3.5 Star Hotel

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna San Carlos, Fortuna, Costa Rica View Map

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Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

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Just 1.6 mi from the Arenal Volcano, the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa offers 25 thermal pools, waterslides, landscaped gardens, air-conditioned suites, and parking. The stylish suites at the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker and mini-bar. The private bathrooms come with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. A free buffet breakfast is included each morning, and you can enjoy international, vegetarian and organic cuisine in the 4 on-site restaurants. There are also 4 bars, including swim-up pool bars. The Baldi’s spa and wellness center uses natural volcanic mineral water, with pools at various temperatures. There is also a hot tub and massage service. Lake Arenal is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while San José International Airport is 2.5 hours away.

210 Reviews

8.1Very Good
Cleanliness
8.9
Staff
8.6
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “The hotel staff was very helpful and welcoming.”
  • “This is a beautiful hotel with numerous hot springs of varying temperatures. There is a spa area and a couple of swim up bars. The…”
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  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
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  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Deluxe Double 1/4

Deluxe Double

582 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Junior Suite1/4

Junior Suite

646 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Superior Room1/4

Superior Room

560 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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Family Suite1/4

Family Suite

646 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 210 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    8.9

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • The hotel staff was very helpful and welcoming.
    • This is a beautiful hotel with numerous hot springs of varying temperatures. There is a spa area and a couple of swim up bars. The breakfast buffet has many choices and the food is excellent. We also had an excellent dinner at the restaurant.
    • Pools were great

    Cons -

    • If you know anything about germs... do not stay at this hotel. The amount of color that came out of our swim suits upon washing was disgusting.
    • All of the different hot springs were smazing and the nature of it all.
    • Overpriced, less than friendly staff, no alcohol. 2 night stay and the room came with 1 portion/packet of coffee, I asked for another one for the second morning and they said I had to pay for it. At this price point, something like that should be included.
    Business Traveler (8)Solo Traveler (13)Traveling as Couple (262)Family with Young Children (157)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (22)Group Traveler (66)Total (390)
    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-5-2018

    The hotel staff was very helpful and welcoming.

    If you know anything about germs... do not stay at this hotel. The amount of color that came out of our swim suits upon washing was disgusting.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-9-2016

    This is a beautiful hotel with numerous hot springs of varying temperatures. There is a spa area and a couple of swim up bars. The breakfast buffet has many choices and the food is excellent. We also had an excellent dinner at the restaurant.

    10KettlyPosted on: 3-10-2019

    All of the different hot springs were smazing and the nature of it all.

    6CollinPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Pools were great

    Overpriced, less than friendly staff, no alcohol. 2 night stay and the room came with 1 portion/packet of coffee, I asked for another one for the second morning and they said I had to pay for it. At this price point, something like that should be included.

    4DonaldPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Room was nice. Kids pool was cute.

    Dispute between families who owned the resort meant no alcohol on property and armed guards everywhere. Pool bars closed, even for soft drinks. Definitely had a Disneyland atmosphere.

    1RajaPosted on: 12-26-2025

    The front desk staff were rude. I have requested an additional key, and they said they don't have enough to make one. At the check-in, they mentioned that alcohol is not served in the resort due to an expired permit, but the next day at dinner, they served wine to other guests. When I asked about it, they mentioned that for special-ordered food, they will serve wine. The rooms were satisfactory, but the customer service was subpar. Don't waste your money. There are many good hotels around.

    10NancyPosted on: 12-26-2025

    Beautiful, clean and comfortable

    Too crowded, no accommodating, no alcohol and mo activities were available to book.

    3RobeyPosted on: 12-16-2025

    We love the water park but it's always under construction. At the time their liquor license was not in order so they could not serve us alcohol a big bummer. Breakfast was mediocre. They did have good chocolate cupcakes. Very expensive for bottled water. We spent a fortune on water. I had to purchase liquor outside of the resort alcohol was not being served that night due to a licensed issue. Definitely not worth the money. Next time we'll try a different Hot Springs. Very overrated. My dad wanted me to write a terrible review I thought my review was fair.

    Not served alcohol. License issue.Bottled water is too expensive. 12 dollars for 2 Large Bottles, that is crazy. ? 358 a night is way too much for the stay.

