Turnkey La Fortuna 11 BR Retreat or Group Event Property

Turnkey La Fortuna 11 BR Retreat or Group Event Property for sale. Turnkey retreat-style hospitality property in La Fortuna, positioned on prime commercial land near the Fortuna Waterfall, with significant upside through modernization and repositioning.

High-Demand Tourist Destination

La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s most resilient tourism markets, internationally recognized for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, rainforest adventures, rafting, hanging bridges, and the iconic Fortuna Waterfall. The area benefits from strong year-round visitation and consistent demand for retreat, educational, and group-based travel.

Strategic Location

Located on Calle de la Catarata, the primary access road to the Fortuna Waterfall (approximately 2 km away) and only 2 km from La Fortuna town center. This corridor offers excellent accessibility and strong positioning for hospitality and event-driven operations.

The Property

The retreat property consists of 11,080 m² (2.74 acres) with Arenal Volcano views and direct frontage along Río La Fortuna. The river boundary enhances the natural setting, guest experience, and the land’s long-term intrinsic value.

The combination of a prime tourism corridor location and riverfrontage is increasingly rare in the La Fortuna market. The parcel size also allows for future expansion, additional lodging units, or enhanced event facilities.

Improvements

Originally operated as a Christian camp, the property is purpose-built for group-based hospitality with an estimated accommodation capacity of 80 to 100 guests. The lodging infrastructure includes 11 cabins in total: eight standard cabins with private bathrooms and three larger family-style cabins with two bathrooms each.

The property also features a spacious event hall suitable for retreats, conferences, weddings, and special events. A fully equipped commercial kitchen and a secondary kitchen near the outdoor kiosk support structured group dining and catering operations. The covered rancho-style gathering area, BBQ space, and riverfront setting create an ideal atmosphere for organized retreats and destination events.

The seller, an engineer, personally developed and constructed the project, resulting in a solid structural foundation and a layout designed for efficient group operations.

While operational, the property would benefit from capital investment and modernization to maximize market positioning and revenue potential.

Group Focused Hospitality

The property is best positioned as a retreat and group-based hospitality facility. Historically operated through organized camps and block bookings, the layout supports retreats, educational programs, faith-based gatherings, corporate off-sites, and private events.

The commercial kitchen and event hall enable a captive group dining model, reducing reliance on competitive walk-in restaurant traffic and supporting predictable revenue through bundled lodging, meals, and event space.

With modernization and updated branding, the property offers multiple operational pathways in one of Costa Rica’s strongest tourism markets.

Additional

In addition to the retreat property, the seller also owns a separate two-bedroom house located directly on the public road, which may be included in the transaction for an adjusted total purchase price. This independent asset provides flexibility for an owner/operator, manager residence, staff housing, or rental income.

A separate two-bedroom house is available to be added to the sale price.

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