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Hotel Mystica

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Fireplace
Food court
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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From Tilaran, 13km towards Nuevo Arenal, Lake Arenal, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, 50801
  • Lake Arenal
    11 min walk
  • Equus
    10 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    72 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    128 min drive

Room options

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Panoramic Villa | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Panoramic Villa

  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Living room

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (Jungle) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room (Jungle)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Family Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Front of property

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

Pool
Hot Tub
Kids pool
Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (159)
The price is $104
per night
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

About the neighborhood

Naranjos Agrios

Located in Santa Rosa, Hotel Mystica is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard School. .This family-friendly hotel is 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 11 min walk
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 8 min drive
  • Tronadora Arena - 18 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 59 min drive
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 71 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Corral - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar y restaurante La Pradera - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Mystica

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel Mystica offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. This Santa Rosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river, an outdoor pool, and a sauna.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Italian cuisine at MYSTICA, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
MYSTICA - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MYSTICA

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1994
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Restaurant reservations must be made at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Mystica Tilaran
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Hotel Mystica Angeles
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Hotel Mystica Santa Rosa
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Hotel Mystica Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kourosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
We were passing through the area staying at the hotel for one night, so sadly we didn’t get to enjoy all it had to offer. The hotel restaurant served wonderful pizza and pasta, the grounds were stunning and the room was comfortable. Thanks for a memorable night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In spite of the fact that the clouds were low and glimpsing the volcano was limited to a small percentage, the grounds were beautiful with varied plant life laid out well. It was wonderful to begin the day looking out on so much beauty. Every breath was filled with peace and beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venkat, Lexington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its absolutely mystical property. The staff were exceptional. So friendnly and caring. The daily breakfast was one of the best i have had. The natural pool was a daily stop for me and my kids. We sat on the outside chairs and enjoyed the amazing breeze and lake arenal views. On a clear night we would watch stars. It was soo relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, San Jose

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

nga

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property. Gorgeous view of Arenal Lake. Dinner was so yummy. Highly recommend. Really wonderful retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique and lovely property. The staff was attentive. The menu and wine list needs more diversity. Cindy in Spa was over the top.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Javier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Grounds were beautiful, room was clean. Only problem we had was that the internet in our building was not working. I complained about it to 2 people the afternoon we arrived and one more the next morning for breakfast. To our knowledge, nothing was ever done since it never worked in our building and no one ever checked if it was working or if we had any issues. We were there three nights!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, San Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, magic place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Éric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est attentionné. Chaque soir il font un petit feu dans le salon. De bon vin Italien. Le domaine est propice pour le détente. Petit inconvénient nous avions l’habitation dans la jungle et celle-ci se trouve prêt des éloniennes. Le mouvement rotatif de celles-ci peut être dérangeant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cool place
We loved our stay. The place is truly “one of a kind” and Ananta was the best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

NORVEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very last minute stay bought us here and what a find. Great rooms ad views, really relaxed with excellent food and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Energizing
Beautiful setting, natural pool, good views, relaxing ambient, well maintained gardens, river, yoga platform along the river and woods.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Carol, Carrollton VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place on west side of lake
We choose this location due to it being on the western side of Lake Arenal. Hotel is in a beautiful hillside location with a view of the lake and volcano (when not cloudy). Land is landscaped and mature grounds with lots of fruit trees, flowering trees, bushes etc. It has an outdoor "pool" but is small but still lovely. We did have an issue with mosquitoes near it so we couldn't enjoy it. Our hostess was so friendly and helpful and spoke English well. We were there during low season and were the only guests we were aware of. They still provided dinner and breakfast for us as our hostess called in staff just for us! The dinners we had were all wonderful - pastas, seabass, chicken in white wine and a homemade pizza. We ordered from the menu ahead of time and the staff made sure they could prepare them - talk about going above and beyond. We did pay for these meals but breakfast was provided in room rate and was also delicious - fresh fruits, homemade bread and jam, eggs and gallo pinto. Rooms are all part of a connected building with large front patios all facing the lake. Lots of hammocks and chairs to sit outside and enjoy surroundings Our room was for 4 - double bed and bunk bed. Bathroom had update large shower. Our only issue was there is no air conditioning - just a large open, screened window and a ceiling fan. We were all a bit uncomfortable sleeping due to heat. Area windy and surrounding area has large wind turbines which some may not like.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Elora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Wonderful place with an adult chill vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Exploreur, Charleston SC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing property and Barbara (the owner) took great care of us! I would highly recommend this property for a relaxing, “zen” type of vacation experience. The food was good (pasta is made fresh in house), the stone splash pool was beautiful, and the walking trails are full of monkeys and other amazing wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

NORVEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A magic experience!
This place is amazing , people is so friendly, the rooms are so clean , the restaurant has really good options. Besides that is perfect for relaxing, reconnecting with yourself and your couple, healing your soul ... it is magic !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mystica was absolutely amazing! We stayed in the jungle room and loved everything about it. The property is stunning and the food was amazing. Service was also top notch!! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An idyllic place for a getaway
The setting for the hotel is idyllic and it is the perfect place for a quiet getaway. The property has beautiful landscaping and a spectacular view of Lake Arenal. A porch outside each room has comfy chairs and a hammock that are the perfect places to soak in the beautiful surroundings. Rooms have no TV or Wifi, but Wifi is available in the main building, where there are quiet places to sit and use Wifi if you choose. The main building also has a cozy fireplace with a sitting area. The menu in the restaurant was limited but everything we ate was excellent and inexpensively priced. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Recommendations they offered for activities outside the property were fabulous. The masseuse was outstanding. Although hotels.com says that the property does not have a front desk, they certainly do. One only need call to make arrangements if arriving after 9pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018