Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

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Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this lodge. Indulge in aromatherapy, reflexology, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine family restaurant, El Jilguero, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is ₩151,677
₩171,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A covered outdoor seating area with two people seated, overlooking a lush landscape with a mountain in the background.

Superior Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with a large window offering a view of a mountain.

White Hawk Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a window with a mountain view, and a towel on the bed.

Phil's Villa + Waterfall

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A lodge with a covered porch, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A building with a covered entrance, a stone wall, and a gravel driveway.

Family Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in the mountains and in a national park. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Ecotermales Fortuna are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Butterfly Conservatory. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ziplining nearby. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, 1.7 km del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • A lush green landscape with a prominent mountain and a small white building with a red roof.
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shangri-La Gardens
    20 min drive
  • Soda Tita Rosa
    33 min drive
  • Lemnos Wetbar
    27 min drive
  • Baldi Premium Bar
    29 min drive
  • Soda Fortuna
    36 min drive

About this property

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

  • Family-friendly lodge near Lake Arenal
  • Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, reflexology, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine family restaurant, El Jilguero, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
  • Other perks at this lodge include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a foosball table
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Private yards, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails on Oct 30, 2026 start from ₩151,677, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 225 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna lodge is located in a national park, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Butterfly Conservatory and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The food at the restaurant is great Don’t miss the trails on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a very beautiful and peaceful property away from all of the touristy stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and peaceful getaway! If you love nature and birdwatching this place is it. We loved our stay here. Everyone is super friendly as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Incredible place with views of the volcano and Lake Arenal, good hiking trails, nice restaurant with excellent service and food, and great amenities and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature, clean rooms , delicious food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was fantastic. Spotlessly clean. The free wildlife tour was excellent and we were lucky to see Armadillos. The pool and jacuzzi were lovely too. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Between the amount of wildlife I saw while there, the short hike to a beautiful waterfall, and the just simply stunning views, and the friendly staff.. There really isn't much not to like here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an AMAZING place to stay. I highly would recommend it and pray that I can return. The staff is great, the location is wonderful, and the grounds are beautiful. There is a restaurant that is fantastic and everything you need is on site. 20 out of 10 is my score.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great food, amazing staff, gorgeous view of the volcano! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unbelievable gardens, very good food. Very nice and helpful employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to relax and enjoy any celebration. The stuff are nice,friendly and super helpful. I loved the place. 💯 recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The animal and bird sightings are wonderful here. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe and comfortable. The well-marked hiking trails and daily planned events to enrich your experience are top notch. I will be pleased to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Access to birds, monkeys, and other wildlife was amazing - did not even need to leave the property to see most of them. Rooms do not have ac, so keep this in mind. Food at restaurant was great and staff was very helpful booking daily excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The entire staff were great. The facility was well maintained and terrific. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was amazing. The staff friendly and attentive. The grounds were beautiful with monkeys and birds, especially hummingbirds, happy in the trees and flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a wonderful stay. Clean, great bed, attentive and helpful staff, food was excellent, massage was great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place was exactly what we were looking for - it was right in the heart of the National Park and tucked away from the flashy touristy part of La Fortuna. The property and staff were lovely. 10/10 recommend this for your next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff at check-in. Great view from our room. Nice tours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hotel Arenal Observatory is a privilege location at the bottom of the Arenal Volcano.Not other hotel in the area can beat this. Besides the trails are for everyone and the views are gorgeous. All the staff are so helpful,polite and with the intention and great desire for us to know their country.We will come back, hopefully in the near future with other members of our family. I will highly recommend this hotel if you want to reconnect with nature, feel peace, breath clean air and just feel peace surrounded by the multi diversity of fauna and flora of this magical place..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Overall a great place to stay. We enjoyed the hiking trails and pool (though really could only use the hot tub as the pools were too cold/not heated). However, we were extremely turned off by the gate where they questioned where we were going every time we left which felt intrusive and completely inappropriate. They also seemed to try to charge us twice (knowingly) for a tour which was very dishonest and unfortunately similar to other places we visited in the touristy area of Arenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and excellent service from all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was such a wonderful experience. Everyone is so nice and friendly! Great view !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic rooms and great location with multiple daily feedings of the local bird population. Beautiful property and walking trails. Easy check in and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. The trails were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025