My son is on his way to la fortuna and had a great time surfing. Can anyone suggest hotels in la fortuna that are mid range ($70 ish) where he could get a good view of the volcano with a lava view. Originally we thought to stay in the arenal observatory lodge, but he has been told it is too far from everything. he also plans to horse back ride, go canyoning and other similiar sporting activities. Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations.
Ewaj

Hotels like Arenal Paraiso...Montana de Fuego...sometimes they will give rate brakes...he can try...one good option is a little hotel call El Sesteo...baout $50.00 to $60.00...in La Fortuna about 4 meters from La Cascad restaurant...sorry about my tico directions...

R.A Luis

Just buckle up and enjoy the ride in paradise!!

thanks - do any of these have a view of the lava side of the volcano. muchas gracias.!

I think the view is still from the Observatory side. Check out the map on Arenal.net. It shows where everything is located and tells you when the flow shifts.

If the volcano is putting a show ...every body will see it from La Fortuna to El Castillo...in a clear night...some places like Arenal Observatory will have some kind of better view...but lava ...can be and you will see it from everywhere that I mentioned...guarantee...that includes the little hotel El Sesteo...

Last week when we were there, the only hotels that had a "lava" (actually rolling hot rocks) view, when it wasn't obscured by clouds, were those to the northwest, southwest, and south such as Arenal Observatory Lodge, Lost Iguana, and Arenal Lodge above Lost Iguana.

If you're looking for a great view (though not necessarily of the rocks etc rolling down) Arenal Paraiso is a good option, their standards run around $65, with ac, minifridge & tv.

We stayed at the Volcano Lounge and it was awesome. The room was 89.00 and worth it. We loved the entire property and it was lush and the flowers were in full bloom.

The Arenal Hotel had the best views. I was there on my honeymoon and we saw the volcano erupt 5 times a day AT LEAST!!! We wathced the lava flow from the pool and our room and the room sometimes shook. But it was awesome and we never felt unsafe. They also have a shuttle that brings you to the hot springs. Good Luck!