Cabinas La Catarata

2.5 star property
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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Fridge, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils, cleaning supplies
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    1 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World
    18 min walk
  • The Motmot Jungle
    5 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    8 min drive

Room options

Family Cabin

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Cabin

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cabin, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

With a stay at Cabinas La Catarata in La Fortuna, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 1 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World - 18 min walk
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 5 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabinas La Catarata

Hotel with free parking, near La Fortuna Waterfall
Cabinas La Catarata offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include kitchen islands. Kitchens offer refrigerators, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and refrigerators, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–9 AM: USD 5 per person

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Fridge
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Cabinas Catarata Hotel La Fortuna
Cabinas Catarata Hotel
Cabinas Catarata La Fortuna
Cabinas Catarata
Cabinas La Catarata Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Cabinas La Catarata Hotel
Cabinas La Catarata La Fortuna
Cabinas La Catarata Hotel La Fortuna

Cabinas La Catarata Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Liza, Ontario, Canada

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was amazing, the gardens were just beautiful, the back of our cabin was like being in the middle of the rain forest. the best part was that we could walk to the river and enjoy a little swim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grounds were amazing. Very friendly staff. Definitely will recommend and stay on our next visit thru Fortuna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The family that tends to the cabin was so kind. It is very helpful to speak a bit of Spanish, but they do they’re best if you don’t. There was a nice breakfast for $5/person that we enjoyed while watching the many birds out front at the reception area, and having a completely private cabin with a back porch overlooking the garden was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good value, sweet family run business
This was a sweet place out of the main Fortuna area, but still quite close. My only complaint was we expected at least one stove burner for a little cooking. The people are super-sweet. Breakfast was adequate. Nice gardens and walk down to the river. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. The setting is very beautiful and it feels remote even though this is quite close to La Fortuna town, La Fortuna waterfall and Cerro Chato. The breakfast at the Cabina was also a great example of a typical breakfast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location close to the river. Clean, quiet. Big cabins great for families. Hosts were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, confortable, beautiful landscape y very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These little cabins were very clean, some newly renovated. Amenities were a little lacking, like there was no safe or AC, however there was a refrigerator, a kitchenette as well as a porch overlooking the river with a hammock. table and chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Breakfast was supplied for an additional $5 per person that was homemade and delicious. Our host was also a bit of a bird whisperer, having made friends with a local humming bird that felt comfortable enough to land on his hand. All-in-all, it was a nice place to stay, near the volcanic area and reasonable in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very rustic with large gaps under main doors so lots of bugs and gecko
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and beautiful environment
My family (two adults and 2 teenagers) had a nice stay at Cabinas La Catarata. The cabin has a balcony with a great view of the river and the surrounding forest. Tranquil environment!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marilu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious cabin with great service. Owner was very nice and helpful, felt at home! Very clean and the family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful bird-watching!
Toucans and parrots and many other birds appeared on the trees viewed from the kitchenette/balcony. The sounds from the trees and the cataracts below were very refreshing. We could experience the outdoors even on the day it was raining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Little Cabins!
Really fantastic little cabins! An amazing value. Rustic with modern bathroom and some appliances. Excellent hosts. Helpful and efficient. Loved the cabins and the scenery, flora, birds, environment completely enchanting :) It does help to speak a little Spanish, but not necessary.

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Oliver, B.C. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comforts of being at home in the jungle
A beautiful surrounding and peaceful sleep with only the rush of the river in the background. Close to town, but far enough from the hustle and bustle. Friendly and eager to please family run accommodation. The breakfast is a great deal with beautiful bird feeding as your morning entertainment. I can't say enough about how we loved our stay and would come back anytime. As well as recommend this to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Morgan , Minnesota

Decent location, good pool
The pool and the free breakfast were probably the best parts out of our stay, the restaurant workers spoke a little English but not much. We went to the restaurant for supper, their chef is originally from Italy and hand cut the pasta noddles. The casino part of the hotel is under renovations and their gym is a little old/rusty but I was still able to get a good workout in there. If we ever travel back to Liberia, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
+ The family running the place is so friendly and accommodating. They have a large grassy area where kids can play, and they have a little trail on their property. My children enjoyed picking fruit from their trees and watching the birds all around the property. - The room could use some updating, and it wasn‘t as clean as we would have liked. WiFi was spotty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fortuna
The owners of the property we wonderful. Check in and out was a breeze with no surprises. The owner put of bananas and fruit the entire time to attract the amazing bird life. Recommended good local restaurant in Fortuna that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Lee B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for all La Fortuna activities.
Great family running the place that is very willing to help. Breakfast makes you feel at home. Cabins don't have A/C but they cool off in the evenings quick. Stay here if you don't want the spa package and swim up pool but are more interested in local flavor and activities around Arenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steph, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location right next to the river
Our stay here was exactly what we wanted - very friendly staff, very clean and spacious rooms, and only the sounds of the river and wildlife. The hammock on the balcony overlooking the river was the perfect spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Our cabin smelt like urine.
La Fortuna is overpriced so its good value if you are OK with a rustic setting (lots of bugs). Smelt of urine from bathroom. Was clean but probably needed repairs/ renos in bathroom. Kitchen lacked ...no stove top. Had a great balcony.

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place!
Customer service was absolutely excellent. This is privately owned and the owners live on the premises. The elderly lady and man both song speak English so it makes it hard to communicate if you don't know Spanish, but they both are wonderful and friendly and do the best to help you with your needs. Their adult son knows excellent English and he is extremely helpful and nice. They truly make you feel safe and comfortable. I was a fiest time solo traveller and felt totally safe here. The son even took me to town a few times which was very nice. For the price this place is excellent. It's far enough from town to feel secluded and truly on Vacation but close enough to get to town for food and groceries. The grounds are beautiful and well kept with beautiful scenery of Arenal Volcano and a river near by. I hardly seen any of the other guest and the place is quiet. The room is basic but has everything you need. Just be warned the rooms are warm and there's no A.C. just a fan that to me didn't work well, but I was gone all day anyways so it didn't matter to me or bother me, it was cool enough at night to sleep comfortably. The was enough outlets to charge all my devices as well. They cleaned the room everyday and gave new towels everyday. I'd definitely return here for a future trip.

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge, great stay!
We had booked to 2 rooms (as offered on Hotel.com website) for 3 people, but when we arrived we realized that 'room' actually meant 'cabin' and that one cabin would be perfect for the 3 of us; the owner was very helpful and immediately agreed that we could only rent one cabin; this was successfully confirmed with Hotel.com. The owners of this property were very helpful, very accommodation and the cabin was great. Excellent breakfast on the outdoor patio. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Catarata as it was also very close to the centre of La Fortuna. I can strongly recommend this lodge and we all would definitely stay there again given the opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort