Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior
Gift shop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Road 142, 7.5 Km SW From Nuevo Arenal, La Union, Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Guanacaste, 50807
  • Lake Arenal
    3 min walk
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    20 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    24 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    78 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite, Lake View (King)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Arenal

With a stay at Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel in Arenal, you'll be on a lake and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Arenal. .This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 24 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 30 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Oropendola - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hibiscus - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This Arenal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at La Alondra, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
La Alondra - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Alondra

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Volcano Lake Hotel
Arenal Volcano Lake
Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Costa Rica/Nuevo Arenal
Arenal Volcano Hotel Arenal
Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Hotel
Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Arenal
Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Hotel Arenal

Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
We really loved the location and staff at this hotel - the view is BEAUTIFUL over-looking the lake and was the highlight of the hotel and they've created cute decks in front of each room which are nice to relax on. The rooms and beds are fine but we did have bugs (including a cockroach) in the room. I understand this is sometimes common in Costa Rica so we try to be understanding about that, but it did poorly impact our night's sleep. Ultimately, we were happy we chose to stay at the lake rather than in La Fortuna's main town area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, good food, nice pool! Wonderful staff, so accommodating, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and made our stay. The view from the hotel is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and wonderful view of the lake
The staff was excellent. Breakfast was very tasty as well. I highly suggest renting the kayaks and going on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view of Lake Arenal
The hotel is on a hill above the road with a view of Lake Arenal from the porch of each room and fairly quiet. We took advantage of the hotel's offer to do some laundry for us and were pleased to have clean clothes delivered to our room later the same afternoon. Ate at the attached restaurant and the food was good. Nice place to rest and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average night stay
We stayed for one night and didn't have a meal at this hotel so my review is not all encompassing. This is a small family run motel with approx 10 very basic rooms. Other than beds, linens, toilet, shower and sink, there wasnt much else to the room. Rooms were clean and beds were relatively comfortable. Wifi reception was poor. Each room had a nice porch facing Arenal lake (although there was no view of the volcano) so most of our time was spent out there. Also be advised the rooms are just above the main road and there is a school directly behind the row of rooms. Service staff were wonderful. Overall good, affordale place to stay for a night if you're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a great view
We stayed as a family of 4 in this hotel which is a family owned and managed place. The owner Milton is an amazing host who runs this place with his son and daughter. They are a very good hosts and the place has an amazing lake view. We had a good time as Milton is very helpful in suggesting the tours in the local area as well as in other parts of Cost Rica. They serve amazing food onsite and we loved the food and didn't want to have the food in the main area. This hotel is bit far away from the main town so people should just keep that in mind while booking this place. It probably will cost them $40-60 one way to go and come back from the La Fortuna area where all the activities and restaurants are located but its a economical place so probably the taxi fare will offset the cost of the hotel. The room was nice and beds were comfortable. The bathrooms can be upgraded a bit and closet and bathroom door needs painting.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food great view artsy place
Wonderful artsy Reno of a nondescript motel with incredible view. Hip young Tikis run place. Great food, and is a stand out for being cheap yet trendy. Loved being there and seeing young Costa Rican creativity.

10/10 Excellent

mellina

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

6/10 Okay

Willem, Fryslân

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aardig onderkomen voor een nacht.
De naam doet vermoeden dat het hotel aan een vulkaanmeer ligt maar in het eggie is het een groot stuwmeer waar je nauwelijks bij kunt komen. Niets interessants in de buurt, behalve het dorpje Nuevo Arenal, Postzegels zijn alleen in La Fortune, 60 km verder te verkrijgen. Verder vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel en dat is ook wat waard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gionata

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

8/10 Good

holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gute Betreuung.
Für den Preis gut. Dusche gewöhnungsbedürftig. Wer billig 1 x übernachten will, ist es völlig ausreichend.

4/10 Poor

PEDRO, GUADALAJARA, JAL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
PERSONAL MUY ATENTO, HABITACIONES MUY BASICAS
PARA ESTE HOTEL DEBO RESALTAR LA BUENA ATENCION Y DISPOSICION DE SU GENTE, CUENTAN CON UNA LINDA AREA DE CAFETERIA Y UNA VISTA AL LAGO (NO ASI AL VOLCAN) MUY AGRADABLE. LOS DESAYUNOS NO ESTAN INCLUIDOS. PARA EL CASO DE LA HABITACION DEBO DECIR QUE ES MUY BASICA, CUENTA CON SABANAS LIMPIAS AUNQUE TANTO LA HABITACION COMO EL BAÑO NO ESTABAN DEL TODO LIMPIOS, COLCHONES DELGADOS NO MUY COMODOS, CAMAS MUY SENCILLAS Y UN ROPERO QUE EN EL CASO DE LAS 2 HABITACIONES QUE RENTAMOS SE VE QUE NO HABIAN LIMPIADO HACE UN TIEMPO. EL FOCO DEL VENTILADOR EN AMBAS NO ENCENDIA. YO DIRIA QUE PUDIERAN MEJORARLO MAS. TENIAMOS MUCHAS EXPECTATIVAS EN ESTE HOTEL Y FRANCAMENTE QUEDAMOS DECEPCIONADOS SALVO LA BUENA ATENCION DE SU GENTE.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
magnificent view. exceptional service and hospitality. delicious food. the greatest escape back to the Nature. highly recomended for everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Très bien situé
Bonne situation au bord du lac.les repas sont correctes. Les chambres sans confort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agnetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018