The best available Lodges to stay near Arenal Volcano National Park

May 13, 2023 Milan Banda

If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park

1. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

23 Km West of La Fortuna City Center, Located at the Base of the Arenal Volcano Main Road to Arenal National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 2677 reviews

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

Situated only 1.7 Miles from the majestic Arenal Volcano and with a spectacular view of Lake Arenal, the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa (AOL) offers guests the opportunity to DISCOVER, EXPLORE and RELAX. AOL sits on an 870 acres property and offers 48 comfortable rooms surrounded by gardens, the majority with a direct view of the volcano and/or the forest. The 7 miles of well-maintained trails for walking, horseback riding or biking running through the property provide good opportunities to observe a variety of flora and fauna. Approximately 500 species of birds live in the area making AOL a preferred destination for bird watchers. Activities at the hotel include hikes to the waterfall, horseback riding, enjoying a refreshing swim in our pool, or simply relaxing with a massage in our spa. Arenal Observatory Lodge is the perfect place for adventure lovers, families, and honeymooners. With its spectacular location, great service, and friendly personnel you won't be disappointed.

Great Views and Great Price!!

Reviewed By destinationdede

We only were able to stay here one night, but it was a fantastic experience. After getting lost in the dark since there aren't a lot of lights on the streets in CR, we found the hotel and checking in was made super easy! The restaurant was about to close but they politely and excitedly welcomed us to get food as we were starving!The food and service was so GOOD! Our room was spacious and has a stunning view of the Arenal Volcano from the balcony and the other side of the room you walk out and can see the rainforest and hear all the sounds which is lovely. Highly recommend this place for views, area, and budget as well- would def come back!

2. Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

San Isidro de Penas Blancas La fortuna Alajuela Pocosol, Chachagua, Arenal Volcano National Park 158-4400 Costa Rica
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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5 based on 875 reviews

Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is a sustainable rainforest eco-lodge hotel, offering an intimate experience of primary rainforest together with an organic biodynamic farm and also we have Certification for Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica. In 2003 we decided to take our promotion of sustainable practices to the next level by building several beautiful eco-lodges using fallen timber from the farm. Since then we have added a 35 foot high bamboo observation tower, a solar heated Jacuzzi, an ozonated swimming pool, and a handicapped accessible rainforest trail. Now you can experience the Costa Rican rainforest, learn about our farm's sustainable practices and relax in our rustic yet luxurious accommodations. Walk through well-groomed rain forest trails on our guided farm tours and hikes, eat gourmet meals prepared from our fresh organic garden produce, and witness the majesty of the Arenal Volcano. For adventure activity enthusiasts, we are located only 30 minutes from La Fortuna, the adventure capital of Costa Rica, and home of world famous Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a must see destination for anyone seeking a thrill, and our experienced staff will be more than happy to schedule all of your activities and tours for you. With 17 rooms and 40 beds, accommodations can be made for both the traveler looking for an intimate getaway as well as housing for large groups and conferences. Cancellation Policies: High Season and Holiday Season • Within 45 days there are no charges. • Within 44 to 15 days there is 50% charge of the total amount. • Less than 15 days there is 100% charge of the total amount. • In case of no show there is 100% charge of the total amount. • In case of cancelations within 60 days, we reserve the right to require an increased deposit or modify refund provisions on future groups Low Season • Within 45 days there are no charges. • Between 44 and 15 days there is 25% charge of the total amount. • Less than 15 days there is 100% charge of the total amount. • In case of no show there is 100% charge of the total amount. • In case of cancelations within 60 days, we reserve the right to require an increased deposit or modify refund provisions on future groups

Amazing Stay in Costa Rican Jungle

Reviewed By andreasancheztrips

Luna Nueva really felt like a home away from home! The land there is gorgeous, with beautiful infrastructure and the staff was beyond amazing. They are the most friendly and kind people you'll ever meet! The food is insanely good, and the location is ideal as it is only a short drive away from la Fortuna and a ton of tours and activities. There are tons of things to do on the farm from hiking and exploring the jungle to learning how to make cacao and all about edible plants, pool, bird watching, etc. The activities in the nearby areas include hot spring resorts, hanging bridges, hikes, horse back riding, zip lining, river rafting, animal tours and more. We will definitely go back!

3. Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge

Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge

This wonderful place is the results of several years of conservation, allowing to a different species of animal a new home; at the beginning of the 80's was a big cattle field and now it is a paradise for Sloths, Mexican Anteater, Gray Fox, Ocelots, howler Monkeys, Toucans, Manakines, Hummingbirds, Turkeys, Tree Frogs, Glass Frogs and Poison Dart Frogs, Snakes, Lizards and much more...Accomplishing this rich natural environment, the Rojas Bonilla family created some cabins out in the woods, restaurant and one thematic trail of a several stations all along the refuge, where the visitors get a speech about natural history of the species.

