Name: Arenal Xilopalo
Address: Calle 478, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica, Calle 478, Alajuela, 21007, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.9

Arenal Xilopalo

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Arenal Xilopalo in Fortuna offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving international and Latin American cuisines, a bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall (6 km) and Kalambu Hot Springs (4.8 km). Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

We have no availability here between Sun 21 Dec 2025 and Wed 24 Dec 2025

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Room type	Number of guests
Apartment Bedroom 1 3 single beds Bedroom 2 2 double beds
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 double beds
Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 double beds

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Elisabeth

Canada

“The staff were very helpful and friendly. I like that it is a family run business. They gave us a free upgrade to a larger room and we had amazing views of the volcano. The breakfast was delicious and we got to eat right next to some amazing bird...”

Nikki

Australia

“Best setting, with many birds and other wildlife around, and friendly, helpful staff. Special thanks to Armamdo for the night four if the property which made my stay extra special.”

Maria

Argentina

“It’s perfect! Todo muy lindo, la pileta y la vista al volcán”

Leah

United Kingdom

“My favorite thing about the place was the amount of wildlife (mostly birds) we saw just eating breakfast in the restaurant every morning. The toucans and hummingbirds were my favorite to watch. I counted at least 30 different species. The view of...”

Andrew

Ireland

“Well located and very nice breakfast. Helpful staff too”

Barbro-isabel

Portugal

“We enjoyed our stay at Xilopalo especially because of the fantastic terrace, where you can spend hours watching birds. Unfortunately we didn't see much of the Vulcano because it was covered by clouds. The absolute best and most recommendable...”

Sophie

Canada

“The staff was so incredibly helpful. Anything I needed (tours, shuttles, taxis), they helped me with. The room was clean, the breakfast was really good,”

Lucy

United Kingdom

“The staff were all super friendly and helpful. They gave me a great tour of the hotel when I arrived and talked through activity options. The room was really spacious and clean. Armando was also great showing me all the wildlife around the hotel...”

Rodolfo

Brazil

“The place is a mix of hotel with jungle lodge with swimming pool and big garden. The room was huge and very comfortable with kitchen facilities for a snack or a coffee. But the best is definitely the restaurant: with a clean view to the Arenal...”

Petr

Czech Republic

“The room was very comfortable with two large beds, AC worked perfectly and was very helpful, shower wasn't exactly warm but also wasn't cold, so perfectly fine. We had a wonderful view of the Arenal volcano straight from breakfast. Sloth Tour...”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$9 per person.
Cuisine
Continental • American
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Acacia Restaurant

Cuisine
International • Latin American
Service
Breakfast • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

More food and drink

Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Arenal Xilopalo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Arenal Xilopalo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.