Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

The food was excellent the service was excellent The view was magical we loved the property.

The bed was not very comfortable but everything else was great

It is set in an amazing location, with amazing trails, beautiful grounds, stunning views, lots of wildlife. The swimming pool and jacuzzi are an added bonus. The frog pond and the Nest are must visits. The food is great and there is a well stocked bar. The service is excellent with friendly and happy to help out staff.

Black beans and rice. Plantains and plenty of fruit. Every sever was enthusiastic about there job.

No refrigerator no ice in room. Would also like a small microwave.

The view was fantastic and the monkeys were fun to watch.

The free breakfast was perfect to fuel us for our daily hikes and excursions. It usually consisted of eggs, sausage, fruit, cheese, plantains, cereals, yogurt, and different types of pastry/bread items. Coffee, juices, water, and hot tea were also available. The observation deck located right outside of the restaurant offers amazing views of the volcano and many different types of birds. We were able to observe both spider and Capuchin monkeys swinging in the trees right from our patio which faced the forest. The free morning hike to the waterfall is a must-do! A visit to the frog pond at night is incredible, though you must bring a flashlight and watch for snakes. All of the staff members are helpful and pleasant, and the souveniers are 1/2 what you'd pay for in La Fortuna,

Nothing--this was my 3rd summer in a row staying at AOL, and I continue to visit for the reasons mentioned above.

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!