Welcome to Posada Colonial, a charming volcano-view eco-lodge located in the highly desirable community of La Fortuna, San Carlos. Set on 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this retreat offers a serene environment surrounded by lush natural beauty and remarkable views of the iconic Arenal Volcano. Offering a rare combination of existing income production and significant development potential, Posada Colonial stands as a compelling hospitality opportunity in one of the country’s most thriving tourism regions.
Located near both the vibrant town of La Fortuna and the picturesque village of El Castillo, at the foothills of Arenal Volcano National Park, this eco-lodge is positioned within one of the most visited destinations in Costa Rica. The region is celebrated for its extensive list of attractions, including river rafting, ATV tours, horseback riding, butterfly gardens, waterfalls, hanging bridges, and world-famous hot springs and spas. La Fortuna itself offers an abundance of cafés, restaurants, bakeries, gift shops, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, churches, and activity centers, ensuring guests have everything they need close by.
With its strategic location just minutes from downtown La Fortuna, this eco-lodge benefits from one of Costa Rica’s strongest year-round tourism markets, ensuring consistently stable demand. The property also enjoys excellent connectivity, located within convenient reach of both Liberia International Airport and San José International Airport, making arrival and departure easy regardless of the traveler’s route.
Posada Colonial features a Principal Lodge and an additional Guest Lodge, along with dedicated on-site management quarters. The Principal Lodge is an authentic Costa Rican–style two-level property designed to embody the essence of a true ecological lodge experience. Built using natural materials, including native hardwoods, it integrates hallmark eco-lodge features such as wraparound balconies, expansive covered terraces, open-air corridors, outdoor dining spaces, natural cross-ventilation through wide windows and French doors, and lush gardens incorporated directly into the living and common areas. The lodge includes three spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to twelve guests.
The Guest Lodge is a generous one-bedroom, one-bathroom standalone guest building with an attached garage, sleeping up to four guests comfortably; perfect for families, couples, friends, or long-term stays. The dedicated two-bedroom on-site management quarters are ideally positioned to ensure seamless guest service and practical operational oversight.
A warm, inviting kitchen is available for hotel guests, authentically Costa Rican in character, featuring indoor dining space for groups and families. Additionally, the property showcases a stunning wraparound balcony and expansive outdoor terrace where guests can gather and dine while overlooking the tropical gardens and extraordinary volcano views.
The property has plenty of available space to continue developing additional guesthouses, casitas, or wellness-centered structures. The previous owner envisioned a four-story hotel, which had already received significant preliminary approval. The land also lends itself perfectly to a yoga deck positioned to capture panoramic volcano views, or the installation of a large swimming pool centrally located on the grounds, enhancing both guest experience and revenue potential.
Altogether, the property encompasses five bedrooms and five bathrooms, thoughtfully arranged across its buildings. Guests arrive through a secure, welcoming gated entrance, followed by ample parking areas designed for comfort and convenience.
Posada Colonial presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, income-generating eco-lodge with valuable expansion potential. Its enviable location, immersive natural setting, authentic Costa Rican lodge architecture, and proximity to top attractions position it to compete with premier vacation destinations. A truly versatile investment, ready for its next visionary owner.
