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Arenal Xilopalo

San Carlos, Alajuela

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.6 km to Ecotermales Fortuna and 4 km to La Fortuna Waterfall

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 478 m to Reno's International Mini Golf and 1.9 km to Arenal Adventure World

Comfy place to relax and rechargePamper yourself with a hair salon.

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 76 reviews

5.0/53 Apr 2026

Claudio • Family Trip

Ok breakfast and it was only $9. Clean room. Needs updating for sure. Pool was ok. Just run down but can’t beat the price!!

5.0/524 Mar 2026

Saira • Couple Trip

Very cool property, lots to do and friendly staff

5.0/51 Mar 2026

Maritza

Sencilla pero cómoda

5.0/511 Feb 2026

Sherrie • Family Trip

Clean room, friendly staff, wildlife around, beautiful pool.

5.0/520 Jan 2026

Luis

Towels changed every day. Staff very knowledgeable about area and tours. Quiet part of town. Close to everything. Liked the check in process-being shown amenities and then the room.

5.0/519 Jan 2026

Calvin

Great staff, Jose at reception is the best. Excellent birdwatching from the breakfast area.

5.0/526 Dec 2025

LUIS • Trip with Friends

Different, toucans and other wild animals at sight.

5.0/523 Nov 2025

Angela • Trip with Friends

Spotless rooms, amazing staff. Loved it.

5.0/513 Aug 2025

Leena • Family Trip

Spacious rooms. We loved the breakfast area amidst the trees - enjoyed watching the colorful butterflies and birds all around us! Special shout out to Armando who spotted several sloths during the sloth tour and frogs during the night tour

5.0/519 Jul 2025

Naomi • Family Trip

I loved this place . This is not a fancy resort nor is it trying to be. This hotel was affordable and perfect for my family of four: spacious rooms, Good breakfast , lots of birds outside our rooms. Nice and helpful staff walking distance to town . We had a car so we did not take advantage of the many tours they were able to provide . I do regret not doing the sloth tour with Armando but we didn’t have enough time in La Fortuna.

5.0/517 Jun 2025

Kelli • Family Trip

The suite we had was perfect for our family of 6. It was spacious, with plenty of sleeping space, hot water, air conditioning, quiet atmosphere yet still close to anything we needed in La Fortuna. We saw toucans! The kids played billiards and enjoyed exploring the property.

5.0/512 May 2025

Luanne • Family Trip

We loved Xilopalo! It was authentic to the area and felt like a private resort but was close and walkable to town. We enjoyed the pool. The highlight was that breakfast was delicious and had an excellent view of the Arenal volcano. Our suite was spacious. Staff was helpful.

5.0/527 Mar 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

We were surprised to an upgraded massive room so that was great! Staff was friendly and helpful.

5.0/528 Feb 2025

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

We loved our stay at this hotel. It had everything we needed as well as being great value for money. The staff were polite and friendly and showed us around the facilities on arrival. It's not 5* accommodation but it more than makes up for it with the wildlife and views. Our room was spacious with 2 double beds, kitchenette and fridge. You can pay for breakfast with a decent choice each morning. Slightly out of the main La Fortuna area, but only a short stroll to restaurants. The main attraction for us was the location and wildlife. Mount Arenal is the backdrop where you can view it over breakfast, alongside all the wildlife that visit. We saw toucans, hummingbirds, red squirrels and woodpeckers and countless other exotic birds I can't name. There is a relax/pool area too. We booked a number of tours through the hotel and they were cheaper than booking through the providers website. I would highly recommend doing Armandos sloth tour, and he was also on hand just after sunset to take you through the gardens and point out the frogs and lizards which we'd never have found. All in all we loved our here.

5.0/528 Jan 2025

Janet • Couple Trip

I think the best asset of this hotel is the staff. They are friendly, approachable and with great communication skills. I also like the location because the hotel is beside a forest and lots of animals and birds visit it.

5.0/522 Jan 2025

Jodi • Family Trip

Great option for hotel in la fortuna, especially for the price. Rooms are dated, but nice property and staff. Ee really enjoyed our stay, breakfast was also really good.

5.0/510 Jan 2025

Fanny • Family Trip

Logement très pratique pour aller explorer La Fortuna. Dans une impasse donc tranquille et en meme temps proche a pieds de plusieurs restaurants. Chambre très grande! Et hotel vraiment agréable : tables pour s'installer a l'extérieur pres de la piscine, hamacs, billard à l'intérieur etc. Nous avons pu voir de nombreux oiseaux depuis l'hôtel et un toucan. Le personnel était vraiment serviable. Bon rapport qualité-prix

5.0/522 Dec 2024

Samantha • Solo Trip

Had a wonderful stay here, the staff were lovely and really helpful. The room was basic but had everything I needed, and I didn't spend much time in it anyway! Housekeeping cleaned the room daily. Lovely little restaurant upstairs serving a choice of breakfast, you can sit and watch the birds from the seating area. They put bananas up in the trees and you can see toucans, plus a variety of other birds eating them. A big shout out to Armando, who made my stay here, he's so knowledgeable and spends ages ensuring you get great photographs when you go on tours with him. I was so lucky and saw a sloth come to the ground right in front of me; I came to Costa Rica to see sloths and I still can't believe how many I saw! He would also knock on my hotel if he saw any cool wildlife (because he knew how much I loved it!), so I could go and get photos. The hotel is easily walkable to restaurants and shops and if you're feeling up to it, you can walk to La Fortuna Waterfall (I did this, be warned it's very steep! But worth it!) Thank you for a great start to my holiday in Costa Rica. Pura vida :)

5.0/51 Oct 2024

Omid • Couple Trip

You definitely get the Costa Rica experience staying at this hotel. Great price, within walking distance of the town/ restaurants. Clean pool, rooms and plenty of wildlife within the facility. There are plenty hummingbirds around the bushes by the parking lot.

5.0/56 Sep 2024

Patricia • Family Trip

We stayed in various places around Costa Rica and this was our best .

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Calle 478, La Fortuna, Alajuela, CR

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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 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 cash
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 daily from 7 AM - 10 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 10:00 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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About Arenal Xilopalo

Arenal Xilopalo Location
With a stay at Arenal Xilopalo, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

Arenal Xilopalo Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Arenal Xilopalo Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - Mon, 07 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children