I booked a trip through JetSet Vacations and one of the included hotels on the trip was Hotel Arenal Manoa and we were stunned by the beauty of this hotel from start to finish. Although most of the time the volcano was foggy and could not be visualized well, the grounds are absolutely breathtaking and very well taken care of. Breakfast was included in our package and every morning was better than the last. We spent time at both pool bars. The larger of the two (which is not a hot springs pool) had a brick oven pizzeria and a beautiful view of the volcano behind it. The hot springs pool, located closer to the lobby but walkable from any area of the hotel grounds, was really our favorite part. The warm water at night with the swim up bar seats was just incredible, and the bartenders were so friendly and accommodating. The room views also gave us the view of the volcano and the housekeeping staff was just incredible, providing us with extra blankets and making animals out of the blankets and towels every morning. We did not have lunch or dinner at the hotel as we had a rental car and there’s a lot of reliable restaurants within a 10 minute drive from the hotel, but if breakfast was any guess, lunch and dinner here are probably just as phenomenal. Highly recommend this cute private beautiful hotel if you’re staying in the Arenal area.

The service at Arenal Manoa is amazing, since the moment you first enter the hotel until the moment you leave. Upon check in you realize Arenal Manoa hotel takes security very seriously: you get temperature check, there is a sink for washing hands, you walk over a desinfecting rug, there is a screen between the front desk staff and you. All staff is very friendly. I travel with my family and