The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

With its unsurpassed attention to detail the stunning new Springs Resort & Spa seeks to redefine the highest standards of excellence for world class luxury resorts. The timeless architecture and interior design blend thoroughly with the unique location and natural attributes of the 165 acre property such as the spectacular view of the active Arenal Volcano, the mineral laden, artesian hot springs, the lush rain forest and the incredibly scenic Arenal River. Although recently opened in the fall of 2008 the resort has become quickly famous for the surreal, picture perfect view of the Arenal Volcano and surrounding countryside offered from every single guest room. From the bed you need only to open your eyes to gaze directly at the smoking volcano framed flawlessly by a grand arched window.

The fourteen thousand square foot Springs Spa and Fitness Center also pays homage to the grand volcano with picturesque views from the treatment rooms, the men’s and women’s salons as well as the cardio center and lobby atrium. As you descend the grand staircase to the Spa’s reception you will find ancient symbols of strength, balance, harmony, and nature subtlety embedded in the marble, stained glass and wood finishes. Massages, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures are offered in this luxurious and holistic setting administered by trained professionals with the latest technology.

All of the four unique dining experiences at The Springs Resort & Spa have captivating views of the volcano and provide a host of culinary options from ultra fine dining at Las Ventanas to casual fare at the poolside Treetops Grill. Ginger Sushi offers traditional Japanese as well as tropical sushi creations while the gourmet buffet at Tres Cascadas allows guests to dine al fresco with cuisine to rival the finest restaurants.

Each guest room and villa at the resort offers a picturesque volcano view, private balconies, hammocks, rocking chairs, luxurious marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and multiple head showers, satellite television with 37” flat screen TV’s, surround sound CD/DVD players with IPOD/MP3/USB connectivity, wireless internet access, wet bar, safe, mini bar refrigerator and coffee maker.

With its abundant natural resources the resort offers an incomparable onsite amenity package that includes hot spring pools, horseback riding, ATV tours, hiking, bird watching and an assortment of river related activities such as kayaking, fishing and swimming. Perhaps the most unique excursion is a visit to the on-site wildlife preserve featuring a variety of animals and a collection of thirty rescued indigenous wild cats including pumas, ocelots, margays and jaguarundis.

The Springs Resort and Spa promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of service, quality and design.

Las Ventanas (The Windows)

Enjoy the best fine dining in La Fortuna, Arenal in our incredible restaurant Las Ventanas where the only thing better than the view is the food. Be careful to avoid the window seats if you are afraid of heights because the windows are angled out to allow you to look almost straight down a thousand feet to the river below! At night the distant mountains twinkle with the lights of cities thirty miles away. Be sure to dine here at least once during the day and once during the evening to capture the complete experience. Our master chef has created a menu blending the latest fusion concepts and the finest ingredients found on Costa Rica’s farms and in its two oceans. The menu is a well balanced combination of beef, seafood, pork, and homemade pasta as well as vegetarian fare. The incredible desserts are prepared using some traditional French cooking methods combined with the natural flavors of Costa Rica. Without a doubt you will find that this one of the best restaurants in La Fortuna. If you want the best steak in Costa Rica come try our imported rib eye. Our vegetables are grown exclusively for us on an organic farm and we love creating special dishes for vegetarian diners.

Tres Cascadas (Three Waterfalls)

Our gourmet buffet restaurant would be appropriately described as a “Tasting” experience. Here you will sample to your heart’s content a complete salad bar with our signature dressings, hot and cold soups of the day, assorted fresh baked breads, and a selection of hot entrée items of which a few will be specially prepared for you right at the buffet. The menu changes daily and may tend toward Italian one day to Asian the next. Our dessert bar offers small bite size portions to minimize your guilt while sampling them all and, of course, maybe returning for an extra piece of your favorite. Fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee are included. Even though it is a buffet you will have a waiter attending to your every need. We like to refer to it as a “Full Service Gourmet Buffet”.

