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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 692 reviews)

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692 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Total

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

View, location, room, dining & staff were all great.

Cliff Costa Rica

Great staff, great location, very well kept up area. The hot tub was also pretty nice too and my kids enjoyed it. Overall a very positive experience and I would stay here again. The ping pong table and foosball were great for my kids too for a rainy evening activity.

Scott United States of America

Oh my gosh where do I start. This property is AMAZING! I stayed 2 days and didn’t have to leave once. They have so much to do on site. FOR FREE. So many trails, bridges, waterfall, wildlife and the breakfast and dinner were amazing!!!!! Definitely my go to when I come to CR.

Cassie United States of America

The views of Lake Arenal and the volcano were amazing. It was wonderful staying at the lake view lodge. The park had many trails, a pool and jacuzzi, spa and restaurant. Very comfortable stay!

Vilay United States of America

location was amazing. only hotel about less than 1 mile to the volcano. Amazing views. Also walking distance to an amazing waterfall. My children saw monkeys on the trees when they woke up. Great restaurant.

Maribel United States of America

A lot of hiking trails that we had to ourselves; the guided walk with Austin; pool any jacuzzi

Tatsiana United States of America

The location and view of the volcano is second to none. It’s truly a paradise in the Garden of Eden! The grounds are gorgeous with many walking trails. Many different birds and nature all around. There is a tower you can climb to see the entire surrounding area. The staff are so polite and attentive. We enjoyed all our meals and felt so relaxed in this place. Carla at the front desk was a sweetheart and cared about all the details of our trip and our activities. She helped to arrange everything so we could make the most of our three nights. We didn’t have a car, but managed to do fine using shuttles. If its your first time visiting Arenal, please stay here. You will feel like you are living in the rainforest and in some type of beautiful dream! We hope to return and stay even longer! We also highly recommend the coffee chocolate tour, Sky Zip-line, and the Tabacon Hot Springs!!!

Nathan United States of America

Great value for money - if you're a nature lover, The Hotel is basic but nice, the hotel's own reserve is great and from my opinion you can see all the wildlife you came to Arenal to see.

Flaviusastalus Romania

The grounds are beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. After a long day of hiking the room was perfect for winding down.

Nina United States of America

The architecture and general layout of the grounds is beautiful

Brodie United States of America

Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “View, location, room, dining & staff were all great.”
    Cliff Cliff Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • “Great staff, great location, very well kept up area. The hot tub was also pretty nice too and my kids enjoyed it. Overall a very positive experience and I would stay here again.”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “Oh my gosh where do I start. This property is AMAZING! I stayed 2 days and didn’t have to leave once. They have so much to do on site. FOR FREE.”
    Cassie Cassie United States of America United States of America
  • “The views of Lake Arenal and the volcano were amazing. It was wonderful staying at the lake view lodge. The park had many trails, a pool and jacuzzi, spa and restaurant. Very comfortable stay!”
    Vilay Vilay United States of America United States of America
  • “location was amazing. only hotel about less than 1 mile to the volcano. Amazing views. Also walking distance to an amazing waterfall. My children saw monkeys on the trees when they woke up.”
    Maribel Maribel United States of America United States of America
  • “A lot of hiking trails that we had to ourselves; the guided walk with Austin; pool any jacuzzi”
    Tatsiana Tatsiana United States of America United States of America
  • “The location and view of the volcano is second to none. It’s truly a paradise in the Garden of Eden! The grounds are gorgeous with many walking trails. Many different birds and nature all around.”
    Nathan Nathan United States of America United States of America
  • “Great value for money - if you're a nature lover, The Hotel is basic but nice, the hotel's own reserve is great and from my opinion you can see all the wildlife you came to Arenal to see.”
    Flaviusastalus Flaviusastalus Romania Romania
  • “The grounds are beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. After a long day of hiking the room was perfect for winding down.”
    Nina Nina United States of America United States of America
  • “The architecture and general layout of the grounds is beautiful”
    Brodie Brodie United States of America United States of America

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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Airport shuttle
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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  • Cliff Costa Rica

    “View, location, room, dining & staff were all great.”

