The Springs Resort and Spa
A five-star Arenal resort with volcano views, natural hot springs, Club Rio adventures and a substantial full-service Costa Rica spa.
The Springs Resort & Spa understands that Arenal does not need much help with drama. The volcano supplies the silhouette; the rainforest supplies the soundtrack; the resort adds hot springs, polished service and just enough choice to make doing nothing feel like a considered itinerary.
The resort sits on a 165-acre property with views of Arenal Volcano, natural hot springs, five dining experiences, Club Rio Adventure Center and an on-site animal sanctuary. Its Sanctuary Spa is a 14,000-square-foot full-service facility with a treatment menu that runs long.
This is a stay for travellers who want Costa Rica’s wildness close, but not at the expense of comfort. Days can move from river tubing, kayaking or horseback riding to hot-spring soaking and a volcanic-mud body treatment. Families will find plenty to do; couples can quietly disappear into steam, pools and long green views.
The ethical note is in the balance. The Springs is large and full-featured rather than rustic, but it keeps the landscape in view and makes nature part of the rhythm rather than a decorative backdrop. Go for the volcano, stay for the hot water, and leave with that particular Arenal feeling: loose shoulders, damp hair, and the suspicion that your calendar has been slightly overdramatic.
