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Hotel Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Room (1 Bed)

Junior Room (1 Bed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Kitchenette | Bathroom

Standard Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Panoramic Room (1 King Bed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

Family Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room (2 Beds)

Junior Room (2 Beds)

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite (Standard)

Family Suite (Standard)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment (Planta Alta) | In-room dining

Family Apartment (Planta Alta)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room (2 Queen Beds)

Panoramic Room (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

With a stay at Hotel Arenal Lodge in La Fortuna, you'll be on a lake, a 5-minute walk from Lake Arenal and 13 minutes by foot from Arenal Volcano National Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at La Fortuna, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
La Fortuna - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Fortuna

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Arenal Lodge
Hotel Hotel Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
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La Fortuna Hotel Arenal Lodge Hotel
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Arenal
Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Lodge Hotel
Hotel Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
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Hotel Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an older era quaint property and if you can accept that you will enjoy! Our family played at the pool table one night and had so much fun! It has beautiful private grounds, helpful staff and had a gorgeous view of the volcano from our room. Definitely need a 4x4 car to traverse the steep windy driveway in (there are signs that say “halfway there, trust” lol) but worth it as so private but so close to Fortuna!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible view of Arenal!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohamed Amine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were thoroughly disappointed with our stay at Arenal Hotel Lodge. The only positive aspect was the friendly staff. However, everything else was outdated and poorly maintained. The furniture was stained beyond repair, making it unappealing to use two of the sofas in our room. The food was terrible, and the hotel’s location made it difficult to access outside food, requiring a two-hour journey. Getting to the hotel from the main road was an excruciating 15-minute drive on a very slopped and crapy road. By the time you finally arrived at your room, you will be so exhausted and not willing to descend again. Overall, we were very disappointed with this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful quaint hotel. "Old world, colonial" feel. Nestled in the mountains, stunning volcano view. Challenging access road for late arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dark, Dank, & Dangerous.

Worst experience in Costa Rica. Nasty and uninviting. No view. Lamp globes full of dead bugs. Horrible shower with steps. Asked for a different room. No one even responded. Entrance not drivable. So much more that otels.com won't print
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this property to everyone! This was a great experience. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great, it was very quiet and a great view of the volcano. Little further out from town but worth it if you want a quieter stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scenic views

Scenic views of lake, sunrise, volcano; location were amazing! Don’t miss the birds at breakfast. I like the location because it was quiet and a short drive to the Arenal National Park. The room was very clean and comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows, and towels. The kitchen was nice. Restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool hotel. The entry drive is pretty crazy at first and it takes a while to get to the hotel up the mountain, but once you are up there - WOW! Nice place with a nostalgic feel. Really enjoyed visiting with my family and will be back again! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Views are amazing. Walking from our room to the lodge in the dark was difficult. Could use some small lights to light the path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible gardens and when the skies clear, the most beautiful view of Arenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property up in the clouds. On clear days you can see the lake. Staff was excellent, front desk was very helpful with recommendations and best ways to see the area. The property is well kept for its age. The major draw back is the road to the property is rough especially at night. There was absolutely no lighting for 2 km until you get up to the property itself
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and serene place in the middle of the rain forest. Spotted a family of white nose coaties. Large family suite was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. I liked the hot tubs and pool for the kids. The restaurant was convenient and loved the included breakfast. The staff would leave fruit scraps out for the birds in the morning and it was lovely to watch the birds at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niorka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! It’s in a quiet and beautiful location with stunning views of Arenal Volcano and the rainforest. It really felt like a peaceful escape into nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024