Tilajari Hotel Resort

Tilajari Hotel Resort - A riverside retreat with wildlife encounters, tennis courts, and volcano views

Tilajari Hotel Resort, a 4-star property rated 9.0/10 on Booking.com, sits on the banks of the San Carlos River amid working cattle fields and tropical forest. The 94 rooms feature views of the river, gardens, or Arenal Volcano, with amenities including flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and private terraces. Katira Restaurant serves Costa Rican cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, while Río Lounge Bar offers cocktails and wines. Recreational facilities include two children's pools, a semi-Olympic pool, jacuzzi, and six tennis courts used for tournaments. The property borders a biological corridor frequented by migratory birds and howler monkeys, with guided river safaris available. La Fortuna's hot springs and Arenal Volcano trails are accessible within 20 km.

Pros

Proximity to wildlife viewing and biological corridor with howler monkeys and migratory birds.

Extensive sports facilities including six tennis courts and semi-Olympic pool.

On-site dining with regional ingredients at Katira Restaurant and river-view cocktails at Río Lounge Bar.

Rooms feature direct views of the San Carlos River or Arenal Volcano.

Cons

Some wildlife-focused activities require transportation (e.g., Arenal Volcano visits at 20 km distance).

River-facing rooms may experience ambient humidity from the surrounding rainforest.