129 ReviewsProperty Location Located in Arenal, Arenal Vista Lodge is on a lake and within the vicinity of Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. This eco-friendly hotel is within the region of Arenal Volcano National Park and Mount Chato. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with cotton sheets, down comforters, and down blankets. Rooms have private patios where you can take in lake and pool views. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and makeup/shaving mirrors. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Dont miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a pool table. Dining Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in a garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include audiovisual equipment, a technology helpdesk, and technology support staff. Planning an event in Arenal? This hotel has 474 square feet (44 square meters) of space consisting of exhibit space and a meeting/conference room. Free parking is available onsite.
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Pueblo Castillo, Arenal, San Carlos,Arenal,CR,Costa Rica
Property Location Located in Arenal, Arenal Vista Lodge is on a lake and within the vicinity of Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. This eco-friendly hotel is within the region of Arenal Volcano National Park and Mount Chato. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with cotton sheets, down comforters, and down blankets. Rooms have private patios where you can take in lake and pool views. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and makeup/shaving mirrors. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Dont miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a pool table. Dining Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in a garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include audiovisual equipment, a technology helpdesk, and technology support staff. Planning an event in Arenal? This hotel has 474 square feet (44 square meters) of space consisting of exhibit space and a meeting/conference room. Free parking is available onsite.
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PetervTNL on 08/08/2017 21:47
Don't visit this Lodge. You can't reach this lodge because there is a river 5 k before the lodge with you can't pass with a normal car. Whatever you try, they just charge you for not showing up even if you call them and trying to solve the issue. Not even open for discussion even after several nice mails and explaining the situation. You are losing your money and they don't care. JUST DONT VISIT its not worth it.
JGPnashville on 04/08/2017 18:19
Make no bones about it, the Arenal Vista Lodge is no Four Seasons. There is no concierge, no room service, but what they lack in amenities, they make up for in charm, hospitality and price.
The breakfast was delicious and the view of the volcano was stunning. The hotel is quite dated and is very basic. Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and common areas only. The typical Costa Rican breakfast was included - eggs, rice and beans, fried plantains, with toast, coffee and orange juice and was among the best breakfasts we had anywhere in Costa Rica.
Being in El Castillo is a wonderful experience - much less touristy than the town of La Fortuna. It's very close to Sky Trek Adventures, the Arenal Observatory Lodge and trails, as well as the Butterfly Conservatory in El Castillo. For our family, that meant a better overall experience. We made choices about where to spend our money and where to economize.
Great food options at La Ventanita, Soda La Mesa de Mama and Howlers Bar & Grill, all within a 3-5 minute drive from Arenal Vista Lodge.
SusanJRandolph on 21/07/2017 21:59
We were here as part of a tour group. The rooms are good sized, clean, but not fancy. The pillows were flat as a pancake, but the view made up for it all. The staff were charming and friendly. If you only do luxury travel this place is not for you. However, if you are trying to get a great feel for the flavor of Costa Rica this is a great stop. Be prepared for what I call the "Costa Rican Booty Workout" which means steps and hills to get where you want to go.
Janese J on 08/04/2017 03:40
Just arrived and was a little hesitant from previous reviews. Yes this place is very rustic and a little dated, but our room was clean and spacious. The Ritz this is not, but with that said, I've stayed at worse places in the states. Our room had two twins and a full with a table and two chairs. Minimalist you could call it. Nice balcony looking at the volcano. Food was decent and the staff very friendly. Yes there might a gecko in your room (a good sign if you ask me, they like bugs) and maybe a spider or two, but we are in the middle of a tropical jungle. Adds to the experience if you ask me. So maybe the people who gave this place bad reviews really did have a bad experience, but so far I'm pleased with the accommodations. I believe they are better than the ones in San Jose. We travelled here with a tour group with students. My daughter wasn't impressed with the room, but she is a bit of a princess & at 16 nothing is right anyway.
Cosette A on 28/03/2017 02:08
We stayed here with a group of students, and it was my favorite hotel on the tour. There is a gorgeous view of the Lafortuna volcano from the top of the mountain. It is very cool to hangout at the pool on top of the mountain above the hotel rooms. The rooms are dated but really cool in their architecture. It's great to feel the breeze come in through the windows. The beds were very comfortable and rooms are spacious. The hotel is very secluded and quiet. It's nice to not hear traffic outside your room. The hotel staff were really fabulous and even washed some of our stinkier stuff for no charge. Breakfast was also very good with plenty of fruit as well as hot items. The internet was not really functional though.
