Cabinas Catalina
Across from the gas station are these sterile budget digs with ceiling fans and a breezy perch set back from the main drag. Rooms sleep up to three people.
Across from the gas station are these sterile budget digs with ceiling fans and a breezy perch set back from the main drag. Rooms sleep up to three people.
You'd never know it from the street, but these rooms are rather sweet, spotless, spacious, wood cabin–like constructions with lovely lake views and vaulted beamed ceilings. It's one of the best deals on Laguna de Arenal.
Nuevo Arenal to Tilarán
Tilarán
Arenal Route
Around the Dam
If you want to stay in the area, Arenal Lodge is 400m west of the Laguna de Arenal, at the top of a steep 2.5km ascent, though the entire lodge is awash with views of Arenal and the surrounding cloud forest.
Around the Dam
Around the Dam
Laguna de Arenal Area
This stylish and splashy tropical resort, just 1.5km from the dam, is set among lush rainforest and rushing streams and there are glorious volcano views.
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
The colorful cabinas (cabins) at this quaint B&B off the highway and by the riverside are adorned with ornamental tiles and windows facing the volcano.
Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Arenal Route
El Castillo
Perched on a 100-acre hilltop with incredible volcano and lake views, this ‘boutique hostel’ is the best cheap sleep in the Arenal region. The basic but clean rooms have orthopedic mattresses and hypo-allergenic pillows.
El Castillo
El Castillo
El Castillo
El Castillo
Arenal Route
The 53 all-suite rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with in-your-face volcano views, whirlpool tub, balconies and floral decor. There are eight beautiful thermal hot-spring pools surrounded by lush gardens.
Arenal Route
Arenal Route
El Castillo
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