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Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery, high in the mountains, is perfect for families and adventure enthusiasts. Enjoy a massage or spa treatment, then dine at The LAB Pub. The property offers WiFi, an outdoor pool, a children's area with lazy river, and a tennis court for active travelers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment (104)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

Standard Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

Highlights

Fireplace
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment (105)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
Arenal, ruta 142, 8 Km de Tilarán camino hacia Nuevo, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, 50801

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tronadora Arena - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 23 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 54 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Arenal Pizza & Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cevichera La Pasadita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tilataco - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Arenal
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a firepit at Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes, ecotours and skydiving at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, La Vista Organica, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with a lazy river
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), 4 outdoor pickleball courts and a dock
  • Farming classes, evening entertainment and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Ceiling fans, housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • In Property Brewery
  • La Vista Organica

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 100
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery Tilaran
Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery
Lake Arenal Brewery Tilaran
Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery
Arenal Brewery & Santa Rosa
Lake Arenal Jungle Resort Brewery
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Hotel
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Santa Rosa
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Hotel Santa Rosa

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa hotel is located in the mountains, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 6 mi (10 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School and Tronadora Arena. Tenorio Volcano National Park and Cerro Tovar are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and clean amenities with lots of activities to do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay especially during a long drive! Quick and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty nature
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
We had a nice stay but poor weather. The staff were great. Very friendly. The property was very tropical and diverse with great views and wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the amazing views of Lake Arenal from the dining area. The restaurant features 8 different artisanal beers that are brewed on the property. The pool is a decent size for swimming and the hot tub grotta felt very relaxing. The hotel also features fun games including pool billard etc. and other amenities. Overall a fun and relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So accommodating. Arrived late and staff opened the kitchen for our son.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent restaurant and view, but…

Pro: excellent restaurant and views. Great common areas Con: everything about the hotel room. Needs complete and thorough cleaning. Light switches were filthy. Bedding stained and faded. Walls and floors need thorough washing at minimum. fresh paint could go a long way toward a better quality experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a mediocre hotel. The property and views are gorgeous, but the hotel itself needs updating. No AC, no fridge, the bathroom needs an overhaul. It is past its prime. The kids liked the pool tables and other games on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a night here to break up the drive from La Fortuna to MonteVerde. But turned out to be great find - what more could you ask for besides a hotel WITH a brewery?? Well how about your morning serenaded with all sorts of crazy birds (toucans, parrots, hawks), and monkeys literally crawling all over the trees. Great view of the lake and pretty remote, so no sound of traffic, just nature. And btw, don’t park under the trees in the front lest you want your car “decorated” by the monkeys :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique stay! The staff were phenomenal. The beer was amazing, and both beer and food had a great variety. The hotel ambience and decor is a funky twist on a mountain lodge. Open winfiws and doors gave you great access to lake breezes. Great for groups and longer stays in the country when you want something with character. If you are exploring, the location is pretty remote with roadside cafes and sodas scattered in either direction. We made good use of both pool and evening jacuzzi. Lake access is a short ways down the main road to a windswept rocky beach. The property can help you arrange local tours and activities. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is dated decoratively ,and room rates relatively expensive , although the views are spectacular. The team members we came across were very friendly. The draft beers were fine but quite expensive. Breakfast was a choice of four dishes , which were very nice , but there was no fruit on offer. The main problem for us was that we were two of only four people staying as it's out of season , so there was no atmosphere at all , and because it's isolated , there wasn't anywhere else to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. The property in general was clean but very old furnishings in the room with limited amenities. This peoperty is NOT handicap accessable except for the main area, lobby, bar/restaurant and 1st floor rooms. We could not utilze the pool spa areas as my wife is on crutches and could not navigate the stairs. The property cannot accommodate wheel chairs.or s p
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vickie

There was no air conditioner in the room. No hot water and no televisions in any of the rooms. There is a brewery on the property and the bar looked like it had been remodeled recently. The bartender was polite but that was the only thing good about the place. Bad breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrée-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is outstanding. The beautiful nature around, and the view os breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no electricity for couple hours, but they were still able to make a good dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Profesor: Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar super bonito, tranquilo, las vistas del lugar espectacular, la comida muy rica, tiene muchas zonas para divertirse
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

giulia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Cute place but kinda old and not so comfy however the restaurant food and service are amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful location with a lot of potential. The staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it is poorly managed. We were there for 12 days and only had our room cleaned twice. Our room had no TV (as promised on their website) No fridge. Not even a couple bottles of water. When we asked about that the response was that we had booked a Standard room. We've stayed at multiple different resorts in Mexico and Dominican Republic and always had TV, fridge, coffeepot and bottled water. We always book standard or economy rooms. First time they cleaned was our 4th day and they only did it because the night before we had a swarm of insects coming through a hole in the wall behind the bed! They did not offer us a different room. They sprayed the hole and put tape over it. Promised to do a deep clean the next day. Their definition of deep clean is obviously different from ours. I don't think they even mopped the floor. A few days later I asked if we could get our room cleaned. The owner/manager gave me a curt nod and was unfriendly for the rest of our stay. Very disappointed!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les check-in et check-out pas compliqué. Notre chambre avec la vue sur le llac Arenal Les installations (piscine, spa, la salle de jeux...) Le personnel tres gentil et accessible Le service de laundry sur place La présence des animaux (chiens, chevre, cochons nains. .) peuvent choquer certaines clienteles mais c'est bien indiqué sur leur site internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

mary

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself was ok. Service was terrible. We signed up online for a night tour and the time listed on the website said 6:30 pm. I did not check the confirmation reservation for the time once in Costa Rica, I just went back to the website. We checked in about 4:30 p.m., hung out in our room and then headed to the lobby at 6:25 for our tour. We were met by Victor who seemed a little uncomfortable that we arrived for the tour. His English wasn't great which would not have been a problem if he had been able to do the tour. He took us out and was reading off tidbits from his phone. He did not locate any wildlife. We spotted an armadillo and a couple of spiders. 45 minutes later (for a two-hour tour) we were back at the lobby. When I sent an email to complain about the tour I was told that Victor was the maintenance manager and that the tour was at 6 and the guide left when we were a "no show". I knew Victor wasn't the guide when he told me there were Toucans every day and when I asked which type he said "grey". I contacted the hotel to ask for a refund of our money and they refused saying the confirmation email said 6 p.m. I sent back a screen shot to show their website said 6:30 and was told they'd let their manager know and see about a refund. Shocking - never heard from them again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Arenal Brewery. Dinner and breakfast were great, the facilities were comfortable and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a resort. Beautiful property well maintained, excellent food and service, and alot to do including pickleball, nature walks, pool tables, hot tub and pool. Nice accommodations for a family of 4 (2 teenagers) where they each hot their own double bed. King size bed as well!! Highly recommend! Owner was super friendly and gave us a history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025