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Arenal Volcano Inn

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6.5 Km NW of the Catholic church, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 6793-1000, Costa Rica
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Ranked #15 of 63 hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.5 of 5 stars 313 Reviews
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“Great views, adequate hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2006
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    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Somerset, UK
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“Great views, adequate hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2006

The best thing about this hotel is you can sit outside your room and watch the volcano, and we were really lucky with a couple of clear days. The rooms/cabins are clean but fairly basic. The restaurant food is also ordinary but they do good pizzas in a clay oven. There's a pleasant if small pool. The gardens are charming... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Wonderful Staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2006

The Arenal Volcano Inn had very clean rooms and great views of the volcano. Although the volcano was cloud covered during our visit, we enjoyed sitting in the jacuzzi and admiring the mountain. The manager, Cesar, went out of his way to make sure that we were happy. It was a great place!

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Perfect stay! Very clean rooms, friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2006

We recently stayed at the Arenal Volcano inn on our trip to Costa Rica. I work for Marriott so I am definitely picky when it comes to hotels...this one was the best! Since they only have 11 rooms all of the staff know you by name. Great service, excellent food and our room was very clean. The complimentary breakfast was... More

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London
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“The ONLY place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2006

Volcano inn was a great choice. We stayed 1 night at the over priced over hyped Tabacon as they did not have any rooms for the remained of our stay but that turned out for the best because we moved to the Volcano inn for the remaining nights which was great! The rooms at Volcano Inn are ever bit as... More

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Oregon
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A wonderful stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2006

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Arenal Volcano Inn. It is beautiful, the people working there are delightful, and the views of Arenal were amazing! Wish I had night-time photos to post - the volcano flows were spectacular.

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San Francisco, California
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
“Best Hotel I Stayed In!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2006

I have to agree with everybody else's rave reviews. This place is phenomenal! The rooms and bathrooms are huge and spotlessly clean. The windows are enormous and equally clean so that you have an amazing view of the volcano. The grounds are some of the most beautiful of any hotel I've stayed at. The in-room amenites (A/C, fan, refridgerator, coffee... More

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Louisiana
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Close but not quite there”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2006

As stated by others the staff, the breadfast, and the location were excellent...I could lay in bed and watch the lava flow at night. But the place is not without problems. The lighting is very dim and there are not any lamps so reading is difficult. No wash cloths are provided just bath towels. Also, It would not hurt for... More

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houston
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“The best hotel in Arenal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2006

The Arenal Volcano Inn was beautiful, but what makes this place so special is the staff, especially Cesar. We stayed for 5 days and the staff definitely goes beyind the call of duty with restaurant and tour recommendations. The location is perfect, right between La Fortuna and Tabacon Hot Springs. Amazing view of the volcano, great restaurant. You will be... More

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Wilmington, NC
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“best place to stay on Earth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2006

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“Relaxing and beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2006

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Additional Information about Arenal Volcano Inn

Address: 6.5 Km NW of the Catholic church, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 6793-1000, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#19 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#24 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Arenal volcano Inn is a 25 rooms hotel surrounded by exotic gardens that can be admired from the tranquility of your room or by taking a small walk on its natural trails. Every guest may enjoy the view of the Arenal Volcano from its own terrace. Come visit us and make Arenal Volcano Inn your home while vacationing in Costa Rica. ... more   less 
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