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A hotel with a mountain view, a reflective pond, and lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a restaurant, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset view.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A resort with a pool, lush greenery, and a mountain view.

1. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

19.3 km from Lake Arenal

Jorge Isai

Rp2.039.059

Rp2.304.137 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with a wooden floor, large windows, and a decorative light fixture made of circular objects.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a mural with floral and bird designs, and a reception desk with two staff members.

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a round table.

A room with a view of a volcano, two rocking chairs, and a small table with a plant.

2. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

13 km from Lake Arenal

Mehrzad

Rp2.251.702

Rp2.544.423 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils, surrounded by large windows and decorative lighting.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern eco-friendly cabin nestled in a lush forest, featuring two bedrooms with large windows, a visible bathroom, and a deck area.

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

3. Sangregado Lodge

13 km from Lake Arenal

Jocelynn

Rp3.301.695

Rp3.730.915 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a visible rainbow.

A balcony with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a dense forest.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A room with wooden flooring, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. Large windows offer a view of greenery outside.

4. Agua Inn

5.4 km from Lake Arenal

Maxime

Rp1.525.918

Rp1.724.288 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A garden area with outdoor seating, a lamp post, and a view of a mountain.

A small waterfall cascading over rocks in a tropical garden setting.

A woman walking on a pathway surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers, leading to a pool area.

A person sitting on a rock by a waterfall in a natural setting.

5. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

20.2 km from Lake Arenal

chris

Rp2.374.900

Rp2.683.653 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and distant hills.

A modern house with large windows overlooking a coastal landscape.

A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern house with a concrete pathway leading to a white building with large windows and a balcony overlooking a body of water.

6. Hotel Laguna Arenal

4.3 km from Lake Arenal

Francesca

Rp3.664.346

Rp4.140.711 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A lush, tropical garden with a hot spring area, stone seating, and a variety of plants.

A mountain with a red-roofed building complex at its base, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging lights, and a tropical mural.

A landscaped entrance with a sign for Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a mountain in the background.

7. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

20.4 km from Lake Arenal

David

Rp2.488.890

Rp2.812.446 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A view from a covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and lush greenery.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging decorations.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

A building with a red roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

8. Lucky Bug B & B

6.8 km from Lake Arenal

Anina

Rp1.468.451

Rp1.659.414 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a person swimming, surrounded by a thatched roof, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white chairs, a small table, a TV, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A lush garden with a water feature, dense foliage, and a stone pathway.

9. Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

21 km from Lake Arenal

Gladstone

Rp4.244.734

Rp4.796.550 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A wooden staircase leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical foliage.

A bar with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A dining table set with multiple wine glasses, a candle, and rose petals.

10. Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

16.5 km from Lake Arenal

Valeriia

Rp6.906.789

Rp7.804.672 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A nighttime pool area with palm trees and a gazebo.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent central tower, a swimming pool, and lush tropical landscaping.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a stone counter, large windows with a view, and wooden ceiling beams.

A patio with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a lush landscape and a mountain.

11. The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

20.2 km from Lake Arenal

Cher

Rp10.260.919

Rp11.594.838 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with wooden interior, tables with white tablecloths, and a tiled floor.

A modern building with a glass entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a wooden chair and table arrangement facing a window with a view of mountains and greenery.

12. Chateau Arenal

15.9 km from Lake Arenal

Andres

Rp1.436.808

Rp1.623.593 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

13. Happy Paradise Lodge

4.8 km from Lake Arenal

Kimihiko

Rp1.010.854

Rp1.142.265 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a volcano in the background.

A landscaped garden with a pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a small building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern building with a glass facade, multiple dining areas, and a visible entrance.

14. Arenal Volcano Inn

20.2 km from Lake Arenal

Jamaal

Rp2.036.717

Rp2.301.490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, surrounded by lush greenery and multiple levels of terraces.

A tropical indoor garden with a water feature, a concrete pathway, and lush greenery.

A tropical garden with a stone bridge, a small waterfall, and a pond.

A thatched-roof hut with a small porch, a stone wall, and a wooden tub in a tropical garden setting.

15. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

21.1 km from Lake Arenal

Rhaeem

Rp4.393.205

Rp4.964.241 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hot tub with a stone base, surrounded by a pool, and overlooking a scenic view of a sunset over a body of water and hills.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with towels and flowers.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a greenhouse, and a mountain view.

A restaurant with a view of mountains and a greenhouse. Tables are set with white tablecloths and purple napkins.

16. Hotel Linda Vista

16.3 km from Lake Arenal

Corbin

Rp1.365.296

Rp1.542.873 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden deck with a chair, overlooking a lush garden with a river and mountains in the background.

A wooden cabin with two beds, a balcony, and large windows.

A table set for two with a view of the outdoors.

A view of a garden with a pathway leading to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a backdrop of a sunset sky.

17. Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

19.9 km from Lake Arenal

Shannon

Rp1.445.607

Rp1.633.536 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

A hammock in a wooden room with stone flooring and large windows.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a unique wall art piece.

A stone patio with a small waterfall, a wooden lounge chair, a table with a drink and flowers, and a covered area with a red roof.

