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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Arenal Xilopalo in Fortuna offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving international and Latin American cuisines, a bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall (6 km) and Kalambu Hot Springs (4.8 km). Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Erin
Australia“We had a great stay at Arenal Xilopalo!! José was a wonderful host and helped us book in a lot of tours. Breakfast was delicious and with a fantastic view of the volcano. Armando’s sloth tour was awesome as well - highly recommend!!! Thank you...” - Elizabeth
New Zealand“The staff were amazing, room was spacious. The price was excellent. Nature all around. One of our best stays in Costa Rica. Highly highly recommend.” - Yun-yun
United Kingdom“The hotel is close to the centre, around 5 mins walk to restaurants, souvenir shops etc. The reception offers tours with good price as well. The hotel staff is friendly and always willing to help.” 
Richard United Kingdom“Perfect stopover for stay in La Fortuna. Comfortable & well sized rooms. Hotel tucked away at top of town but easy walkable distance into town & restaurants. Breakfast infront of Arenol volcano with the best French toast (to die for!). Short drive...”- Cendrine United Kingdom“Lovely hotel with clean, spacious rooms and beautiful gardens and views. Great restaurant and bar located on site. Very kind and helpful staff who help guests set up local tours. Highly recommend both the sloth tour with Armando and the horse-...”
- Pippa United Kingdom“Lovely pool, right in the jungle, massive rooms, excellent views of volcano, chilled, laid back vibes, close to town”
- Ziga
Slovenia“A really good stay. Whole property is an institution with all facilities you need. Nice staff, nice breakfast. You can watch birds at breakfast. We recommend this property.” - Eve United Kingdom“That view from the breakfast room of the volcano is absolutely unreal! The location is also really good, tucked away up a quiet corner while still being really close to all the restaurants etc in town.”
Maria
Finland“The room was big. The hotel's location near the forest but also near the city centre was good. They have a big parking area which is free. The outside area is also nice: a big pool and free games to play during your stay. Breakfast was available...”- Giuseppe
Germany“The place has a real cool vibe, like a youth hostel for grown ups. Lovely public area with swimming pool and outdoor couches, nice inside area with table pool and games. Staff is kind and happily shows the nature around and the additional booking...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Acacia Restaurant
- CuisineInternational • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Arenal Xilopalo 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.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
