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Set in Tronadora and only 38 km from Treetopia Park, TOP RATED - Lake View Arenal Suite - 2025 Traveller Awards Winner offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 39 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 40 km from Selvatura Adventure Park. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. We had such a great stay, we even extended it for one more day. It‘s a great property to stay in, very quiet with just nature around. The club house offers a lot of on top activities, such as table tennis, billiards, on some mornings you can even find a breakfast service. You can also book a massage (I recommend). The pool is absolutely fantastic! The hosts made us feel very welcome. They furnished the house with very much love and with best quality equipment (we have not experienced anywhere else in Costa Rica). Thank you Chris and Maricela, it was a pleasure to meet you and stay at your place!

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9.4
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Toucan Lane provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 17 km of Venado Caves. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi. What a beautiful place! We saw more different types of birds just sitting at the balcony eating breakfast than in any of our hikes (& guided tours) ! 🤩 The room and outside walls are also painted beautifully with tropical plants and birds 😍 Simon is awesome and super welcoming. He will go above and beyond, whatever you need or have Qs feel free to ask away! 3 cutie doggies Gypsy, Milu & Teddy 🥰 Short walk down to the lakeshore for beautiful sunset views ✨ 💯 recommend ! Also special thanks to Margarita for making breakfast and sharing stories 💕

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9.4
Superb
96 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Pie In The Sky 3, Stunning Lake Volcano Views!, a property with a spa and wellness centre, is set in El Fosforo, 16 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 20 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, as well as 32 km from Venado Caves. The air-conditioned accommodation is 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.1 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. A wonderful place! ... Really "in the sky", all around only nature, no view of houses. Very good for birdwatching, toucans come by daily and hummingbirds are everywhere. There is an observation platform. You can see the volcano and Lake Arenal from everywhere on the property and the many armchairs grouped around the house. The people from the agency are very friendly and helpful. We missed some things in the kitchen and bedside lamps, everything was done immediately. You have to know that there are three units on the property. In addition to the large house with four bedrooms (which we rented), there is a (very) small unit in a kind of garden house for 2 people and another house with 2 bedrooms.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$529
per night

Mirador House, Cozy Private Home W- Volcano View is set in El Castillo de la Fortuna, 15 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 19 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, as well as 32 km from Venado Caves. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.2 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. One of the best places I’ve ever visited. Perfect for a small family. Erica was a really kind and helpful host.

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9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$143.75
per night

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 33 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Los Héroes provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 16 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 19 km from Venado Caves and 24 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. Each room includes a balcony with mountain views and free WiFi. The breakfast was amazing, so much and so delicious. The location was so beautiful and peaceful. I would recommend getting there before dark because of small winding roads (no lights) and pot holes.

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9.5
Exceptional
43 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
per night

Boasting garden views, Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around 45 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. Featuring a shared lounge, the property is located within 19 km of Venado Caves. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. We absolutely loved the cooler temperatures. Be prepared for a unique experience…the shower had ornate ceiling with plants growing inside and up above. Breakfast was served “family style” and the owner/chef engaged with his guests. The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. Surrounded by lush forest!

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9.1
Superb
43 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Featuring an extensive garden, furnished terraces with natural pools and rainforest-mountains views, the eco-friendly Rancho Margot is 700 metres from Caño Negro River and 3 km from Arenal Lake.

The accommodations regionally furnished and decorated offer a fan, mosquito screens and a seating area. They also include garden and volcano views. The bathrooms have hot water showers .Homemade soap, linens and towels included We had a wonderful stay at the Ecolodge. The staff was amazing, the food and the amenities were great, and the location was perfect for us.

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9.3
Superb
96 reviews
Price from
US$180
per night

Set in Naranjos Agrios, 35 km from Venado Caves, Mystica offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Everything about our stay was wonderful. The team of staff at Mystica were warm and welcoming. The room was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake. The food at the restaurant was delicious. We enjoyed the sauna twice during our stay which is complimented by the natural dipping pool. We hope to return. The whole place was good vibes. We especially enjoyed the birdwatching and walking the meditation labyrinthe.

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9.1
Superb
56 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Set in El Castillo de La Fortuna and only 26 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features full-day security, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The view of Arenal Volcano, the restaurant, bed was comfy

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8.8
Fabulous
276 reviews
Price from
US$106.80
per night

Set within 19 km of Venado Caves and 30 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Nuevo Arenal, Marita's Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with seating area. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 47 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Breakfast was great local food. Location is great for the lake, although some attractions like the volcano are 45 minutes away

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8.8
Fabulous
142 reviews
Price from
US$64.60
per night

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