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Aunty Arenal Lodge

San Carlos, Alajuela

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.151 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.1/5

GoodFrom 105 reviews

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Ivanka • Family Trip

Nice place to stay, we enjoy . THANK YOU for everything.

5.0/511 Mar 2026

Laura

Beautiful property, amazing staff and perfect location.

5.0/52 Mar 2026

Marie • Family Trip

It was too cold to use the pool but it was very well maintained. We saw staff cleaning it everyday. Beautiful garden and nature around. Very calm. Only downfall is that its about 2.5 km away feom city center. Some restaurants around 1km away but more limited.

5.0/525 Feb 2026

Merlin • Couple Trip

Had a great stay at this little gem, tucked in this gated lodge has a beautiful pool area. Comes complete with breakfast provided. Check in was friendly and helpful, the gentlemen that checked us in had limited English and us limited Spanish so he reached out and a wonderful lady via cell call got us all sorted. Everyone was so helpful. Room is very clean with AC. Would come stay again for longer next time.

5.0/59 Feb 2026

Nicholas

Amazing

5.0/531 Jan 2026

Allison • Trip with Friends

We stayed in a villa and it was excellent. Plenty of space, clean, comfortable bed. The grounds were like paradise. We enjoyed reading and listening to the birds in the hammock area and enjoyed a little swim in the pool. North fields coffee tour is right beside the hotel which was convenient! We had a car which was helpful to get into town. We walked from town once which took maybe 40 minutes. We would stay here again!

5.0/528 Jan 2026

Lynora • Couple Trip

The room was basic but the surroundings were surreal. The staff was wonderful and welcoming. The bed was comfortable. One recommendation: more/better face cloths! Besides that, the property is a gem. Loved our time on the hammocks by the pool area. The outdoor breakfast area was lovely as well.

5.0/528 Jan 2026

Dennis • Solo Trip

nice and simple room. loved the shower. overlooking the chocolate and coffee plantation. beautiful scenery.

5.0/522 Jan 2026

KIM • Solo Trip

Aunty Arenal was a purrrfect little oasis close to the strip in La Fortuna, but far away enough that it was a quiet little sanctuary. Also centrally located as all the activities I had planned were all in different locations!! (Unknowingly, this was so convenient!) I had an early morning tour and they quickly whipped up a simple but delicious breakfast (rice & beans, delicious plaintain, toast, there was an option of eggs that I opted out on). The room was spacious, clean and exactly what was needed after a day of adventures. Parking was fantastic and close to the room. Everyone was helpful with recommendations! There is also a sweet little kitty on the grounds that came up for a morning visit for some pet pets! Highly recommend as it was a great price point and area was extremely safe

5.0/522 Jan 2026

Avrohom N • Family Trip

nice, helpful staff

5.0/59 Jan 2026

Leidy • Family Trip

Enjoyed the stay. The washer/dryer from our room was out of service and they offered to take care of our laundry at no cost.

5.0/52 Jan 2026

Deborah • Family Trip

The grounds are beautiful, the staff was kind and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. The rooms are very basic, nothing fancy, but also clean. Overall, a great place!

5.0/52 Jan 2026

Wen • Family Trip

the owner is super friendly

5.0/51 Jan 2026

Angela • Trip with Friends

Amazing location. The staff was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend.

5.0/525 Dec 2025

chunyan

good location and friendly staff

5.0/522 Dec 2025

Natalia • Family Trip

My son (8) and I enjoyed this quiet place very much. Beautiful grounds. Nice breakfast. Not perfect ( internet was sometimes spotty; blinking light in the bathroom; toilet was not always flushing well) but for the price they charge you cannot expect perfection. We valued a very pleasant home-like stay, caring and friendly stuff, quiet nights with birds chirping, and close proximity to restaurants, supermarket and coffee/ chocolate tour. Very clean too. Would stay there again!

5.0/57 Dec 2025

Brittni

Lovely little accommodation just off the main drag of La Fortuna. Quiet, clean, safe. Lovely staff. Parking was right outside the doors to our unit which made unloading/loading our luggage a breeze. Breakfast was very good...perhaps the best I had on our two week trip to Costa Rica. Kids complained that the pool was cold. I would stay again.

5.0/53 Dec 2025

erik • Family Trip

Great staff. Cleaning services did our dishes. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. Amazing service. Also very cool vibe and environment.

5.0/529 Nov 2025

Darcy • Family Trip

This was part of an 8 day family trip to Costa Rica. We had 2 bedrooms- ideal for 2 teens and plenty of space to spread out. Cute place, convenient kitchen, super friendly and helpful staff! We were about 2 miles from the 'main' part of Fortuna, but an easy walk (less than 1/2 mile) from a mini part with several excellent restaurants (we ate at both red frog restaurants and the Caribbean one - plus picked up supplies from the grocery store and used same day laundry the day we left). We literally didn't use any cleaning service, but we had easy access to making some of our own food, visited the pools several times (chilly- but you could really hear the howler monkeys well) and spent some time on our front porch- typically petting the 2 hotel cats. Quiet and safe at night, next to a coffee/ chocolate tour (we didn't tour but started our daily coffee journey here), just down the street from a place who also had breakfast (and fruit out to draw beautiful birds), an amazing night tour and a phenomenal butterfly dome. Location was key without a car - and this place allowed us quiet and privacy along with easy access to other places. Washer was a big help- but dry time in rainy season is a challenge so be aware! Water pressure awesome (don't take that for granted! Very ecologically aware in their practices. Definite odor of mildew - but I don't know how you can avoid it in that climate. We'd stay again in a minute! Tx to all who posted earlier helpful reviews!

5.0/525 Nov 2025

Lukasz

It was clean and very nice and organized, very close to all the attractions !!

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Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

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.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-midnight

Check-out11:00

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

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 during the following times:

Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Aunty Arenal Lodge

Aunty Arenal Lodge Location
With a stay at Aunty Arenal Lodge, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 12 minutes from Tabacon Hot Springs. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.

Aunty Arenal Lodge Facility and Service
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and charcoal grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Aunty Arenal Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - Sun, 30 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children