4/5 - Good
Moreofacamper
Only boat rides available. No beaches or docks to hang out at the water. I think the shoreline belongs to the electric company. Great to drive around on the highway with good views of the volcano
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Reviews of Lake Arenal
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Our son was so excited to fish there but we couldn't find any access points to the lake other than where you go to get on boats or seaplanes. That was disappointing.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
If you’re traveling from La Fortuna to Monteverde area, the taxi, water taxi was good!
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
There are not too many places to access the lake, so mostly it was the view while driving
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Had lunch at Cafe Macadamia, fantastic view, great food
5/5 - Excellent
Rosemary
Stunning and worth the drive around it.
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La Mansion Inn Arenal
Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam Arenal Alajuela
Hotel Laguna Arenal
9km SW from Nuevo Arenal Arenal Guanacaste
Cozy & Beautiful Casa Aire, Near Lake Park & Town
Arenal Guanacaste
Lucky Bug B & B
2 Km West of Rios dos Bocas Arenal
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery
Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste
Hotel Arenal Lodge
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake La Fortuna Alajuela
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
Arenal Roca Suites
2,5 kilómetros al este de la Represa La Fortuna Alajuela
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