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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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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room | In-room safe, bed sheets
Superior Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, bed sheets

Overview of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in La Fortuna by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is ₹10,054
Price available on 27/04/2024

Explore the area

Map
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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Room options

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, bed sheets

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 | In-room safe, bed sheets

White Hawk Villa

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, bed sheets

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 | In-room safe, bed sheets

Phil's Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
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 hiking/biking trails, horse riding and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub or reflexology 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), smoke-free property and ping pong
  • A table football, tour/ticket information and massage treatment rooms
  • 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–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

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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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 is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails on 27 Apr 2024 start from ₹10,054.34, excluding 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. 540 out of 687 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 687 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 687 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 687 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 687 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicente, Providence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to Arenal Volcano with perfect unobstructed views from the rooms balconies. If you’re like birding this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location so closer to nature, lots of well signed walks, great guides and very good facilities. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 330 acre grounds were a highlight, with miles of walks through hummingbird gardens, tropical forest, hanging bridge, a swimmable waterfall etc. Too many species of birds to count. Restaurant and deck were terrific with unbelievable mountain, lake and bird views. Rooms are interspersed through the grounds; ours had an amazing mountain and garden view through enormous windows. Staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a spectacular view. The grounds are gorgeous. The staff very friendly. Food very good. And the view!! Lovely walking trails and activities. We will be back! The only problem is that it is remote on a mountain. If you have a car, no problem. If you need transportation to La Fortuna it gets pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Peiqing, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Because view. Nice breakfast and morning free tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge and trails were beautiful. So much to see. The staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a morning and evening walk with Christian #2 and saw so many things. He was wonderful. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay! Beautiful grounds, great accommodations and excellent staff! We saw so many wonderful birds thanks to their feeding station. We did their night walk tour and it was fascinating! I’d highly recommend staying here. You won’t be disappointed if your looking for beautiful grounds, great service and bird watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birds

10/10 Excellent

sushanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property and the trails and overall maintenance and view of the Arenal Volcano. However the last 5-6 km from main road to this lodge needs to be paved. Its difficult to drive and specially in the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023