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Las Colinas Boutique Hotel

Type of destination:

  • River / lake / wetland
  • Forest / rainforest
  • Mountain

Type of accomodation:

  • Hotel / inn
  • Resort


Rates: (in US dollars)

$26 – $50

Description

This cozy hotel offers a spectacular view of Arenal Volcano, and is located close to the center of La Fortuna where you will find many restaurants and shops, public transportation, banks, health clinics, and, most importantly, be immersed in the daily life of the town.

The main attractions in the area are the Arenal Volcano National Park, thermal springs, Fortuna River waterfall, Arenal Lake, and the Tenorio Volcano National Park.

The hotel has standard rooms and junior suites with balconies and a lovely terrace that offer an outstanding view of Arenal Volcano. Information is available on tours in the area. We offer a continental breakfast and full service at the Tonjibe Restaurant.

Rooms

18

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot water
  • Internet connection
  • Private bathroom
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible

Other: Cable television; fridge and safety deposit box in the room; boutiques (Quetzal Tico, gifts and souvenirs; Lunatica, art and culture); therapeutic massage center; and beauty salon.

Activities

  • Adventure sports
  • Biking
  • Bird watching
  • Canopy exploration
  • Eco / nature / wildlife
  • Fishing
  • Guided tours
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain climbing
  • River rafting / kayaking
  • Visits to conservation projects
  • Walking / hiking

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 4

Percentage of local employees: 100%

As sustainable tourism operators, we have taken measures to enhance the sustainability of our business by:

  • Becoming more environmentally-friendly through the use of windows that maximize natural light, solar panels to heat water, efficient air conditioning units, among others.
  • Becoming active members of the La Fortuna Small Business Association and participating in fairs and local events.
  • Having the hotel's operations manager coordinate the Ecological Blue Flag 2009 program.
  • Implementing a recycling program.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Nearest local/national airport: La Fortuna (FON)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 4 miles

Additional Information

General information on Hotel Las Colinas is available on the Eco-Lodge Costa Rica Web site.

Additional Web sites

Files

Date This Information Was Provided

April 2009.

Photo courtesy of Las Colinas Boutique Hotel, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.

Contact Information

Ivette López Fernández
Owner and Manager
info@lascolinasarenal.com

50 m sur del parque central
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Costa Rica

Tel: +506/2479-9305 Fax: +506/2479-9160

www.lascolinasarenal.com

Contact

Verification

Date of verification: 2009

Recommendation

Business recommended by:
Asociación Preserve Planet

info@preserveplanet.org

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