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With garden views, Arenal Xilopalo is located in Fortuna and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Some of the units feature cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, American and vegetarian options. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Arenal Xilopalo, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. La Fortuna Waterfall is 3.5 miles from the accommodation, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 3 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 6.2 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tim
    Canada Canada
    The staff were really nice the breakfast was excellent and the birds that were around the property and the property itself was really Beatiful you can tell they put a lot of effort into making your stay a pleasant one
  • Yunpeng
    China China
    You can watch birds at your breakfast table. The breakfast included in our reservation is delicious. The front desk people were friendly and helpful. Free and enough parking
  • Betsy
    Germany Germany
    The staff was super.friendly and helpful. The location is great: close enough to walk to the center of LA Fortuna but still quiet and secluded. Great birdwatching from the terrace upstairs and a guy on hand who will take you out for night walks...
  • Kenneth
    Canada Canada
    Very helpful staff, spacious room, central location
  • Adrianna
    United States of America United States of America
    All staff were super friendly and helpful from the moment we checked in. Short walk to numerous restaurants, quick drive to main attractions. LOVED seeing the toucans every morning at breakfast.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great, downtown but backed up against jungle/ farmland. Fantastic wiildlife watching experience from the common breakfast sitting area and hotel edge. Breakfast was very good ( not included but reasonable 8$ per)
  • Orla
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is a 5 mins walk to the center of La Fortuna. The 2nd floor restaurant is open to the jungle and we saw wild turkeys, squirrels, humingbirds and swallows in the trees while eating breakfast. The room was large with a sink and...
  • Gert
    Belgium Belgium
    Breakfast with a view, even if the volcano is not visible by the clouds, there are still the tons of birds to watch.
  • Diva
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was neat and clean. The hotel staff was exceptional– they booked us a private transfer from and to San Jose and even reserved tours! The best feature of this hotel is the breakfast with the view! The break is very good– you have a choice...
  • Yann
    France France
    The staff was friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect. Very close to the city without being on the main roads. Special mention for the sloth tour with Armando which was excellent.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Acacia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Arenal Xilopalo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end

    Spa

    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Arenal Xilopalo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Arenal Xilopalo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Arenal Xilopalo

    • Arenal Xilopalo is 1,800 feet from the center of Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Arenal Xilopalo include:

      • Apartment
      • Twin

    • The prices at Arenal Xilopalo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Arenal Xilopalo has 1 restaurant:

      • Acacia Restaurant

    • Check-in at Arenal Xilopalo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Guests staying at Arenal Xilopalo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • American

    • Arenal Xilopalo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Hot spring bath
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming pool
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class