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Arenal Garden Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free valet parking, steps from Costa Rica Sky Adventures

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Front of property
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Living area

Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Select Comfort bed
  • 48 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Rustic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Superior Rustic Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Select Comfort bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Apartment with Panoramic Views

Highlights

Balcony
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 38 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Raúl Castaño - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Arenal Garden Lodge

Lodge near Costa Rica Sky Adventures
Located close to Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Garden Lodge provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Arenal Garden Lodge offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 120 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - noon
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 175.00 per room (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 7 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Tropical Garden Lodge El Castillo
Arenal Tropical Garden El Castillo
Arenal Tropical Garden
Arenal Garden Lodge El Castillo
Arenal Garden El Castillo
Arenal Garden Lodge La Fortuna
Arenal Garden La Fortuna
Arenal Garden
La Fortuna Arenal Garden Lodge Lodge
Arenal Tropical Garden
Lodge Arenal Garden Lodge La Fortuna
Lodge Arenal Garden Lodge
Arenal Garden Lodge Lodge
Arenal Garden Lodge La Fortuna
Arenal Garden Lodge Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Arenal Garden Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal Garden Lodge?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Garden Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arenal Garden Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Arenal Garden Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 175.00 per room applies.

Where is Arenal Garden Lodge located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Arenal Garden Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamarece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want peace quite nature this is the place is convien
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arkadiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel manager Sergio provided excellent service, accommodating for all our needs. Location is superb, rooms and spacious and convenient. Despite of some minor issues with plumbing our stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. Beautiful views. Check-in was easy and quick. Property manager was very responsive. Reason for not 5 stars is, no cleaning of room while we were there, 3 nights. Place was beautiful though. Would stay again and price was reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful veiw and helpful manager. Not much in the way of service though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views. Lovely gardens. Many birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
2 thumbs up.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in/out was easy meeting put timeline. We got an upgrade what was a nice benefit. Sergio was very welcome and unbelievably helpful with all information and activities suggestions. View from the Lodge is breathtaking. Bed was very comfortable. Will come back and recommend my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs alot of work. No breakfast included, pictures of the property are 10yrs old. Amazing property for Mt Arenal but the rooms are really old and nothing is up dated. Basically a dump on a beautiful piece of property. No clue where to check in. Outlets arent even in the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view from bedroom balcony of Arenal Volcano and Arenal lake areas Room comfortable, spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, secluded property with a great view of the volcano and lake. Owner super friendly and speaks great English. Was within walking distance to one restaurant and Sky Adventures. Very clean. Only downfall was it was hard to get to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

siddhesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has the most beautiful views of Arenal and the surrounding forest. We were able to see Tucan, Vultures and one other animal with our naked eyes. Such a beautiful place to stay. Last but not the least, the host Sergio. He is the sweetest Jentlemen I ever met. He has the best recommendations and offers help even in the middle of the night. Next time I visit, I will not have a second thought about making a reservation here just because of views and Sergio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly beautiful view from our second floor balcony. Sergio was extremely helpful with everything we could need - his kindness made the trip special and memorable in itself. Gorgeous flora and fauna at property. Building is well-loved, well-built, and we felt very safe. Very comfortable bed, slept well. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Coffee-maker and bar fridge conveniently in room.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous View

We LOVED our stay at Arenal Gardens! The view of Arenal Volcano and lake was spectacular!! It was very peaceful and had plenty of space. No air conditioning was not a problem with multiple fans and it cools off at night. There were huge windows everywhere- even in the shower- you feel like you are in a tree house in the jungle. The staff was there to greet us and help us get settled. We went to Sky Adventures the next morning and you can walk right next door and you are there. This little gem was well worth the Uber up from La Fortuna. If you do an activity at Sky Adventures you can also purchase a shuttle ride with them. They also have parking if you drive. It’s a good idea to bring some food/snacks with you as no stores are nearby. There is a lively restaurant next door at Sky Adventures. It was the best part of our trip- we would definitely come back!
Lots of birds
Sunrise
Big windows to enjoy the view
Kitchen to prepare food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights, came in late the first night. Sergio sent me pictures and messages on how the property looks earlier that day of where to go to find our room (not hard at all, we just arrived there at 10pm so it was dark and the pictures helped). This Lodge is right next to Sky Adventures but that doesn’t disrupt your stay. Only thing that would is the construction right outside. The property has a beautiful view of the lake and Arenal Volcano, and (minus the construction which doesn’t last all day) is in a quiet and peaceful area! Sergio gave us lunch and dinner suggestions which we ended up going to and these places had such great food! Sergio was very responsive, and our stay was lovely :) would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nobody on site when I first arrived. Crazy steep walkway to building, then stairs up to room. Air conditioner worked, but took two hours to cool room. No curtains on some windows; undersized curtains on others. Ants everywhere. Jet tub malfunctioned and sprayed water everywhere. Construction immediately adjacent was noisy. Lots of traffic passing nearby to enter Sky Adventures. Overall, this place is out of the way. View from main house was amazing, but uncomfortable with a family of 10 or so on the patio and I was the only guest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Janneth

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vistas del Volcan Arenal y el lago. El televisor no funciono. Limpio pero se tienen que cerrar las ventanas por los insectos en la noche. Usamos el aire acondicionado. y al salir observamos goteras provenientes de nuestro cuarto en dirección al piso o area común en el piso terreo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Les photos sonr un peu trompeuses. Pas re restaurant ni sur place ni à proximité. En fait il faut se déplacer au moins à une 15 de minutes en auto pour trouver le moindre service. La chambre était propre mais très de base. Je n'ai pas aimé la disposition de la douche. La chambre a besoin d'un bon rafraîchissement. Le service de Sergio très courtois et attentionné.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très grande chambre. Superbe vue sur le lac Arenal et le volcan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host, very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Esta muy alejada y muy sucias las instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

randy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024