate, and we enjoyed a tasty dinner at the Ross restaurant in nearby Chachagua. Sadly, we missed an early morning sighting of the area sloth crawling across the power line above. That’s for next time.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

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US$119.70

1 night, 2 adults

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Guapote Lodge

Hotel in Tigra

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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