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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

3.0 out of 5.0
22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela 0508 283 858
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Superior Room, Mountain View
Room with view
20 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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White Hawk Villa
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20 square metres
2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room
4 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Phil's Villa
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3 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 10 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
25 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1992
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Table tennis
  • Table football
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails offers 48 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Balcony or patio
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

El Jilguero - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Playground on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool access ramp on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 8

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Masks are compulsory at the property

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

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

Hotel Names

  • Arenal Observatory Lodge La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge
  • Arenal Observatory La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory
  • Arenal Observatory Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
  • Arenal Observatory & Trails
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge Spa
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge Trails
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge La Fortuna

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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

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