Tifakara By The Waterfall, La Fortuna

Amenities

The hotel offers an outdoor pool with views of the volcano and two hot tubs for guest use. A game area includes a pool table and ping-pong table. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.

Rooms

Each room is individually decorated and comes with air conditioning, a balcony, and a private outdoor shower that opens to the jungle. The Tropical Forest Bungalow features a seating area and views of the surrounding rainforest. Premium Quadruple Rooms offer a private jacuzzi on the patio.

Dining

The on-site Bosque Restaurant serves dinner with options such as chicken skewers with tamarind sauce and yellowfin tuna. Breakfast is included and offers fresh juices, pastries, and cooked dishes like the Typical Costa Rican breakfast. The bar provides cocktails, including the Tico Sour, and live music performances occur most evenings.

Location & Activities

The hotel is located within walking distance of the La Fortuna Waterfall and a short drive from Arenal Volcano National Park. Guests can book local excursions through the on-site tour desk, including sloth tours at the sister property Noah's Forest. A complimentary night walk led by guide Kevin allows guests to spot frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal wildlife on the property.

Wildlife & Nature

The property includes a frog sanctuary with a pond that attracts multiple frog species, such as red-eyed tree frogs and blue-jeans frogs. A bird-feeding station draws toucans, aracaris, and hummingbirds, viewable from the restaurant terrace. Guests can also spot coatis and howler monkeys in the surrounding trees.

Highlights

Location: Walking distance to La Fortuna Waterfall

Rooms: Bungalows with private outdoor showers

Dining: Bosque Restaurant with live music

Wildlife: Free nightly frog walk and bird-feeding station

Amenities: Outdoor pool, two hot tubs, game area

Breakfast: Free cooked-to-order breakfast daily