Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Room + Waterfall
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast included
US$168 per night
Original price
US$718.80
Getaway Deal
- US$215.64
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$503.16
US$168 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Surrounded by 860 private acres of tropical rainforest and featuring an on-site lake, a swimming pool, a sun terrace and games room, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is located within the Arenal Conservation Area, only 2.7 km from the Arenal Volcano. The rooms at this lodge feature tropical décor with wood finishes and are equipped with ceiling fan, safety box and a furnished terrace with views of the garden and the Arenal Volcano. The bathrooms are private and have showers. The on-site restaurant serves international and local food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a bar. A guided morning walk and the breakfast buffet is included for all guests. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails also features an on-site bird sanctuary that has around 500 different species of birds; other recommended activities include tours of Arenal Volcano's lava flows, exploring the several nearby waterfalls, or climbing the 28 m. (92 ft.) wildlife observation tower, The Nest. Arenal Lake is an excellent site to practice sports fishing. There are also 11 km of walking trails throughout the property, or guests can just relax in the hot tub or have a massage in the spa. The property is 9 km from the hot springs at Tabacon River and 22 km from La Fortuna Village. The Daniel Oduber International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Options with:

    • Lake view

    • Mountain view

    • Terrace

    • Garden view

    • FREE private parking!

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Room + Waterfall
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
Pay the property before arrival
Breakfast included
US$168 per night
Original price
US$718.80
Getaway Deal
- US$215.64
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$503.16
US$168 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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× 8 White Hawk Villa + Waterfall
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Buffet breakfast included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$1,501 for 3 nights
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La Casona Rooms - Share Bathroom & Private Room
  • Non-refundable
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Buffet breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$268 for 3 nights
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Standard Room + Waterfall
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Room
269 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Dressing room
  • Alarm clock
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$168 per night
Original price
US$718.80
Getaway Deal
- US$215.64
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$503.16
US$168 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 3
US$190 per night
Original price
US$814.65
Getaway Deal
- US$244.39
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$570.26
US$190 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 4
US$211 per night
Original price
US$902.91
Getaway Deal
- US$270.87
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$632.04
US$211 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Smithsonian Room + Waterfall
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Room
215 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$199 per night
Original price
US$852.48
Getaway Deal
- US$255.74
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$596.74
US$199 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 3
US$227 per night
Original price
US$973.53
Getaway Deal
- US$292.06
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$681.47
US$227 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 4
US$251 per night
Original price
US$1,076.97
Getaway Deal
- US$323.09
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$753.88
US$251 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
White Hawk Villa + Waterfall
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Entire villa
1615 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Patio
Terrace
Max adults: 8
US$500 per night
Original price
US$2,143.80
Getaway Deal
- US$643.14
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$1,500.66
US$500 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    Only 1 left on our site
La Casona Rooms - Share Bathroom & Private Room
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room with shared bathroom
2153 feet²
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Patio
Terrace
Max adults: 2
US$89 per night
Original price
US$382.29
Getaway Deal
- US$114.69
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$267.60
US$89 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    Only 1 room left on our site
  • You won't be charged yet

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    South Africa South Africa
    “Wonderful position, lovely food, great trails around the lodge”
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our bedroom was a good size, modern decor and high quality build. The terraze was a fabulous place to see the wildlife. Due to its location there's no need to go out of the grounds as plenty to do and see. Lots of trails, guided tours where you...”
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    “We stayed in a Smithsonian room for three nights with a lovely view over the gardens to the volcano. Room was lovely, nice to have a balcony to sit and chill. Good wifi throughout. We didn't have a chance to explore the trails - other than a night...”
  • Avishay
    Denmark Denmark
    “Wow what an Oasisi in the Arenal area. Great rooms and friendly staff. The raccoons are just so sweet.”
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location and the rooms were spacious and clean. The view from the balcony was excellent overlooking the volcano. The staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities were also very good and free nature walk was interesting. Breakfast was...”
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing property, wildlife and views. Staff are friendly and helpful.”
  • Guillaume
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “It is an amazing place to spend one day or two exploring the area and watching the animals.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a wonderful place. This now sits in our top 5 places we have stayed in for the amazing setting and views. We had a wonderful three nights here. The kids also loved the pool and myself the jacuzzi….. we saw so many birds there and witnessed...”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed in Phils Villa which is stunning and extremely luxurious and comfortable. The location of the whole Arenal lodge is superb and we loved walking the trails by ourselves and with the lodge guide Christian, who was very informative. The...”
  • Rona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This review is specific to the Casono I to V building, which is the budget end of the AOL complex. This has five rooms sharing two toilet/showers, three sinks, a common room and wide balcony with four chairs. We were concerned about the shared...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • El Jilguero
    • Cuisine
      Local

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the road to reach this lodge is not in optimal conditions. Some guests may prefer to rent a 4x4 vehicle to reach the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.