Lodge Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
24 km Oeste de la fortuna de San Carlos, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica –
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 832 reviews)
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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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Fortuna! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
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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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!
Closest Landmarks
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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 Fortuna4.1 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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Venado Caves9 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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Bat Jungle Monteverde11.3 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
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Peaceful location with a great biodiversity around. How fascinating to wake up by the cries of the jungle :-) A real experience.”
Luxembourg“The hotel is well maintained. Rooms have AC. Really good size rooms and shower. Pool is awesome even though it was cold. Awesome walking trails which are perfec...”
Canada“The views, the well lit walkways at night, the espresso at the restaurant was fantastic.”
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El Jilguero Restaurant
Food: Latin American
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
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Facilities of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
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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
- Pool table
- 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
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
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
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Plunge pool
- Pool with view
- Hot spring bath Additional charge
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
Children are welcome
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Can use an existing bed
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The maximum number of children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
No cribs are available
No extra beds are available
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.
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.
