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Hotel La Amistad

Avenida Central | Costa Rica, alajuela, San Carlos, La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The best hotel during our 15 days in Costa Rica! Staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are really clean with a fan and a TV, private bathroom and hammocks to sit in the garden. It is located on the main street close to all the amenities and also a park near the church very nice to sit and relax... More

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I followed the advice of another post and asked for an individual room in the back. It was much quieter. It cost $20 for the night for a room with a fan but I had my own bathroom and it was all very clean. The water takes a little bit to warm up, but considering how hot La Fortuna is... More

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

Hotel la amistad offers decent rooms for a decent price. Nicely located near town it is private and not so noisy. Good option to consider in La Fortuna. They have rooms with ac and without ac. Beds are okay

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Denver, CO
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Hotel La Amistad is a great value for $20 a night for a private bath with hot water, a fan and cable TV. Most of the staff was very friendly and helpful. If you stay try to get a room far away from the street. I ended up my last night in a room by the street and did not... More

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San Francisco
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013 via mobile

Great value at about $20 for private room with no AC. Very good location too, right on the main street. However, When I was sleeping, I notice mosquitoes flying in my room. I closed the bathroom door since the window has openings and then noticed that there is NO WINDOW on top of the door! About a 6"x30" opening for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

Taking into account the price of accomodation in La Fortuna, this hotel is the best option to discover the area paying the right ammount of money. The rooms are basic, but just enough to rest after a long day walking around. The've got hot water and air conditioning. The girl at reception was very kind and helpful. To be honest,... More

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Hotel L, Front Office Manager at Hotel La Amistad, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Hello MissLibelula_83, Thank you for spending part of your vacation with us. It was a pleasure to have you stay at our establishment. We try to keep the cost of the hotel low so that you may enjoy an extra tour or two. We appreciate your comment to help us change those little things that can make your stay very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

I have stayed at this hotel several times in the last 7 years and have seen it go through many changes and managements. They used to have 4 little apartments upstairs but these have been replaced by dorm rooms and a communal kitchen ... and a pool table - which is an unfortunate addition because it sometimes attracts a noisy... More

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5 July 2012

Hello friend Nice to meet you, Thank you for spending your holiday with us. For us it would be a pleasure to have you back here and to share with us in our recreation area, which is located at the top of the hotel. Also we inform you that we now have a better entertainment area away from the rooms... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We arrived in La Fortuna with no reservation over the holiday period. We tried a few places and all were fully booked. Eventually someone suggested Hotel La Amistad and thankfully they had availability. The person managing the reception desk spoke limited english, but we managed to get by ok. The room was quite basic (although it had a TV with... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

After spending a couple of luxurious nights about 20 km from La Fortuna, we decided to spend one cheap night in town before flying out. For $30 total, incl. taxes, we got a room with one double bed and one twin, air conditioning, and a private bathroom in the courtyard. The room itself and the toilet and sink were clean.... More

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011

Basic room with bed, desk with no chair, fan, or AC for $10 more, but the floors were clean enough to eat off of. Private bath, private parking, and great location downtown on Avenue Centrál within walking distance of good sodas and restaurants. You can negotiate lower prices for stays longer than a few days.

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Also Known As:
Hotel La Amistad Costa Rica/La Fortuna De San Carlos
Address: Avenida Central | Costa Rica, alajuela, San Carlos, La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 20 B&Bs / Inns in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
otel La Amistad is a Hotel located in the heart of Fortune, just 125 meters from Central Park, close to all shopping centers and recreational areas.Cosy and comfortable rooms for the guests, all with private bath, WIFI access, hot water, cable TV, security 24/7, private park, recreation area and a shared kitchen.Also with a staff always willing to help and inform you about activities and prices of many different activities you can do in the Fortuna area,It will be a pleasure to serve you and make your holiday something you enjoy and never forget. ... more   less 
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