Tifakara By The Waterfall - La Fortuna

Boutique hotel with Arenal Volcano views, set in a national park with complimentary birding and frog tours

Amenities and Services

Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis offers an outdoor pool with volcano views, a hot tub, and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily. The hotel provides access to amenities from its sister property Noah's Forest, including an additional pool and restaurant. Free nightly frog tours, a self-serve coffee bar with cookies, and a 24-hour front desk with tour booking are available to all guests.

Rooms and Suites

Each individually decorated guest room at Tifakara Lodge includes air conditioning, a private balcony, and an open-air shower surrounded by tropical plants. Select bungalows feature private hot tubs on the patio and direct jungle views. Rooms are allergy-free and equipped with luxury bedding, a minibar, and a seating area with coffee machine.

Dining and Bar

The on-site restaurant La Bosque serves dinner with dishes like seared tuna and a Typical Costa Rican breakfast. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, pastries, yogurt, and made-to-order hot dishes, with a view of the birding tree. The bar offers live music some evenings, plus a snack bar for light meals between excursions.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Tifakara Boutique Hotel sits a 10-minute walk from the base of La Fortuna Waterfall and a short drive from Arenal Volcano National Park. Kalambu Hot Springs and downtown La Fortuna are within 5 minutes by car, with free parking on site. The hotel's grounds back onto rainforest, offering direct access to jungle trails and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife and Nature Experiences

Tifakara Lodge is a birding oasis with a dedicated feeding tree where toucans, hummingbirds, and 53 bird species have been sighted in one week. The hotel's free guided frog tour-led by staff naturalists-reveals poison dart frogs, snakes, and fireflies on the property. Guests also receive exclusive access to the frog sanctuary at Noah's Forest by Tifakara for additional night walks.

• Birding: Dedicated feeding tree with 53 bird species sighted in one week
• Room types: Individually decorated rooms and bungalows with private hot tubs
• Dining: La Bosque restaurant with live music some evenings
• Location: 10-minute walk to La Fortuna Waterfall, near Arenal Volcano National Park
• Included: Cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly frog tour, coffee bar, and parking