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Hotel Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Outdoor spa tub
Master Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Junior Room (2 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Suite (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Panoramic Room (2 Queen Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Honeymoon Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Kitchenette | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Apartment (1 Planta Baja)

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment (Planta Alta) | In-room dining

Family Apartment (Planta Alta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Room (1 Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Panoramic Room (1 King Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, massage/treatment rooms and concierge services. Change of towels is available on request
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Arenal Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Arenal. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine and garden views while dining at Volcano's Secret
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, horse riding/rentals and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Arenal and 12 minutes on foot from Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Hotel Arenal Lodge offers its guests 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Arenal Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Volcano's Secret – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Volcano's Secret

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Highly recommend one of the cabin on the hill. The view of the volcano is breathtaking and being able to see it from your room’s window is priceless. Also, the place is kept very clean and the restaurant serves very good food at affordable prices. Overall it was a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
norman was exceptional! Rooms very good. Entrance road not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a spur of the moment decision and we are so glad we had this memorable experience. We abandoned our first (prepaid) stay at another location to get closer to the action in La Fortuna. Mentioning this to the front desk, they said “we are not fancy”. To us, this was so special. At the gate at the bottom of the mountain, an attendant lets you in (with confirmation of reservation). The road is high and steep and takes about 6 minutes to climb. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. As a result of this location, we felt VERY safe here. We didn’t even use the actual safe. Our room was older, but absolutely tidy. The AC worked great and the shower was hot (not so at other locations we stayed). The hot tubs were lovely; could have been hotter, but the grounds were so pretty. Provided breakfast was perfect. Dinner was fine, but not a highlight. Given the steep hill, you are kind of stuck after dark. Thankfully a pool table and nice fellow guests kept us entertained. This was an uber memorable experience for us and a special place for our family. Our teenage son will look back at this spot fondly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chalet was very dated. Small tv and hard bed. Sofa and recliner were very dirty with years of use. Staff were all outstanding. Restaurant was nice clean and staff efficient,food was good.Prices were also quite reasonable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. The filet mignon in the restaurant was inedible but that was the only glitch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and helpful staff. The room and amenities were nice. I highly recommend the spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My family and I stayed for 3 nights in one of the chalets recently and enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful and the view from the chalet and the pool area was stunning. The hotel is about 20-30 mins outside of La Fortuna so a bit inconvenient if you don’t have a car rental as there are no restaurants around except for at the hotel (which was okay). The views and the grounds made up for this inconvenience. Front desk and restaurant staff were very friendly. I would consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quiet, beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Badrish

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe to drive within the property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Badrish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe to drive inside the hotel. It takes 2km from security to Reception. Dangerous road. From reception to rooms also roads are steep with no warning signs of dangerous ditches.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel in on a mountain 2 km uphill on a paved but old road, although I saw sedans I don’t know how they made it. We were glad we rented a 4x4 that’s what I recommend. Also try to get there before dark due to the steep uphill super curvy 2 km road. Although hotel is old (probably oldest in the area) it’s very clean , rooms are big and comfortable. It’s on a beautiful mountain with great views . The horse riding on site is a most! Decent breakfast, friendly staff. Definitely recommend if you’re into rustic stays and nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm, Rainforest Experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was cleaned everyday and the staff were friendly. The breakfast food was not great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anshuman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room condition could have been better. specially bathroom. Lobby, restaurent - excellent. Breakfast - great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belur

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Included breakfast with many healthy and tasty choices. Extensive menu for both lunch and dinner. Service was efficient and caring.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shweta

Bathrooms did not smell good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is really nice, in the middle of the jungle, and a great price. This is not the ritz, but not a rip off like in fortuna. I’m going back for sure! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really helpful and humble at the same time, along with the Eco environment of the hotel
Horse riding tour with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rami

Travelled with partner
Was ok. Area is very very humid due the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YANEISY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great State. Amazing views and kind staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anurag, Sharon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025