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Hotel Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property
Fuel up for adventure with local cuisine breakfast then unwind under sunny skies beside the pool.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Property entrance
Interior entrance
Nestled near Arenal Volcano National Park, Hotel Arenal Lodge offers an escape with a delicious breakfast and relaxing spa treatments. Indulge in garden views at La Fortuna restaurant or unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is AED 702
AED 794 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

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Junior Suite (1 Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (1 Bed)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Kitchenette | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchenette
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet (1 King Bed)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Master Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Master Suite

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment (1 Planta Baja) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

Highlights

Kitchen
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (2 Beds) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (2 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite (Standard) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite (Standard)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment (Planta Alta) | In-room dining

Apartment (Planta Alta)

Highlights

Kitchen
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Chalet (2 Queen Beds) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 13 min walk
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 5 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 11 min drive
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 18 min drive

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 near Arenal Volcano National Park
Located close to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Hotel Arenal Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, La Fortuna, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 24-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • La Fortuna

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Hotel Arenal Lodge
Hotel Hotel Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Arenal La Fortuna
La Fortuna Hotel Arenal Lodge Hotel
Hotel Hotel Arenal Lodge
Arenal
Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Lodge Hotel
Hotel Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arenal Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Arenal Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Hotel Arenal Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arenal Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arenal Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Hotel Arenal Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Arenal Lodge located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna hotel is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano National Park. Wellness Park Costa Rica and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Hotel Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great, it was very quiet and a great view of the volcano. Little further out from town but worth it if you want a quieter stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Audrie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Views are amazing. Walking from our room to the lodge in the dark was difficult. Could use some small lights to light the path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible gardens and when the skies clear, the most beautiful view of Arenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property up in the clouds. On clear days you can see the lake. Staff was excellent, front desk was very helpful with recommendations and best ways to see the area. The property is well kept for its age. The major draw back is the road to the property is rough especially at night. There was absolutely no lighting for 2 km until you get up to the property itself
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and serene place in the middle of the rain forest. Spotted a family of white nose coaties. Large family suite was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. I liked the hot tubs and pool for the kids. The restaurant was convenient and loved the included breakfast. The staff would leave fruit scraps out for the birds in the morning and it was lovely to watch the birds at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niorka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! It’s in a quiet and beautiful location with stunning views of Arenal Volcano and the rainforest. It really felt like a peaceful escape into nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quick stay here so didn't get to enjoy many of the amenities. But the hot tub was nice and the restaurant food really good. Our rooms was charming. The only drawback was a huge rain storm overnight. We could understand hearing the rain on the roof, but there was something banging from the wind that kept us up a bit. Otherwise the hotel is in a great location to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAVNEET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabakar, Holland

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

6/10 Okay

Deanette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Largo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juveria

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ratish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a nice lodge just to get there from the entrance it's s a bit difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is ok, a bit old but the access is very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the volcano. Great Pina coladas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location needs to be remolded.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024