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Arenal Palms

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Peñas Blancas

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Chachagua, Peñas Blancas, Provincia de Alajuela
  • 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 Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A thatched-roof hut with a balcony, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

A cozy room with a canopy bed, a view of the outdoors, and a rustic ceiling.

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room

A couple standing on a wooden deck with a thatched roof structure surrounded by lush greenery.

Signature Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, Mountain View

A modern house with a wooden exterior, a covered porch, and a garden with tropical plants.

Deluxe Villa, Mountain View

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Chachagua

Heart of Peñas Blancas.At this Peñas Blancas hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of La Altura Viewpoint and 9 miles (15 km) of Arenal Adventure World. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are El Salto Fortuna River and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour.

What's nearby

  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 19 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 29 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 34 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 40 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda Y Fruteria Mi Tata - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Arenal Palms

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Peñas Blancas
Arenal Palms offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the swim-up bar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Peñas Blancas hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Swim-up bar
Arenal Palms offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Palms

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 9 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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
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 cash, mobile payments, and PayPal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arenal Palms Hotel
Arenal Palms Peñas Blancas
Arenal Palms Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arenal Palms to the airport?

Arenal Palms is 9 mi (26-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?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Palms on Aug 29, 2026 start from CA $223, 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 have an airport shuttle?

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

Does Arenal Palms offer free breakfast?

Arenal Palms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arenal Palms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arenal Palms?

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

Is there free parking at Arenal Palms?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arenal Palms have a pool?

Arenal Palms features an outdoor pool.

Does Arenal Palms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arenal Palms to downtown Peñas Blancas?

Arenal Palms is 0.1 mi away from Chachagua.

Arenal Palms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was so nice and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitación el baño
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr unkompliziert, einzigartige Unterkunft. Sehr schön eingerichtet und der Whirlpool ist klasse!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026