Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Property Details
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Ziplining nearby
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of spa tubs - 1
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Free breakfast
- Daily
- Ecotours on site
- Laundry facilities
- Rafting nearby
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Fishing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Table tennis
- Foosball
- Pool access ramp on site
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Television in common areas
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- No elevator (single level property)
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Arcade/game room
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Garden
- Full-service spa
- Boat tours nearby
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Luggage storage
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Playground on site
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Library
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Children's pool
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hot springs nearby
- Free self parking
- Kayaking nearby
- Terrace
- Pool sun loungers
Check-in
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
- 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
Other details
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Chato Volcano - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Lake Arenal - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Cerro Chato Lake - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Arenal Eco Zoo - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Butterfly Conservatory - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Arenal Volcano - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Arenal Volcano National Park - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Tabacon Hot Springs - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Wellness Park Costa Rica - 13 km / 8 mi
Titoku Hot Springs - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Go Adventure Park - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 14.5 km / 9 mi
Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 17.1 km / 10.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 24.7 km / 15.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 139.3 km / 86.6 mi
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 155.9 km / 96.9 mi
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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).
Hotel policies
General
- Professional property host/manager
- Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
- LGBTQ friendly
- Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
- Temperature checks are available to guests
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wears personal protective equipment
- Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
- Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
- Essential workers only - NO
- Masks are compulsory at the property
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
- No elevators
Pets
- Service animals not allowed
- Pets not allowed
Other charges
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (one way)