What makes Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa different from other resorts in the La Fortuna de San Carlos area? Twenty-five thermal water pools are the idyllic setting and provide an unparalleled experience for guests. With several restaurants, a full-service spa, and well-appointed rooms, Baldi is heaven on earth.
Overview
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
In the shadow of the Arenal Volcano lies the world’s largest hot springs. These magical waters, one of the most relaxing locations in all of Costa Rica, are also where you can find Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa. This one-of-a-kind hotel combines the beauty and serenity of the hot springs with the amenities of a luxury resort. All guests have access to the indoor and outdoor water pools of the springs as well as fine dining, a full-service spa, amazing service, and well-appointed rooms.
The rooms serve as your personal retreat when you want to rest or have some quiet time to yourself. They are comfortable and well-suited for single travelers as well as families and couples, which means that Baldi can provide both a romantic, intimate atmosphere as well as plenty of fun and action for children of all ages.
Guests of the hotel can savor the flavors of local and international cuisine from one of the restaurants located on the property. Ristorante Virgita serves Italian and Costa Rican fare in an elegant indoor dining room. For a more informal but no less delicious meal, you can try Pyramid Restaurant. They offer buffet service for lunch and dinner. There is also a snack bar and coffee shop for a quick bite when you need to refuel. Roca di Baldi, the bar and lounge located at the hotel, can create a refreshing tropical cocktail to help you unwind and recover after a full day of adventure or relaxation.
Of course, one of the main attractions of Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa are the hot springs themselves, but what if you want more? The hotel is near the base of Arenal Volcano National Park, and other attractions are close by if you want to experience some of the other natural wonders that make Costa Rica a popular destination for world travelers. You can also learn more about the local culture by visiting the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos. No matter what you plan to do during your stay at Baldi, you can leave your cares and worries behind and find the serenity that you deserve.
Baldi Hot Springs means rest and relaxation in harmony with the natural environment, where body, soul and spirit find the benefit of the gifts of nature gathered in one place, a unique experience.
Rooms
Junior Suite at Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
The hotel has twenty-four non-smoking rooms that feature tropical décor and woodwork, including furniture, floors, and other accents. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and tub water from the springs, free toiletries, hair dryer, air conditioning, flat-screened television with cable service, sitting area, mini-bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room safe, and daily housekeeping. Breakfast, local phone calls, and admission to the thermal springs are included for hotel guests during their stay.
Superior Room – This room has a queen bed and can sleep up to two people. Other amenities include a mini-fridge, coffee maker, and desk.
Deluxe Room – These rooms have two queen beds and can sleep up to four people. The rooms also feature a desk, mini-fridge, coffee maker, desk, and balcony with sitting area.
Junior Suite – These spacious rooms have a queen or king bed, sofa bed, mini-fridge, coffee maker, desk, and over-sized bathtub. They can sleep up to three people.
Acqua Spa – This full-service spa offers services such as massage, wraps, and facials. After you enjoy a treatment or package, you can continue to relax in one of the thermal pools on the property.
Baldi Hot Springs – Ten indoor and fifteen outdoor thermal hot springs are the world’s largest and a popular attraction with travelers who are not hotel guests. You can relax in the pure healing waters or splash around with your children in the Baldi Kids water park. There are also water slides to get your heart pumping.
Ecoglide Arenal Park – Experience the adrenaline rush of ziplining through the treetops. This park promotes fun and safety as well as a unique way to see the cloud forests of the region.
Arenal Natura Eco Park – Learn more about the amazing animals that live in Costa Rica with a visit to this educational wildlife refuge and habitat preserve.
Arenal Volcano National Park – Hike and explore the trails and forests that surround the sleeping giant. You can see some of the effects of past eruptions as well as the Catarata Waterfall and hot springs.
Peñas Blanca River Rafts – Some of the best views of the forests can be found from the river, so take a break from the canopy and take a raft along the water.
