Located in La Fortuna, Aunty Arenal Lodge is in the city center and in the mountains. Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales Fortuna are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Kalambu Hot Springs and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
21007, La Fortuna, Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian
What's nearby
La Fortuna Park
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Ecoglide Arenal Park
5 min drive - 2.8 km
Baldi Hot Springs
5 min drive - 3.9 km
Kalambu Hot Springs
5 min drive - 3.9 km
Paradise Hot Springs
6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Fortuneño
3 min drive
Soda Tita Rosa
9 min walk
Mexikah Taqueria
3 min drive
Kenko Bar & Restaurant
3 min drive
Soda Fortuna
5 min drive
About this property
Aunty Arenal Lodge
Hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall
Aunty Arenal Lodge provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
A vending machine, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aunty Arenal Lodge offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aunty Arenal Lodge on Oct 28, 2026 start from ¥11,962, 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 Aunty Arenal Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Aunty Arenal Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.
Where is Aunty Arenal Lodge located?
Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and 2 mi (3.3 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. La Fortuna Park and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Aunty Arenal Lodge Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 262 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 262 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 262 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 262 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 262 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Aidong
Aug 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a quite place , the facility is good for a family
We LOVED our stay in July 2026, despite the downpour of rain each day our stay was fantastic, and the host/staff were so welcoming and helpful. The food was fantastic and our cabin had everything we needed. Including very comfortable beds!
We enjoyed our time at Aunty Arenal. We liked that it was a short distance to town and a lot of activities in the area. Its a small property and was down an unpaved road. The rooms were simple and beds were comfortable with AC in each bedroom. We would have preferred a few upgrades to the kitchen to make it more usable for anything other than heating up leftovers. Overall we had a lovely time.
Laura gives a real nice online support. But the very especial person is Fernando. He's always in a good mood, receptive in the PURA VIDA vibe. He makes everything work there. Thank all for the reception.
And the location is wonderful: out of the noisy center, and in the middle of most sightseeing.
I strongly recommend it. ❤️
The grounds are beautiful, the staff was kind and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. The rooms are very basic, nothing fancy, but also clean. Overall, a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tammy
Jan 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property, clean rooms and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lynora
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was basic but the surroundings were surreal. The staff was wonderful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable. One recommendation: more/better face cloths! Besides that, the property is a gem. Loved our time on the hammocks by the pool area. The outdoor breakfast area was lovely as well.
We stayed in a villa and it was excellent. Plenty of space, clean, comfortable bed. The grounds were like paradise. We enjoyed reading and listening to the birds in the hammock area and enjoyed a little swim in the pool. North fields coffee tour is right beside the hotel which was convenient! We had a car which was helpful to get into town. We walked from town once which took maybe 40 minutes. We would stay here again!
Had a great stay at this little gem, tucked in this gated lodge has a beautiful pool area. Comes complete with breakfast provided. Check in was friendly and helpful, the gentlemen that checked us in had limited English and us limited Spanish so he reached out and a wonderful lady via cell call got us all sorted. Everyone was so helpful. Room is very clean with AC. Would come stay again for longer next time.
It was too cold to use the pool but it was very well maintained. We saw staff cleaning it everyday. Beautiful garden and nature around. Very calm. Only downfall is that its about 2.5 km away feom city center. Some restaurants around 1km away but more limited.
Beautiful property well maintained
Wonderful friendly staff
Love this property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Leanne
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owners and clean rooms. We rented a Villa ,,, comfortable seating was lacking. Would have been nice to have comfortable padded chairs or loungers. Not much hot water for showering.
My son (8) and I enjoyed this quiet place very much. Beautiful grounds. Nice breakfast. Not perfect ( internet was sometimes spotty; blinking light in the bathroom; toilet was not always flushing well) but for the price they charge you cannot expect perfection. We valued a very pleasant home-like stay, caring and friendly stuff, quiet nights with birds chirping, and close proximity to restaurants, supermarket and coffee/ chocolate tour. Very clean too. Would stay there again!
Great staff. Cleaning services did our dishes. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. Amazing service. Also very cool vibe and environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Brittni
Dec 7, 2025
Lovely little accommodation just off the main drag of La Fortuna. Quiet, clean, safe. Lovely staff. Parking was right outside the doors to our unit which made unloading/loading our luggage a breeze. Breakfast was very good...perhaps the best I had on our two week trip to Costa Rica. Kids complained that the pool was cold. I would stay again.