Tilajari Hotel Resort – A Favorite for Families in Muelle

Katira Restaurant serves buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner using seasonal ingredients from the hotel's own hydroponic greenhouse. The open-air dining area overlooks lush tropical gardens, and daily bird feedings attract tanagers, parakeets, and woodpeckers at breakfast. Guests can also join a coffee tasting experience with Harvy, covering Costa Rican coffee history, processing methods, and brewing experiments.

The hotel offers three outdoor tennis courts and two indoor tennis courts, plus four pickleball courts with temporary nets for tournaments. A recreational soccer field and a fully equipped fitness center are available on-site, while horseback riding and guided ecotours to local natural attractions can be arranged. Guests can also walk nature trails for birdwatching or visit the frog garden showcasing tropical biodiversity.

Three outdoor pools include a semi-Olympic pool and two children's pools, with sun loungers and umbrellas set amid greenery. An outdoor hot tub and sauna sit on a deck overlooking the San Carlos River, where guests may spot crocodiles. The on-site spa offers massage services, and the jacuzzi provides a riverside view for unwinding after activities.

All 97 rooms come with premium bedding, air conditioning, satellite TV, in-room safes, and work desks, plus eco-conscious amenities such as LED lighting and biodegradable toiletries. Many rooms offer private balconies with views of the river or the hotel's lake, where iguanas and howler monkeys are commonly seen. The Superior Suite provides additional space for families, with a separate sitting area and upgraded furnishings.

The resort sits along the San Carlos River, 30 minutes from La Fortuna and 60 minutes from Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano National Park. Guests can book a river safari float on the Peñas Blancas River that includes a stop at a local homestead for homemade tamales and fresh coffee. The hotel also offers airport shuttle service and can arrange tours to hot springs, the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, and the Arenal 1968 hiking trails.

Dining: Katira Restaurant with hydroponic greenhouse produce

Sports: 5 tennis courts (3 outdoor, 2 indoor) & 4 pickleball courts

Wellness: Semi-Olympic pool, jacuzzi, sauna & massage services

Activities: Coffee tasting, guided nature walks, river safari float

Location: 30 min from La Fortuna, 60 min from Lake Arenal