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Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Milena
From
Czech Republic
The location above the lake with views changing with the time of the day. Only a few separate studios with terraces facing the laguna. Large wall-to-wall and flloor-to-ceiling windows. Stunning modern design. All of this set on a maticuosly kept property and interestingly modelled terrain, with lawns greener than the English lawn. The welcome from the owner Ana was more than warm! Her breakfasts and dinners super delicious, served on a roofed terrase with THE view. Our thanks go also to Ana’s staff, nice willing ladies. Thanks a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults

Agua Inn

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 50 km, Agua Inn features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

C
CAROLE
From
France
This place is like « out of the time », hidden from the road, in a private and super confortable jungle. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, and the confort of the room. The breakfast is pretty good as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Mystica

Hotel in Naranjos Agrios

Set in Naranjos Agrios, 35 km from Venado Caves, Mystica offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Katarzyna
From
United Kingdom
Everything was perfect. Mystica is an amazing place where you can switch off and relax in the nature.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

Essence Arenal is an ecological hotel surrounded by Tropical Forest that offers a wellness center to tourists, it is surrounded by gardens and beautiful views of Lake Arenal, the Arenal Volcano and...

R
Ruth Ayala
From
Israel
The place is magical! The staff is welcoming and sweet! Right on the top of small hill watching the lake. A beautiful trail is going out directly from the hotel. Waiting to come back here ASAP! Thank you for the wonderful time ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vista Glamping

Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

Boasting a balcony with lake views, a garden and a shared lounge, Pura Vista Glamping can be found in El Castillo de La Fortuna, close to Arenal Eco Zoo and 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

K
Kenneth
From
United States
Pura Vista Glamping was a great find and place to spend the night. Wendy and Roger were super helpful in helping us find a place to eat and in suggesting things to do while we were there. High recommend the Essence Arenal Jungle Night Tour right across the street from Pura Vista. It was an exceptional 90-minute tour with Aurelio. The photo was the view from our little dome deck
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$121
1 night, 2 adults

Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and only 22 km from Venado Caves, Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Miriam Wüst
From
Germany
Rob and Monika are just amazing people. This place is so nice and beautiful, we really loved to stay there. I would strongly recommend to everyone to stay there of you are around the Arenal area. We hope that we come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Colibri at LakeGardens

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Villa Colibri at LakeGardens is set in Nuevo Arenal. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

P
Peters
From
United States
Very nice grounds with a pool, set within a beautiful tropical garden with many birds and lakeview. Quality accommodation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$56.10
1 night, 2 adults

La Vista

Hotel in Piedras

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, La Vista is situated in Piedras. This property offers access to a patio, mini-golf, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$184.50
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal volcano apartment with panoramic view

Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

Offering a garden and garden view, Arenal volcano apartment with panoramic view is set in El Castillo de La Fortuna, 4.6 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 16 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults

Villas Santa Maria - Private Bay Lake Arenal

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Villas Santa Maria - Private Bay Lake Arenal has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Nuevo Arenal, 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

R
RITA
From
France
A perfect place to relax and enjoy the true pura vida of Costa Rica. The view is stunning, and all you can hear is the sound of nature, especially the birds singing. The bed is extremely comfortable, and the space is cozy and very well maintained. Breakfast was delicious, varied, and different every day – a lovely surprise! There are several good restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations nearby, which is very convenient. Carole and Paul were outstanding hosts, always friendly, welcoming, and ready to help with anything we needed. It was an amazing stay in every way!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$125
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$226 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
The appartement is just super great. Really luxurious. All equipment needed (and more) are inside, and the view is insane. We loved it so much, we cooked in order to watch the sunset while eating. I confirm that it is windy as stated in some other comments, but after staying in the region quite a lot, it is windy EVERYWHERE, not just there.
Guest review by
Morgane
France
From US$80.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Just stay here. Friendly host. Great view. Spacious room, including bath spa. Received an upgrade at no extra cost, which was greatly appreciated. The property really is just metres outside the Sky Adventure Park, not the entrance down below, as the directions are somewhat vague.
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Jerry
Australia
From US$92.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews
The place is magical! The staff is welcoming and sweet! Right on the top of small hill watching the lake. A beautiful trail is going out directly from the hotel. Waiting to come back here ASAP! Thank you for the wonderful time ♥️
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Ruth Ayala
Israel
From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
This place is like « out of the time », hidden from the road, in a private and super confortable jungle. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, and the confort of the room. The breakfast is pretty good as well.
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CAROLE
France
From US$161.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Peaceful, relaxing with an outstanding view. Accommodation superbe, very helful and happy staff. The Phoenix restaurant was a fabulous addition. Many activités nearby.
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Maxine
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Rancho Margot was magic. We loved the food they prepared, the location, the cabins, the people that worked there were amazing. 10 out of 10!
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Ester
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
One of the best places I’ve ever visited. Perfect for a small family. Erica was a really kind and helpful host.
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Mark
Netherlands
From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Everything was perfect. Mystica is an amazing place where you can switch off and relax in the nature.
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Katarzyna
United Kingdom
From US$175.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Just in front of the lake, nice sunsets. Clean, good restaurant. Very helpful. We will come back!
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George
Belgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Great breakfast. Great attention by owner.
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Emilia
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10

Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the...

Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the volcano and hot springs. We went to Arenal park and hiked the trail to the Volcano. We saw a Capibara but most other wildlife is best viewed in the early morning. There were a lot of orchids in bloom along the trails. Going to EcoTermales Hotspring was the highlight. It's a gorgeous naturally constructed spa with layered pools, waterfalls all built with stacked granite rockery, bridges and pathways connect the pools, and there's plenty of seating, an open bar that serves the best mixed drinks. The restaurant served fresh healthy assortment of seafood and meats with veggie dishes with dessert at Lunch. The water was fed from the natural hotspring, which was circulated , refreshed constantly with fresh volcanic water. Attention to the holistic elements of nature were throughout. Staff and Service were top notch.
Guest review by
SuZImageZ
Canada
10

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing.

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing. Both the volcano and the lake offer many chances for impressive photographs. The town has the necessities that a visitor might need. Restaurants serve good food at good prices.
Guest review by
ian
Canada
6.0

Not convenient for La Fortuna.

Not convenient for La Fortuna. It was a 20 min windy road drive each way. Nuevo Arenal was really noisy with dirt bikes and cars driving through. City has little to offer as far as food and entertainment.
Guest review by
travis
United States
8.0

The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area.

The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area. There are cute little restaurants and sodas. The locals were very friendly. My only complaint would be that the restaurants and stores etc close too early. It was hard finding something to eat/drink later in the evening
Guest review by
Minette
United States