Tilajari Hotel Resort - Muelle

Eco-friendly riverside resort with tennis courts, pickleball, and river views near Arenal Volcano

Accommodations & Grounds

Tilajari Hotel Resort Muelle offers 97 guest rooms spread across multiple buildings, including the 700 building which features private balconies overlooking the San Carlos River. The grounds include tropical gardens with fruit trees and a frog garden showcasing local biodiversity. A hydroponic greenhouse supplies fresh ingredients to the on-site restaurant.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site Katira Restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner using seasonal ingredients and produce from the property's hydroponic greenhouse. Guests can attend coffee tasting sessions led by Harvey, who explains Costa Rican coffee history and preparation methods. The open-air dining area overlooks lush gardens where colorful birds gather at feeders during breakfast.

Recreation & Activities

The resort has 5 tennis courts (3 outdoor, 2 indoor) and 4 pickleball courts, making it a destination for sports clinics and camps. A recreational soccer field, nature trails for morning walks, and guided night walks for frog spotting are available. Horseback riding along the San Carlos River and guided ecotours to local attractions like Arenal Volcano are arranged by the front desk.

Wellness & Relaxation

Three outdoor pools include a semi-Olympic pool for laps and two dedicated children's pools. An outdoor hot tub and sauna are located on a deck with views of the river bend. The spa offers massage treatments, and a fully equipped fitness center is available for guests.

Location & Experiences

The hotel is 45 minutes from La Fortuna and provides shuttle service to Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, and local hot springs. A safari float on the Peñas Blancas River is offered, where guests can spot howler monkeys, iguanas, and crocodiles. The property itself hosts guided bird watching tours and a tractor ride to a sister property for forest exploration.

• Location: 45 minutes from La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano
• Rooms: 97 guest rooms with river views from private balconies
• Dining: Katira Restaurant serving buffet meals and farm-to-table dishes
• Recreation: 5 tennis courts (3 outdoor, 2 indoor) and 4 pickleball courts
• Wellness: Outdoor hot tub, sauna, and a fully equipped fitness center
• Family: Two children's pools and guided nature walks
• Activities: Horseback riding, coffee tasting with Harvey, and bird watching tours