Hotel Arenal Lodge
200 Meters Nw From Arenal Lake Dam, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 1250 Costa Rica
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#32 of 71 hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Arenal Lodge provides guests with the excitement of staying in an authentic rainforest lodge with breathtaking panoramic views of Costa Rica’s famous Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Guests will enjoy a casual and relaxed rustic lodge setting with the added value of a complimentary breakfast daily. Located on 2000-acres of beautiful tropical rainforest, the lodge is situated near Arenal Volcano National Park. The lodge is surrounded by rainforest - housing hundreds of exotic birds, small animals and the beautiful tropical flowers and trees of Costa Rica. and is its own local tourist attraction due to its exclusive location with breathtaking panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. The lodge features a full service restaurant with local and international cuisine, gift shop, three heated outdoor Jacuzzis, an infinite edge swimming pool, walking trails, a butterfly garden, horseback riding, a game room and outdoor playground for children, fitness room, sauna, and free wireless high speed internet access. Guest rooms and suites feature cable TV, telephone, coffee maker, clock radio, and all have private baths. Complimentary crib and wheel chair are available on request.
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Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Banquet room
Secured parking
Public wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Kids' meals
Billiards
Board games / puzzles
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Steam room
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Private balcony
Safe
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Flatscreen TV
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Seating area
Telephone
Laptop safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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English, Spanish
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200 Meters Nw From Arenal Lake Dam, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 1250 Costa Rica
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When we first arrived, after the bumpy ride up the hill, I thought the hotel looked tired. My first impressions were correct, in its hey day and possibly pre covid I bet this hotel was very impressive. It was cloudy, dull, cool and then the rain started. Yes, I was disappointed. However, the room we stayed in was of a very reasonable standard and spacious. We went to the bar and had a few reasonably priced drinks and chatted with some other guests and had an enjoyable pleasant evening. Food was good and enjoyable too. In the morning there was the view, wow. We were lucky for it to be clear. The howler monkeys woke us up. The fire flies the night before were great. We went horse riding on the hills and actually had a really good time. I left with a much more positive attitude to this place and actually really enjoyed my stay.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The views from the rooms are truly incredible. The restaurant was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The driveway is slightly disconcerting, but definitely not the worst one we has to a hotel. It feels nice and close to everything in La Fortuna without feeling like you were on hotel row (how my husband and I started to refer to the MANY hotels stacked up next to each other on the main road).
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you sit in the bar, look for a little surprise
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My husband and I stayed here and sadly we were very disappointed. The location is very misleading and they fail to mention that the hotel itself is about a 10 minutes drive from the main road and very steep. If you’re not renting a car it will cost 35$ to get to fortuna one way. We read previously they offered shuttles however when we arrived we were told that was never a thing. The lodge is very rustic and the beds are super uncomfortable. The rooms weren’t cleaned throughout are five days stay, they only made our beds and gave us new towels. We ordered room service one night and they never collected our dishes even when they cleaned our room. The trash was not taken out and the shower door rattled all night long. The food at the restaurant was just about edible and they are very stingy with the breakfast portions The view of the volcano was our main reason to book this lodge, however being so high up all you see is fog. There are definitely better places to stay.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you don’t have a car or want to be close to places this is not the place for you.
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Do not bother staying here!!! This place is so far out from La Fortuna and it takes over 10 minutes to even get to the lodge from the bottom. We stayed in a Chalet and the view had the potential to be amazing but because the place is so high up, you are literally in the clouds and can't see anything. To get to the Chalet itself is a high, uphill walk with no lighting to help you get there at night Although there is a shortcut, this can only be used in the day. The bathroom doors kept banging at night due to the weather conditions. The hotel is extremely outdated and the beds are the worst I have ever slept on. I was 30 before I stayed here and became 70 after sleeping here with the back problems I gained. The housekeeping was terrible - they only changed our sheets and gave fresh towels and ignored our left over room service and did not change any bins or clean up. The sofas in the chalet looked like a million sweaty people had sat on it and are completely discoloured. The gym looks like it hasn't been touched in 20 years and there's a reason why. There's a fussball table with no ball. The restaurant has to be the worst place we have ever eaten. The first night we arrived we ordered Alfredo and bolognese and was disgusting - I asked if this was freshly made and the waiter said yes but tasted frozen and outdated like the hotel. The breakfast is OK, pancakes were good and the typical breakfast was actually good but for lunch/dinner do not bother eating here. Location is the biggest negative point. You really need to have a rental car to stay here otherwise no point. It takes 30 minutes to get to la fortuna and no tours would be willing to pick us up unless we paid extra so everything becomes more costly. The plus points - the grounds are really nice and when the weather is clear it does look really beautiful. Teresa the owner was accommodating and even prepared some breakfast for us in advanced on the day of our early morning departure. The staff are friendly in general.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: You need a rental car if you stay here
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We had 3 nights up there. The view were fantastic from the restaurant and surroundings. It is a very Old hotel with a lot of charme. However rooms are very outdated but it works. The restaurant are serving good average food all Day. Many possibilities for making trips in the area.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hotel Arenal Lodge was the substitute for Magic Mountain on our G Adventures trip. The positive note from a nature lover is that there are bird feeders outside the dining room for breakfast for the birds. The food was excellent and the view when visible was great. I loved the cozy and intimate location within the forest. The room was very large but with all lights on it seemed to be lit by oil lamp or candlelight, The location was very remote with a long and challenging drive to any other facility. I envisioned an artist or writer wanting a small, quiet location with good services. I'd say it's not for everyone, but special for some people.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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If you drive to and from the hotel, you do it during the daylight. Roads can be dangerous - rough with blind sharp curves. Room was dark and the bed was hard but the scenery is amazing. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Power flickered a couple of evenings and even went out for about 30 min- but not sure if it was only the property or more widespread. Close to the volcano and beautiful view of it from our patio.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rooms are nice and rustic as a lodge should be. The food was good. We were lucky as the view to the Arenal volcano was good. Service was good. Definitely worth it. I did not try the pool but others said it was good and not to cold. The environment at the lodge was spectacular
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Less than 24 hours after booking our reservation, we called the hotel to solicit cancelation. They reimbursed one person from our party 100%, but only agreed to reimburse the other person 50%. Our booking and cancelation attempts were only minutes apart. Yet they want to charge over $500 for a stay that is not going to be used. During phone conversations with them, the hotel staff repeatedly changed their "facts," overtly contradicting themselves and persisting in dishonesty. The tipping point was when the owner, Teresa, began screaming and insulting us while she refused to reimburse the remaining 50%. After being treated like that, we don't feel comfortable conceding and staying there. Essentially, they are going to get away with over $500 after only offering the service of treating potential clients very poorly.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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The road is too long and no safety for family Drive around 25 to get the hotel the staff is okay .I think it’s not good for family and kids because the road is too dangerous fort exit and enter. I don’t recommend because isn’t no have emergency evacuation
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
US$153 - US$198 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
arenal hotel la fortuna de san carlos
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaArenal Volcano National ParkLa Fortuna de San Carlos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Arenal Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Venado Caves (6.6 km), Rio Chollin (4.7 km), and Tabacon Hot Springs (5.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Ventanita, Pizza John's Jardin Escondido, and Fusion Arenal Mirador Restaurante.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Arenal Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Hotel Arenal Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.