Adventure Lodge

Reviewed By Craig D

The trails and gardens offered a ton of wildlife and flora. We thoroughly enjoyed spending free time walking the property. The restaurant on the property was great for all meals and drinks and relatively inexpensive compare to other touristy restaurants. It is walking distance to la Fortuna falls if you enjoy a little adventure (about 25min). There was no AC, but the ceiling fan kept the room reasonable during this time of year. Highly recommend the night walk that they offer. We saw several frogs and reptiles!

4. La Finca Lodge

La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Excellent
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5 based on 71 reviews

La Finca Lodge

La Finca Lodge Great accommodations and activities for everyone, private, safe and tranquil, peaceful, surrounded by nature and wildlife; a place like no other, a little piece of the Real Costa Rica!

Amazing experience

Reviewed By Where-are-you1968

My family and I (spouse plus 5.5 year old boy) stayed at La finca for 5 nights. First, the staff. Everyone was friendly, patient, kind helpful and insightful, which pretty much sums up all Costa Ricans. Big shout out to Andreas, Ana, Dennis, Jordon and Carmen. Amazing location that is peaceful and beautiful. Close to many of regions most famous attractions (< 45 mins). Casita we stayed had an an open air kitchen and relax area which was a ton fun and the bedrooms and bathrooms, like the whole private unit, was tastefully/locally decorated and worked well. We would got back in a heartbeat. Mayer Family Phoenix April 22'

5. Mystica Lodge & Retreats

Road To Tierras Morenas Turn onto Hwy 927 Halfway between Nuevo Arenal and Tilarán, Arenal Volcano National Park 29-5710 Costa Rica
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Mystica Lodge & Retreats

Mystica Hotel is a tropical paradise with an excellent Italian restaurant, wonderful yoga and meditation classes in a forest sanctuary, a detoxifying infrared sauna, a dipping pool with a waterfall, and tree-top therapies such as massage and Reiki. Mystica is conveniently close to all of the great adventures and water sports that Lake Arenal offers: windsurfing, kayaking and fishing, excursions to Arenal Volcano including canopy tour and hot springs (40 km/25 miles from the hotel) and Tenorio National Park with its world famous Rio Celeste waterfall hike (35 km/22 miles from the hotel). Mystica Hotel is especially designed for travelers who want to relax and/or be in contact with nature. The lodge sits atop a rolling green hill and is surrounded by lush gardens. The rooms don't have TV, WiFi, or phones to support the complete relaxation of our guests, but there is free WiFi in the reception and restaurant area. Mystica's motto, inspiring all who visit, is: 'Live the Magic!'

Outstanding location for 2 week workshop

Reviewed By catherineokane

Our company rented this retreat centre for a 2-week intensive workshop. The facilities were beautiful, food was outstanding, and the team was so accommodating. Our participants benefitted as much from the environment as they did from the workshop. We are coming back!

6. Selvita Lodge Arenal

La Fortuna San Carlos via 702 diagonal 301 Arenal Volcano, 1km South and 800mts West from La Fortuna Town, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Excellent
77%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Selvita Lodge Arenal

Five comfortable cabins located near “La Fortuna Waterfall” and close to the center of La Fortuna, these cabins are equipped with: TV, Wi-Fi, A/C, Hot water, Queen size beds. As for the customer service, someone will always be available to assist the guest in what they need, as well as respecting the privacy of each guest.

Family vacation

Reviewed By ericsT7248RH

We had a wonderful stay in Selvita Lodge! Adrian, Irene, and Josue were incredible hosts! The breakfasts were delicious, from traditional Costa Rican breakfast to pancakes and eggs. Living in the cabanas felt like Paradise! The cabins were always clean, Excellent air conditioning and fan and bathrooms. They were great hosts and helped us make our itenerary. We hiked on the trail around the grounds with Adrian and he pointed out the amazing local wildlife including red frogs, pavon, and beautiful hummingbirds. We would totally bring our family of seven here again!

7. Arenal Roca Lodge

San Carlos de Fortuna 9 Kms Oeste Del Parque De La Fortuna De San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Excellent
43%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4 based on 7 reviews

Arenal Roca Lodge

Great view of the volcano but customer service is lacking

Reviewed By Indranil2u

Positives: Great views of the volcano from the full window room. Good size rooms. Isolated, green and well maintained gardens. Walking distance to the national park and free hot water springs. Air conditioning in the room. Rooms and linen were clean. Very friendly staff - only the female reception staff though. I had an incident of a lost passport in a restaurant and Juliana at the reception was exceptionally helpful in getting it back. Negatives: A few amenities were missing in the room. A bottle of water, glasses and safe was missing. The shower could be turned off only with specialist knowledge, which we were given only on our third day. So had to bear a dripping shower for 2 nights. The WC was defective too and was fixed on the third day only. They have large premises and there is no telephone in the room and the only way to contact reception is WhatsApp, which they are no so good at responding to. Staff not very pro-active or even reactive. Location is far off from La Fortuna town - 9 kms. Access to good restaurants and bars in the evening will be dependent on taxi/Uber if you don’t have a car. They have food but a limited menu. Even short distances can’t be walked at night due to lack of sidewalks and it being a motorway/highway. They are not very flexible with an early breakfast (only as early as 7 am). Conclusion: A good place to stay amongst nature with great views but be ready for a hit and miss customer service. This is a general observation in CR - the hospitality and hotel prices have increased not in proportion to the customer service/care they offer.

