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Villas Paradise

El Castillo de La Fortuna

Set in El Castillo de La Fortuna and only 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Villas Paradise offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. All rooms come with a balcony with views of the lake. The view of Arenal Volcano, the restaurant, bed was comfy

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9
Wonderful
221 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Marita's Bed and Breakfast

Nuevo Arenal

Set within 19 km of Venado Caves and 30 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Nuevo Arenal, Marita's Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with seating area. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The tropical garden at the bed and breakfast is delightful. We enjoyed Marita's wonderful breakfast as we gazed over beautiful foliage and bird-watched. The hosts gave excellent suggestions about area activities and provided a very helpful map. Watching the sunset from the nearby lake park was terrific.

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9.2
Wonderful
191 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal, Casa Donna Rosa B&B features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Everything was amazing!! The room and bathroom were very spacious yet felt cozy, almost like you were in your own home. The hosts were super accommodating and helped us plan our outings and provided us with things to do that no book or website could offer. The breakfasts were top notch and so so delicious that we we looked forward to them each morning. Can't say enough about how great this place was. No detail was too small for them to ignore and help out with. Would go back again 10 out of 10 times.

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9.8
Exceptional
168 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast

Nuevo Arenal

Situated in Nuevo Arenal and only 22 km from Venado Caves, Lucky Bug Bed And Breakfast features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Lucky Bug is a fantastic place to stay, we had a great time there. Monika and Rob are brilliant hosts, so helpful and made us feel so welcome. Lucky Bug is in a beautiful setting with small lake and rain forest all around and the rooms are lovely and comfortable. Eating on the terrace over looking the lake is a great spot to eat and the food is really good - great breakfast every day! Would thoroughly recommend Lucky Bug.

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9.2
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

Agua Inn

Nuevo Arenal

Set in a natural rain forest location, Agua Inn is 200 metres from Arenal Lake. It features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

The rooms at this spa offer colourful-traditional décor, a wardrobe and wooden floors. The tiled bathroom is private and has a shower and free toiletries. There is a terrace overlooking the forest. The staff was very friendly. We love the Feo the dog and Pepa de parrot. The location is very quiet. You feel one with nature. Drive from/to Arenal is not long. The breakfast in the morning was amazing. Definitely would love to come back and have a longer stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
249 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

LakeGardens Arenal

Nuevo Arenal

Set in Nuevo Arenal and only 46 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, LakeGardens Arenal offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment has a pool with a view and a garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Venado Caves. We had wonderful stay at LakeGardens, property is so relaxing, set in big garden with many birds around. Chalets are nice and well equipped, adequate for two couples. And Lake Arenal area is sooo lovely!

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$38.88
per night

Finca Del Cielo

El Castillo de la Fortuna

Offering a garden and mountain view, Finca Del Cielo is set in El Castillo de la Fortuna, 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 5 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. It is a little paradise. The prettiest ranch i have seen in my entire life. The family is devoted and welcoming. The horses are necessary to get up in the mountains, and the views are out of this world. Really amazing experience. I would 100% recommend as a comfortable retreat. The sunset's are out of this world beautiful.

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9
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Pura Vista Glamping

El Castillo de La Fortuna

Boasting a balcony with lake views, a garden and a shared lounge, Pura Vista Glamping can be found in El Castillo de La Fortuna, close to Arenal Eco Zoo and 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. There is a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay. The campground features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautiful property with an amazing view of Arenal Volcano. The hosts, Wendy and Roger, were so kind and accommodating. There are nearby restaurants and a small markets as well as activities. The Glamping yurts had a bed, futon couch, sink, fridge, coffee and tea, a/c, electrical and a shower. It was nicer than several hotels I’ve stayed in! And waking up to the volcano view every morning was breathtaking.

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9.9
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Arenal Vistas del Paraiso

Nuevo Arenal

Featuring lake views, Arenal Vistas del Paraiso provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Venado Caves. Communication prior to arrival was excellent. There are two markets and a gas station very close by for all your basic needs. Also there was a great bar and restaurant called moyas and a german bakery that was fantastic. House had just enough things to be able to cook for our family of 7. It's about a 45-60 min drive to arenal national park and la fortuna. Showers were hot and house had all our basic needs.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$87.75
per night

The Fruit Tree Garden Bromeliad Suite

Nuevo Arenal

Located 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, The Fruit Tree Garden Bromeliad Suite offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as water sports facilities and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a patio with lake views. Ian was so welcoming to his lovely property that was a lush and well tended garden with a variety of beautiful plants and trees located with a nice lake view. He also cares for a goat, Philomena, and other birds and small animals. The upstairs apartment where we stayed was comfortable, spacious, well stocked. Some wonderful little extras, fresh flowers sprinkled throughout, wine and a large sitting porch with great breezes to view toucans and other cool birds! We so enjoyed Ian’s tour around his property and learned so much. Definitely a highlight of our 3 week trip.

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10
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$100.80
per night

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