Clean and comfortable rooms although mine was quite small with no chairs of any kind inside. It's situated quite close to Arenal which makes planning excursions easy. The reception is really helpful if you need help planning or scheduling day trips, getting a taxi, etc.
Cons:
--Beds are hard and not comfortable.
--Cannot flush towelette paper, must use trash can.
--No carpet, everythings tile.
--Cabin paths long and winding.
Pros:
--Beautiful view of the Volcano.
--Great food and nice bar.
--Most of the staff speaks English.
Built for:
--In reasonable physical condition.
--Likes outdoors or camping.
--Nature lovers.
--Just need a place to stay
--Likes rustic cabins or simple rooms
Not built for:
--Mobility challenged.
--Low to poor physical condition.
--Back problems or pain.
--Non-nature lovers.
--FALL RISK!!
Verdict:
If you want a simple room and some privacy, this is your place. If you even a normal USA style hotel room and cabin look elsewhere.
Gorgeous facilities and excellent hospitality. No complaints only compliments!
This was a beautiful little hotel. Depending on your room, you may have a completely detached bungalow with lots of privacy, which is what we got. The room was very clean and cute with lovely high vaulted ceilings. The pool/hot tub area was also clean and well kept. The location was excellent, with views of the volcano from just about everywhere on the property. We only ate the breakfast buffet here but it was acceptable - nothing amazing but it did the trick. Didn't get to try their wood fired pizza. The only complaint I had was the bed was VERY firm which for me resulted in a restless sleep. Staff were all very friendly and helped us book a last minute trip to the Tabacon hot springs. I definitely suggest these hot springs and they seem to be the best in the area because they have their own private river and springs that flow down through a bunch of small pools. Really a beautiful experience all around!
Great bungalows and beautiful views of the Arenal volcano.
This is our second stay at Arenal Volcano Inn for a total of 8 nights. On both visits the rooms were exceptionally clean, comfortable and pleasantly decorated. The staff is always helpful and accommodating. The restaurant serves excellent meals and is reasonable priced. They have an excellent spread for the included breakfast buffet. However, it was cold. The grounds are beautiful, including the pool, and offers a great view of Arenal Volcano.
I have just stayed at this hotel during my visit to CR. In general a very good hotel.
1. Location: this hotel is located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, close to the Arenal National Park. It is located a little bit away from the main area of the city, like 3-5km away from the stores and restaurants of the city. It is in a road that leads to the Arenal National Park.
2. Hotel: The hotel is not luxurious, but is very nice, with newer infrastructure, nice pool area, with an excellent view of the Arenal Vulcan.
3. Room: I got one a very ample one, with a queen bed and all amenities you would expect. Very clean and organized, from the room to the bathroom, with a good shower.
4. Internet: reasonable one, reaching 5Mbps Downstream and 5Mbps Upstream. It is important to mention, that I was in a room close to the main building (reception and restaurant). Maybe in the rooms farthest the WiFi could not be that good.
5. Amenities: small pool enough for kids, and the outside area was decorated with plenty of trees, flowers and plants.
6. Food: there is a fair breakfast that was included in my booking, with plenty of hot options like scrambled eggs, omelets prepared at your request, "gallo pinto" (which is a traditional breakfast in CR) made with beans and rice, panqueques, fruits, yogurt, options of cheese and hams, oat meal, and options of breads, salty and sweet ones.
There is a restaurant for lunch, dinner and room service, but I did not try them.
7. Parking lot: outside parking with plenty of space, no issue there.
8. Service: people are really very attentive and very polite. They suggest you some attractions to go, they help you with directions and so on.
To summarize, I strongly recommend this hotel.
Great location and delightful staff. Rooms are grounds are immaculate and comfortable.
It was a very nice hotel. Great breakfast, but the beds were a bit hard. The kids loved the pools.
Gorgeous landscape and friendly, helpful front desk workers
Cute bungalow style hotel. Each building was a set of 2 individual rooms. Had great views of the Arenal Volcano when it wasn't cloudy. Lots of birds.
We stayed here for three nights and enjoyed every minute of it. All the rooms face directly at the volcano. A couple of the mornings the weather was completely clear and you could perfectly view the volcano. The rooms were very clean and had a vintage feel to it. I would definetly stay here again.