Really enjoyed our stay here. It was very unique, maybe a bit odd, but in the best sort of way. The owner is very nice and helpful - she helped us rent a car and book activities.
Our room was fine, nothing spectacular on the inside, but the view of Arenal volcano is probably the best possible view from a hotel in the area, based on its location and altitude.
The included breakfast was good, fruit portions were on the small side.
The drive up to the lodge is relatively treacherous but very fun. The first few traversals take a while but once you’re used to it you can blast up the hill relatively quickly.
Highly recommended, but also a car is extremely necessary
starstarstarstar Alex
I can't say enough good things about this hotel. The owner Terry and her husband were absolutely amazing and the nicest people. She is very knowledgable of things to do and helps make reservations for you. We spent half our honeymoon here and stayed in the honeymoon suite and let me tell you there is no better view then the one from this room. We hiked the volcano, we saw all of the lookouts and waking up to the view from this panoramic room was still by far the best. The food here is amazing and all of the staff are helpful and nice. They have monkeys on the grounds in the trees which was also very fun. The private Jacuzzi and the dual rain showers were an added bonus as well as the private pathway we got from our suite to the reception/restaurant. I would for sure recommend this place to anyone who is interesting in Arenal.
starstarstarstarstar michelle Lockhart
Everything about this place was amazing. Between the gorgeous views, the cute little Lodge with delicious food, the butterfly garden, and the nature walk, you really can't ask for more. We went during rainy season and there really weren't too many people there. This Lodge was awesome and upgraded us to a room with a much better view and we got to watch the volcano erupt every night. I also felt safer being across the volcano instead of under it. Haha
starstarstarstarstar Jullien Searfoss
Absolutely loved staying here. It’s a smaller lodge-style resort and feels a bit more intimate and the style has a more classic/throwback feel to it. It has a fantastic location, great price, excellent food and drinks, and the staff seem to actually enjoy working there versus larger resort-style lodges where they are sort of artificially nice. The owners are great people and won’t hesitate to help you. Note that my photos were taken during the off-season, so the weather wasn’t ideal, but I still had a blast, and would absolutely recommend this resort in either the low or high seasons.
starstarstarstarstar Bill Tomkins
Man first time to Arenal and we spent the first half here and it was amazing! The views were amazing and the people were absolutely the best. Friendly, helpful and very accommodating! we spent one day on an all day excursion were we hiked 10 miles and then went to the waterfall and took the 500 stairs both directions and came home sore and when we tried to get into the exclusive hot springs location that everyone said was the best one and they only take a 100 people a day and it was booked. The owner was like let me make some calls and got us in. This is a hotel with a of of history and culture. It is not the main stream commercialized hotel which is what we stayed in the second half of our trip down at the beach and we wish we would have stayed the whole time at the Arenal Lodge!
starstarstarstarstar Kacy Wylie
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