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Set 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Chill Inn offers accommodation with a terrace. The property is around 20 km from Venado Caves, 31 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 39 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Cabinas Morpho Gardens, a property with a garden, is set in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, 20 km from Venado Caves, as well as 30 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Arenal Natura Ecological Park is 39 km away and Arenal Eco Zoo is 41 km from the bed and breakfast.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Boasting sea views, Villa Corazón - private beach at Lake Arenal features accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

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10
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£437
per night

Located in San Rafael, Vista al Volcán Tenorio y Montaña provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property was built in 2023 and features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Venado Caves.

Beautiful cosy house with spectacular view!!! Well equipped kitchen, lovely swimming pool, wonderful garden, but above all - a very helpful and kind family owners!! The house is located at the end of the beautiful Cabanga village, with view to the Tenorio volcano. We stayd only 3 nights, but felt like we're at home!!

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9.3
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Vista Lago Arenal is a recently renovated aparthotel set in Piedras, 31 km from Venado Caves. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The aparthotel has family rooms.

This place is excellent value. It was so peaceful and relaxing, and I felt comfortable and safe. Beautiful view of Lake Arenal and a lovely breeze, temperature was comfortable compared to other areas in the country, for end of March. No a/c, but with the breeze, it was not needed.

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8.5
Very good
55 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Located in Tilarán, 46 km from Sky Adventures Monteverde, Lake Arenal Brewery & Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a terrace and a restaurant. The hotel offers a hot tub and room service.

Great restaurant, lots of activities, comfortable beds.

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7.4
Good
185 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Hotel Laguna Arenal is located in Unión. All rooms have a private bathroom. Each room comes with a terrace with views of the mountain.

The rooms at Hotel Laguna Arenal come with a seating area.

This place is just amazing. The owners are really friendly and welcoming. You feel like part of a family for the stay - there are only 6 Bungalow-Style rooms. The view from the rooms over Arenal Lake is amazing and you can see and hear lots of birds and wildlife from your balcony (from Tucans to Howler Monkeys). The rooms are very clean and well furnitured and designed. Thanks to the large windows you can enjoy the spectacular view every second you spend in the room. As this hotel is a bit off the main tourist attractions around Arenal / La Fortuna, it is very peacful and quiet, you feel like in your own world.

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9.4
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£192
per night

Located in Tilarán, Secret Springs provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Sky Adventures Monteverde.

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9.3
Superb
3 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Offering 3 outdoor pools, Arenal Maleku Luxury Condominiums is located in Naranjos Agrios, only 15 m from Laguna de Arenal. A washing machine and tumble dryer are available. Free WiFi is included.

A full kitchen features in each apartment at the Luxury Lake Arenal Condominiums offering a microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Flat-screen cable TV and a sofa seating area complete each living room. A balcony with lake views is available.

The ever changing beautiful views of the lake.

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8.7
Fabulous
275 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Habitacion 2 Personas B&B is situated in Nuevo Arenal, 20 km from Venado Caves, 31 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, as well as 39 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The property is around 42 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 40 km from Arenal Natura Ecological Park and 41 km from Arenal Eco Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and La Fortuna Waterfall is 48 km away.

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£72
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  • Marita's Bed and Breakfast
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews

    Set within 19 km of Venado Caves and 30 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Nuevo Arenal, Marita's Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful gardens and lovely lake views, near to nice restaurants

  • Casa Donna Rosa B&B
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 174 reviews

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

    Sencillamente es como estar en casa..super agradable

  • Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Featuring a garden, terrace and views of lake, Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast is situated in Nuevo Arenal, 22 km from Venado Caves.

    Wunderschönes B&B mit großem Garten und leckerem Frühstück.

  • Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews

    Offering an outdoor infinity pool and a restaurant, Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal is located in Nuevo Arenal facing the Arenal Lake. Free WiFi access is available, plus there is a bar on site.