Tours Offered
ATV Riding
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Canopy Tours / Zip Line
Canyoning
Family Friendly Tours
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
National Park / Reserve Tours
Night Hikes
Sportfishing
Swiming
White Water Kayaking
White Water Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Location & Map
Arenal Volcano & Northern Highlands Map
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa is 4 km west of La Fortuna near the base of Arenal Volcano.
Rates
Prices Starting at $217 (USD) / night
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"I just returned from a visit to Costa Rica. I loved our stay at Los Lagos in La Fortuna, but the first night there we had an evening package to Baldi. After dinner, my 7 and 9 year old children went on the water slides. First down the curving slide, which was scary but fun. Fortunately the man stopped my children from going down the "fast" slide saying it would bang them around. As a 42 year old mom in decent shape, my children dared me to go. The slide is designed extremely poorly and jerks you sideways before the big drop. My head slammed into the wall on the way down and knocked me unconscious. I spent the next 2 hours not remembering where i was or how i got there. When my children finally got me help, the medical assistant did not speak english. They gave me ibuprofen to take that night and again in the morning.
After arriving home i got a CT scan, and found i actually fractured my skull and have a severe concussion with some memory loss. I am very fortunate i did not suffer any hemorrhaging. This slide needs to be shut down."
Number of times you have visited this Hotel?
1
How friendly were the employees?
1 (not nice)
Would you stay there again?
No
Languages spoken at Hotel?
English
How many times have you visited Costa Rica?
1
James
From: United States
12/26/2010
"Baldi Hot Springs' water slide is a poorly designed hazard, with a well known pattern of causing broken bones, head and spinal injuries and even death. On December 9 2010 I dislocated my shoulder and shattered my right collar bone the first time I tried the slide. I was lucky. While at the clinic at La Fortuna, I learned that a woman broke her neck on the same slide a year earlier. STAY AWAY! With so many other great options available, don't patronize a place that knowingly keeps such a hazard open. I wish I could sue them just to shut that slide down.
-Jim Hobson, San Francisco California."
Number of times you have visited this Spa?
1
How friendly were the employees?
1 (not nice)
Would you visit the spa again?
No
Languages spoken at Spa?
Spanish
How many times have you visited Costa Rica?
1
Milton
From: United States
7/16/2009
"My wife and I visited Baldi in November 2007. We decided to use one of the many slides that they offer. My wife went down the slide first and then I followed. The slide's embankment or side wall which keeps you flying off was not properly built that is to say it was not high enough to keep me on the slide. I proceeded to fly off the slide falling almost 18 feet scraping the side of my body, lacerating my hand, dislocating my fingers, separating my shoulder, and suffering several head wounds. It was a minor miracle that as I was falling I was able to adjust my body to prevent breaking my legs. Somehow I made it into the pool below alive. I proceeded to lie at the base of the pool for 45 minutes before an ambulance arrived. When asked why the long wait, we were informed by hotel staff that some other tourist had suffered a fall earlier in the day and that the ambulance they typically keep on standby was with that patient. I wish I were making this up but almost a full year of rehab later I continue to deal with the massive scarring I sustained on my body. We have filed a lawsuit but it seems unlikely that I will receive any justice in this case. The Local DA has tried repeated to get the case dismissed. Our lawyers in Costa Rica have discovered that the owners of Baldi is an Attorney with ties to the local magistrates. Additionally we discovered that a small child had died earlier that year on the very same slide. Please do not frequent this potential death trap of attraction. It's not worth risking your life. I am more than willing to share photos if anyone does not believe this post at miltsantiago@yahoo.com."
Number of times you have visited this Spa?
1
How friendly were the employees?
2
Would you visit the spa again?
No
Languages spoken at Spa?
Spanish
How many times have you visited Costa Rica?
1
Kasia
From: United States
6/12/2005
"I loved the hot springs and dancing with the staff at the disco! Carlos and "Usher" are awesome."
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