Castillo del Arenal

3 stars
8.0
Very good
based on 411 reviews
411 reviews
4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo 21007, Costa Rica
4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo
+506 2479 1146
Wed 8/12
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Thu 8/13
2 guests, 1 room
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Amenities at Castillo del Arenal

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Babysitting or child care
  • 24hr front desk

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • 24hr front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Hiking

Dining

  • Restaurant

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Castillo del Arenal

8.0
Very good
411 verified ratings
Wonderful
136
Very good
96
Good
107
Okay
35
Fair
19
Mediocre
13
Poor
5

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's spectacular views of the volcano and lake, highlighting the location as a major draw. The breakfast received high marks for quality and variety, and many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. However, several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms, and some noted that the rooms and facilities could use updating. Overall, the positive experiences with the scenery, breakfast, and service outweighed the negatives for most visitors.
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Location10 out of 10
Breakfast9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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Location

4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo154 yd
  • Butterfly Conservatory290 yd
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 1:30 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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FAQs when booking at Castillo del Arenal

  • Where is Castillo del Arenal located?

    Castillo del Arenal is located at 4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, 0 miles from the center of El Castillo. Arenal Eco Zoo is the closest landmark to Castillo del Arenal.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Castillo del Arenal?

    Check-in time is 1:30 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Castillo del Arenal.

  • Does Castillo del Arenal offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Castillo del Arenal offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Castillo del Arenal from the airport?

    Castillo del Arenal is 12.1 miles from La Fortuna. Castillo del Arenal is 47.4 miles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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3-star hotel
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3-star hotel
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Most recommended

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3-star hotel
23% cheaperHotel Linda Vista8.8 Excellent (1,018 reviews)0.35 miOutdoor pool, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi$74+
3-star hotel
47% cheaperEssence Arenal Hostel8.5 Excellent (1,523 reviews)0.4 miOutdoor pool, Restaurant, Room service$51+
3-star hotel
21% cheaper
Hotel Chateau Arenal
8.4 Excellent (120 reviews)0.01 miOutdoor pool, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge$76+
Rental
23% cheaper
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Good to know

Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

0.0 mi
La Fortuna
12.1 mi

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