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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Room, Mountain View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
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Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
The price is €115
Price available on 28/6/2024

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22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, 1.7 km del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures13 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano17 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall38 min drive

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
5 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, Mountain View

Superior Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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White Hawk Villa

White Hawk Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Phil's Villa

Phil's Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in the mountains and in a national park. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Ecotermales Fortuna are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Butterfly Conservatory. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and cave exploring nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 13 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 17 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 17 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 26 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cava Pizza a la Leña - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Family-friendly lodge near Lake Arenal
Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours, hiking/biking trails and horse riding at this lodge. Treat yourself to a facial, a body scrub or a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine family restaurant, El Jilguero, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), ping pong and a front desk safe
  • A table football, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails boast comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Private gardens, LED light bulbs and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Jilguero

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Arenal Observatory Lodge La Fortuna
Arenal Observatory Lodge
Arenal Observatory La Fortuna
Arenal Observatory
Arenal Observatory Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Arenal Observatory & Trails
Arenal Observatory Lodge Spa
Arenal Observatory Lodge Trails
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails La Fortuna
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access starts at 9:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

As of 17 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails on 28 Jun 2024 start from €114.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna lodge is located in a national park, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Butterfly Conservatory. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Ecotermales Fortuna are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 725 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 725 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 725 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 725 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 725 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a terrific visit. The staff was very friendly and helpful. No Spanish needed. Almost every sign is in English, staff speaks English. Fantastic location to the volcano, and monkeys and birds are easily seen from the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Yenisey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The view was beautiful and there are very fun activities to do inside the property. The upside down is that the rooms don’t have refrigerator and air conditioning, fortunately we stayed only one night and it wasn’t too hot that night. Also the shower drain was clogged. The service at the lobby was just ok. They can do better. The food at the restaurant was good and the service at the restaurant also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great for bird watching.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on Arenal volcano and the lake is magnificent. There are so many trails to explore. The territory is green with blooming flowers and and hundreds birds species
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Josée

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property. Paradise. Without exception, the staff was kind, helpful, generous and accomodating with great recommendations on activities. We had a truly wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property nestled in the National park. Views and hikes superb. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The waiters at restaurant were fantastic! Can't imagine a better resort!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You're surrounded by stunning views and beautiful animals. The trails on the grounds provide a variety of difficulty and experiences. The rooms are huge, though lack of AC and bugs getting through screens can be a minor issue. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Bring a good camera and binoculars because you'll be enjoying the views a great deal. Also, the pool and jet tub were relaxing and enjoyable. The spa was wonderful and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024