18. Hotel Mystica

13.2 km from Lake Arenal

Anne-Claire

Rp2.409.345

Rp2.722.560 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A natural water feature surrounded by lush greenery.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a glass table with a vase of flowers, a sofa with cushions, and a view of greenery outside.

A tranquil indoor garden with a central water feature, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

19. Hotel El Silencio del Campo

21 km from Lake Arenal

Guang

Rp4.220.030

Rp4.768.634 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a few lounge chairs.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A bar with a counter, chairs, and a view of the mountains.

20. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

10.5 km from Lake Arenal

Adili

Rp1.331.431

Rp1.504.516 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Arenal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sangregado Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 257 reviews	View
Agua Inn	10.0 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Arenal Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

10/10 Excellent

"It is a dream. Waking up to volcano views and spending days hot springs hopping is truly magical. All of the staff go above and beyond as well."

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bonito hotel, habitaciones grandes y con muchas actividades"

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This is our second time staying at this resort! The staff is very friendly and helpful! The grounds and amenities are clean and well kept And the price is affordable! I would recommend this place 10/10"

Sangregado Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place with astonishing view"

Hotel Mystica

10/10 Excellent

"Limpieza, mantenimiento y jardinería de la propiedad, excepcionales. El desayuno, maravilloso."

El Tigre Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hideaway! Highly recommend it. Great walk around the waterfalls - best in Costa Rica! Even got my laundry done in a day."

Rancho Margot

10/10 Excellent

"My 2 kids (9yo, 11yo) and I went to Rancho Margot for 5 days seeking an immersive experience at a sustainable working farm in the rainforest, near Arenal. It’s about 30 min from La Fortuna. And we got it! We loved it. We experienced what a circular economy looks like, and how it can work. We enjoyed their fascinating workshops on how to make soap, chocolate, and cheese (queso fresco). We swam in their lovely pool. We also did zip lining and thermal springs off-site. Their food is so good and fresh and healthy and grown on the farm, or locally sourced. Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner can be purchased their which we HIGHLY recommend. More importantly, we made friends for life. If you choose Rancho Margot, you must manage expectations: - There will be a few bugs in your room. - There will be mosquitos so buy natural repellants with eucalyptus oil, and then learn how to crush the farm’s citronella leaves to then apply the oil on your skin - it works! We found out like a day too late LOL). - It does rain quite a bit. - It is warm and can be humid. - Things can stay damp. - Rooms are made from lovely wood and have what you need but there is no TV or ac. There is WiFi. - They will show you how to use the thick curtains to sleep at night and can provide mosquito nets upon request. This is NOT a resort or an American style hotel if that is what you want or seek. This is a working farm that is energy self-sufficient, fed by almost pure water. It is a treasure."

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Werner and Carlos are beautiful hosts and we really enjoyed the property and the delicious breakfast! We really appreciated that they immediately took the time to make a reservation to the Hanging Bridges and recommend a great restaurant. Thank you both!"

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a great stay here! JP and his associates welcomed us and made us feel at home. Complimentary breakfast was great and the other meals were delicious. The room itself was great given you are in the jungle, so there was no a/c and typical sugar ants but nothing unexpected. The pool and the views were gorgeous. The hot tub was down while we were there but it wasn’t missed. We took advantage of the Lake Tour and La Tia’s massage services which were both worth the money. We traveled to La Fortuna and used a shuttle service that picked us up right from the hotel. Overall, we would definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near Lake Arenal

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

9.6/10 (2,685 reviews)

Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

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Tronadora Arena

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Tronadora Arena during your trip to Tronadora. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

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Monteverde Frog Pond

2.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Monteverde Frog Pond during your stay in Tilaran. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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FlyZone Wakeboard School

Enjoy an outing to FlyZone Wakeboard School during your stay in Tierras Morenas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Quebrada Grande Arena

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Quebrada Grande Arena and enjoy other activities in Quebrada Grande such as hiking.Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

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Cerro Tovar

You can learn about the history of Tilaran when you stop by Cerro Tovar. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Cavernas de Venado

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cavernas de Venado and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Venado. Wander the lush rainforests or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

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El Tigre Waterfalls

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Tigre Waterfalls during your travels in Cabeceras.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Arenal?

Lake Arenal is located in an area that travellers like for its volcano viewpoints. You'll find 136 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Arenal?

La Mansion Inn Arenal is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Arenal. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Laguna Arenal and Casa Donna Rosa B&B.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lake Arenal?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Arenal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Arenal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Lake Arenal.

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Our top choices for Lake Arenal hotels

1. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

2. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3. Sangregado Lodge

4. Agua Inn

5. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

6. Hotel Laguna Arenal

7. Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

8. Lucky Bug B & B

9. Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10. Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

11. The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

12. Chateau Arenal

13. Happy Paradise Lodge

14. Arenal Volcano Inn

15. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

16. Hotel Linda Vista

17. Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

18. Hotel Mystica

19. Hotel El Silencio del Campo

20. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

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Top Lake Arenal Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Sangregado Lodge

Hotel Mystica

El Tigre Hideaway

Rancho Margot

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Other attractions near Lake Arenal

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Tronadora Arena

Monteverde Frog Pond

FlyZone Wakeboard School

Quebrada Grande Arena

Cerro Tovar

Cavernas de Venado

El Tigre Waterfalls

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