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Lodges Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails (formerly Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa)

24 km Oeste de la fortuna de San Carlos, El Castillo de La Fortuna, 21007 (show map)

9.3

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1496 verified reviews

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Surrounded by 860 private acres of tropical rainforest and featuring an on-site lake, a swimming pool, a sun terrace and games room, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is located within the Arenal Conservation Area, only 2.7 km from the Arenal Volcano.
The rooms at this lodge feature tropical décor with wood finishes and are equipped with ceiling fan, safety box and a furnished terrace with views of the garden and the Arenal Volcano. The bathrooms are private and have showers.
The on-site restaurant serves international and local food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a bar. A guided morning walk and the breakfast buffet is included for all guests.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails also features an on-site bird sanctuary that has around 500 different species of birds; other recommended activities include tours of Arenal Volcano's lava flows, exploring the several nearby waterfalls, or climbing the 28 m. (92 ft.) wildlife observation tower, The Nest. Arenal Lake is an excellent site to practice sports fishing. There are also 11 km of walking trails throughout the property, or guests can just relax in the hot tub or have a massage in the spa.
The property is 9 km from the hot springs at Tabacon River and 22 km from La Fortuna Village. The Daniel Oduber International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away.

Formerly Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

Before March 2023 Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails was known as Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

Before June 2019 Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails was known as Arenal Observatory Lodge

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Smithsonian Room + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a ceiling fan, a safe and a furnished terrace with views of the Arenal Volcano. The bathroom is private and has a shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Standard Room + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a ceiling fan, a safe and a furnished terrace with views of the gardens. The bathroom is private and has a shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Phil’s Villa + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

This villa is comprised of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The villa features a safe deposit box, a patio and mountain views. The unit offers 5 beds.

White Hawk Villa + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

This villa features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The villa has a safe deposit box, a patio and mountain views. The unit has 6 beds.

La Casona Rooms - Share Bathroom & Private Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room has a shared bathroom, a safe deposit box and lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

General
Free parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horse riding, Table tennis

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant

Pools and wellness
Hot tub, Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Children's playground

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Alarm clock, Balcony, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Dressing Room, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Interconnected room(s) available, Lake view, Laptop safe, Mountain view, Patio, Private entrance, Safety Deposit Box, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 17 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 12:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that the road to reach this lodge is not in optimal conditions. Some guests may prefer to rent a 4x4 vehicle to reach the property.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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9.3

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Emma

“Very good”

8.0

11 Jan 2025

Nice rooms and very nice park with so many birds around. Loved to get so close to the volcano

Kathrin

“the costs are too high for what they offer”

7.0

05 Jan 2025

Unfortunately the weather was bad, but for this you cant blame anyone. The Hotel itself, and the rooms are very good. The staff is nice. The tours they offer are too expensive from my point of view, but still they offer a lot.

Rachael

“Feels like a youth hostel, very overpriced restaurant but hotel sits in lovely parklands ideal for running, walking etc”

8.0

05 Jan 2025

The parklands and running trails. The views would be superb if weather was clear but couldn’t see volcano or the lake as weather so wet and foggy. This is quite typical I believe.

Daniel

“Superb”

9.0

02 Jan 2025

An unrelievable location and an amazing place to immerse with nature and still have the comfort of a lodge! Our second vistit. Arenal is probably one of the best birding areas of the entire world.

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Lodges Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails (formerly Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa)

24 km Oeste de la fortuna de San Carlos, El Castillo de La Fortuna, 21007 (show map)

Lodges Overview

Formerly Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa

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Rooms List

Smithsonian Room + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Room + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

Phil’s Villa + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

White Hawk Villa + Waterfall - enter dates to see room photos

La Casona Rooms - Share Bathroom & Private Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“the costs are too high for what they offer”

“Feels like a youth hostel, very overpriced restaurant but hotel sits in lovely parklands ideal for running, walking etc”

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