On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Arenal and 2 miles (3 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School with a stay here. Tenorio Volcano National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Tronadora Arena is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
Lake Arenal - 11 min walk
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 8 min drive
Tronadora Arena - 18 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 59 min drive
Rio Celeste Waterfall - 71 min drive
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 128 min drive
Restaurants
Café & Macadamia - 6 min drive
El Corral - 9 min drive
Marisqueria Guayo - 16 min drive
Gutierrez Family Pizzería - 15 min drive
Bar y restaurante La Pradera - 13 min drive
About this property
Hotel Mystica
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Arenal
Hotel Mystica offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Mystica. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Santa Rosa hotel is smoke free.
1 floor
12 guestrooms or units
7 buildings
Built in 1994
Full breakfast (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Poolside lounge chairs
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
Terrace
Garden
Computer for guest use
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Hotel Mystica offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. This Santa Rosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free rollaway/extra beds
In-room child care (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free extended parking on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Room service available
Things to do
Full-service spa
Game/wildlife viewing
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga classes
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Free rollaway beds
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Safe
Soundproofing
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Mystica
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Property payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Restaurant reservations must be made at the time of booking.
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.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Hotel Mystica Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We were passing through the area staying at the hotel for one night, so sadly we didn’t get to enjoy all it had to offer. The hotel restaurant served wonderful pizza and pasta, the grounds were stunning and the room was comfortable. Thanks for a memorable night!
In spite of the fact that the clouds were low and glimpsing the volcano was limited to a small percentage, the grounds were beautiful with varied plant life laid out well. It was wonderful to begin the day looking out on so much beauty. Every breath was filled with peace and beauty
Its absolutely mystical property. The staff were exceptional. So friendnly and caring. The daily breakfast was one of the best i have had. The natural pool was a daily stop for me and my kids. We sat on the outside chairs and enjoyed the amazing breeze and lake arenal views. On a clear night we would watch stars. It was soo relaxing.
Staff was great. Grounds were beautiful, room was clean. Only problem we had was that the internet in our building was not working. I complained about it to 2 people the afternoon we arrived and one more the next morning for breakfast. To our knowledge, nothing was ever done since it never worked in our building and no one ever checked if it was working or if we had any issues. We were there three nights!!
Le personnel est attentionné. Chaque soir il font un petit feu dans le salon.
De bon vin Italien.
Le domaine est propice pour le détente.
Petit inconvénient nous avions l’habitation dans la jungle et celle-ci se trouve prêt des éloniennes. Le mouvement rotatif de celles-ci peut être dérangeant.
We choose this location due to it being on the western side of Lake Arenal. Hotel is in a beautiful hillside location with a view of the lake and volcano (when not cloudy). Land is landscaped and mature grounds with lots of fruit trees, flowering trees, bushes etc. It has an outdoor "pool" but is small but still lovely. We did have an issue with mosquitoes near it so we couldn't enjoy it. Our hostess was so friendly and helpful and spoke English well. We were there during low season and were the only guests we were aware of. They still provided dinner and breakfast for us as our hostess called in staff just for us! The dinners we had were all wonderful - pastas, seabass, chicken in white wine and a homemade pizza. We ordered from the menu ahead of time and the staff made sure they could prepare them - talk about going above and beyond. We did pay for these meals but breakfast was provided in room rate and was also delicious - fresh fruits, homemade bread and jam, eggs and gallo pinto. Rooms are all part of a connected building with large front patios all facing the lake. Lots of hammocks and chairs to sit outside and enjoy surroundings Our room was for 4 - double bed and bunk bed. Bathroom had update large shower. Our only issue was there is no air conditioning - just a large open, screened window and a ceiling fan. We were all a bit uncomfortable sleeping due to heat. Area windy and surrounding area has large wind turbines which some may not like.
This place is amazing , people is so friendly, the rooms are so clean , the restaurant has really good options. Besides that is perfect for relaxing, reconnecting with yourself and your couple, healing your soul ... it is magic !
Mystica was absolutely amazing! We stayed in the jungle room and loved everything about it. The property is stunning and the food was amazing. Service was also top notch!! We will definitely stay here again!
The setting for the hotel is idyllic and it is the perfect place for a quiet getaway. The property has beautiful landscaping and a spectacular view of Lake Arenal. A porch outside each room has comfy chairs and a hammock that are the perfect places to soak in the beautiful surroundings. Rooms have no TV or Wifi, but Wifi is available in the main building, where there are quiet places to sit and use Wifi if you choose. The main building also has a cozy fireplace with a sitting area. The menu in the restaurant was limited but everything we ate was excellent and inexpensively priced. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Recommendations they offered for activities outside the property were fabulous. The masseuse was outstanding. Although hotels.com says that the property does not have a front desk, they certainly do. One only need call to make arrangements if arriving after 9pm.
Loved the energy of this place! Brad checked us in and could not have been a more gracious host! The breakfast was incredible, as was the view and grounds. The room felt a bit like camping, but overall was just what we needed. We didn’t realize that there’d be no dinner or yoga avail due to time of year. Brad did offer to provide dinner if we wanted. I’d love to go back when there’s more activities offered! We enjoyed a day trip to Monteverde, as well as a hike to see a 500 year old tree!