Hotel Villa CaletasvsThe Springs Resort and Spa
Both Hotel Villa Caletas and The Springs Resort and Spa are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Hotel Villa Caletas ranks marginally higher than The Springs Resort and Spa. Hotel Villa Caletas has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
Hotel Villa Caletas
2 km after Punta Leona, Herradura, Jaco 12358-1000, Costa Rica
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"While Costa Rica is known for its jungles, beaches, surf towns and outdoor activities, there is also a serious glamorous side to it." Full review
Fodor's
"Perched 1,200 feet above the sea on a promontory south of Punta Leona, the elegant rooms sequestered in the jungle have jaw-dropping views of the surrounding foliage and sea below." Full review
Jetsetter
"Eccentric clifftop resort near Jacó beach, with two mansions, an infinity pool and Pacific Ocean views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
" There’s little reason to leave this self-contained resort, complete with crown molding and mosaic-tiled fountains. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Although the views of the Pacific are amazing, what makes this bluff-top hotel truly unique is its architectural fusion, incorporating elements as varied as tropical Victorian, Hellenistic and French colonial" Full review
The Springs Resort and Spa
Near Montana de Fuego, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $519/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"For such an active and adventurous destination, the mineral pools they have cannot be beat by anything for recovery from tired muscles and sore bodies." Full review
Fodor's
"With its own adventure park, hot-springs complex, and activities for all ages, this resort caters to both hotel guests and the outside public with day passes to its massive grounds." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This sprawling hot-springs resort in Arenal, with prices north of $500 (£380) a night, is the crème de la crème of luxury lodging in Costa Rica." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set back from the Arenal Volcano, this magnificent hotel and its sprawling grounds are the mecca of hot springs" Full review
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There are more than a dozen pools to choose from, some of which feature water slides and swim-up bars.
The Wall Street Journal
"The Spring Resort and Spa has three pools and 13 rooms and suites; it also offers doctor-supervised detoxifying water and juice cleanses."
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Frommer's
"Complex features huge, comfortable rooms and great beds, but the key here is the wide range of on-site attractions and activity options, including an extensive collection of hot and temperate pools" Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 74-room luxury resort The Springs is 165 acres of seemingly endless pools and hot springs, restaurants, and activities -- all hidden on a volcano-facing slope seemingly in the middle of nowhere." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"165-acre property sits on a mountain ridge, providing unobstructed views of the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano and valley below...multiple natural hot springs, waterfalls, and its own adventure center"
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