Nepenthe B&B

2.5 star property
Spa B&B near Butterfly Conservatory

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Suite, Kitchenette
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
El Castillo, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park33 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall44 min drive

Room options

Casitas del Hotel Nepenthe

10/10 Exceptional
  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Kitchenette

8.6/10 Very good
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

On lake.You'll find Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and La Fortuna Waterfall is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 16 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 27 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 33 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 44 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 26 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant - 26 min drive
  • Tucanes - 27 min drive
  • Restaurante Las Palmas - 33 min drive

About this property

Nepenthe B&B

Spa B&B near Butterfly Conservatory
Nepenthe B&B offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Nepenthe B&B. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This La Fortuna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nepenthe B&B offers 13 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This La Fortuna bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 13 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Nepenthe B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Unsurpassed views
The road to Nepenthe is very rough but the views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal are unsurpassed. The Phoenix Restaurant is wonderful, with great service and great food. They would do well to supply the rooms with more kitchen amenities (paper towels or cloth napkins) and a hairdryer, and renovation should be in the near future. But the bed was very comfortable and it was a great jumping-off point for Arenal Volcano National Park, and the various hot springs and waterfalls at La Fortuna. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Edward Klaehn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay!!! Very friendly staff. Delicious breakfast!!! Onsite restaurant. Outdoor pool which was well kept. The ONLY downside was the road getting to and leaving the B&B. You have to drive carefully, a lot of potholes. With that being said, I would ABSOLUTELY stay at this lovely B&B again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to return
Wonderful experience! A perfect romantic getaway! The spacious room allowed us to spread out and feel at home. The pool and observation deck were just steps from our room. The on-site restaurant provided wonderful breakfasts, great pizza and meals to order. Be sure to get a 4x4 or drive slow up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAIWOO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Scenic is incredible and awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a Gem. Best view in La Fortuna. The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. The restaurent and the people working there were the highlight opf our stay in La Fortuna. a B&B with a storyline and history behind it. Phoneix restaurent on the property is a must do for dinners and Lunch. The Breakfast was increddible. Did I mention the views, the infinity pool, ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Landy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was amazing. We had the best time here during our Costa Rica trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022