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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

La Fortuna Alajuela
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to 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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica