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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Wellness Park Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Arenal Volcano - 11 min drive - 7.5 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 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, 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
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Room service
More
Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
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
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
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
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Hotel Arenal Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
313
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
126
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Paula
Travelled with family
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It was very quiet and beautiful, and the staff were kind and helpful. The room was a good size and it was nice having a seating area at the front patio. However, the room was dark and there was no fan in the bathroom, so our room felt damp alot of the time.
The property is beautiful the view of el arenal is gorgeous. The drive up to the actual hotel is pretty wild especially at night it felt so scary through the dark winding road like if you were in a Jurassic Park movie. During the day the ride was much more manageable but definitely not for an unseasoned driver. We came during dry season yet there was a lot of rain making the drive scarier. However the view and property ambience was worth it. Property could use some extra amenities to make it top notch, specifically you can hear every creak through the walls and floors. Overall our family had a very nice time. The staff at the restaurant was lovely. Pura vida!
The jungle trail on the property was great. We saw a lot of wildlife and plants. The food at the lodge was very good and breakfast included was delicious. We stayed in the Chalet and had amazing views. Overall the property was great but highly recommend checking in during the day due to the 2km drive off the main road to the property.
Michael
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Juveria
Travelled with family
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Arenal lodge is much further than the main town of La Fortuna so transporting is harder. Most tour companies charge extra to pick/drop from this location.
The rooms are outdated and we also felt like there were some unnatural activity like ghosts on the property. One of the nights we stayed, we kept hearing the doors slamming and stomping upstairs. The doors were not visibly slamming so not sure what was going on. We also heard people talking at night but there weren't any additional guests in the area we were staying at.
The second night, thankfully, it wasn't so bad.
Otherwise, the property is very nice, there is a jungle trail which honestly was so much fun to explore.
The reception guy in the AM was very helpful, the guy in the PM was not.
Juveria
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danica
27 Dec 2024
Danica
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence
27 Dec 2024
Lawrence
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ratish
26 Dec 2024
Ratish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
4 Dec 2024
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emmanuella
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a nice lodge just to get there from the entrance it's s a bit difficult.
Emmanuella
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Ashley
Travelled with family
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The drive up to the hotel is very long, windy, and not in the best condition. Friendly staff and rooms have amazing view of the volcano. Complimentary breakfast and free WiFi.
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Manish
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is ok, a bit old but the access is very inconvenient.
The views are spectacular. I wasn’t expecting to be able to look out of my window and have such a clear view of the volcano. It was really amazing.
We did not have hot showers during our stay and that was the only downfall. The front desk staff said that it was not a normal occurrence.
EXTREMELY UNDERRATED SPOT!!! soooo beautiful! the only thing is specific rooms are farther away from the main lounge area or pool/hot tub spots. apart from that, hidden gem!
This hotel was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. The staff were incredibly nice and would check up with us whenever we ran into them. They were extremely accommodating to our needs and also helped us plan different activities. Overall amazing stay but just keep in mind that walking up the road to the hotel is intense and you should probably have some sort of transportation going up!