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Aunty Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Ecoglide Arenal Park
    4 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    5 min drive
  • The Motmot Jungle
    6 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

With a stay at Aunty Arenal Lodge, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 12 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park. .This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Arenal Volcano and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aunty Arenal Lodge

Hotel in La Fortuna with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Aunty Arenal Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and ceiling fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This La Fortuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and charcoal grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel
Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Aunty Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 178 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

di

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Secluded but Easy Access to La Fortuna Town
Property is conveniently located off from the main road so it is quiet. 10 minute walk to the main road or easy drive. We went into town for breakfast and dinner, but also used kitchen to cook. 2 bedrooms and full kitchen with dining table gave adequate space to relax. Pool was nice added feature and clean. We would have enjoyed added amenities like complementary coffee to use in the coffee maker. A few instances of needed repairs such as faucet in washroom very loose and shower head spraying everywhere. Staff were friedly and welcoming. They responded to request to fix shower head that day and let us use hotel umbrellas which were needed often. Lots of stray animals around that our kids enjoyed. We stayed in the rainy season, so the first two nights, we were the only people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent for budget stay
Hotel needs updating. Lights in one room didn’t work, there was a bit of a smell and because windows open there were little bugs. Not much to do at hotel, but it did have a washer (no dryer, but clothesline in laundry). We booked a 3 night stay, but only stayed one night and switched to a hot springs resort. It was quiet and we all slept well. We had 5 adults, 2 rooms and 4 beds, so it suited what we were looking for space-wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laura and Fernado super host. Quiet and everything in short distance. Great kind customer service. Gracias Fernando y Laura. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg, East York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great base to explore the Arenal area, close to the hot springs and waterfall, and several great dining options nearby. The units are basic but clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

JEROME

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Such a wonderful stay! Nice amenities, kind staff, cute breakfast and pool. Also amazing cats hanging around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the essentials. AC, fridge, pool, bathroom, free parking and a GREAT breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marnie

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Not worth the cost
Spacious place. Location good But access to the place by long difficult dirt roadOld outdated. Also no hot water despite multiple requests and the manager says that’s how it is
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. The room is a bit dark. Strong cleaning agent smell. Furnishing is sparse.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chanahira

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not well maintained at all, very bad breakfast, soap, shampoo toilet paper and hand soap super super bad quality , the only good thing is the location we would never go back to this place again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

philippe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has seen better days. Room furnishings were shabby, like from a garage sale. Front desk staff did nothing to fix lights or a broken lock. Kitchen staff were very kind, but imagine a complimentary breakfast in CR with no fruit!! Garden was nice, pool and hot tub were nice. A/C worked. Not great value for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is approximately half an hour walk from downtown la Fortuna It was an easy safe walk even at night. The hotel was accommodating and the service great Patti, the maid, and breakfast. Jeff is such a nice beautiful person, I enjoyed chatting with her. The rest of the team there are very nice, but I didn’t get a whole lot of time to talk with them If ever in La Fortuna, I would use them again by
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

guanzhi

parking is easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this place because of an abundance of good reviews.Room we got doesn’t look like any of the pictures posted on Expedia.Side lamps are seen in photos of the rooms yet there were no side lamps in our room. There is also not enough natural light so you are stuck using the bright main lights which was more of an inconvenience than one would assume.One bed was comfortable and the other had a hard mattress that you can feel every spring through. No shelves in bathroom or place in shower to put toiletries. Cheapest 1 ply toilet paper on the planet, unlike the other hotels we’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. Noticed security guard just staring at me as I walked around the grounds which didn’t make me feel very welcome.Security guard came and told me to turn off my outside light. Why is that their business? I’m paying to stay here.Staff suggested we turn off the air conditioning when we are not in the room-again we are paying to stay here and are on vacation.It’s mentioned in the booking info, but it’s bizarre that the more you pay, the less you get. For instance breakfast being charged to a room with a full kitchen because you have the ability to cook. The pools are nice but they turn off the artificial waterfalls during the day for some reason. No jacuzzi as mentioned. Says no pets allowed but every time we opened our door the owner’s animals (two cats and a dog) were there begging for food. Cat would pull screen door open and run under the beds and we had to get him out each time.

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property well maintained Wonderful friendly staff Love this property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024