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Arenal Vista Lodge

3.0 star property
Luxury hotel in PeƱas Blancas with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room | View from room
Standard Double Room | Memory foam beds, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | View from room
Experience a tranquil retreat at Arenal Vista Lodge, where lush gardens meet the serenity of the lake. Unwind with hiking or biking trails, enjoy full breakfast and international cuisine at Arenal Vista restaurant, and savor moments by the poolside bar.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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Pueblo Castillo, Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 11 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 17 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 23 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 39 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 48.2 miles/77.5 km
  • San JosĆ© (SYQ-TobĆ­as BolaƱos Intl.) - 53.4 miles/85.9 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖAgua Ardiente Pool Bar - ā€¬21 min drive
  • ā€ŖFusiĆ³n Arenal Mirador. - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖSoda La Palma - ā€¬23 min drive
  • ā€ŖCaƱa Brava - ā€¬21 min drive
  • ā€ŖRestaurante El Jilguero - ā€¬17 min drive

About this property

Arenal Vista Lodge

Arenal Vista Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Arenal. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Arenal Vista, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 20
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (474 square feet)

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1993
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Arenal Vista - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Arenal Vista Lodge
Vista Arenal
Vista Arenal Lodge
Arenal Vista Hotel Volcano National Park
Arenal Vista Lodge El Castillo
Arenal Vista El Castillo
Arenal Vista Lodge Hotel
Arenal Vista Lodge La Fortuna
Arenal Vista Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Arenal Vista Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Vista Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Arenal Vista Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arenal Vista Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Arenal Vista Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, spelunking, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arenal Vista Lodge?

Yes, Arenal Vista offers international cuisine and garden views.

Does Arenal Vista Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Arenal Vista Lodge like?

Arenal Vista Lodge is located a short 13-minute walk from Lake Arenal.

Arenal Vista Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

El acabado y diseƱo del hotel lo hace Ćŗnico
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

JUAN RAMON, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The description of the property is fraudulent. No towels in the room, the hot water does not work, we reserved full size beds but were put ib a room with 4 twin beds. We had to climb 64 steps in the rain to get to our room. Internet is only available in the lobby.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Everything was horrible except from the view. Dirty, worn out, unfriendly staff, insulated, we were the only guests, after 9:00 no possibility to buy food or drinks not even water. The photos do not correspond to the reality. A total scam administrated by Expedia.
Nasrin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing location in a dated lodge
The staff was amazing, and very kind. The location and views are breathtaking. We loved being outside of the congestion of La Fortuna. However, the Lodge and the rooms could use some updating, a fresh coat of paint and a good spring cleaning. Gecko poop was everywhere and our room had a leak in the roof that become problematic when it rained. And it rained. The leak was located right over the foot of one of the twin beds. We moved the bed - but it never dried out. Again the staff was amazing, kind and attentive.
Marybeth J., 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

El hotel estƔ en un Ɣrea muy bonita pero alejada del pueblo la Fortuna
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I love the place, it is different, great place for relaxing
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a beautiful stay. The butterfly sanctuary just a short ways from the motel was a pleasure to experience. We intend to return to Arenal soon as our stay had to be cut short. The complimentary breakfast was yummy & the view was top notch. Johnā€˜s pizza makes a great pizza & itā€™s within walking distance.
Frances, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

CalificaciĆ³n
Mi reserva estaba equivocado ,pero el hotel me ayudĆ³ y me coloco
Sionney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older hotel with basic accommodation. Fantastic view of the volcano. Good value with breakfast and dinners included.
Michael, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Booked for 3 night, upon arriving was very dissapointed at the property conditions, not as advertised on Expedia. Stayed only that night and booked at another hotel for the rest of my trip. Reservation was for 3 adults, only one bath tower in the room, no soap, shampoo, no telephone in the room. Purchased the dinner option, 4 meals to choose from. The only nice of this facility is the view to the lake and volcano.
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Acogedor y atenciĆ³n personalizada
Excelente atenciĆ³n..!! Muy perzonalizada... Linda experiencia y sitio muy acogedor!
Randall, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Un lugar bonito, pero el agua caliente nos fallĆ³ dos de los tres dĆ­as que estuvimos!

6/10 Good

Hotel ok for 1 night
Room clean. Hotel provides minimum comfort. View in the lake is ok. Breakfast was not so good.
Eric , 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Local bonito , mas abandonado!
Roberto, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Close to a lagoon
Very relaxing and quite, near to the nature. The hotel is near of some natural areas like manantial hot water, butterfly and Arenal volcano. The people is very nice, its 3 hours from yhe international Santa Maria Airport.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

fourmis dans la chambre
Ơ l'arrivƩ, on note que l'hotel ne fut pas rƩnovƩ ou retouchƩ depuis plusieurs annƩes. Dans la chambre, il y avait des centaines de fourmis et les draps du matelas n'Ʃtaient pas assez serrƩs. RƩsultat, on se rƩveillait Ơ moitiƩ couchƩ sur le vieux matelas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Drap de lit malpropre, bruyant, trĆØs peu de service........
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Need to try harder with basics
Ok place in an incredible area. Food was below average, and they overcharged us for our dinner there, had to go through the bill with the waitress/cook/bartender/ only person there. Check presented in dollars with menu in colones and nothing was right. Just a poor experience otherwise ok place, nice pool, and nice room with incredible view.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

El hotel no representa el costo por el que se pago
EstĆ” en una ubicaciĆ³n muy lejana con calle demasiasa empedrada, por lo que el vehĆ­culo sufre mucho, las habitaciones son muy sencillas y no tenĆ­amos agua caliente, televisiĆ³n o radio, los desayunos demasiados sencillos no habĆ­a ni jugo y no tiene una elegancia. Recomiendo mucho a los dueƱos del local darle una buena renovaciĆ³n pintando todo y remodelĆ”ndolo los cuartos, ya que asĆ­ cambiarĆ­a mucho el aspecto visual del mismo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Horrible road, animal droppings, hotel run down.
Horrible unpaved road with lot of potholes. Takes very long to reach hotel from main road. Friendly staff but Hotel looks run down. Found animal droppings in our bed every single night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Remote, needs a major update
Got to the hotel, not at all what I was expecting. No cell reception, wifi did not work, very remote. Rooms were similar to a hostel, bedding was old and worn, looked at the room and found another hotel to stay at. Very disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Beds were comfortable but all singles. Breakfast was good. Location is great as its right near the National Park