Peñas Blancas

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Photo by Zach Cain
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Where to stay in Peñas Blancas

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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4 out of 5
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is AED 760 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
AED 760
AED 859 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
"We love you Patricia and minor. Beautiful stay. Transportation can be an issue if you do not have a car. Everyone in Costa Rica was so welcoming and accommodating. Definitely a memorable experience."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
3 out of 5
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is AED 589 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
AED 589
AED 873 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"A MUST experience. Staying in the treehouse is unique without giving up comfort, the surrounding area is lush and filled with wildlife, the restaurant serves good food. Doing the afternoon tour with Victor was great, especially his knowledge of plants, animals, birds and love of gardening for the ..."

Reviewed on 7 January 2025

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
The price is AED 234 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
AED 234
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful property! We sat on the front deck and watched turtles swim by every morning. Was a bit worried the water would smell but it didn’t at all. It was like your own little private sanctuary. Would stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful property! We sat on the front deck and watched turtles swim by every morning. Was a bit worried the water would smell but it didn’t at all. It was like your own little private sanctuary. Would stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas Rio Escondido
Cabañas Rio Escondido
3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"Our family of 5 enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The raging river so close to our balcony was impressive after a few days of heavy rain. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped and we had plenty of space for 5. A couple of minor issues being advertised washer/dryer was actually a paid laundry ..."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Stunning Arenal Volcano and Lake Views-Upper Suite
Stunning Arenal Volcano and Lake Views-Upper Suite
El Castillo
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano are located nearby.
Spoiled Rotten
"Absolutely gorgeous views and accommodations. Guest book gave accurate recommendations of surroundings. People of El Castillo were gracious and kind. Hot Springs, massage, star gazing and tranquility. Perfect Stay."

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Stunning Arenal Volcano and Lake Views-Upper Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Peñas Blancas

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
19
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
8
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 6%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.

5/5 - Excellent

Andy

Perfect location for wildlife and amenities

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.

5/5 - Excellent

T.

The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!