8. Tio Felix Eco Lodge

Diagonal 301 1 km oeste del Hotel Casa Luna, camino a La Catarata Río Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos Costa Rica
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Tio Felix Eco Lodge

Beautiful Location

Reviewed By mark b

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3-night stay at Tio Felix. The location is idyllic with the cabins facing the breathtaking Arenal volcano. The traditional breakfast of rice and beans, cheese, fruit and coffee (or freshly squeezed juice) was delicious. There is also an option for toast, butter and jam in place of the rice and beans if you prefer. The cabins are clean, sparse and small in size but perfect for up to 4 people who don't mind being cozy. There is a mini-fridge and oscillating fan but no other appliances. The WiFi was sometimes a little hit or miss but it was never a big concern. The shower was fine however the water temp did not get beyond warm-ish. The weather was very warm when we were there (April) so a hot shower was not needed. The hosts do not speak much English but we did not find the language barrier to be a problem at all. The cabins are a short drive (also within walking distance for heartier types) to the beautiful La Fortuna waterfall and a 5-minute drive to downtown Fortuna which has several modest grocery stores, quite a few restaurants, and shops to purchase souvenirs or gifts. Just sitting on the front porch of the cabin, watching the birds (yes, toucans!), seeing the clouds move over the volcano, the cattle grazing off in the distance and a visit from the family's sweet little dog Luna, makes for a wonderful experience. The lodge does not offer all the amenities of a typical Western-style hotel but we actually found that to be just perfect as we didn't travel to Costa Rica to feel like we were back at home. Now with that said, if one did not have a car or bicycle, it might be a little challenging to get groceries or take day trips so keep that in mind when planning your trip. We had a great time and would certainly stay there again if we were ever fortunate enough to return to Costa Rica.

9. Hotel Arenal Glamping

Calle Camino a Agua Azul 1.4 Km Northeast of the National Bank of La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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4 based on 1 reviews

Hotel Arenal Glamping

Glam style camping Hotel, with not conventional rooms. The tents make it feel as if you’re outside, but they're comfortable enough to make it a very desirable stay.

自然たっぷりで快適、でも虫に注意

Reviewed By MaiUike

初めてのグランピングステイでした。テント内は広々としていて新しく清潔的なベッドが快適です。その他に物置き棚やハンガー干しなどもあり便利でした。各テントにあるベランダにゆったりとしたカウチがあり快適でした。また、各テント内にシャワー室とトイレや手洗いシンクがあるのも便利でした。シャワー室にはボディソープの備え付けのみなので、シャンプー等は持ち込みが必要です。また、水がとても綺麗で、手洗いシンクの水道を安全で美味しく飲むことが出来て良かったです。 テント内にはエアコンディナーが設備されているので快適です。TVや冷蔵庫等はありませんが、ホテルっぽくなりすぎずテント感があって良いです。テントなので朝方は朝日で明るくなりやすいですが、それもそれでテントキャンプ感を感じられて良いです。 テント内で心配すべきは虫だけです。床とテント壁の間に隙間があるので、蚊などの虫が入ってきます。蚊除けスプレーや蚊取り線香は必須です。一度10cm強の大きなバッタがテント内に入っていて驚きました。 朝食は屋根付き屋外の解放感があるスペースでのビュッフェでした。フルーツ、ピント、卵料理、パンケーキ、ヨーグルト、飲み物等がありました。 ホテルには温水プールもあり楽しかったです。大きな温水プールと小さめのジャグジーがありました。 テント内はもちろん、ホテル敷地内では、十分なスピードのあるWi-Fiがあるので便利です。 ホテル周辺には車で10分以内のところにスーパーやレストラン等のあるダウンタウンがあるので便利です。でもホテルからは適度に離れているので騒音が聞こえず快適です。

10. Catarata Eco-Lodge

De La Iglesia Catolica La Fortuna 1 Km Oeste Y 1 Km Sur De La Escuela Z-13, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Excellent
34%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 193 reviews

Catarata Eco-Lodge

In the shadow of the Arenal Volcano , away from the noises of the city and from the highways, will be able to discover the captivation of returning to feel the nature, the singing of the birds and the creek of the sound of the gully. you can walk up to the majestic La Fortuna Waterfall, to share with the villagers, to walk along the National Park Arenal Volcano and in the night to relax in the thermal waters - mineral of the resorts of the zone, among many more things

Good basecamp to explore around

Reviewed By Joseph V

Cozy small hotel to explore around. Very helpful and polite staff. Lots of plants to see and touch, to have a trail nearby would be fantastic though. The pool itself is not that small, but the area around it could get crowded. Typical breakfast was very delish and full of a little bit of everything.

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