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Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Milena
From
Czech Republic
The location above the lake with views changing with the time of the day. Only a few separate studios with terraces facing the laguna. Large wall-to-wall and flloor-to-ceiling windows. Stunning modern design. All of this set on a maticuosly kept property and interestingly modelled terrain, with lawns greener than the English lawn. The welcome from the owner Ana was more than warm! Her breakfasts and dinners super delicious, served on a roofed terrase with THE view. Our thanks go also to Ana’s staff, nice willing ladies. Thanks a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 36 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

I
Ingibjorg Frida
From
Iceland
beautiful location! the room was also beautiful and suited us well with two young children. Staff was great, breakfast good and the pool area as well. Would stay there again for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Agua Inn

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 50 km, Agua Inn features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

C
Caracci
From
United States
The property is beautifully nestled along a bubbling brook, close to lake Arenal with an easy drive to Liberia airport and all the hiking and activities near LaFortuna. Trent was a great host with great recos on places to eat nearby. (Gingerbread House is a must for dinner!) . Nice pool and amazing landscaping. Breakfast was simple but delicious. Great coffee, fresh orange juice and fresh fruit. eggs, meat. etc. highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Toucan Lane

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Toucan Lane provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Klaus_aus_MK
From
Germany
Great Location near Lake Arenal. Joanne and Simon are the perfect hosts; during our stay they were always helpful and found answers to any question. We became friends! They proposed best-fit daytrips that fit best with our interest: a cozy Hot Springs Spa resort, a Hanging Bridge tour and a horse back ride. Ahead phone calls were offered to secure availability. The house restaurant was temporarily closed as the cook had just left. Manuel, owner of a small restaurant next door (25m) offered excellent local food and hosted us every night. Best comes last: the home-made breakfast with fruit of the season, fresh juices and home made bread and cake! WOW!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

Mystica

Hotel in Naranjos Agrios

Set in Naranjos Agrios, 35 km from Venado Caves, Mystica offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Jenny
From
Spain
A wonderful accommodation where I would have liked to stay longer. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

Essence Arenal is an ecological hotel surrounded by Tropical Forest that offers a wellness center to tourists, it is surrounded by gardens and beautiful views of Lake Arenal, the Arenal Volcano and...

R
Ruth Ayala
From
Israel
The place is magical! The staff is welcoming and sweet! Right on the top of small hill watching the lake. A beautiful trail is going out directly from the hotel. Waiting to come back here ASAP! Thank you for the wonderful time ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vista Glamping

Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

Boasting a balcony with lake views, a garden and a shared lounge, Pura Vista Glamping can be found in El Castillo de La Fortuna, close to Arenal Eco Zoo and 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

A
Agathe
From
France
Wendy and Roger were so nice and kind. They always find a solution for my questions. I recommend this place for the beauty and for the kindness of the owners ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$137.50
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal, Casa Donna Rosa B&B features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

R
Ranusha
From
Netherlands
This B&B was very relaxing, clean and comfortable and has a beautiful large garden. One of the highlights was Carlos who is a wonderful host and chef cook! The breakfast was delicious and we even managed to spot some toucans from our breakfast table. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and only 22 km from Venado Caves, Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Miriam Wüst
From
Germany
Rob and Monika are just amazing people. This place is so nice and beautiful, we really loved to stay there. I would strongly recommend to everyone to stay there of you are around the Arenal area. We hope that we come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Colibri at LakeGardens

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Villa Colibri at LakeGardens is set in Nuevo Arenal. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

P
Peters
From
United States
Very nice grounds with a pool, set within a beautiful tropical garden with many birds and lakeview. Quality accommodation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$56.10
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$158.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Amazing view over the lake and the vulcano, the kitchen is spacious and there is a big washing machine / dryer. The apartment is very beautiful and there is a large balcony, but my highlight is the pool (three pools) overlooking the lake. There is an amazing seafood place very close: Lake Arenal Pizza and Seafood! The cocktails and the food are amazing.
Guest review by
Nele
Germany
From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
The place was gorgeous. Our hosts were super nice. It was a little corner of paradise. I would clearly go back there anytime possible. We always had colibri flying around us when we were eating breakfast. The swimming pool was a bit cold, but it was so enjoyable that it wasn't a problem at all. You can go to the river nearby.
Guest review by
Julie Christine D
Mexico
From US$161.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
We were really happy to spend two days here. The room has a splendid view, the swimming pool also. The restaurant 2 mins walk from our room was fantastic. Far from the chaotic Fortuna, but close to every 'must see and live' in the same time. We really appreciate everything, we hope to come back one day!
Guest review by
Catia
Italy
From US$80.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Just stay here. Friendly host. Great view. Spacious room, including bath spa. Received an upgrade at no extra cost, which was greatly appreciated. The property really is just metres outside the Sky Adventure Park, not the entrance down below, as the directions are somewhat vague.
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Jerry
Australia
From US$92.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
The place is magical! The staff is welcoming and sweet! Right on the top of small hill watching the lake. A beautiful trail is going out directly from the hotel. Waiting to come back here ASAP! Thank you for the wonderful time ♥️
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Ruth Ayala
Israel
From US$175.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
beautiful location! the room was also beautiful and suited us well with two young children. Staff was great, breakfast good and the pool area as well. Would stay there again for sure!
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Ingibjorg Frida
Iceland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Rancho Margot was magic. We loved the food they prepared, the location, the cabins, the people that worked there were amazing. 10 out of 10!
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Ester
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
One of the best places I’ve ever visited. Perfect for a small family. Erica was a really kind and helpful host.
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Mark
Netherlands
From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Everything was perfect. Mystica is an amazing place where you can switch off and relax in the nature.
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Katarzyna
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Great breakfast. Great attention by owner.
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Emilia
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Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the...

Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the volcano and hot springs. We went to Arenal park and hiked the trail to the Volcano. We saw a Capibara but most other wildlife is best viewed in the early morning. There were a lot of orchids in bloom along the trails. Going to EcoTermales Hotspring was the highlight. It's a gorgeous naturally constructed spa with layered pools, waterfalls all built with stacked granite rockery, bridges and pathways connect the pools, and there's plenty of seating, an open bar that serves the best mixed drinks. The restaurant served fresh healthy assortment of seafood and meats with veggie dishes with dessert at Lunch. The water was fed from the natural hotspring, which was circulated , refreshed constantly with fresh volcanic water. Attention to the holistic elements of nature were throughout. Staff and Service were top notch.
Guest review by
SuZImageZ
Canada
10

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing.

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing. Both the volcano and the lake offer many chances for impressive photographs. The town has the necessities that a visitor might need. Restaurants serve good food at good prices.
Guest review by
ian
Canada
10

Everything was great,

Everything was great, only down side is the busy narrow road around the town. Outer locations were quieter! We Loved Nuevo Arenal. It is a quaint little town about 40 min from Arenal Town. Although you can not see the Volcano from there, there are Beautiful views of Lake Arenal.. Great Restaurants and People.
Guest review by
Don / Carol
Canada
6.0

Not convenient for La Fortuna.

Not convenient for La Fortuna. It was a 20 min windy road drive each way. Nuevo Arenal was really noisy with dirt bikes and cars driving through. City has little to offer as far as food and entertainment.
Guest review by
travis
United States
8.0

The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area.

The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area. There are cute little restaurants and sodas. The locals were very friendly. My only complaint would be that the restaurants and stores etc close too early. It was hard finding something to eat/drink later in the evening
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Minette
United States