  • Scott United States of America

    “Great staff, great location, very well kept up area. The hot tub was also pretty nice too and my kids enjoyed it. Overall a very positive experience and I would stay here again. The ping pong table and foosball were great for my kids too for a rainy evening activity.” Read more

  • Cassie United States of America

    “Oh my gosh where do I start. This property is AMAZING! I stayed 2 days and didn’t have to leave once. They have so much to do on site. FOR FREE. So many trails, bridges, waterfall, wildlife and the breakfast and dinner were amazing!!!!! Definitely my go to when I come to CR. ” Read more

  • Vilay United States of America

    “The views of Lake Arenal and the volcano were amazing. It was wonderful staying at the lake view lodge. The park had many trails, a pool and jacuzzi, spa and restaurant. Very comfortable stay! ”

  • Maribel United States of America

    “location was amazing. only hotel about less than 1 mile to the volcano. Amazing views. Also walking distance to an amazing waterfall. My children saw monkeys on the trees when they woke up. Great restaurant.”

  • Tatsiana United States of America

    “A lot of hiking trails that we had to ourselves; the guided walk with Austin; pool any jacuzzi ”

  • Nathan United States of America

    “The location and view of the volcano is second to none. It’s truly a paradise in the Garden of Eden! The grounds are gorgeous with many walking trails. Many different birds and nature all around. There is a tower you can climb to see the entire surrounding area. The staff are so polite and attentive. We enjoyed all our meals and felt so relaxed in this place. Carla at the front desk was a sweetheart and cared about all the details of our trip and our activities. She helped to arrange everything so we could make the most of our three nights. We didn’t have a car, but managed to do fine using shuttles. If its your first time visiting Arenal, please stay here. You will feel like you are living in the rainforest and in some type of beautiful dream! We hope to return and stay even longer! We also highly recommend the coffee chocolate tour, Sky Zip-line, and the Tabacon Hot Springs!!!” Read more

  • Flaviusastalus Romania

    “Great value for money - if you're a nature lover, The Hotel is basic but nice, the hotel's own reserve is great and from my opinion you can see all the wildlife you came to Arenal to see. ”

  • Nina United States of America

    “The grounds are beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. After a long day of hiking the room was perfect for winding down. ”

  • Brodie United States of America

    “The architecture and general layout of the grounds is beautiful”

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  • Are there other restaurant options available nearby? What is the distance between hotel and downtown?

    The closest restaurants are locosted on the way to la Fortuna about 30minutes drive from the hotel


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  • Can tours be arranged from the hotel? I’m traveling with my father. Thank you

    Tours can be arrange at the hotel upon arrival, our staff at the front desk will help you with the reservations


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  • How far is this from San Jose International airport ?

    Takes about 3.5 hours drive


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    Hello !! we offer free wifi in all our rooms ; we have common TV areas but not TV in the rooms


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  • Las habitaciones no tienen aire acondicionado?

    las habitaciones cuentan con abanicos de techo


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    All the rooms have celin fans and there is free wifi in the rooms


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    Both types of rooms are on a ground floor, please put a note in the reservation in order to give you the correct room


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    Hello! We have two rooms with view to the mountain conditioned for handicap persons... need to knowfor which date you want to stay with us in order to check availability


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    All the rooms have celin fans and there is free wifi in the rooms


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    Both types of rooms are on a ground floor, please put a note in the reservation in order to give you the correct room


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An Inside Look at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

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

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Sky Adventures Arenal
    2 miles
  • Arenal 1968 Trail
    2.8 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    3 miles
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    3 miles
  • Ecoglide Arenal Park
    3.5 miles
  • Kalambu Hot Springs
    3.9 miles
  • Termalitas del Arenal
    3.9 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna Spa
    4.1 miles
  • Arenal Natura Ecological Park
    4.7 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    4.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest
    6.6 miles
  • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
    8.7 miles
  • Selvatura Adventure Park
    8.8 miles
  • Cavernas de Venado
    9 miles
  • Sky Adventures Monteverde
    9.6 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    10.9 miles
  • The Bat Jungle
    11.3 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
    11.3 miles
  • Monteverde Cheese Factory
    11.3 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    11.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Arenal Volcano
    1.7 miles
  • Lake Arenal Lake
    2.2 miles
  • River Agua Caliente
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport
    45.7 miles
  • San Carlos Airport
    48.6 miles
  • Tobías Bolaños International Airport
    50.9 miles
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Amenities of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Airport shuttle
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • 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
  • 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
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup 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
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Fenced pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 9 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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.

Cards accepted at this property

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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the road to reach this lodge is not in optimal conditions. Guests can rent a 4x4 vehicle to reach the property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 3h 30min

  • Room options at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is 5 miles from the center of Fortuna.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Library
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beauty services
    • Horseback riding
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Body wrap
    • Walking tours
    • Body treatments
    • Full-body massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Happy hour
    • Facial treatments
    • Body scrub

  • The prices at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Guests staying at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa on this page.

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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8
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