Lodge Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
24 km Oeste de la fortuna de San Carlos, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 763 reviews)
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Nestled in the rainforest with an awesome view of volcano. They feed the birds three times a day. Great place to take photos.
United States of AmericaTrails leading to waterfalls, hanging bridges and gorgeous views.
United States of AmericaWe saw monkeys and toucans sitting on our back porch facing the forest.Room number 2 is the best!
CanadaLocation was great for birding and hiking at he foot of Arenal Volcano. Breakfast was splendid as it was a buffet style with fruits and proteins. Also included in the stay was a no charge nature hike. Our guide, Tristan, was great and provided plenty of info and added some humor on what to do if you are bitten by a snake. He also discussed Costa Rica's goal of being Eco-friendly. Overall, Arenal Lodge is a wonderful place to stay.
United States of AmericaThe location, staff, and the grounds were exceptional. The tours were also very nice plus it was easy to get around the property and park when needed.
United States of AmericaLoved it all! The hikes, the beautiful views, the room, the frogs, birds and butterflies made it the favorite place of our trip. The bird feeder attracted many unique birds—a photographers dream!
United States of AmericaThe lodge is in a beautiful area. There are tons of walking trails and animals that come visit. It’s a great deal for the amenities. Definitely stay here if you love being in nature.
United States of AmericaThe view from our room was amazing. The jacuzzi and pool were great. They surprised us with treats for our honeymoon. We had a great time walking the trails and looking for wildlife. I'm glad we decided to spend a couple nights here!
United States of AmericaBeautiful views of Arenal Volcano. We did the morning hike which was included in the booking. The guide, Christian, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We even booked him for a lava hike. It was super!
United States of AmericaGourmet restaurant, surrounded by incredible rainforest growth. Every room has a view. Full range of hiking opportunities. Outstanding pool and hot tub set into a wilderness forest setting and so much more
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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Surrounded by 860 private acres of tropical rainforest and featuring an on-site lake, a swimming pool, a sun terrace and games room, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is located within the Arenal Conservation Area, only 1.7 mi from the Arenal Volcano.
The rooms at this lodge feature tropical décor with wood finishes and are equipped with ceiling fan, safety box and a furnished terrace with views of the garden and the Arenal Volcano. The bathrooms are private and have showers.
The on-site restaurant serves international and local food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a bar. A guided morning walk and the breakfast buffet is included for all guests.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa also features an on-site bird sanctuary that has around 500 different species of birds; other recommended activities include tours of Arenal Volcano's lava flows, exploring the several nearby waterfalls, or climbing the 100 feet. (100 feet.) wildlife observation tower, The Nest. Arenal Lake is an excellent site to practice sports fishing. There are also 6.8 mi of walking trails throughout the property, or guests can just relax in the hot tub or have a massage in the spa.
The property is 5.6 mi from the hot springs at Tabacon River and 14 mi from La Fortuna Village. The Daniel Oduber International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free private parking
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Double Room with Mountain View
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The uniqueness of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa extends beyond our picturesque location perfectly positioned between the majestic Arenal Volcano and beautiful Arenal Lake, giving you the most amazing panoramic views. We are off the beaten path so that you can be immersed in Costa Rica’s incredible nature. Being the only hotel found inside the boundaries of Arenal Volcano National Park means our private reserve is full of wildlife and is especially spectacular for bird watching. Over 500 bird species have been sighted here! You have 870 acres on our property to explore, including natural primary rainforest with rivers and waterfalls. Go hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking on 11 kilometers (7 miles) of well-maintained trails. Want to observe the rainforest from above? Climb up our observation tower. There is also a universal access trail through our gardens and rainforest. Enjoy 48 comfortable hotel rooms, two lovely villa rentals, our relaxing Spa, refreshing swimming pool, and delicious meals in our restaurant with huge windows for enjoying the views. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa gives you all that you came to Costa Rica to experience in one extraordinary place
What's nearby *
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Sky Adventures Arenal2 miles
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Arenal 1968 Trail2.8 miles
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La Fortuna Waterfall3 miles
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Arenal Eco Zoo3 miles
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Ecoglide Arenal Park3.5 miles
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Kalambu Hot Springs3.9 miles
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Termalitas del Arenal3.9 miles
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Ecotermales Fortuna Spa4.1 miles
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Arenal Natura Ecological Park4.7 miles
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park4.7 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Arenal Volcano Mountain1.7 miles
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Arenal Lake Lake2.2 miles
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Agua Caliente River0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Juan Santamaría International Airport45.7 miles
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San Carlos Airport48.6 miles
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Tobías Bolaños International Airport50.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Children's Eternal Rainforest6.6 miles
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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve8.7 miles
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Selvatura Adventure Park8.8 miles
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Cavernas de Venado9 miles
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Sky Adventures Monteverde9.6 miles
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve10.9 miles
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The Bat Jungle11.3 miles
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Monteverde Orchid Garden11.3 miles
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Monteverde Cheese Factory11.3 miles
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Monteverde Butterfly Gardens11.5 miles
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Food: Latin American
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
Facilities of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool with view
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 9 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
