Arenal Manoa Hotel
Habitat: Mountain / Rural Farm	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Biking, Canopy, Horseback Riding, Rafting
Description: Located 10 mins. from La Fortuna, this hotel has 40 jr suites with volcano views, private bathroom with a small interior garden and balcony. All rooms are equipped with two queen-sized beds, air conditioning, satellite tv, telephone, terrace with views of the volcano, minibar, safe-deposit box and coffee maker. The hotel also features pool with swim-up bar, children’s pool, Jacuzzi and restaurant. Temperate climate.

Arenal Nayara Hotel
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities:
Description: Located on the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano area, Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens offers 24 bungalows surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Each large, suite-sized bungalow provides ample space and privacy, including a backyard, outdoor shower and private front balcony. Temperate climate.

Arenal Observatory Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Biking, Rafting, Surfing / Windsurfing
Description: Set on a ridge near Arenal Lake, this lodge offers “front-row seating” for the volcano’s fireworks displays. The 37-room property is on a private reserve with good walking trails and scenic waterfall. "Originally a rustic research facility, this lodge...features comfortable rooms with impressive views of the Arenal Volcano...Toucans frequent the trees near the lodge and howler monkeys provide the wake-up calls." -Discovering the Best of Costa Rica (2005)

Lost Iguana Resort
Habitat: Mountain / Tropical Rainforest / Volcano	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing
Description: "This hotel offers large and luxurious rooms with great views of the volcano...All rooms feature a private balcony or porch." -Frommers.com (2006) From your terrace, soak in a jacuzzi while listening to the sounds of toucans and Howler Monkeys. Amenities include: A/C, Jacuzzi baths, kitchenettes, safe deposit box, satellite TV and hair dryer in all rooms.

Montaña de Fuego Resort & Spa
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting
Description: Located five miles out of La Fortuna, this hotel has 16 standard cabins and 24 junior suites, all air conditioned with hot water private baths and enclosed porches. Junior Suites have refrigerators. Acuarelas, a new restaurant at the hotel, serves international cuisine. Surrounded by gardens and nature trails. Children under ten stay free. Temperate climate.

Mountain Paradise Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting
Description: The hotel offers 15 rooms, including junior suites and two-bedroom master suites, restaurant, adult and child swimming pools, jacuzzi and wet bar. All 15 rooms are equipped with a king size bed, fine wood furniture, flat screen cable tv, wireless Internet, telephones and jacuzzi. Cool climate.

Tilajari Resort Hotel
Habitat: Mountain	Activities: Biking Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting, Tennis Courts
Description: Four-star Costa Rica resort on 35 acres along the banks of the San Carlos River with 76 hotel rooms and an open-air restaurant serving international and Costa Rican dishes. Hotel also has a bar, conference rooms, pool and hot tub, botanical and butterfly gardens, and six tennis courts. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, hot water baths, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box and terrace. Cool climate.

Volcano Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Horseback Riding Fishing
Description: On the road between La Fortuna de San Carlos and Arenal Lake, facing the world famous Arenal Volcano. "This lodge is a collection of duplexes across the road from and facing the volcano. All of the rooms come with two double beds, a private bathroom, two wicker chairs inside, and a small terrace with a couple of wooden rocking chairs for volcano viewing outside. The appointments are simple, but the rooms are spacious and get plenty of light through big picture windows." -Frommers Costa Rica 2006