    Room #7 had the best view of the lake we absolutely loved it.

  • Toucan Lane Hotel and Restaurant
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews

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

    Sehr nette Gastgeber Wunderschönes und grosses Zimmer

  • Arenal Chill Inn
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Chill Inn offers accommodation with a terrace.

  • Habitacion 2 Personas B&B

    Habitacion 2 Personas B&B is situated in Nuevo Arenal, 20 km from Venado Caves, 31 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, as well as 39 km from Sky Adventures Arenal.

  • Agua Inn
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 245 reviews

    Set in a natural rain forest location, Agua Inn is 200 metres from Arenal Lake. It features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

    The owner and host is a cool dude. Very friendly, very courteous.

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  • Casa Felipe, lake view-cottage
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Felipe, lake view-cottage is situated in Nuevo Arenal, 37 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 45 km from Sky Adventures Arenal.

  • Hotel La Rana de Arenal
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 238 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful tranquil place. Great food. Bedrooms were clean and simple.

  • Hotel Little Paradise
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 47 reviews

    Situated in Nuevo Arenal, 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Little Paradise features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Quiet. Peaceful. The goats and dogs roaming around

  • Beautiful Casa Aire near Lake Arenal in Nuevo Arenal - Casas Airelibre
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Beautiful Casa Aire near Lake Arenal in Nuevo Arenal - Casas Airelibre offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

    Muy fácil el acceso a la casa, con vistas desde la cama.

  • Charming Casa Aura, near lake Arenal in Nuevo arenal, pet friendly- Casas Airelibre

    Offering a garden and garden view, Charming Casa Aura, near lake Arenal in Nuevo arenal, pet friendly- Casas Airelibre is located in Nuevo Arenal, 38 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 41 km from...

  • Arenal Villas Tranquilas, free-standing equipped houses
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Offering a garden and lake view, Arenal Villas Tranquilas, free-standing equipped houses is located in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 20 km from Venado Caves.

    Cabaña muy completa y limpia Dueña entrega mucha información

  • Arenal Vistas del Paraiso
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring lake views, Arenal Vistas del Paraiso provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

    Tiene la mejor vista del lago Arenal. El lugar está casi nuevo y muy bien equipado.

  • Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around 21 km from Venado Caves.

    Tanto la cena como el desayuno fue espectacular, con mucho nivel

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  • Villa Corazón - private beach at Lake Arenal
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Villa Corazón - private beach at Lake Arenal features accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

  • Hostal Nuevo Arenal downtown, private rooms with bathroom
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews

    Situated in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hostal Nuevo Arenal downtown, private rooms with bathroom features views of the garden.

  • Cabinas Morpho Gardens
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Cabinas Morpho Gardens, a property with a garden, is set in Nuevo Arenal, 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, 20 km from Venado Caves, as well as 30 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

  • Arenal Lake House

    Situated in Nuevo Arenal in the Guanacaste region, Arenal Lake House has a patio.

