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Arenal Lodge

3.0 of 5
200 meters NW from the Arenal Lake dam | Escazú, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 1250, Costa Rica
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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2007

Long drive from the main road to hotel which is a great adventure during the day and even more exciting at night (it is paved and totally safe but it is really in the middle of serious jungle). The kids loved it. We stayed in one of the chalets (upper floor). Floor-to-ceiling Arenal View with coveted lava views. Close (driving... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2007

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2007

The views here were simply breath-taking. We stayed in the Chalet and the entire wall facing the volcano was a window. We literally laid in bed and watched the volcano erupt. Also the two hot tubs are perfectly located on the hill facing the volcano and we were able to sit there and watch the volcano as well. Fantastic! Also... More

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Miami, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2007

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2006

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2006

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2006

I never actually stayed here, but I tried to contact them at BOTH of the email addresses they post and I never received a response from either! Needless to say, I won't be staying there! If service is that bad before booking reservations, I can only imagine what it would be like afterward. The bad reviews of the hotel on... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2006

My partner and I stayed at Arenal Lodge in June of this year, and had a wonderful time - mainly because we got exactly what we came for, which was an incredible view of Arenal. As has been mentioned, the drive to the Lodge is unbelievable. Three kilometres of narrow paving stone driveway, rising at a sheer angle up the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2006

At first we were a little concerned when we read the couple negative reviews but we decided to give it a try, and it's worth it. The drive up to the Lodge was a bit challenging but driving in CR is like this everywhere. Our junior suite was nice, clean and big. Breakfast was sumptuous and we got to enjoyed... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2006

Stayed there for 3 days in the Jr. Suite. Only bummer is that I sprained my ankle in the rain ditch at the end of the stone steps from the Jr. Suite. The rooms consisted of 2 queen size beds, tile flooring, an alarm clock, DirecTV with a few English channels, and a small kitchenette area with refrigerator, microwave, glasses,... More

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Address: 200 meters NW from the Arenal Lake dam | Escazú, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 1250, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Arenal Lodge is perched on a mountainside near the Lake Arenal offering a beautiful panoramic view of Arenal Volcano in a very safe area to appreciate the eruptions and volcano activities which attracts so many tourists year around to Costa Rica. Arenal Lodge has 50 bedrooms each with a unique view of the Arenal Volcano, its valley, the jungle, the gardens and the lake. The Hotel Arenal Lodge offers a variety of complimentary outdoor and indoor activities including private walking trails inside our own reserve with easy-to-explore paths to get in close contact with native vegetation and wild animals. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Arenal Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Arenal Hotel
Arenal Lodge Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park

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