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Arenal Rustic Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain lodge within easy reach of La Fortuna Waterfall

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Tree House | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Studio Suite | Terrace/patio
Living area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Spa services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Minibar
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is 3.966.300 ₫
4.481.919 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

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Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Jauri, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 26 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 165 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 48.1 miles/77.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Arenal Rustic Lodge

At Arenal Rustic Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Los Lagos Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. Free perks include self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Spa services

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property only accepts cash.
Property Registration Number 21007

Also known as

La Fortuna Gardens Lodge
Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge
Arenal Rustic Lodge Peñas Blancas
Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Rustic Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arenal Rustic Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Arenal Rustic Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arenal Rustic Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arenal Rustic Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Arenal Rustic Lodge and nearby?
Arenal Rustic Lodge has spa services.
Does Arenal Rustic Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Arenal Rustic Lodge like?
Arenal Rustic Lodge is located a short 18-minute walk from Arenal Adventure World.

Arenal Rustic Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic! A little further from the city but only a $6 Uber drive to downtown. Well worth to stay away from the crowed and tucked in with nature. Get the tree house, is worth the extra few dollars.
brynda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property was amazing once we found it. It is very hard to find as it is in a neighborhood behind houses, but don't let that discourage you. Im telling you how to get there so you can experience the magic. There is a small grass driveway between houses that leads into the jungle. There is a small wooden sign about knee height that marks the entrance on the right side of the driveway. We spent the night in a gorgeous treehouse with all the modern amentities and a great bed. The sounds of the jungle surrounded you with frogs, flowers, wildlife and rain and so much more. The staff were extremely accomodating and friendly they even come out to the street to help us find the place. Please note that the phone number on expedia for them is wrong, their real phone number can be found on google if you look up the property name. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were able to view monkeys right from the deck . Best pasta Bolognese ever !!! They only offered dinner on the weekends when we stayed there Excellent Italian chef
William, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Has AC. Awesome view of the jungle. The only reason why i gave it a 4 star is because of the bedding. The bed was not very comfortable. The pillows and sheets were hard. The bed also only had a thin blanket as a cover. You need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner.
Wendy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

AVOID AVOID AVOID.
My husband and I, while on our honeymoon, booked a few nights at Arenal Rustic Lodge. According to their website, their reception desk is open starting at 8am. Imagine our surprise when we pull into the property at 12pm and see absolutely no one there. We looked around, asked the people nearby if they knew anyone who worked at the hotel, and came up empty. We called their number SEVERAL TIMES, only to be sent right to voicemail. I left a message with my contact info and never heard back. (In fact, we only heard from the hotel once I submitted a complaint with Hotels.com.) We had a tour planned that afternoon, and we were due to be picked up at the Arenal Rustic Lodge within the hour of our arrival. Since there was no one there, we had no where to leave our rental car and luggage, so we were forced to find another place to stay. I’m writing this review on as many platforms as possible so people can avoid the awful experience we had. It nearly derailed our honeymoon. Please don’t be charmed by the idea of staying in a “treehouse” unless you want to potentially be stranded. Costa Rica has been lovely so far, and the people are kind, but this experience with Arenal Rustic Lodge was terrible.
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great way to start our vacation!
We started our family Costa Rica trip in La Fortuna and decided to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge. It was a perfect way to start the trip. The lodge is around 15 minutes from town. The family hosts were amazing and incredibly helpful. They offered great advice and were very accommodating. They let my daughters (age 11 and 13) feed the family's horse and they even took us on a hike of a local trail they are starting to develop. We stayed in cabin #5. It had plenty of room for our family of 4. There was a small fridge and fan along with a coffee maker. It was basic but had all we needed. The balcony was a perfect hangout spot to play games and listen to music. A table on the balcony would have been nice along with a few more chairs but we made due. We stayed for 3 nights in April of 2023. We booked all of our tours ahead of time, but the family that runs the lodge was helping other guests with bookings. The lodge is centrally located. Our furthest drive was 30 min to explore hanging bridges. Most activities were within a 15 min drive. The daily "Gallo Pinto" breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. We were able to select our breakfast time every morning which really helped with our daily tours. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the lodge to other families or couples traveling to La Fortuna.
The family horse
Our balcony
Fernando, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I am staying in 4 different places and so far all of them are good
Mansoor, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

yelena, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay in rustic lodge
We enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable, the lodge was very private and definitely "in" nature.
Glen, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

