Tifakara By The Waterfall - La Fortuna

Boutique hotel and birding oasis with Arenal Volcano views, a short walk from La Fortuna Waterfall

Rooms & Accommodations

Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis offers 10 individually decorated guest rooms, many with open-air showers that let in the sounds of the rainforest. Each room includes air conditioning, a coffee machine, and a balcony with mountain or garden views. Select rooms, such as the Tropical Forest Bungalow, feature a private veranda and direct access to the surrounding jungle.

Dining & Breakfast

A free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily at the on-site restaurant Bosque, where guests choose from a menu with options like tropical fruit plates and gluten-free pancakes. The restaurant also serves dinner with live music each evening, offering dishes such as mushroom risotto and yellowfin tuna. A 24/7 coffee and hot chocolate dispenser is available in the lobby for guests of Tifakara By The Waterfall La Fortuna.

Pool & Hot Tubs

The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view of Arenal Volcano, surrounded by sun loungers and two hot tubs. Pool and beach towels are provided. The pool area is open year-round and is a common spot for guests to relax after hikes or night walks at Tifakara lodge.

Nature & Birding

Tifakara Costa Rica is located just outside Arenal Volcano National Park and is a recognized birding oasis with a bird blind near the restaurant where toucans and aracaris are often seen. A free guided night walk around the property, led by staff like Kevin, reveals frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal wildlife. Guests also have free access to a sloth tour at the sister property Noah's Forest.

Location & Excursions

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from La Fortuna Waterfall and a short drive from Arenal Volcano National Park and Kalambu Hot Springs. The on-site tour desk can arrange activities such as zip-lining with Sky Adventures, boat tours at Caño Negro, and entrance to Ecotermales hot springs. Free parking and complimentary WiFi are available throughout the property at Tifakara Boutique Hotel.

• Location: 10-minute walk to La Fortuna Waterfall, minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park
• Birding: Bird blind with toucans and aracaris, free night frog tour
• Dining: Free cooked-to-order breakfast at Bosque, live music dinner
• Wellness: Aromatherapy massages and facials available on-site
• Rooms: Open-air showers, balcony with volcano views, private bungalows
• Package: Complimentary night walk, sloth tour access at sister property