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Best Arenal hotels

These are the best prices for Mar 21 - 22.
La Mansion Inn Arenal - Arenal - Balcony
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Agua Inn - Arenal - Balcony
Agua Inn
Arenal, Costa Rica
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel - Arenal - Patio
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Little Paradise - Arenal
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Los Héroes - Arenal
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge - Arenal
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Toucan Lane - Arenal
Toucan Lane
Arenal, Costa Rica
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Aurora Inn, Nuevo Arenal - Arenal
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Lago - Arenal
Lago
Arenal, Costa Rica

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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Arenal

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Arenal with confidence.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Arenal?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in Arenal, with an average nightly price of $81/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at $235/night.

How much is a Arenal hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

Good to know

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

December
April
$118
$163
Cheapest month to stay with an average 57% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 82% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Arenal hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in San José, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in San José in January and March.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in San José if you stay on a Tuesday. The opposite is true for, Saturday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in San José found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $163, while the most expensive was $237.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in San José for 4 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Arenal

  • How do I find a hotel in central Arenal?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Arenal districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Arenal city center.

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Arenal hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Arenal that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include La Mansion Inn Arenal, Agua Inn and Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel.

Where to stay in Arenal?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Arenal by showing you the exact location of each hotel.