Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
1 Via Encantada, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    18 min walk
  • Butterfly Conservatory
    20 min walk
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    12 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    40 min drive

Room options

Premium Villa, Lake View

  • 800 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 904 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Butterfly Conservatory. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hojarasca Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

Lakefront guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool
Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews offers 3 accommodations with private pools and rooftop private spa tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This La Fortuna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. There are 12 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and rooftop private spa tubs. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 12 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 105 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 40 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 22 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, sofa beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews
Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you value privacy and respect this is NOT the place for you. The Good: our family thoroughly enjoyed the Arenal area. Los Lagos was great for kids and adults. Hot springs,water slides and lunch, all for 100 bucks US. It’s a must visit. The area is gorgeous, if you have an extra couple of days it’s a great way to end your trip before flying home.The bad: This is ALL true. We arrive at 7 pm, told not to use AC unless all windows are closed, some windows are impossible to close because they are high and we have no step ladder. Marty basically says we would be silly to use it. Night one, hot and sweaty, AC would have been nice. Marty also entered our cabina that night while we were gone at dinner. Weird. Shower does not work, go up to another room, my wife begins to take her shower and guess who’s outside her shower window? Marty! Asking my wife how her showers going. Again weird. I’m no female but as another man, I would not stand outside a woman I just met shower window asking her how she’s doing in there. My wife said she felt extremely uncomfortable. Next, the toilet didn’t work and over flowed. We were told not to put toilet paper in the toilet and it still over flowed, oh and Marty walked into our cabina unannounced and into the bathroom while I was taking a dump. No lie. No knock, no hello just straight in. No privacy. Finally on our last morning, Marty came POUNDING on our door at 8:41 telling us we needed to be out by 10. I’d write more but out of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantada Guest House: The word "Encantada" means "enchanted". What a perfect name for this wonderful hacienda nestled into the Lake Arenal district with a superb view of the volcano. Nita and Marty are gracious hosts who have created this lovely guest cottage with all the amenities that you could imagine. They have anticipated your every need and indulged your every whim. Besides the basic cooking facilites, this is a complete kitchen replete with any utensil you might need. You do not have to pack your corkscrew! There is a swimming pool and access to a hot tub, TV, DVD and dozens of movies. But the extraordinary views from their many vantage points and lounge areas will ensure that you spend optimal time outside. They have created a book with suggestions and recommendations in the area. They have done the thinking for you! The drive in might take getting used to. But it's better than practically all the roads in Costa Rica. You adjust quickly. And the "on-demand" hot water heater may need a nudge but this is a small price to pay for what will surely become one of your favorite vacation stays! You will be enchanted by Hacienda Encantada!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronique m.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Wonderful stay in this hidden gem right in the jungle. Amazing amenities with great host and service. High clearance vehicle required to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Beautiful place, and house the nature around the house made everything super peaceful we definí want to come back. If you love details you will love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020