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Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel, on the lake's shores, offers a true escape. The international restaurant La Alondra serves meals with scenic views, and the gardens provide quiet relaxation spots. Active visitors enjoy easy access to kayaking and fishing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, Lake View (King)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Road 142, 7.5 Km SW From Nuevo Arenal, La Union, Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Guanacaste, 50807

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 35 min drive - 31.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 46 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hibiscus - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Tortuga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cavi - ‬72 min drive

About this property

Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel

Family-friendly hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, La Alondra, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel offer perks such as furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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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

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel located?

This family-friendly Arenal hotel is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Arenal Volcano National Park and Cavernas de Venado. Wellness Park Costa Rica and FlyZone Wakeboard School are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Arenal Volcano Lake Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gionata

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnetha

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