Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
9.2
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Value for money | 8.6 |
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Distance to city center | 4.9 mi |
Location rating | 9.6 |
Nearest Airport | San José Juan Santamaria Intl |
Distance to airport | 45.6 mi |
Rooms available at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
Queen Rooms
$113+
Double Rooms
$176+
Standard Rooms
$74+
Superior Rooms
$156+
Reviews of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
Pros
| "Wildlife and hiking trails fantastic!" | (in 52 reviews) |
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| "The staff were very friendly!" | (in 84 reviews) |
| "Arenal Observatory Lodge was amazing!" | (in 16 reviews) |
Cons
| "My children saw monkeys on the trees when they woke up." | (in 3 reviews) |
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| "Saw tree frogs both night and day" | (in 3 reviews) |
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| arenal volcano | in 227 reviews |
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| view room | in 204 reviews |
| amazing location | in 160 reviews |
| staff were very friendly | in 155 reviews |
| hiking trails | in 125 reviews |
| food was excellent | in 118 reviews |
| birds and wildlife | in 92 reviews |
| beautiful grounds | in 72 reviews |
| pool and hot tub | in 58 reviews |
| lodge | in 41 reviews |
| long day | in 31 reviews |
| saw monkeys | in 31 reviews |
| la fortuna | in 23 reviews |
| dry our shoes | in 4 reviews |
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ExcellentJul 20169.4
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The grounds were amazing and we loved that we had access to the National Park trails. The Jacuzzi was a nice treat after a long day of hiking. The views were breath-taking! Access to other activities was relatively easy but the roads are not great. Town was about a 30 minute drive away. Nice breakfast buffet provided free of charge!
It would be nice to have screens on the front doors as well so you could have both the patio door (which had a screen) and front door open to allow a cross-breeze. The room became a bit stuffy and buggy during the day without this. Also it would be good if t pool was heated to allow swimming year round. The prices for food at the restaurant were expensive. The Happy Hour (2 for 1) would be better if they allowed for 2 different drinks vs. 2 of the same kind of drink. Finally a shuttle to town that ran even just 3 times a day would be a great perk!
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ExcellentJun 201510.0
Beautiful Setting
We loved having so many hikes/walks to do right on the property and a very good restaurant as well. It was so nice having nature and animals outside our door each day. The staff was warm, welcoming, helpful and friendly. There were plenty of activities to do on the grounds for all ages: pool, foosball/game room, checkers, books, TVs in the main buildings and a hot tub.
Be aware that the Lodge is a 20-25 minute drive from La Fortuna up a somewhat rough dirt road. If you have your own vehicle it's easy to get to and from, but without a bit more challenging. There are taxis that cost $30 each way or a shuttle 3x/day from the lodge.
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ExcellentMar 20159.4
Prices or food were a bit expensive...we had a car so we drove to La Fortuna
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ExcellentSep 201410.0
Location, views and surroundings were fabulous. Staff were ultra helpful.
It would have been helpful to have a small desk and chair in the room for using computer. Morning nature walk was a bit disappointing, as guide only occasionally stopped to point something out. Food was only fair.
About Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa
Overview
Providing an outdoor pool, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa offers well-appointed rooms close to Arenal Volcano. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a kids pool.
There are a variety of amenities on offer to guests of the lodge, such as bicycle rental, an airport shuttle and a car rental desk. In fine weather, an outdoor terrace offers a nice spot to relax.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa provides 48 rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, a laptop safe and a private bathroom. They are also fitted with a hair dryer, a ceiling fan and a shower.
The lodge features an on-site restaurant, serving local and international cuisines. Packed lunches can be prepared on request for those with day trips planned.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is an ideal base to explore nearby Tabacon and La Fortuna Waterfall, as well as everything the local area has to offer. It is also an easy drive from El Castillo and Chachagua.
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3:00 PM |
Check out |
12:00 PM |
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Location
Most Popular Landmarks
- Mount Chato1.5 mi
- Arenal Volcano National Park1.9 mi
- La Fortuna Waterfall2.8 mi
- Butterfly Conservatory3.1 mi
- Ecoglide Arenal Park3.5 mi
- Baldi Hot Springs3.8 mi