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Private Shuttle to Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort from SJO and Liberia Airports
Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort is on the north-west side of Route 142, a short drive west of La Fortuna. We pick you up at SJO or Liberia airport and take you to the resort in a private vehicle for your group only, for $220 from SJO or $225 from Liberia per vehicle.
Location
Where Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort is
- Full name
- Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort
- Location
- north-west side of Route 142, west of La Fortuna
- Distance
- “4 miles west” (about 6 km, per a tour operator); “10-minute drive from downtown” (a travel guide)
- In our calculator
- listed as “Arenal Manoa Resort”
Published distances for Manoa are approximate. A tour operator lists it on the north-west side of Route 142, about 4 miles (6 km) west of town, and a Costa Rica travel guide calls it a 10-minute drive from downtown. We haven't found an official figure from the hotel, so treat 6 km as a guide. TripAdvisor places it in its four-star class.
What is certain is the fare zone: Manoa is in La Fortuna's, so there is no surcharge. In our online calculator it appears as “Arenal Manoa Resort” under La Fortuna · Arenal.
From the airports
Getting to Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort from SJO and Liberia
From SJO airport (San José)
The drive from Juan Santamaría airport is approx. 3 h to the La Fortuna zone in our fare table: Route 1 through the Central Valley, then Route 702 via San Ramón or Route 141 via Zarcero. From the centre of La Fortuna, Manoa is the short ride west along Route 142, around ten minutes. VIP transfers go over Vara Blanca for La Paz waterfall and Cinchona.
From Liberia airport (LIR)
Arriving at Liberia, you travel south on the Inter-American Highway to Cañas, inland to Tilarán and along the north shore of Lake Arenal. The road then drops toward La Fortuna on Route 142 and passes Manoa before reaching town. It is approx. 2 h 45 min of driving in our fare table.
Road conditions, VIP stops and airport logistics for each leg:
Fares
Prices to and from Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort
Per vehicle, not per person. US dollars, taxes included, same fare in both directions.
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO Airport ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $220 | $275 | $360 | approx. 3 h |
| Liberia Airport (LIR) ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $225 | $280 | $365 | approx. 2 h 45 min |
Onward trips from Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $255 | $300 | $385 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
| Manuel Antonio ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $330 | $375 | $460 | approx. 5 h |
| Tamarindo ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $315 | $360 | $445 | approx. 4 h |
| Jacó ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $260 | $305 | $390 | approx. 3 h 45 min |
| Puerto Viejo (Caribbean) ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $390 | $435 | $520 | approx. 5 h 15 min |
| Papagayo Peninsula ↔ Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort | $285 | $330 | $415 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
- Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort is in the La Fortuna fare zone, so there is no surcharge.
- VIP: +$80 per vehicle. Extra hours of stops: $35 each, up to 4.
Before you go
Practical notes for Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort
- When you book online, look for “Arenal Manoa Resort” in the calculator; it is the same hotel.
- For Liberia departures in September and October, the wettest months, we may suggest an earlier pickup in case the lake road needs a detour.
- Heading to Monteverde next? It is $255 from Manoa for up to five passengers, $385 in the Maxus V90.
- Your voucher arrives by email as soon as the payment is approved; the day before the transfer we send the driver's name, photo and vehicle plate.
Questions
Questions about transfers to Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort
How much is a private shuttle from SJO or Liberia airport to Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort?
From SJO: $220 (Staria, 1–5 passengers), $275 (Hiace, 6–9) or $360 (Maxus, 10–12). From Liberia: $225, $280 or $365. Per vehicle, taxes included; the return costs the same.
How far is Arenal Manoa from La Fortuna?
About 6 km west, on the north-west side of Route 142, according to a tour operator's listing; a travel guide describes it as a 10-minute drive from downtown. The hotel doesn't publish an official figure that we could find.
Is Arenal Manoa in the calculator?
Yes, as “Arenal Manoa Resort” under La Fortuna · Arenal. The fare is $220 from SJO and $225 from Liberia for up to five passengers.
What if Route 142 is closed when we travel from Liberia?
The lake section between Nuevo Arenal and La Fortuna was closed by landslides in July 2024 and July 2026. If it is closed on your travel day, we take an alternative route inland, which takes longer, and tell you before we set off.
Do you provide child seats for the trip to Manoa?
Yes, free of charge. Tell us the children's ages and weights when you book and the right seat is fitted before we collect you.
Can we stop for lunch on the way from Liberia?
With Tropical Experts VIP (+$80 per vehicle): Café y Macadamia, a restaurant with a view over Lake Arenal, is one of the stops we recommend, along with the lake lookouts. Standard goes direct, with a restroom stop if you need one.
How do I book a transfer to Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort?
To book online, type “Arenal Manoa Resort” in the calculator (it appears under La Fortuna · Arenal), then choose your date and vehicle. You pay by card through Tilopay, and you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before pickup.
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