Hotel San Bosco - Arenal Volcano Region

very basic, the garden and pool are nice. service needs to be improved with a mini fridge and coffee maker in room, also the breakfast buffet could be better, it's like a continental breakfast buffet. But staff is very helpful.

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I have stayed in the San Bosco before and keep coming back. The view of the volcano is phenomenal, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is great. The location of the hotel is great because it is right in the center of town and walking distance to shops and restaurants. The location makes getting to other activities like the waterfall, […] hot springs, etc. very easy. Read more

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Close to all sites and can walk to meals. Staff helpful. Pool very clean and convenient.

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I wouldn't go so far as to say my stay at San Bosco was unpleasant, but I wouldn't stay there again.

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Great value for the money. One block off traffic route for quiet sleep. It's a two story walk up with clean pool, WIFI in room, 24/7 coffee/tea & computer available in lobby. No phone in room. Full breakfast incl. very helpful staff. Safe easy walk around town for restaurants & shops. As expected, prices are a little more expensive here than in San […] Jose. Read more

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This Hotel is a sister property of Volcano Lodge and gardens which was amazing. They have a shuttle to bring you to the other property and vice versa. We stayed at this hotel because there was not another night available for a check in a day early at Volcano Lodge. This hotel was in the center of town and we walked to Pops ice cream shop, food and tour […] companies in the area. Across from a typical park/plaza great to watch local kids and dogs play. Read more

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Clean room, right in town, and great service. The front desk answered many of my annoying questions with pleasure.

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The hotel is a good bet for the money conscious. Other than an ant issue inside the rooms were clean. Bathrooms need updating badly but overall were acceptable. Staff was very friendly and laid back and prompt. Breakfast was pretty decent considering it was free with the room rental. Pools were clean and hot tub was nice. One was out of order but didn't […] affect anything. Its tucked away from the main road so it was quiet with only nature making any noise at all. Has a decent view of the volcano and overall just a nice place to stay. Rooms were small and outdated but again for the price its hard to beat it. Read more

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Great location in La Fortuna. We found the staff to be very helpful to assist in our daily excursions. They serve a very nice buffet style breakfast with fresh fruit and the typical Costa Rica breakfast. The grounds are kept up well. Nice and clean. Very nice pool and jacuzzi. We are a couple in our 50's but Hotel San Bosco would work well for singles, […] couples and families. Read more

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We have stayed here twice and found the cleanliness to be very good and the breakfast was decent. The pool looked a bit cloudy and we did not swim in it. In the morning the guys came and put chemicals in it. Good view of the volcano. Basically, good value for the money.

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it was fantastic, good location, friendly staff, good tours, etc

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Extremely friendly staff. Clean rooms. Right in the middle of town

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The hotel is close to all the downtown activity. Great location. Very clean. Good breakfast. The best is that you can sit in the hot tub and look at the volcano. Same for breakfast. Great view of the volcano. Free coffee and tea all the time. Wonderful place.

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questionable cleaness, no wifi in the room and the last but not the least, "unfriendly" to say the most.

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We stayed at Hotel San Bosco for three nights and were impressed. The staff was very knowledgable and helped us book our tours. The room was VERY clean, and had all the basic necessities (cable TV, air conditioning, clean towels, etc). Every morning when we were getting breakfast we saw staff cleaning the pool. It was nice to take a dip in a clean pool […] at the end of the day! Definitely would recommend this hotel! Good price and great service! Read more

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staff were very nice and helpful, rooms did not have a hairdryer or iron

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Good location in la fortuna, right in the downtown. Was clean and fairly comfortable, breakfast was included and was decent. Good value, without frills.

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Enjoyed our stay at San Bosco. Easy access to everything. Helpful staff, nice pool area, and great breakfast. Nice place to relax, would recommend it!!

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Josimar met us at the office and went out of his way to be helpful! Very clean, small rooms, poor lighting, beautiful grounds, excellent breakfast with fresh fruit and eggs cooked to order, Righr in the center of town with many good restaurants. We liked the one right around the corner. Great value hotel.