Ginger SushiWhether you just want an afternoon or late night sushi snack or an entire meal, Ginger Sushi is your ideal option. . You will find that we do not just have the best sushi restaurant in La Fortuna, Arenal but many sushi connoisseurs that live and travel in Costa Rica tell us that we have the best sushi in Costa Rica. You can dine under the stars or under roof in our festive open air Casino and Games Level. Our fish arrives fresh daily straight from Costa Rica’s fertile fishing grounds where they consistently catch Yellow fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sea Bass and Snapper along with an assortment of other tasty seafood delicacies. If it is on the menu it is fresh! What better place to have a light, healthy snack while enjoying the view of the Volcano and perhaps a game of chess, checkers or backgammon.

Treetops Grill Old fashioned grilled poolside favorites along with local specialties.

On site activities include Horseback Riding, River Kayaking, River Tubing, Guided Nature Tours, ATV Tours, River Fishing, Hiking and Birdwatching as well as enjoying our Hot Spring Pools and swimming in the Arenal River.

Las Lagunas (The Lagoons) Located at the base of the reception building this area encompasses two acres of lush landscaping and an assortment of multi-level sun and shade terraces surrounding twelve pools. Eight of the pools are fed directly by water pumped from our Hot Mineral Springs and the other four are chlorinated but heated to various temperatures by our Hot Springs through a heat exchange system. These pools range in temperature from 83˚F to 103˚F.

Perdido Springs (Lost Springs) is a connected system of trails and seven spring fed pools located within a forest canyon just a short 100 meter walk from the lowest level of the Las Lagunas pools. The trail to these Hot and Cold Springs, called the Heliconia Walk, is lined with 150 different species of flowering Heliconias along with beautiful rainforest trees, plants and vines. In the center of these pools is a small jungle bar called Los Perdidos (The Lost Ones) along with a water flume called the Monkey Slide. These pools range in temperature from 90˚F to 101˚F.

In the fall of 2010 we hope to open a second phase of pools down in the valley overlooking the Arenal River as well as a creek-fed, old fashioned, swimming hole near the river with hot springs percolating up from the sand below. Of course, the kilometer of river frontage on the property lends itself to a variety of activities including swimming, inner-tubing, kayaking, fishing and hiking.

The mineral content of our spring water and the health benefits derived from these minerals makes our springs the best mineral hot springs in La Fortuna, Arenal Costa Rica and the great value on our hot springs day tour makes The Springs Resort and Spa a “must see” destination and the premiere hot springs resort in Costa Rica. We also have the best view of the Arenal Volcano from our hot spring pools.

The Arenal Area has the best Adventure/Nature tours in the entire country of Costa Rica. These include phenomenal waterfall rappels and half mile long zip lines that are 600 feet high. You can also go fishing on the Arenal River or take an ATV for an offroad trip to the spectacular Venado Caves.

Our fourteen thousand square foot full service Spa encompasses one entire level of our reception building and reflects our serious commitment to provide a complete treatment experience to replenish your mind, body and soul. Massages, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures are offered in a luxurious and holistic setting administered by trained professionals with the latest technology.

Our treatment menu utilizes tropical botanical ingredients indigenous to the country as well as a variety of lab-tested, therapeutic volcanic clays harvested on the property near the hot springs.

Please ask about our unique treatments including the “floating water massage” offered in our mineral springs.

For our guests who enjoy staying in shape while on vacation we offer a comprehensive collection of the latest technology cardiovascular and strength equipment. To enhance your workout experience the cardio room features an inspirational view of the volcano and surrounding valley.

Our Spa facilities include a common lobby with spectacular views where both male and female guests can enjoy lunch or a relaxing break together between treatments as well as separate Ladies’ and Men’s relaxation areas for added privacy between treatments.

Of course, the locker rooms are equipped with steam and sauna rooms as well as private shower and changing accommodations.

We want our guests to enjoy the ultimate Costa Rican spa experience so we have designed our treatment menu to include natural ingredients from the rainforest and volcanic materials such as therapeutic hot springs clay harvested from the property. These unique rainforest spa treatments have made us one of the top rated spas in Costa Rica.

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Minimum guest age is 18

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Breakfast fee: CRC 9,500 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.