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Arenal Descanso

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel in La Fortuna with free breakfast

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Exterior
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
View from room
Terrace/patio
Microwave

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
702, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪POPS - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nanku - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Arenal Descanso

Hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall
Located close to Kalambu Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs, Arenal Descanso provides free continental breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Arenal Descanso include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and down duvets
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and heated floors
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 only accepts cash
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

Property is also known as

Arenal Descanso Hotel
Arenal Descanso La Fortuna
Arenal Descanso Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Arenal Descanso pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Descanso?

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

What time is check-out at Arenal Descanso?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Arenal Descanso located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Baldi Hot Springs and Kalambu Hot Springs. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Arenal Descanso Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute room and a wonderful family owned business. I would stay again! I saw so much wildlife, fruit trees and tropical flowers. I loved it! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private, Bungalow type setting. The room was well equipped, with internet, air conditioning, plenty of excellent coffee on hand. Morning times were what my wife and I really enjoyed. A fantastic breakfast complete with plenty of excellent chilled, fresh fruit, and excellent company with the owner and his family. Monkey’s, Turkeys, Toucans, and a friendly little Hummingbird that would appear every morning, buzzing around close by as she enjoyed breakfast with us! Needless to say, we plan on returning next March. Fantastic experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and attentive. They gave us a booklet full of available tours in our area, and even helped book them for us. The breakfast they provide was also phenomenal. By far the best casado we’ve had in all of Costa Rica. There were toucans by the dining area as well, and the river right beside us made it even more pleasant. Things are available walking distance, but it’s probably best if you have transportation to get around. We would definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edouard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024