The lodge itself is located in a gorgeous garden with lots of birds to be seen. Best if you have a car as the location is a hike from Fortuna. We weren't impressed to be without water for 24hrs due to area works and without hot water for the whole stay. The attitude of the staff who were otherwise friendly, did also not scream they recognised this as a sizable problem. On balance, we felt the lodge pricing was quite high all this considered.
Barbara, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is very beautiful and the family is very friendly! The rooms are rustic and immersive. Make sure to call ahead of check in for the parking/check in instructions. Lots of wildlife sounds - We saw a toucan in the trees outside our room.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you want a quite and peaceful stay in la fortuna this is a very good place. I stayed in the tree house and it was nothing short of amazing. Plenty of privacy and a very unique experience
Hosein, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is in the forest, the he cabin is private and very well maintained. The staff is engaging as needed, helpful and friendly. We enjoyed staying here and will book again when in La Fortuna.
Alexander, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cabin is one room, plus bathroom and balcony. It is beautiful. This is like a bed and breakfast but you have your own little cabin. The Host makes a wonderful breakfast for you. We loved the help the host gave us. Very nice people.
Mark, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow what a beautiful place. The owner’s are incredibly friendly. They help us when we had a problem with our rental car.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Mysigt boende o nära till naturen/regnskog. Stuga 6 / från vår altan såg vi teacons. De har även trädkoja/hängande stuga på pålar. Obs - ligger off från centrum La Fortuna men går att ta taxi.
Jannica, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Pura Vida
Cómo su nombre lo dice son Cabañas rústicas equipadas con lo necesario para una estancia cómoda. Me encantó el entorno rural las cabañas dentro de una pequeña parcela de bosque natural. El sonido de las aves locales y ríos. En general se descansa Bien y la atención del personal y y propietarios es más que excelente. Muy amables.
Hosni, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Boendet saknade myggnät för fönsterluckorna (inga fönsterglas fanns) och när vi frågade om myggnät fanns möttes vi av en ganska dålig attityd. Sängen bäddades inte och golvet var ganska smutsigt. Inga hängare eller platser att lägga saker förutom golvet fanns. Inte ens på toaletten fanns plats att hänga upp handduk. Man stängde av vattnet och kunde inte säga när det skulle komma tillbaka. Detta hade varit ok men vi fick inget extra vatten att kunna spola med till exempel och ingen annan plats att gå på toaletten.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ein toller Ort mit sehr netten und herzlichen Besitzern. Wir hatten ursprünglich 2 Nächte in der Ferienhütte gebucht, da das Baumhaus bereits ausgebucht war. Die Ferienhütte war sehr gross und es gab einen kleinen Kühschrank im Zimmer. Auf der Terrasse gab es zwei Schaukelstühle und eine tolle Aussicht. Als wir dem Besitzer (Juvenal) beim Frühstück erzählten, dass wir gerne das Baumhaus gehabt hätten, machte er uns darauf aufmerksam, dass sie noch ein zweites hätten. Nach der Besichtigung entschieden wir uns, noch eine Nacht länger zu bleiben. Wir konnten ohne Aufpreis bereits die 2. Nacht im Baumhaus verbringen mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht in den Wald. Obwohl der Preis für das Baumhaus teurer war, mussten wir für die bereits gebuchte 2. Nacht keinen Aufpreis zahlen. Es ist aber zu erwähnen, dass das Zimmer wesentlich kleiner ist. Juvenal gab uns zudem auch super Tipps gür Restaurants und buchte für uns eine Kaffee-/ Schockoladen- und Rohrzucker-Tour. Allgemein ist es von Vorteil, wenn man ein Auto hat, da der Weg ins Zetrum zu Fuss etwas dauern würde. Allgemein waren wir sehr zufrieden und würden wieder dort hin.
Stefanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon hôtel
Super séjour en plein milieu de la nature costaricienne. Bani et Juvenil ont été très accueillants et de bons conseils concernant les activités à faire à la Fortuna. Chambre très propre dans les arbres avec néanmoins un wifi un peu faible. Nous recommandons cet hôtel pour les amoureux de la nature.
Oriane, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ruhig und naturnah, sehr empfehlenswert
Es war eine unglaublich schöne Erfahrung bei Arenal Rustic Lodge zu bleiben. Die Hütten sind in perfekter Harmonie mit der Natur gebaut; Man hat alles was man braucht, alles ist sauber und es gibt sogar eine neu gebaute Hütte am Baum wo wir sicherlich beim nächsten Besuch bleiben werden. Das gesamte Areal ist sehr gut gepflegt und sauber, eine bunte Blumenlandschaft, Kolibris fliegen am Balkon und die Familie besitzt schöne Pferde. Frühstück schmeckt sehr gut und wir durften sogar leckeres lokales Mittagessen probieren. Das Beste kommt zum Schluss: Juvenal und seine Familie waren sehr gute Gastgeber, immer hilfsbereit, sehr angenehm und nett.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comme une famille...
Uvenal et vanessa ont été de super hôte...tres aimable et serviable....tres bon service pour le dejener et les excurssions...uvenal nous a donner un super service de navette pour le centre(sans nous charger presque rien)...les chambres etais parfaites avec le sentiment d'etre dans la jungle....
Dino, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay at the Garden Lodge was really perfect! Jubenal and his family are so helpful and friendly! It is a little outside of LA Fortuna situated but Jubenal offered us to drive us to the center and picked us also up. The room is really great, it's a small house of wood with a view to a part of a forest. So in the night and the morning you hear the animals living there. Also the breakfast was really tasty with fresh fruits, eggs and toasted bread. I really recommend staying here if you prefer a nice host, a room in quiet location and possibility for visiting various things near La Fortuna!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review