Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Colonial lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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July 2025

August 2025

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

2 bathrooms

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Mountain View

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

215 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

White Hawk Villa

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Free cribs/infant beds

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

215 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 8
2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

269 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Phil's Villa + Waterfall

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Yard

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

3 bathrooms

Coffee/tea maker

Mountain view
Sleeps 10
3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, 1.7 km del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles
Arenal Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 7.6 miles
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 28 min drive - 9.6 miles
Ecotermales Fortuna - 32 min drive - 13.4 miles
La Fortuna Waterfall - 43 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬28 min drive
‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬39 min drive
‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬21 min drive
‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬31 min drive
‪North Fields Café - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Family-friendly lodge near Lake Arenal

Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, horseback riding, and hiking/biking at this lodge. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine family restaurant, El Jilguero, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.

Other perks at this lodge include:

An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a front-desk safe
A TV in the lobby, table tennis, and a gift shop
Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location

Room features

All guestrooms at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes.

More amenities include:

Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Private yards, LED light bulbs, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Kids pool
Parking included

$186 nightly

Jul 3 - Jul 4

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

El Jilguero

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Ecotours
Foosball table
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Table tennis
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pool gate

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Terrace

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Treatment room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator (single-level property)
Pool access ramp on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Built in 1992
Colonial architecture
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, per adult, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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)

Property is also known as

Arenal Observatory Lodge La Fortuna

Arenal Observatory Lodge

Arenal Observatory La Fortuna

Arenal Observatory

Arenal Observatory Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos

Arenal Observatory & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge Spa

Arenal Observatory Lodge Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails La Fortuna

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 225 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna lodge is located in a national park, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Butterfly Conservatory. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Ecotermales Fortuna are also within 12 mi (20 km).