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This hotel was very close to all major attractions around the Arenal Volcano. Walking distance to great restaurants and a quick drive to Arenal adventure tours. The hotel staff spoke great english and were very knowdlegible about the attractions in the area. The hotel atmosphere was amazing and the pool and hot tube were in great condition. It's sits […] about 2 blocks off of the major streets in La Fortuna which allows it to be a little quitier than the other hotels. The room was older but very clean. The complementary breakfast served every morning was amazing and featured a more authentic costa rican experience. I definately reccommend this hotel. Read more

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My husband and I stayed stayed in Fortuna, at Hotel San Bosco for a full week and really enjoyed our stay! After looking around at many of the other hotels in the area, this one offered us the best location (directly in town) at the best price. When we checked in with the front desk they were very polite and helped us out with the area and answered […] any questions that we had about things to do, places to go and other things. Our room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels and sheets. It was also a bit of a treat to come back every day and see that our towels had been transformed into fun animals trimmed with freshly picked flowers from the courtyard! We had a very simple and nice breakfast every morning by the pool. The hotel location was perfect for us, as it was directly in town, which gave us the option to walk around town to all the shops and restaurants. We would recomend staying at Hotel San Bosco to anyone and will stay there again next time we visit fortuna! Thanks for the hospitaltiy! Read more

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Nice hotel, clean, quiet and well maintained. Staff was also very helpful and polite. Recommended.

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Two blocks from the park central. Across from a great open air restaurant. The staff spoke English very well and they were very helpful. The rooms were clean. Great showers!! Ac was cold and the grounds were peaceful and safe eventhough its right in the middle of town.

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The hotel and staff were absolutely wonderful :) There's nothing fancy about the hotel, but it's clean, safe and the bi-lingual staff are incredibly knowlegable and helpful. The morning breakfast in tasty and filling and full of fresh fruit. Everything is within walking distance and the hotel staff can help with any excursions or transportation...I […] can't wait to go back! Read more

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I have travelled all over the world and spent the last 8 weeks in Costa Rica - this place is clean and feels relatively safe, but it is really not worth the amount they charge and has no character at all.

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If you are going to La Fortuna, this is the hotel to book!! The hotel is centrally located in town. You can walk to town to site see, shop and grab food. The hotel had great breakfast, fast internet, cold A/C, was clean and the hotel staff were very helpful! There are fancy hotels on the volcano flow side...But, you will need to take a taxi into town […] from those hotels. Also, the lava has not flowed since Oct/Nov 2010 - so those other hotels are not a big benefit! A couple of hints: Book your excursions at Fortuna Hostel (see Manual). The hostel is two blocks away from San Bosco and Manual has the best deals for excursions. Don't eat at NENE's Restaurant - EXPENSIVE (and the food was terrible!) Eat typical Costa Rican meals at "Sodas" for good value! Read more

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This is a nice hotel situated in a small town. It is a 20 minute drive to all activities. Only complaint is the gnats as they do not have nets for the beds. Take your bug spray.

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We recently spent two nights at Hotel San Bosco. It is conveniently located downtown, and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Breakfast was included, and served on the covered terrace by the swimming pools. The room was very nice; and the hotel in general was very clean and well kept. There were clear, spectacular views of Volcan Arenal from the pool area […] and the third floor observation deck. The hotel staff was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. Definitely recommended as a great value and a lovely place to stay. Read more

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Hotel San Bosco is an affordable and average hotel. It was clean and in good location to the center of the town square. Breakfast was included(not much variety with the daily menu). However, it was the staff that exceeded our expectation. The service was exceptional, specially the reception staff such as Carolina & Jose) Each of the staff were very […] eager to help and extremely friendly. I definetely would go back and stay there again. Read more

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This is the perfect place to stay in Arenal. My wife and I just stayed at San Bosco for 3 nights and it was great. You don't need to pay for a resort hotel to be comfortable and central to everything in town. There are no spas or VIP lounges, but you're there to see Costa Rica, not spend your time at the hotel! There is a nice pool, hot tub, outdoor […] seating areas, and most importantly, there is AC in the rooms. :-) There is a great breakfast each morning with fresh fruit, juices, eggs, pancakes, etc. You can easily walk to anywhere in town, and the hotel staff is extremely helpful in booking tours and excursions. Read more

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We really like Hotel San Bosco. This is a reasonably priced hotel, one block from the town square, with several good restaurants nearby. This is a clean, reasonably priced hotel. The staff were extremely helpful in setting up two days of activities and made excellent recommendations. They had a very nice continental breakfast. There is a pool and hot […] tub on site which were more than adequate. It was very safe, with a watchman at night, and we never felt any concern, even walking around the town in the evening. This isn't a fancy resort hotel, just a nice base camp to enjoy the La Fortuna area. We were pleasantly surprised. Read more

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Love, love this hotel. Granted it is no architectural masterpiece, but the rooms are great and comfortable. There are good size pools and jacuzzis. The staff is super friendly, and helped us book an amazing night tour. The breakfast was good too. It is really close to the center of town, a 3 minute walk, and really easy to be picked up for tours. There […] are some great restaurants around there too. Read more

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Very basic hotel with friendly staff but our corner room for party of 3 was dark and boring. The worst bathroom ceiling we have ever seen. Discolored pop corn ceiling. Beds very low to ground. No hair dryer, no seating expect for one wooden bench under the desk. That is all the room had. Did have small refrig. Small pool and green area. Breakfast was […] included consisting of coffee, juice, pancakes, cereal, toast and eggs. Lots restaurants within walking distance. Had a great massage a couple blocks away next to laundry place by gal called Digna. This is very basic place to get some sleep if you dont look around the room. Read more

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Small but clean rooms right in town..Breakfast was very good.

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Nice to see Arenal Volcano from the patio.

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Pleasantly surprised. Was our first night in Costa Rica. The hotel is at a great location. Everything was simple but absolute top. Staff was exceptional friendly. Accommodated us with everything we needed, including getting us breakfast ready at 6 AM. Absolutely worth the money.

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We enjoy La Fortuna and the convenience for getting around the area. Easy to book tours for repelling, travel to the volcano area for hiking and enjoy and swim in the waterfalls. Enjoy several restaurants in the area. Feel safe there.

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Hotel Bosco is a lovely hotel located near the center of La Fortuna. Grounds for the hotel are manicured with turf and ornamental plantings. The pool and hot tubs are nice and relaxing. Rooms were clean and copmfortable. Passageway for rooms is covered and lined with beautiful wooden chairs for relaxing or socializing after a long day. It is within […] walking distance of restaurants and shopping. La Fortuna is pleasant city where the people are friendly and considerate. Arenal volcano can be seen on clear days and is a beautiful setting. Read more

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Hotel San Bosco is a great low-key place to stay right in downtown La Fortuna. The hotel has its own parking area and courtyard area with pool. It is a great base for families or anyone who wants just to relax after traveling all day. It is very comfortable but not luxurious. The hotel staff is very friendly. I already recommended the hotel to travelers […] I met later in our vacation. Read more

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Hotel San Basco was in a very convenient location near the Arenal Volcano area. Check-in was quick and our room was really big. There was a nice pool and two hot tubs. For the cost I expected something much less and was very pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend them.

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The price of this hotel was the lowest among the four we stayed during the trip. But it offered the best breakfast and was located in a very convenient location. The recptionists were very patient and helpful.

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This hotel was a great place to stay in La Fortuna. I was there for two days and did some ziplining and hung out in the town. The hotel is a very nice clean cozy place to stay. The rooms are small, but clean and nice. It has a nice pool area and included breakfast buffet. Staff was friendly. You are only a cou0ple of blocks from the little downtown […] area where you can get some food and whatever else you want. They have tour info in the hotel and can help take care of that for you. Great view of the volcano right from the hotel. There is a little stairway at the end of the second floor that you can take to a sitting area up above that I think I was the only one that ever discovered. You can sit and look right at the volcano. Read more

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Breakfast was my favorite part! great location!

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San Bosco has a good location in La Fortuna.The rooms were sufficient and clean with comfy beds. The grounds are very nice and all of the rooms have chairs on the porch. They included breakfast too!

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