Aunty Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Flat-screen TV
Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette
Property entrance
Flat-screen TV
Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Charcoal grills
Feel at home
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
The price is $73
includes taxes & fees
$65 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 167 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.8 miles/80.1 km
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aunty Arenal Lodge

Aunty Arenal Lodge is just 3 mi (4.8 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • 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 Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Charcoal grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel
Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Aunty Arenal Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aunty Arenal Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 170 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Aunty Arenal Lodge and nearby?
Aunty Arenal Lodge has 2 outdoor pools and a garden.
Does Aunty Arenal Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Aunty Arenal Lodge like?
Aunty Arenal Lodge puts you in the heart of La Fortuna. Popular attractions include Arenal Volcano National Park, which is 12 minutes away by car.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

di, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

johanna, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Secluded but Easy Access to La Fortuna Town
Property is conveniently located off from the main road so it is quiet. 10 minute walk to the main road or easy drive. We went into town for breakfast and dinner, but also used kitchen to cook. 2 bedrooms and full kitchen with dining table gave adequate space to relax. Pool was nice added feature and clean. We would have enjoyed added amenities like complementary coffee to use in the coffee maker. A few instances of needed repairs such as faucet in washroom very loose and shower head spraying everywhere. Staff were friedly and welcoming. They responded to request to fix shower head that day and let us use hotel umbrellas which were needed often. Lots of stray animals around that our kids enjoyed. We stayed in the rainy season, so the first two nights, we were the only people there.
Lawrence, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Decent for budget stay
Hotel needs updating. Lights in one room didn’t work, there was a bit of a smell and because windows open there were little bugs. Not much to do at hotel, but it did have a washer (no dryer, but clothesline in laundry). We booked a 3 night stay, but only stayed one night and switched to a hot springs resort. It was quiet and we all slept well. We had 5 adults, 2 rooms and 4 beds, so it suited what we were looking for space-wise.
Paula, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura and Fernado super host. Quiet and everything in short distance. Great kind customer service. Gracias Fernando y Laura. Pura Vida!!
Jose, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great base to explore the Arenal area, close to the hot springs and waterfall, and several great dining options nearby. The units are basic but clean and well kept.
Greg, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

JEROME, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful stay! Nice amenities, kind staff, cute breakfast and pool. Also amazing cats hanging around
Jordan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

All the essentials. AC, fridge, pool, bathroom, free parking and a GREAT breakfast!
Erin, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Vincent, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Marnie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not worth the cost
Spacious place. Location good But access to the place by long difficult dirt roadOld outdated. Also no hot water despite multiple requests and the manager says that’s how it is
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. The room is a bit dark. Strong cleaning agent smell. Furnishing is sparse.
Ed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not well maintained at all, very bad breakfast, soap, shampoo toilet paper and hand soap super super bad quality , the only good thing is the location we would never go back to this place again
Chanahira, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

philippe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel has seen better days. Room furnishings were shabby, like from a garage sale. Front desk staff did nothing to fix lights or a broken lock. Kitchen staff were very kind, but imagine a complimentary breakfast in CR with no fruit!! Garden was nice, pool and hot tub were nice. A/C worked. Not great value for the cost.
Nancy, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel is approximately half an hour walk from downtown la Fortuna It was an easy safe walk even at night. The hotel was accommodating and the service great Patti, the maid, and breakfast. Jeff is such a nice beautiful person, I enjoyed chatting with her. The rest of the team there are very nice, but I didn’t get a whole lot of time to talk with them If ever in La Fortuna, I would use them again by
rodney, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Genevieve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donald, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

parking is easy
guanzhi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Chose this place because of an abundance of good reviews.Room we got doesn’t look like any of the pictures posted on Expedia.Side lamps are seen in photos of the rooms yet there were no side lamps in our room. There is also not enough natural light so you are stuck using the bright main lights which was more of an inconvenience than one would assume.One bed was comfortable and the other had a hard mattress that you can feel every spring through. No shelves in bathroom or place in shower to put toiletries. Cheapest 1 ply toilet paper on the planet, unlike the other hotels we’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. Noticed security guard just staring at me as I walked around the grounds which didn’t make me feel very welcome.Security guard came and told me to turn off my outside light. Why is that their business? I’m paying to stay here.Staff suggested we turn off the air conditioning when we are not in the room-again we are paying to stay here and are on vacation.It’s mentioned in the booking info, but it’s bizarre that the more you pay, the less you get. For instance breakfast being charged to a room with a full kitchen because you have the ability to cook. The pools are nice but they turn off the artificial waterfalls during the day for some reason. No jacuzzi as mentioned. Says no pets allowed but every time we opened our door the owner’s animals (two cats and a dog) were there begging for food. Cat would pull screen door open and run under the beds and we had to get him out each time.
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General property information

Travelers Say
"Very clean fabulous pools and gardens surrounded"
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM