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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Popular Amenities

Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Room Options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room

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About this property

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Near The Motmot Jungle


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.


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).


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.

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 - 11.1 km / 6.9 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
Paradise Hot Springs - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 24.7 km / 15.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 139 km / 86.4 mi

The preferred airport for Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).



Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Pool
Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television in common areas

  • Children's pool

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Foosball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

  • Children's pool

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Gift shops or newsstand

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Number of meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Children's pool

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Pool sun loungers

  • Terrace

  • Pool access ramp on site

Full-service spa

  • Full-service spa

  • Spa treatment room(s)

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • Children's pool

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

  • Pool sun loungers

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

  • No elevator (single level property)

  • Pool access ramp on site

  • Accessible airport shuttle

  • Wheelchair accessible

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

We should mention

  • 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).

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