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Lucky Bug B & B

Lucky Bug B & B
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"We loved the ambience of this place. Driving in at night was whimsical with mushroom lights guiding the way. The room was artsy and fun. Breakfast was picture-worthy and the hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. This felt like a great starting point for our Costa Rica trip with a more authentic feel."
United States
Hart
The price is ￥11,930
￥13,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Lucky Bug B & B
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

La Mansion Inn Arenal

La Mansion Inn Arenal
3.5 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"We loved everything about the stay! Christopher, Kevin, and Fernando were excellent hosts - kind, patient, and thoughtful!"
United States
Chris
The price is ￥23,074
￥26,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
La Mansion Inn Arenal
Property grounds

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel Laguna Arenal
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Stunning views, lovely setting, modern architecture, luscious breakfast"
United States
Heidi
The price is ￥33,279
￥37,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Hotel Laguna Arenal
Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

Casa Donna Rosa B&B
3.0 star property
Arenal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Terrific place and delicious breakfast! "
United States
Caroline
The price is ￥17,570
￥19,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Casa Donna Rosa B&B
Dinner served

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great food! Wonderful place "
United States
Carl
The price is ￥20,997
￥23,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Casa Pura Vida Arenal

Casa Pura Vida Arenal
3.0 star property
Arenal
The price is ￥14,537
￥16,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Casa Pura Vida Arenal
Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Bathroom

Happy Paradise Lodge

Happy Paradise Lodge
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Friendly staff. The stay was great!"
United States
Kimihiko
The price is ￥10,211
￥11,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Happy Paradise Lodge
TV

Hostal Nuevo Arenal

Hostal Nuevo Arenal
3.0 star property
Nuevo Arenal
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Je suis arrivé à 21h30 et c était fermé mais l emplacement en arrière d un bar pas tellement beau"
Canada
sylvain
The price is ￥5,998
￥6,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Hostal Nuevo Arenal
Exterior

Casa Pura Vida Arenal

Casa Pura Vida Arenal
2.0 star property
Arenal
The price is ￥10,382
￥11,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Casa Pura Vida Arenal
Terrace/patio

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature, clean rooms , delicious food and friendly staff."
United States
Raquel
The price is ￥20,560
￥23,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
3.0 star property
Santa Rosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (239 reviews)
"The farm was so charming—including the goats and pigs! It felt secluded, safe, and had an excellent view of the farm and lake. The staff were sweet and attentive and the food was amazingly tasty."
United States
Marian
The price is ￥14,807
￥16,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
Exterior

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (439 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥42,303
￥47,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Hot springs

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,488 reviews)
"A beautiful wonderfully maintained resort. Breakfast is excellent and the pools very enjoyable."
United States
Raymond
The price is ￥29,736
￥33,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hacienda La Pacífica Eco-Lodge

Hacienda La Pacífica Eco-Lodge
3.0 star property
Cañas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (397 reviews)
"The property is amazing, love the quaint cottages the staff were wonderful and fhe food was great"
Canada
Shannon
The price is ￥18,588
￥21,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Hacienda La Pacífica Eco-Lodge
Terrace/patio

Celeste Mountain Lodge

Celeste Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
Bijagua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Truly a gem in this day and age. Perfectly located with amazing views. The common spaces are completely organic and gorgeous at the same time. Well done!"
United States
Gregory
The price is ￥18,380
￥20,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Celeste Mountain Lodge
Free daily full breakfast

Sangregado Lodge

Sangregado Lodge
4.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (231 reviews)
"A lot of wildlife Seconds away from mistico Breakfast at lost iguana was great"
Canada
Steven
The price is ￥32,778
￥37,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Sangregado Lodge
Hot springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (437 reviews)
"What a special place. We loved the night tour with jimmy...saw so many cool creatures. Also loved watching toucans while we ate a delicious breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Kirstan
The price is ￥20,390
￥32,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Outdoor spa tub

Hotel Linda Vista

Hotel Linda Vista
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (936 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff, mostly clean rooms, absolutely breathtaking view"
United States
David
The price is ￥11,938
￥13,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Hotel Linda Vista
Lobby

Arenal Volcano Inn

Arenal Volcano Inn
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay, the staff answered our numerous ridiculous questions and helped us plan our activities. The rooms were incredibly comfortable and the property has stellar views of the volcano."
United States
Jamaal
The price is ￥19,731
￥22,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Arenal Volcano Inn
Reception

Arenal Oasis

Arenal Oasis
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Beautiful nature surrounding, breakfast could be better."
Canada
BIBI
The price is ￥13,144
￥14,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Arenal Oasis
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Learn more about Arenal

Towering over lush rainforest, the majestic Arenal Volcano invites hikers to explore its national park's wildlife-rich trails. Soak in natural hot springs at Tabacon after a day spent traversing Mistico's hanging bridges or paddling across serene Lake Arenal.

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Panoramic view of beautiful Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.

Top Arenal Hotel Reviews

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

8/10 Good
"Lobby was not nice and appealing. Rooms and pools were nice"
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

More cheap stays in Arenal

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

Av. 325 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
The price is ￥6,475 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
￥6,475
￥7,317 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Arenal?
La Mansion Inn Arenal is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Lake Arenal, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast. Other good options for your visit to the area are Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort and Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Arenal.
What's the top vacation rental that Arenal has to offer?
Cozy & Beautiful Casa Aire, Near Lake Park & Town: Visitors give good reviews to this Arenal vacation home rental, which offers a garden, a selection of games, and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Arenal.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Arenal, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Arenal.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Arenal?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Arenal, click here.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Arenal?
Based on our traveler reviews, Hostal Nuevo Arenal is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Arenal.
What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Arenal?
Hotel Mystica is a hotel with a lazy river and an outdoor pool, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Attractions in the area like Kalambu Hot Springs and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Arenal.
What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Arenal?
Casa Donna Rosa B&B is a top LGBTQ-friendly B&B that features free WiFi and free parking. Lucky Bug B & B is another good choice for your stay. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Arenal.
What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Arenal?
La Mansion Inn Arenal is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Hostal Nuevo Arenal and Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Arenal.
What are some hotels with pools in Arenal?
La Mansion Inn Arenal: Hotel, 3-minute walk from Lake Arenal. Features daily, 2 outdoor pools, and complimentary wired internet access. Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area! and Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort are a couple of other choices that feature an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Arenal.
What is the best spa hotel in Arenal?
Hotel Mystica is a top spa hotel featuring a lazy river, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find massage treatments. In-room massages are also available. See all spa hotels in Arenal.
What's the best accommodation near Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. Other options close to the airport are Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport.
What is staying in Arenal like?
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Arenal, and visitors give high marks for the volcano viewpoints. This city also attracts tourists with its relaxing setting. Top sights around the area include Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. In Arenal, there are 84 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Arenal.
What are the top places to visit in Arenal?
The volcanoes and hiking trails exemplify the natural beauty, and places to admire include Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Additionally, you'll find Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Arenal guide.
What's the weather like in Arenal?
The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 74°F. The rainiest months in Arenal are July, October, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.