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Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant

Tilarán, Guanacaste

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 16 reviews

5.0/531 Mar 2026

Yury

Amazing breakfast

5.0/521 Mar 2026

Sarie • Couple Trip

Great boutique hotel to spend a night and have an amazing dinner. We had the chef’s tasting menu and it was outstanding! Chef Eyal and owner is on site and his presence makes a big difference. Good breakfast included in a night’s stay. Beautiful birds on the property.

5.0/55 Mar 2026

Carl

Great food! Wonderful place

5.0/528 Dec 2025

Jacqueline • Couple Trip

The property itself was fantastic and the bungalow we stayed in was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the food at the restaurant. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming. We're going to miss the soothing sounds of the jungle at night, especially the beautiful native birds that perched in the garden every morning. We would definitely stay here again.

5.0/55 Sep 2025

Alexander William • Couple Trip

Eyal and his staff were the saving grace of our trip. When everything that could go wrong, did, we were warmly greeted and welcomely accommodated. Our room was absolutely beautiful, and the food and service in the restaurant was unrivaled!

5.0/518 Jun 2025

Philip • Trip with Friends

Loved the staff. Food was amazing

5.0/512 Jan 2025

Natalie • Others

Gorgeous, well maintained property with amazing birds and plants. Cozy casitas with character and delicious meals served by colorful chef Eyal.

5.0/516 Mar 2024

Virginia

Beautiful boutique hotel. Only 6 rooms. each individually decorated . Owner chef welcoming and very personable. Amazing tasting meal available as well as regular menu. Enjoy the included family style breakfast (for hotel guests only) while you watch Toucans at the feeders. Highly recommend stopping at Gingerbred!

5.0/528 Dec 2023

Armando • Family Trip

The room was quaint and well outfitted. The hotel location is beautiful and unique. The host was very hospitable, accommodating, and pleasant to talk to. The food is great and reasonably priced. The flowers, birds are a sight to see in the morning. If you want privacy and great accommodations at a great value, this is where to stay in Nuevo Arenal. It’s a short drive to Rio Celeste tubing or the Arenal Volcano.

5.0/519 Nov 2018

Sara • Couple Trip

Wow, this hotel was great. The staff were super friendly, parking and WiFi were both great! However the best thing this joint has going is the food! It’s incredible, I know there are many hotels in the area but this hotel was exceptional.

5.0/511 Sep 2018

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we were given a room in that was a separate l bungalow. it was very large with a king and queen bed. was air conditioned which is also uncommon.in Costa Rica. The breakfast was great and was included with the room. The restaurant has an awesome chef who completed culinary studies in Chicago.

5.0/58 Apr 2018

Charles • Family Trip

Wow! Eyal and the whole (tiny) gingerbread hotel and restaurant was a highlight of our stay in Costa Rica. Eyal is truly a man with a genius for cooking—basically, imagine if Anthony Bourdain operated a restaurant and bed and breakfast, i.e., this isn’t the kind of place you ask for “more or less spicey”, you get what you get and what you get is amazing. Both dinners we had there (with my wife and kids) were arguably the best meals i have ever experienced. And eating and staying here is truly an experience—the birds, the howler monkeys, and Eyal himself, all come together to make this certainly the most unique place we’ve ever stayed. we were assigned the wine cellar room (?casita) which defies description in this format, but trust me it’s unique, comfortable and memorable, every touch is custom. if you don’t awaken spontaneously to the sound of howler monkeys and copious copious birds, set your alarm for 5:30 am, it’s worth it.

5.0/515 Sep 2017

Chris

We stay here for It's central location and we just have to walk downstairs to our favorite restaurant.

5.0/511 Feb 2017

Jahnick

We stayed at Gingerbread for three nights while looking for a home to rent in the Arenal area. Our room was lovely, with murals painted on the wall and ceiling. It was very quiet. We had a private balcony with a wonderful lake view. There were birds everywhere ... tanagers, aracaris, oropendulas, jays, robins, euphonias, etc. Breakfast was served outside on the covered terrace overlooking the lake, and each day featured a different creation by Chef Eyal. The restaurant was awesome for dinner as well, we enjoyed escargots, mussels, caesar salad and ribs among many other delicious dishes. We highly recommend this B&B.

4.0/56 Apr 2018

Laurie • Couple Trip

Really enjoyed the property, our bungalow, and the food prepared from the chef. Very creative place!

1.0/52 Jan 2025

Saeed • Family Trip

Full of mosquitos and bugs. very dirty. We couldn't stay even 5 minutes in the room. Luckily I found another hotel to stay that night. It was terrible

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Nuevo Arenal, 1Km Este Del Gimnasio, Arenal, Guanacaste, CR

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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.

About Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Location
With a stay at Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant in Arenal, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Arenal and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School. This bed & breakfast is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Cavernas de Venado and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gingerbread Restaurant serving guests of Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - Thu, 06 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children