    10EugenePosted on: 12-15-2025

    A wonderful stay at the hotel with mineral water pools: clean, cozy, and completely relaxing. The mineral water is incredibly invigorating, and the tranquil atmosphere, cleanliness, beautiful greenery, and attentive staff made the stay truly comfortable. A huge thank you to all the staff. We were in PARADISE!!!

    9ClevelandPosted on: 11-20-2025

    The entire place is very nice. I booked here rather than other hot springs resorts because this place had the waterslides. The slides were a lot of fun! They are a lot faster slides than what you would expect. The sign says they are extreme slides and I would agree! As much fun as they are, they will also bang you up a bit so don't be surprised if you get a couple bruises. The room was fantastic with a nice balcony and great seating. I liked that a lot of towels were provided in the room. The lunch buffet restaurant was also very good.

    There are problems checking-in here by using a credit card. They don't have a proper credit card machine that you can insert your card into and enter a PIN number. They only have a TAP option. This is a big problem if you are using a foreign credit card that has a dollar limit for TAP. Many cards can't TAP above a few hundred dollars. This is an expensive hotel so the amount being charged to the credit card will be in the thousands so TAP likely won't work. What are you going to do? Pay cash? I think the whole payment system here is a big problem that management needs to fix. Every place of business around here has a proper credit card machine so why doesn't this place? It makes things much more difficult for their guests.

    7RobertPosted on: 9-27-2025

    Due to the hotel not accepting credit cards and was CASH ONLY, there was hardly anyone there thus making it a better experience.

    Catch 22 was that due to the cost of the suite we had, it was difficult to get that much cash from the ATM.

    10MAIAPosted on: 9-23-2025

    The place is huge (25~ pools). There were few people and so we had the hotel practically to ourselves due to a problem with their credit card system so you could only pay cash which drove a lot of tourists away. The rooms are very large and well appointed and beds, sheets and pillows are good quality and comfortable. The restaurant food is superb and decently priced. We stayed two nights and enjoyed every second of it. The natural sauna is magic. Loved that the Kids can enjoy the pools all Day without worrying about excess exposure to chlorine because of the natural Spring waters. Water slides and kids pools are also very cool. There are several cold pools to freshen up in and the pools all have different temperatures.

    9AlfredoPosted on: 8-20-2025

    Well maintained and very clean. Good food at menu restaurant

    Very expensive cocktails at the pools

    6SteinmetzPosted on: 7-1-2025

    Hot springs were funGood breakfastHad umbrellas in the roomsNice staffHad ACHot waterNice spa, good massage

    Too crowded

    5MuktaPosted on: 5-5-2025

    Beautiful property, clean, best hot springs , very picturesque

    Too expensive for the price paid, breakfast was very basic, should add more options . Servers didn’t even check on you once you were seated, even though there were only 8 guests and 5 servers . We had to pay for stay right away, even though booked way in advance. They charged $150 security deposit that should’ve been refunded as soon as we checked out but took them 4 days. Won’t be staying here again, may be better off just getting a day pass for the springs

    9FultonPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Facilities was very nice. Having a wide variety of pools available was exceptional

    Within the documents of rules and procedures, it was difficult to see the true customer service aspect. It was overwhelming with rules where extra costs would be added. It was like the intent was to shake down all customers down for more money whenever possible. The coffee shop does not open until 0800. For early risers, this does not work well. There is nothing outside the facilities within walking distance. We did not enjoy the Buffett for the cost. The items offered, are the cheapest options for a Buffett for the cost. It is evident the owners are only interested in making money vs having a good customer experience.

    9RebeccaPosted on: 11-3-2024

    The hot stone massage I got at the spa was amazing! The room and the hot springs were great!

    The bar menu was good but not great.

    10EligioPosted on: 8-29-2024

    From check-in to check-out, the staff was friendly and had a passion for service. A massage at the Spa is a must. All areas and pools are very clean and well maintained.

    10DilawnPosted on: 8-7-2024

    Friendless of staff and wide variety of hot springs as well as continental breakfast

    Wifi

    6TomasPosted on: 8-4-2024

    Hot Springs and location

    It is a 3 star hotel, not 5. It costs as a 5 star hotel. It is also full of people spending the day in the hot springs.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Heated pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool with view

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that Credit Card is only for guarantee purposes. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required, the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Guest must provide a warranty for room charges, so it could be a guarantee by credit card or cash. The guarantee deposit is a hold, not a charge on your credit card, minimum deposit required is US$150.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of USD 150.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa

    La Fortuna San Carlos, Fortuna

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