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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.

E
Elena
From
Switzerland
Ana was a excellent host, the breakfast was always delicious and service just perfect. We will be back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$236
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.

B
Barbara
From
Switzerland
spectacular! The accommodation, the breakfast and especially the view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 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
CAROLE
From
France
This place is like « out of the time », hidden from the road, in a private and super confortable jungle. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, and the confort of the room. The breakfast is pretty good as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$90
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel La Rana de Arenal

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 25 km from Venado Caves, Hotel La Rana de Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

ה
הילה
From
Israel
Everything! The owners are lovely, the place is so beautiful and relaxing. The food is delicious. Everything is excellent. Highly recommend. I enjoyed it so much here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$50
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...

M
Maude
From
Canada
The location is amazing, you have access to a beautiful rainforest on the property and the volcano views are unbeatable. We stayed in a room, which was simple but very comfortable. We had shared bathroom and shower, they were very clean and the shower has hot water which is lovely in the fresh mountain evenings. The restaurant on the property serves delicious vegan/vegetarian food all day. To be noted that it's not close to La Fortuna, it's about a 30 minutes drive out, so it's best to have a car. It's one of the things we personally loved. We did the night walk with Aurelio and it's been the highlight of our trip so far! He is so knowledgeable and very interesting, everyone should do it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Located 49 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in Nuevo Arenal and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

L
Lorraine
From
Spain
Stunning quiet location with amazing views. Hosts extremely accomodating + staff great ! Restaurant is phenominal !! Highly recommend this Lodge !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$63
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Aurora Inn, Nuevo Arenal

Hotel in Nuevo Arenal

Set in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Aurora Inn, Nuevo Arenal offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

T
Timea
From
Hungary
Nice neighbourhood. Very-very friendly owners. Excellent owner's restaurant. The swimming pool is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$87.40
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.

R
Robert
From
Germany
Very friendly hosts - very good view on the vulcan El Arenal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$121
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
Rita
From
Denmark
What best defines this place is the amazing atmosphere created by the hosts. It’s something truly special, unlike anything we’ve experienced elsewhere. It genuinely feels like a home you become part of during your stay. There’s also the opportunity to see beautiful birds up close from the house’s terraces. The hosts were incredibly helpful in planning our days and recommending activities. Lastly, the fantastic breakfast deserves a mention—it kept us full all the way until dinner. We give this place our highest recommendation and would love the chance to visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$106
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 33 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Los Héroes provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Castillo de La Fortuna.

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Habitación doble, Hotel Aurora Inn, Nuevo Arenal provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden...

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From US$92.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews
The location is amazing, you have access to a beautiful rainforest on the property and the volcano views are unbeatable. We stayed in a room, which was simple but very comfortable. We had shared bathroom and shower, they were very clean and the shower has hot water which is lovely in the fresh mountain evenings. The restaurant on the property serves delicious vegan/vegetarian food all day. To be noted that it's not close to La Fortuna, it's about a 30 minutes drive out, so it's best to have a car. It's one of the things we personally loved. We did the night walk with Aurelio and it's been the highlight of our trip so far! He is so knowledgeable and very interesting, everyone should do it!
Guest review by
Maude
Canada
From US$113 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
I did the monitoring of a whole region. Ive search maybe 50 km around. this is the best option for this prise and even better. the apartments was huge, the view is perfect. I would love to stay here next time for sure! unfortunately it is a bit far from La Fortuna and more tourists part of Arenal, otherwise we would defiantly staying here more often
Guest review by
Eduard
Russia
From US$110.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 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.
Guest review by
Jerry
Australia
From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
This place is like « out of the time », hidden from the road, in a private and super confortable jungle. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, and the confort of the room. The breakfast is pretty good as well.
Guest review by
CAROLE
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
The breakfast was amazing, so much and so delicious. The location was so beautiful and peaceful. I would recommend getting there before dark because of small winding roads (no lights) and pot holes.
Guest review by
James
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Magical place for a retreat by yourself or as in our case w our family. Amazing staff. Food was delicious. Farm tour and night tour was a hit w the kids. We would love to come back.
Guest review by
Seegers
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
One of the best places I’ve ever visited. Perfect for a small family. Erica was a really kind and helpful host.
Guest review by
Mark
Netherlands
From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
A wonderful accommodation where I would have liked to stay longer. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
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Jenny
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
Great view, so easy to relax here, had an amazing massage and facial, restaurant was great also.
Guest review by
JENNIFER
Australia
From US$180.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
spectacular! The accommodation, the breakfast and especially the view!
Guest review by
Barbara
Switzerland

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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
Guest review by
Minette
United States