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Arenal Palms Hot Springs

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Peñas Blancas

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A tropical garden with a pool, lush greenery, and a thatched-roof structure.
A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.
A structure made of bricks with an archway entrance, surrounded by plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through the window.
A tropical garden with a stone archway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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CC43 94C Chachagua, Peñas Blancas, Provincia de Alajuela, 20213
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a view of the outside.

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chachagua

Heart of Peñas Blancas.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of La Altura Viewpoint and 9 miles (15 km) of La Fortuna Waterfall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River.

What's nearby

  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 19 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 29 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 40 min drive - 21.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 43 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ross - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SABORES ELI - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aeropuerto Restaurant & Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Arenal Palms Hot Springs

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Peñas Blancas
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arenal Palms Hot Springs.

This 3-star Peñas Blancas hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Arenal Palms Hot Springs offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Palms Hot Springs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 180 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arenal Palms Hot Springs to the airport?

Arenal Palms Hot Springs is 8.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Palms Hot Springs?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Palms Hot Springs on Nov 6, 2026 start from CA $262, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Arenal Palms Hot Springs have an airport shuttle?

Arenal Palms Hot Springs offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 180 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Arenal Palms Hot Springs offer free breakfast?

Arenal Palms Hot Springs offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Arenal Palms Hot Springs?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arenal Palms Hot Springs?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Arenal Palms Hot Springs?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Arenal Palms Hot Springs have a pool?

Arenal Palms Hot Springs features an outdoor pool.

Does Arenal Palms Hot Springs have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arenal Palms Hot Springs to downtown Peñas Blancas?

Arenal Palms Hot Springs is 0.1 mi away from Chachagua.

Arenal Palms Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you were only staying for one or two nights in Chachagua, then this motel might suit you fine, please be highly aware of their nonrefundable policy. I made the mistake of booking this hotel for two weeks so that I had a homebase for my entire stay in Costa Rica. When I realize that I was not very happy staying there, I was unable to cancel or get refunded for my unused nights.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself is pretty good. Room was clean and organized but, upon arrival only a lady which you can tell is the housekeeper gave us our rooms. I rented 2! On reception there was nobody for a long time. I wanted to ask about the tours. The man at the reception that showed up after said he had not clue about the tours. The shower got flooded, couple of times I had to shower with cold water because the hot water was gone. Poor information. At night there I nobody at reception so if anything happens you are on your own. Location suck! Poor food choices and transportation. Most of the people rented cars which I was not comfortable doing. 2 nights in and I left to another hotel and owner refused to give any money back. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Primero, no tener parqueo dentro de la propiedad no es algo deseable. El aire acondicionado funciona al máximo o no funciona, no hay cable de televisión y la comunicación muy pobre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien servicio y atención al cliente, la habitación en excelentes condiciones, muy aseada y con todos los servicios disponibles. Lo único que mejoraría es en relación al parqueo, podrían acondicionar el area interna para poder ofrecer algunos espacios de parqueo para quienes vengan en su propio automóvil.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026