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Nepenthe B&B

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Suite, Kitchenette | View from room
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
El Castillo, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Casitas del Hotel Nepenthe | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casitas del Hotel Nepenthe

  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Nepenthe B&B

Lakefront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, Access to hot tub and massage/treatment rooms.
Nepenthe B&B offers 13 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This La Fortuna bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Fridges, in-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. 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 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.
During your stay at Nepenthe B&B, you'll be within walking distance of Butterfly Conservatory. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Phoenix Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, aromatherapy or massages at Blue Lagoon
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Nepenthe B&B offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Nepenthe B&B. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This La Fortuna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Phoenix Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Phoenix Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 13 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Nepenthe B&B El Castillo
Nepenthe B&B
Nepenthe El Castillo
Nepenthe B&B La Fortuna
Nepenthe B B
Nepenthe La Fortuna
Bed & breakfast Nepenthe B&B La Fortuna
La Fortuna Nepenthe B&B Bed & breakfast
Bed & breakfast Nepenthe B&B
Nepenthe
Nepenthe B&B La Fortuna
Nepenthe B&B Bed & breakfast
Nepenthe B&B Bed & breakfast La Fortuna

Nepenthe B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Centerview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nepenthe is a gem. You need to grab this stay for as long as it stays a gem, the owners are getting older and are actively trying to sell. Make this trip, you will not regret it. Stay for the week, there is plenty to do around Arenal, do not spend hours driving that you could spend listening to the howler monkeys, watching the toucans every morning, or enjoying the oropendola living their day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es buena y las vistas desde la propiedad son increíbles. Nuestra villa (n. 7) necesita arreglos, por ejemplo los baños. También tienen un problema por la noche ya que aparecen muchísimos insectos alrededor de la cocina (arañas, hormigas, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay here. The property was quiet. The jungle and bird noises were not, which was an appeal for us. We sat on the patio and saw many different bird species at various times of the day. The restaurant was fabulous. I would describe it as comida tipica, which is what we like. The best part was the restaurant staff—friendly and hospitable. The room itself was dated and needed some updating in terms of general maintenance and comfort. We were in unit 4 near the restaurant. I can’t speak for other units. The pool is lovely, though some more comfortable seating—other than iron chaise lounges—would be nice. The views are gorgeous and this property has good access to the national parque for volcan Arenal and access to the Observatory Lodge for many trails and a good lunch option. It’s about a 25 min drive to downtown La Fortuna, which was great for us. If you like crazy, busy touristy places, then this isn’t your jam. Check in was easy and Fabian very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

6/10 Okay

Ashli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok stay

Great view. Staff were sweet and helpful. Massage on-site was top-tier. Room was comfortable but ants lined counter of kitchen all the way across to pantry. Noticed after they invaded our snacks. 4x4 a MUST.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the smoothest of steep roads up the hill but well worth it when you get there. Takes about ten minutes off the main road so not handy if you are heading in and out all the time but so secluded and quiet when you are there. The view alone is worth the effort. The spacious room was more than adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarath

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Important thing is the access road to the property. You need a high clearance vehicle (SUV) to drive on the 2km none-paved hilly road. Property is generally okay with a nice view. Breakfast is good from their own restaurant but not the expensive pizza for dinner they made on pre cooked crust.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience, and I recommend this establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air conditioning - super hot Beds not the best - pot sleeper night Great view massages and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The road to the property is very rough need 4x4 No air conditioning very hot at night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place

Nice place once there, but difficult to get there. I recommend using a 4x4 vehicle if possible. Room was very clean. The restaurant service was very friendly and food was good, the restaurant building could use a good refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unsurpassed views

The road to Nepenthe is very rough but the views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal are unsurpassed. The Phoenix Restaurant is wonderful, with great service and great food. They would do well to supply the rooms with more kitchen amenities (paper towels or cloth napkins) and a hairdryer, and renovation should be in the near future. But the bed was very comfortable and it was a great jumping-off point for Arenal Volcano National Park, and the various hot springs and waterfalls at La Fortuna. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Edward Klaehn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay!!! Very friendly staff. Delicious breakfast!!! Onsite restaurant. Outdoor pool which was well kept. The ONLY downside was the road getting to and leaving the B&B. You have to drive carefully, a lot of potholes. With that being said, I would ABSOLUTELY stay at this lovely B&B again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would love to return

Wonderful experience! A perfect romantic getaway! The spacious room allowed us to spread out and feel at home. The pool and observation deck were just steps from our room. The on-site restaurant provided wonderful breakfasts, great pizza and meals to order. Be sure to get a 4x4 or drive slow up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAIWOO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Scenic is incredible and awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a Gem. Best view in La Fortuna. The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. The restaurent and the people working there were the highlight opf our stay in La Fortuna. a B&B with a storyline and history behind it. Phoneix restaurent on the property is a must do for dinners and Lunch. The Breakfast was increddible. Did I mention the views, the infinity pool, ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Landy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was amazing. We had the best time here during our Costa Rica trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vittal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, Singapore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay and staff made us feel like welcome family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022