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Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at El Jilguero, a family restaurant that serves international cuisine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to reflexology, deep-tissue massages or detox wraps at the spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails, horse riding/rentals and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • 11 minutes by car from Lake Arenal and 13 minutes from Costa Rica Sky Adventures
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Couples (1)
4 out of 5
Lage ist gut, leider hat es bei unserem Aufenthalt viel geregnet. Allgemein ist die Umgebung von Arenal sehr teuer, dieses Hotel inklusive (Essen, Ausflüge und Spa)

Posted by on 24 Dec 2020

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Property Features

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. This Colonial La Fortuna lodge is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1992
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails offers 48 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Private outdoor space
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

El Jilguero – This family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • No lift (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool access ramp on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 8 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 8
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No lifts
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Arenal Observatory Lodge La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge
  • Arenal Observatory La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory
  • Arenal Observatory Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
  • Arenal Observatory & Trails
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge Spa
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge Trails
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails La Fortuna
  • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge La Fortuna

You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 8 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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