Must-see hotels in Arenal & Around

  • Villas Josipek

    La Fortuna

    Just north of Chachagua village, these immaculate, simple wooden cabins with full kitchens and volcano views are surrounded by private rainforest trails…

  • Arenal Hostel Resort

    La Fortuna

    A combination of hostel and resort, this sprawling place is arranged around a landscaped garden complete with hammocks, small pool, party-place bar and…

  • Hotel Los Héroes

    Arenal & Around

    30km west of La Fortuna, Los Héroes looks like a Swiss village, centered on a charming chapel complete with chimes. The alpine chalet, midway between the…

  • Arenal Lodge

    Arenal & Around

    Arenal Lodge is at the top of a steep 2.5km ascent, and the entire lodge is awash with views of Arenal and the surrounding cloud forest. Standard rooms…

  • Hotel Guadalupe

    Arenal & Around

    This modern hotel attracts traveling business types, who tuck themselves into simple rooms dressed up with jewel tones and tiled floors. Service is…

  • Hotel Las Colinas

    La Fortuna

    Stay here and you’re likely to spend most of your time on the second-story ‘terrace garden,’ with ample sun loungers and spectacular views of the volcano…

  • Fas B&B

    La Fortuna

    Lovely blooming flowers deck the 2nd-floor terrace, inviting you into this cute motel-style lodging. Inside, you’ll find good-value and personable service…

  • La Rana de Arenal

    Arenal & Around

    About 5.5km west of Nuevo Arenal, watch out for the hairpin turnoff at the driveway to La Rana, a quaint German spot with seven simple, comfortable rooms…

  • Hotel Wilson Tilarán

    Arenal & Around

    As cheap as they come, rooms are tiny and cleanish. If you can get one of the rooms toward the back, this is a decent budget choice on the western side of…