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  • Avg. price/night: £85.56
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews
    Lovely spot. Relaxing place with nice rooms and a fine pool and garden weer we saw tucans and many oher birds. The included breakfasts were also great. It's a good locations to see all the highlights of the fortuna region, and stil a nice tranquil place, away from the Fortuna tourist jam.
    Josje
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.71
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    First we could say the location which is in a nice place but the owner Eulilio and the staff have to be in front about what we liked. Kind and attentive, ready to satisfy you as well, thanks to them this stay in Aurora inn made it better again added to the site itself which is already a good point. We appreciated also the breakfast typical and adapted also to our expectations. Thank again to them.
    Christian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Staff Location Beauty
    Marion
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 40 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.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.55
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 245 reviews
    The location is very beautiful and the property and rooms very clean and quaint. The pool looked amazing, although we didn’t have the opportunity to use it. The people were all extremely nice and the breakfast was excellent. There was a very cute tame parrot u
    Joshua
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £85.56
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews
    Great location in a tropical setting. The pool was lovely and each time we had it to ourselves. The hosts (and the cute dogs) were friendly and welcoming. It was a great place for us to reset and plan the next part of our trip.
    Carol
    Young couple
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews
    Great location! Very close to town centre yet felt like we were in the forest. Gringo breakfast offer was a good deal and very convenient for early morning activities. Would stay here again!
    Janet
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.55
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 245 reviews
    Beautiful property in ideal jungle location. Quiet, relaxing and tranquil. Good location with many attractions within a short drive. Breakfasts were fantastic - fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pancakes and bacon, not to mention endless Costa Rican coffee. Staff were all fantastic.
    Ken
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Staff and view were great ! Beds comfortable. Quiet location.
    Andrew
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    The people at La Mansion were super and the rooms/cabins were vey nice , roomy and comfortable. Breakfasts were good. The location is a little out of the way but with a great view over the lake. We had a problem with the room when we arrived and were at a loss as to how to deal with it, but the manager stepped up big time and everything worked out perfectly. Thanks Caesar! Also great service by Christopher.
    PETER
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £76.55
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 245 reviews
    The Location of this hotel is just wonderful. It is a bit in the middle of nowhere, but you can reach Nuevo Arenal within a few minutes by car. It is very calm there and taking a swim with all those beautiful plants around is very cool. Breakfast on the balcony is also a little highlight, it was tasty and the view is stunning.
    Teresa
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    The location is a 25-30 minute drive from most tours, but you get to come back to the location, views, surroundings and staff each night. The rooms were lovely, spacious and full of character. The staff cannot do enough for you. Cesar was so helpful in the lead up to the trip and during. We sat out on the balcony of an evening to watch toucans, humming birds and sunsets before the fire flies arrived. The sounds of nature all around were incredible.
    Anthony
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Exceptional! The view, the calm, the location. Great value , i highly recommend
    Richeux
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Delicious breakfast, wonderful location, excellent pool and jacuzzi with a wonderful view, and an amazing suite!
    S
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    The view, location and staff
    Liliana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Great location, nice pool, clean…
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    The room location had amazing views, it was clean, with bright colors of paintings of Costa Rica natural animals. Management was amazing. We arrived late at night (around 3:00am) and were greeted with open arms. The restaurant food was beyond delicious. Highly recommend this stay and its not too far from La Fortuna.
    R
    ROSALINDA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £106.05
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews
    Great location overlooking the lake. Wonderful wildlife. Excellent staff. Super food. They even kept our leftovers for us to have for lunch the next day. No waste!
    jonathan
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 40 reviews
    The owner is a really nice lady that was kind and chatty. The location was beutiful and peaceful. The place was clean and overall safe.
    Miroslava Černá
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.56
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 66 reviews
    Our stay at Toucan lane suites was wonderful! Amazing room, very comfortable for the whole family. Very warm welcome from the hosts. Great location. Would of stay longer 😍
    annie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.03
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 238 reviews
    It's an exceptionally beautiful location with nature all around. If you're looking for a place to stop and view birds with a great view over Lake Arenal, then this is definitely your place. The food was OK but nothing special. The room was small but clean and comfortable, quite acceptable for the price. The staff were friendly enough.
    Carl
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.04
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews
    Marita and her husband are the kindest people, took really good care of us, asked which breakfast preferences we have and we had very good local and austrian (!) breakfast!!! The terrace and the garden is wonderful and the location is near restaurants and lake and you even have 2(!) really really good Italien Restaurants in Nuevo Arenal !
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £45.03
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 238 reviews
    Fabulous place, beautiful gardens and wild birds coming to the feeding platform at breakfast, great restaurant, comfortable room, lovely relaxed feel to the place that would have been nice to spend more time, great price for such a good location
    J
    Jackie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews
    Location..food...nice crew
    Robert
    Family with young children