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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

San Ramón, Alajuela

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Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.65 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/520 Jul 2026

Philip • Family Trip

Great place just rains too much!

5.0/519 Jul 2026

Christy • Trip with Friends

Our family of four had an amazing time at the observatory despite not being able to view the volcano. The dinner at the restaurant was amazing and the complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Edward, our guide for the nature tour was excellent. It was raining very hard during our tour but he took his time attempting to find monkeys for us and was successful! We saw both howler and spider monkeys on the walk. My family had a lake view room. We were further away from the restaurant and reception. My only suggestion would be to have umbrellas for the guests or a shuttle available when it is raining heavily.

5.0/516 Jul 2026

ashley • Family Trip

Stunning property! Exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of hiking on property to do. They offer guided nature tours. Our guide was wonderful and pointed out many animals we would never have found on our own. We also had a delicious dinner on site. The only issue is the road to get to the hotel. Tons of pot holes and difficult to travel. I felt bad for our Ubers who brought us to and from town, which was about 30min drive. Otherwise, it was an amazing stay!

5.0/515 Jul 2026

Jennifer • Family Trip

Staff are helpful and the location, view, and hiking opportunities are probably the best in the area. Perfect view of the volcano and easy hikes to waterfalls and jungle trek. Staff are lovely and very helpful.

5.0/59 Jul 2026

Juan Francisco • Couple Trip

The Hotel Arenal Observatory is a privilege location at the bottom of the Arenal Volcano.Not other hotel in the area can beat this. Besides the trails are for everyone and the views are gorgeous. All the staff are so helpful,polite and with the intention and great desire for us to know their country.We will come back, hopefully in the near future with other members of our family. I will highly recommend this hotel if you want to reconnect with nature, feel peace, breath clean air and just feel peace surrounded by the multi diversity of fauna and flora of this magical place..

5.0/528 Jun 2026

Kenneth • Family Trip

Why an I say.. epic experience. Greeting was warm and sincere. Parking is very close to your room. The cleanliness of the resort is impeccable. Woke up early to watch the monkeys swinging into the trees. The service and the food at the restaurant was incredible. Hard to believe how quickly they prepared the news. We got to know everyone on site practically and they were so willing to share a little bit about themselves truly personalized experience We did a day and night tour to the rainforest trails, and the guides were extremely knowledgeable, patient had great eyes to find so many things that you would miss if you were even trying to look on your own. The views from their room, the volcano Lake Arenal are almost hard to believe the real, so many photo opportunities. The amount of birds we saw was much more than I would expected. The only drawback possibly is that there’s no air-conditioning in the room however, being that there’s a screen door on the sliding patio door, the flow of natural air through the room in the hum of the frogs in the background definitely made out for it. You won’t be disappointed if you stay at the Arenal observation Lodge

5.0/527 Jun 2026

Melissa • Family Trip

This property has an incredible view of the volcano and the most amazing trails right on the property. The property is full of wildlife, and we were able to watch spider monkeys swinging from the trees from the balcony of our room, as well as watch a variety of native birds and other native creatures without going anywhere else. My kids enjoyed exploring and were so excited every day to see what new animals they would discover. I just wish we had longer to explore! The staff was also super helpful and very friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable. There wasn't any AC in the rooms, but they do have overhead fans. We didn't mind, though, as the closeness to nature far outweighed any inconvenience of being slightly warm. We will definitely come back to this hotel next time we visit Costa Rica! We highly recommend staying at this awesome lodge!

5.0/526 Jun 2026

Reynald • Couple Trip

This is a truly amazing property with extensive trails and observation tower that you can climb up to get above the treetops naturalist guide, guided tours and wonderful views of the volcano from the observation deck whenever the clouds allow. Bar and restaurant have excellent offerings. No need to go off property truly an amazing place and a destination within Costa Rica. I only wish we had another couple of days there. Two nights is not enough.

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Shawn • Family Trip

Access to birds, monkeys, and other wildlife was amazing - did not even need to leave the property to see most of them. Rooms do not have ac, so keep this in mind. Food at restaurant was great and staff was very helpful booking daily excursions.

5.0/523 Jun 2026

Carolina • Couple Trip

Amazing place to relax and enjoy any celebration. The stuff are nice,friendly and super helpful. I loved the place. 💯 recommend

5.0/58 Jun 2026

Roger

Loved everything. Wish they had refrigerator in the room.

5.0/58 Jun 2026

Raquel • Family Trip

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature, clean rooms , delicious food and friendly staff.

5.0/57 Jun 2026

Gloria • Family Trip

Unbelievable gardens, very good food. Very nice and helpful employees.

5.0/57 Jun 2026

Ivy • Solo Trip

The animal and bird sightings are wonderful here. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe and comfortable. The well-marked hiking trails and daily planned events to enrich your experience are top notch. I will be pleased to stay here again.

5.0/54 Jun 2026

Erin

This was our first stop on our trip and it came highly recommended. We stayed in room 40 which was a bit of a hike to the restaurant and reception. The room was very quiet and the balcony and windows were spectacular. Walking up the hill to breakfast we saw plenty of entertaining wildlife including a coati family playing in the trees. The property was truly unbelievable. I should have paid closer attention to the eco part of the lodge. We prefer to stay in accommodations with air conditioning. It was very hot in the room. We kept the fan on but the screen doors were torn and we felt unsafe leaving them open overnight. The staff in the dining room were wonderful and extremely welcoming. They gave us tips of where to look for an eyelash viper. Our first night we ordered the dinner special and it was way too much food. They saved it for us and replated it the next night which we were so grateful for since our room didn’t have a fridge and we hated to waste so much food. They certainly went the extra mile. We booked one of the complementary hikes around the property and wish we had signed up for the others. We loved the pool And hot tub and the grounds were really stunning. It is a bit of a drive if you plan to do activities in La Fortuna but the experience was incredible.

5.0/51 Jun 2026

Kammie • Trip with Friends

Everyone was helpful

5.0/51 Jun 2026

Sherri • Couple Trip

The room was amazing. The staff friendly and attentive. The grounds were beautiful with monkeys and birds, especially hummingbirds, happy in the trees and flowers.

5.0/531 May 2026

Jeffrey

Property and staff were fantastic - probably the cleanest property we’ve ever stayed. The trails and hikes you could go on were amazing. Breakfast was delicious but the dinner was good. It would have been nice to know prior that there was no air conditioning in the rooms and the tile floors outside the rooms and inside the rooms were very slippery

5.0/529 May 2026

Joseph • Couple Trip

The entire staff were great. The facility was well maintained and terrific. Highly recommend.

5.0/526 May 2026

Claudia • Family Trip

It's better to have an all terrain vehicle to get to this hotel, Not all the roads are paved, and when driving in rural areas in CR you will encounter a lot of dirt roads. The property has a unparalleled views of the volcano , lake and jungle. The breakfast has a variety of fruits, bread, and protein. They also offer activities and excursion. There are wild animals roaming the gardens , and people visit this place just to catch a glimpse of all the birds, It is truly a beautiful and unique experience to stay here.

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22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, 1.7 km del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Please note that the road to reach this lodge is not in optimal conditions. Some guests may prefer to rent a 4x4 vehicle to reach the property.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Location
Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 - Mon, 26 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children