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Arenal History Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Superior Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Mountain View
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 404417
  • Ecoglide Arenal Park
    2 min drive
  • Piura
    1 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    122 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Superior Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Mountain View

Superior Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Mountain View

  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Superior Cabin, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

When you stay at Arenal History Inn in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ecotermales Fortuna.

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arenal History Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal History Inn offers 10 accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Arenal History Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 186 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History La Fortuna
Arenal History
Arenal History Inn Hotel
Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Arenal History Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opción en La Fortuna
Excelente estadía en La Fortuna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria, Escondido

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

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayshree

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to check in lf arriving late
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 fabulous nights at the Arenal History Inn. Our flight was delayed 3 hours which in turned delayed our arrival. They stayed in contact with us and someone was there at 730pm to get us checked in. The Bungalow/ casita was very quiet and peaceful. We stayed in Bungalow 10. Furthest from the street. We could not hear road at all. The breakfast each morning was delicious. The pool was cleaned each morning. You can tell they take cleanliness very important around the entire property. We have only 2 suggestions for the property owner. 1. Maybe provide either a QR Code or small info sheet with general info about the hotel (pool rules, code for the smart tv, breakfast protocol, and a reminder about the Toilet paper rules in Costa Rica). 2. Maybe have either a mat or shoe tray for sandy shoes to help reduce sand inside the casitas. But overall 10 out of 10. Great location. La Fortuna is only a few minutes away. But Zete Trece has plenty of food options in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private affordable clean cabins
Lovely little spacious inn and grounds just a few minutes drive from town and another few minutes drive in the other direction to Baldi hot springs. The rooms are roomy with high ceilings, quiet AC unit, and surrounded by lush greenery. For some reason I thought we would be able to view the volcano from the front porch but that is not the case. The pool was refreshing, breakfasts offered by the Peruvian restaurant were good with friendly service. We ate at the Peruvian place one night for dinner and it was delicious. There are a few other good food options that are walkable including the friendly pizza place across the street. Can’t go wrong with the History Inn, it was a great deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right next to volcano. Beautiful rooms with great outdoor area. Pool spectacular. Breakfast yummy. Near all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Away from the Noise and yet in close proximity to various dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful hotel and grounds. Tropical paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of Paradise in La Fortuna
This is a hidden gem in La Fortuna! The grounds are beautiful, the restaurant is fantastic, and the rooms are updated and very comfortable. I just can’t say enough good things about this hotel. Even the pool was welcoming and refreshing. The free breakfasts were incredible and we also received a nice little touch in the room for my daughter’s birthday. I would stay here again in a heartbeat - you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and it is a very safe place for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Senthil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. But the hotel name was not there in front of the property. It took sometime to find the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabana style room provided a great atmosphere for the property and the surrounding plants and trees make you feel like you're on the doorstep of the rain forest. Pool and on-site restaurant are nice. Plus many local restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Assaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for La Fortuna trips
We had a wonderful time At the Arenal history Inn. the staff was attentive and courteous. They help us with everything and if we needed to they had all the advice we needed for travel. The location is perfectly located around some souvenir shops, restaurants, and grocery stores and short drive from the Arenal volcano and other tours in the area. The only issue is that we could not handle the shower it was either scorching hot or freezing cold no matter what we did and how much we asked that couldn’t have been fixed. It’s definitely not a reason not to go back, but it is something to know if you need a good shower after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms. Lots of flowers and birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property, and great team members! The bungalows are perfectly set back from the road to minimize the street noise. We didn’t require service during our three nights, but did swap out towels on the second day. The pool was clean, and had a beautiful view of the volcano and neighboring mountains. Hazel the breakfast host was lovely, and was always singing :) We brought a reuseable water bottle and the staff happily filled it with ice and water each morning before we left for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic. The rooms are individual chalets with a private covered porch. The grounds are beautiful with a view of Arenal Volcano right from the room. Our room was fully updated and in beautiful condition. The staff at both the hotel and restaurant were accommodating and so friendly. Seriously, if you are visiting the La Fortuna area, you need to stay here. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit disappointed but it ended up working out fine. Nothing special. Smaller property, busier area, and closer to the road, than we expected compared to the photos. The cabin was very pretty inside with vaulted ceiling. The terrace was fine. The shower was the worst! No water pressure or hot water. It was hot outside so we managed. Beautifully maintained garden and view of the volcano. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool. The restaurant staff and front desk attendant were all very friendly and helpful. Nice to have breakfast included. The dinners were on the pricier side, so we opted to eat at better rated places nearby. The room met my most important needs which was a clean, comfortable room with queen beds and air conditioning that was located outside of town.

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay. The hotel rooms were conveniently located near restaurants and shopping (souvenirs, grocery store, laundry mat) but far enough from the street and noise to feel secluded and intimate. It’s also on the closer side of town to the volcano and thermal pools, which is great for those activities but means it’s about a 20 minute walk into the main part of town. The grounds were beautiful and we woke up every morning to lovely bird songs. The room was really nice, modern, and clean. The included breakfast was yummy (plate of fruit, coffee and tea, and then you order from a menu that offers 6 options of American and Costa Rican food). The receptionist was very nice too. And surprisingly our room was ready a couple of hours early. The pool was clean and well maintained but nothing extravagant. The only downsides were the receptionist is only available from 8am-6pm and the water temperature in the shower was difficult to control (but it was a nice shower with good pressure). We definitely will stay here again when we come back.

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was better than expected. The grounds are beautiful, the pool with day beds made it so much more inviting, and the rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. We could walk to nearby restaurants and make a quick drive into town. The daily breakfast was a also a great way to start our day. They offered coffee, juice, fruit, American and local breakfast options. Overall it exceeded our expectations. We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed our nights after our busy days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything, yet the rooms are in secluded setting making you feel very private. Nice pool area. Nice gardens We had diner at the restaurant which was good and breakfast were excellent. Very friendly staff I recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024