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Arenal History Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Baldi Hot Springs

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Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Arenal History Inn, where a daily manager's reception and cooked-to-order breakfast await. Unwind by the seasonal pool or stroll through the garden, while enjoying WiFi and convenient amenities like luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance. Top marks from guests praise the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, desk, free WiFi

Superior Cabin, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 404417

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Perezoso - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bar & Cocktails - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Arenal History Inn

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Located close to Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecotermales Fortuna, Arenal History Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arenal History Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 186 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History La Fortuna
Arenal History
Arenal History Inn Hotel
Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal History Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Arenal History Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal History Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal History Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arenal History Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal History Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 186 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal History Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Baldi Hot Springs, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, and Paradise Hot Springs. Ecotermales Fortuna and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Arenal History Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabins, gardens are terrific, breakfast was good. Close to Fortuna Central Park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil Colin Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lushes, nice swimming pool, clean room, private bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and always friendly and attentive. Made us feel very comfortable and welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly people. Nice little canbin-looking rooms. Comfortable. I really enjoy my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean adequate room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. From the personnel in the office to the restaurant onsite.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Atenal History Inn. The location is very convenient. The place had so much to offer like the serene greenery, birds, and we even got to see a sloth on the tree. The view of the volcano from the tree was phenomenal. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the complimentary breakfast every morning. We liked the privacy of our cabana. Its a very family and children friendly place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room televisions were terrible. Makes a loud crackling noise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was helpful & friendly. Rooms were large and beds & pillow great.
Restaurante and bar, excelente
Gardens lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay 4 nights at the hotel. Rooms are very confy and clean. Hotel is strategically positioned close to restaurants, hot Springs, town and hikings. Staff is very kind and attentive. Breakfast very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Cute bungalows that are set back from the road and quiet. They are close to plenty of restaurants, and a few minute drive from downtown la fortuna. Restaurant on site! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and clean and nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we had our own little cabin, they cleaned when we needed them to, had a beautiful pool and folage and birds everywhere. Breakfast was good and staff were great,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, budget friendly and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. The cabins are a little small but not too bad. They’re very cute and every morning g you can enjoy a pretty good breakfast that is already included with you stay. The area is nice and safe. Everything is basically within walking distance. People that worked there was super nice all the time. Kids liked the pool too. My only little complain is that housekeeping went everyday and cleaned nicely but, the never changed the sheets in the beds. They didn’t even shake the sheets to make sure they have no little debris from kids. We would have to do it at night before we got in the bed because we can see and feel it all. They could’ve done a little better that. Other than that everything was super and yes I would definitely come back and recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, awesome service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and it is a very safe place for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful, and the office staff was very friendly and responsive. The breakfast options (included with the stay) were tasty. The Internet was out for 3 days of our 5 day stay, but that was due to the storms in the area - not the fault of the property or staff. It was just frustrating. The parking area was very congested because the guests were pretty dumb about leaving their vehicles all over in random spots and don't know how to park. This is also because of the of layout of the lot and no designation of spaces. The beds were a little firm for one of our party.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how the bungalows were so in tune and balanced with nature. Right next to a restaurant, we had a free breakfast that was amazing. Amazing place if you don't mind the rain, which is everywhere in the rainy season. Because its warm, it feels nice. There was only 10 bungalows, so pretty small hotel, but high qiality and really nice staff. If I was to complain is that we had cold water in our shower the last day, but every other day was really good and the ac worked well as long as you dont blast it 24/7. Mostly old technology at most hotels in Costa Rica. So I doubt its too much different unless you're at the high end hotels which I don't really think its worth paying for. Anyways, its in the middle of the town and really good restaurants, markets, laundry service and near all the tour activities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025