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Hotel Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Arenal Volcano National Park

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Outdoor spa tub
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Arenal Volcano
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite (1 Bed)

Junior Suite (1 Bed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Kitchenette | Bathroom

Standard Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet (1 King Bed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (2 Beds)

Junior Suite (2 Beds)

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite (Standard)

Family Suite (Standard)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment (Planta Alta) | In-room dining

Apartment (Planta Alta)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Chalet (2 Queen Beds)

Chalet (2 Queen Beds)

  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano National Park. Wellness Park Costa Rica and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 18 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Arenal Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers 50 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Hotel Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1043 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ratish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a nice lodge just to get there from the entrance it's s a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The drive up to the hotel is very long, windy, and not in the best condition. Friendly staff and rooms have amazing view of the volcano. Complimentary breakfast and free WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is ok, a bit old but the access is very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the volcano. Great Pina coladas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location needs to be remolded.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views are spectacular. I wasn’t expecting to be able to look out of my window and have such a clear view of the volcano. It was really amazing. We did not have hot showers during our stay and that was the only downfall. The front desk staff said that it was not a normal occurrence.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mohan, BOLINGBROOK

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hammad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXTREMELY UNDERRATED SPOT!!! soooo beautiful! the only thing is specific rooms are farther away from the main lounge area or pool/hot tub spots. apart from that, hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kang

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little hard to get to. Beautiful view, if no rain (unfortunately there was down pouring when I was there). Kind of remote place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Perfect location, amazing room, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Perfect location, amazing room, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noyal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. The staff were incredibly nice and would check up with us whenever we ran into them. They were extremely accommodating to our needs and also helped us plan different activities. Overall amazing stay but just keep in mind that walking up the road to the hotel is intense and you should probably have some sort of transportation going up!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheikh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property with Lake and Volcano views (weather permitting ;) and restaurant (many selections), pool, hot tubs and trails, gym, lobby (with garden and games). Up/down a winding road, we rarely drove after dark. Helpful front desk, especially the gentleman with (grey?) glasses, who connected our young family with a lovely zipline and hot springs experience. Would stay again! Possibly closer to amenities in rainy season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sdeepthi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Aerenal Lodge is a true gem! Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, it's a paradise on earth. The lush greenery, serene atmosphere, and warm hospitality make it a standout destination. So far, it's been my best stay among all my vacations - a perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation. The attention to detail, comfort, and amenities are top-notch. I feel grateful to have experienced this little slice of heaven. If you're looking for a tranquil retreat, look no further than Aerenal Lodge - it's a nature lover's dream come true!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing and the property was beautiful, albeit aged. Be aware of a long (1 mile) twisty ascent on a mostly paved road to the lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was safe, relaxing and quiet and had a new view to the volcano.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yurena

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024