Chateau Arenal

3.0 star property
Comfortable lakefront hotel, walk to Lake Arenal

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Standard Room | View from room
Standard Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is Rp1.173.758
Price available on 15/6/2024

Explore the area

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El Castillo, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures8 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park24 min drive
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Room options

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Peñas Blancas

Located in Peñas Blancas, Chateau Arenal is in a rural area and on a lake. Tabacon Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 15 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 19 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 19 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 36 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 18 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Tucanes - 19 min drive
  • Restaurante Las Palmas - 25 min drive

About this property

Chateau Arenal

Hotel by the lake
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at Chateau Arenal. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A nature reserve and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Chateau Arenal boast comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Chateau Arenal Hotel
Chateau Arenal Peñas Blancas
Chateau Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Is Chateau Arenal pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Arenal?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Arenal on 15 Jun 2024 start from Rp1.173.758, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chateau Arenal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chateau Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chateau Arenal?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Chateau Arenal located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arenal Eco Zoo and Lake Arenal. Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Chateau Arenal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ravi

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived around 9pm on a stormy, rainy night. The propwrty has no outside lighting to tell you where the reception desk is. In any case it was pitch dark, with rain and nobody in sight, could've find our room. Found out that they peft the keys with our friends who had checked in earlier without any agreement from us! Somehow we found the room with our cellphone flashlights and it was horrendous. There was water everywhere on the floor, the bedspread on one of the beds was soaked in water. Toilet paper roll in bathroom was on its last breath. We called property number, texted byt no response and no one to help us. We weren't expecting luxurious stay, but this was below a basic hotel stay. Ants ran rampant in the room. When we informed the front desk in the morning, they simply shrugged and said you booked through expedia, you talk to them. We cancelled further nights at the hotel and found another hotel. It is in a remote location, sub par standard and cheap lodgings. Front desk closes early at night and management clearly doesn't care. By the way they never refunded us for the nights we canceled. Beware!

8/10 Good

Mario, Heredia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Food was world class! The only thing that could have been better was the bad smell coming from the bathroom, something to consider/remodel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chateau Arenal is a great little strip of modest bungalows allowing a view of the volcano and the main strip of El Castillo below. These aren't luxury accommodations, but the staff are attentive, friendly and kind (like seemingly everyone in Costa Rica). Breakfast was tasty and if the materials are available, they'll cook anything for you. We especially enjoyed being able to walk down through El Castillo to tiendas and "sodas" to feel the town. You're on a slope, so expect to burn some calories. One of the most annoying things is the whine of noisy motorcycles in the area, but that's simply Costa Rica. Parts of the hotel are closer to the road than others. Expect occasional windy conditions, because the hotel is on a ridge. We generally felt secure, but you'll have to choose between closing your window at night and running the AC or leaving it open. The bathroom was dark, making things like putting in contact lenses challenging. We recommend walking up and down the hill and trying different eateries. We especially enjoyed a day at the Arenal Observatory Lodge and Trails (only 18 minutes away). Well worth the $18 per person (at the time of this review). Special thanks to Richard, Sophia and Julia. Great people!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Well run property and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoseline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, typical breakfast included (tasty), lake and volcano view, soothing to hear the rain on the roof. Our room didn't have but fan was enough. They can do your laundry if needed, wifi was good as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pass on this place if you want to be able to sleep
Stay in town and avoid this place on the outskirts of town. First of all they advertise ac and internet and 2 beds in room and then try and give you a different room with none of the above. The room ultimately given had 2 worn out crap mattresses with sink holes in them. If you stay here be prepared to drive a distance near nothing and also get no sleep due to poor quality accommodations. Don’t bring your valuables because the back sliding door doesn’t lock either. We stayed one miserable night and checked into another hotel in town and was treated to a good nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location overlooking lake Arenal and Arenal. Beautiful grounds and view. Friendly staff. Very basic room with uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vaibhav, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water. No air conditioning. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities are just ok, room is more like a cabin, the surroundings and views are great. There are a few good restaurants in walking distance.