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Hotel Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Arenal

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Hotel Arenal Lodge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Interior entrance
Mountain view
Standard Room, Kitchenette | Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

Overview of Hotel Arenal Lodge

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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Map
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTabacon Hot Springs8 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano11 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

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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
  • Wellness Park Costa Rica - 5 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 5 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Virgita Ristorante - 15 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 7 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Tucanes - 8 min drive
  • Restaurante Las Palmas - 14 min drive

About this property

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Lake Arenal
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 spa 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 fire extinguisher, 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).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 970 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

8/10 Good

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are beautiful trails to walk on this property. The restaurant has excellent choices from breakfast until dinner, at very reasonable prices. It could be a little tricky to get from the chalet to the restaurant and back though: steep and slick after/during rain. Although it is an older resort needing a little TLC, our only complaint, other than the driveway up to the resort (!) is the extremely hard bed, and not much softer pillow. Those have to go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great, surroundings were great. The whole place was amazing but the rooms need remodeling they are like 35 years old. So if they remodel the rooms the experience would be totally different
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing. The staff are great - very helpful and friendly. The grounds are very interesting with several walking trails - could use some upkeep but a unique offering. Overall, a bit dated but well worth it for the location, staff and grounds. We would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with great views, and friendly staff. Within reasonable driving distance to La Fortuna.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay, quiet and out of town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SEAN, DOYLESTOWN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscape filled with wonderful trails. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tarkan, Ladera Ranch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The road to reach to the property is a dirt road and it takes too long, property is in need of renovation and food below average
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice, private, quiet hotel with a great view of the volcano. We took a horse ride that was really fun and the view from the top was amazing! I would also recommend the massage. It was a super relaxing atmosphere and the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023