We were the only people staying at this hotel for the night that we stayed, but we were catered to like nobility.... Made to order breakfast, pool, great view of the volcano (when it´s not cloudy), and incredible cabin-bungalo type rooms made this hotel our favorite in the Arenal area. Yes, the hotel is hard to find, but there is... more

We loved staying at this hotel! The surroundings are beautiful, there is a great view of the volcano and the rooms are perfect. We stayed here for 2 nights and we loved every minute of it! The first day, after breakfast, we saw a sloth (perezoso). The owner came to us and asked us to follow him... and there it... more

My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Gran Arenal, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, for four days. The individual cottages were lovely, modern/clean and quiet. The hotel is about a 1/2 mile walk from the main town and the area was very quiet. Breakfast was served in an open area under a palapa roof. When Luis, the owner, found out... more

We had a wonderful stay at the Gran Arenal and I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to visit the Fortuna/Arenal area. It is a little outside of La Fortuna - can be tricky to find as it is down a little dirt bumpy road, it seems like it is not right, and there aren't a lot of signs.... more

The Gran Arenal Hotel, is just outside the tiny town of La Fortuana, It is a bit tricky to find, because its about a mile and a half down a rocky unpaved road. I was thankfully using a GPS system.. which delivered me to the doorstep of the hotel with no problems. The lush foliage aligns the rock roads that... more

Driving through La Fortuna, I was preparing myself for the worst. Many tired looking motels lined the road near the town, and I wasn't certain that we wouldn't end up in one. The directions we were given were befuddling (rarely a good sign), but we eventually abandoned them and struck out on a bumpy dirt road leading out of town.... more

The Gran Arenal Hotel is a great option if you want to go to La Fortuna and Arenal volcano area. It's a place where you can find an excellent room for sleeping. You can get from the hotel to any of the atractions of the zone. The rooms are good, we stay in a double room, with air condition, tv.... more

I spent 5 days here, driving from Sarapiqui. The drive took about 2 hours. The hotel is about 1 KM from the downtown La Fortuna. However, to get there, you have to get a taxi or drive because the road is all gravel and not good for pedestrians, especially at night. The cost - $88/nite decent. The staff - awesome.... more