Lucky Bug B & B

3.0 star property
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Deluxe Suite, Lake View (Sun Suite) | Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View (Butterfly Room)
Exterior
Deluxe Suite, Lake View (Sun Suite) | Private kitchenette
Double Room, 2 Single Beds (Flower Room) | Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
2 Km West of Rios dos Bocas, Arenal, 50807
  • Lake Arenal
    11 min walk
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    14 min drive
  • Tronadora Arena
    31 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    101 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Frog Room)

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Garden View (Turtle Room)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View (Butterfly Room)

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Single Beds (Flower Room)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Lake View (Sun Suite)

  • 53 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, Lucky Bug B & B is a 1-minute drive from Lake Arenal and 14 minutes from Tenorio Volcano National Park. .This bed & breakfast is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Cavernas de Venado.

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tronadora Arena - 31 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 39 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 44 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bar y restaurante La Pradera - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Lucky Bug B & B

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Arenal
Lucky Bug B & B offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. This Arenal bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Caballo Negro serving guests of Lucky Bug B & B. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Caballo Negro - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Caballo Negro

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a 50% deposit payable by PayPal® for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lucky Bug B & B Arenal
Lucky Bug Arenal
Lucky Bug
Lucky Bug B & Costa Rica/Nuevo Arenal
Lucky Bug B & B Arenal
Lucky Bug B & B Bed & breakfast
Lucky Bug B & B Bed & breakfast Arenal

Lucky Bug B & B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property! Cozy & comfortable room, delicious breakfast with homemade touches (jam & salsa).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, rooms and breakfast area (breakfast is delicious!). This was our 2nd stay here, and we hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to see some wildlife, peaceful, lush grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place for nature lover !
We had a wonderful time at the Lucky Bug. Very clean , cozy, attention to details makes this B&B a place we would return any time. A beautiful tropical garden is surrounding . Rob was a great host available at any time and making sure we have everything we needed. Breakfast was very good, served on a terrace with an amazing view , lots of Hummingbirds and Iguana on the tree. We just loved everything !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

C Girvani, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique property. Needs better lighting and needs to give better check in directions. Most obvious place labeled “Lucky Bug” was dark and locked -turns out this was breakfast place/restaurant and souvenir shop. B and B was down the road and not well marked in the dark ( my flight was cancelled and I arrived later than planned, just at dark. I sent a message but got no response) My room was advertised as “lake view” -turned out it was not Lake Arenal, but a pond on the property. Owners/ staff were very nice, and assisted with luggage which was great since I had been up all night at airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family stay in April
Our family of three (2 adults and one six year old) stayed at Lucky Bug B&B for one night in April on our way from LIR airport to La Fortuna to break up our travel day. We selected the B&B based on other reviews and we were so glad we did. Check-in was easy and quick; we were greeted by Monika, Rob, and their cats and dog (which my son loved!). We were able to park our car right next to the B&B, which is set back away from the main road and through a gate that is closed to those not staying at the B&B. We lucked out since we were the only ones staying that evening; it was very peaceful and the property is beautiful. It felt like a private oasis. We spent walking around looking at the flowers and plants and the pond on the property in the evening and again in the morning. It felt like we were far away from anyone and everything. Our stay in the sun-suite was perfect for us, as there was a big bed and then two other beds, a small kitchen, and living area to spread out. We enjoyed coffee in the room and on the patio in the morning before going to breakfast. In the morning, we had a fresh homemade breakfast with fruit, eggs, toast, and juice and coffee overlooking the pond and with hummingbirds flying nearby. A wonderful experience and we would stay here again, and recommend to anyone else in the area! :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tannaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lucky Bug was the highlight of my CR trip! A magical oasis in paradise. A favorite experience ever. I stayed in the Frog room overlooking the lake. The owner is an artist and has designed every piece with intention. My only regret is not staying longer. Thanks you Rob and Monica for welcoming me into your palace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay!
What an amazing place! The setting is absolutely gorgeous! The owners were so attentive and helpful and the breakfasts were the best we had our whole trip. We decided to eat at the restaurant the first night and our meals were so good that we ate there our second night as well. We used this place as our base to explore from and are really glad we did. Highly recommend the Lucky Bug!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Middalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved all of it, from check in until leaving- such beautiful grounds, attentive service and fantastically decorated room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anil, Paramus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning room surrounded by beautiful lake and garden

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Piedmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lucky Bug B&B was a gem of a place to stop for the night between La Fortuna and Monteverde. Property was gorgeous with hundreds of types of plants in the landscape surrounding their pond - felt like a jungle oasis. Charming room and comfy bed. Delicious breakfast and the best blackberry jam I've ever had. Thanks Rob and Monika!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were exceptionally nice to deal with and they treated us like we were family. We felt like we were friends by the time we left. They have quite a bit of acreage on the property and it backs to the surrounding forest. Highly recommended for those people who do not want to stay in those big tourist hotels.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Jean, Drake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property & good location for exploring the area. Proprietress seems shy. Wish we could have met her and heard her stories from 25 years here but alas, she was rather elusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, beautiful place. Flowers, decor, grounds are all fabulous. Food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022