Located in Nuevo Arenal, 25 km from Venado Caves, Hotel La Rana de Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Paul
United Kingdom
Incredible place to stay to see the birds at breakfast. Good restaurant. Good rooms. Great views. Plenty of parking. We stayed two extra days. As the owner says, why pay for the national parks when you can see more bird life here in one hour at breakfast - we had good weather when we stayed - it might not be the same if it rains
Offering an outdoor infinity pool and a restaurant, Hotel La Mansion Inn Arenal is located in Nuevo Arenal facing the Arenal Lake. Free WiFi access is available, plus there is a bar on site.
Located in Nuevo Arenal, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Toucan Lane Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Dika
Costa Rica
Beautiful location on Lake Arenal. The hotel had colourful decore and a very comfortable vibe. Hosts were friendly and available.
Situated in Nuevo Arenal, 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Little Paradise features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Iwona
United Kingdom
Lovely rooms with great łąkę views, superb kitchen facilities if you wish to be social. Hostess by a lovely family
Set within 19 km of Venado Caves and 30 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Nuevo Arenal, Marita's Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with seating area.
Caron
United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens and lovely lake views, near to nice restaurants
Situated in Nuevo Arenal, Casa Donna Rosa B&B features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.
Genadi
United States
loved the information and direction Werner and Carlos had provided, consistently. I also loved the keyless entry - one less thing to worry about loosing while traveling. Beds are super comfortable and breakfast was superb in a nice setting as well!
Boasting garden views, Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around 21 km from Venado Caves.
Irmgard
Canada
We absolutely loved the cooler temperatures. Be prepared for a unique experience…the shower had ornate ceiling with plants growing inside and up above. Breakfast was served “family style” and the owner/chef engaged with his guests. The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. Surrounded by lush forest!
Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Felipe, lake view-cottage is situated in Nuevo Arenal, 37 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 45 km from Sky Adventures Arenal.
Jolene
United States
The views were just amazing. We woke up the first morning and was not able to see the lake at all. But by the second morning, we could see the lake, mountain ranges, windmills in the distance, it was beautiful. The house was cute and well appointed. Beds were comfortable. Having the pool there during the hot days was awesome. The pool was the perfect place to cool off.
Fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose. From there, take a domestic flight to Tilaran (1 hour), then a taxi to Nuevo Arenal (30 minutes). Alternatively, hire a car for a 3.5-hour drive. No direct public transport services are available.
The most convenient airport for Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia. It's approximately 100km away, offering both domestic and international flights, and is known for its reliable services.
Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, lacks a public transport system. However, the town is small enough to navigate on foot or by bicycle. Car rentals are also available for longer distances. Always remember to drive cautiously due to the region's hilly terrain and occasional heavy rainfall.
The best area to stay in Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, is the town centre. It offers convenient access to local amenities, restaurants, and the stunning Lake Arenal. It's popular among visitors for its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to natural attractions.
Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica, enjoys a tropical rainforest climate with high humidity. Average temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C throughout the year. There are no distinct summer or winter seasons. However, a pronounced wet season occurs from May to November, while the dry season spans December to April. The region is not typically affected by hurricanes or monsoons.
What guests said about Nuevo Arenal:
6.0
Scored 6.0
Not convenient for La Fortuna.
Not convenient for La Fortuna. It was a 20 min windy road drive each way. Nuevo Arenal was really noisy with dirt bikes and cars driving through. City has little to offer as far as food and entertainment.
travis
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area.
The town is beautiful and located in a beautiful lush area. There are cute little restaurants and sodas. The locals were very friendly. My only complaint would be that the restaurants and stores etc close too early. It was hard finding something to eat/drink later in the evening
Minette
United States
2.0
Scored 2.0
No power in the room the morning of our departure and no...
No power in the room the morning of our departure and no return call. Wine undrinkable. Bunk bed not for adults. Mattress very thin. One person cooking and cashiering for restaurant. Hope everything works because no one is coming. Claimed power outage but noticed it only affected our 2 units. Wiring looked suspect in our room.
Mark
United States
10
Scored 10
The road between Nuevo Arenal and the Arenal Volcano is...
The road between Nuevo Arenal and the Arenal Volcano is gorgeous, true jungle scenery complete with lovely views and roadside animal encounters. The resort is 8 miles from town, but shares space with two other dining establishments as well as a quick shop for essentials. Spend a week, sign-up for some outdoor adventures, especially by visiting the Arenal Observatory Park and the Mystico Hanging Bridges naturalist tour. You'll have truly lived the Monteverde experience!
Linda
United States
10
Scored 10
The area is beautiful with mountain and lake views.
The area is beautiful with mountain and lake views. People are very friendly. There are many great restaurants and eating spots to enjoy, including a brewery/restaurant on the lake. We would love to go back. You need to have a car to see this area of Costa Rica. Getting around was easy - the main roads are good, but the side roads are rough. We did take some drives into the "country", and saw some interesting areas and also great views. The climate was very comfortable - mostly in the 70's deg. F. We didn't near air conditioning in our rooms.
Wendy
Canada
10
Scored 10
Our accommodation at Agua Inn was excellent - great hosts,...
Our accommodation at Agua Inn was excellent - great hosts, wonderful breakfasts. We ate at several local restaurants and enjoyed some great meals, including the local Costa Rica style tacos. Favourite places were The Gingerbread House restaurant, Moya's Place in Nuevo Arenal, and Lake Arenal Hotel and Brewery on the other side of the lake at Tilaran, where we ate lunch and tasted their beer and cocktails, Le Bistro at Hotel La Mansion on Rd 142, where we celebrated my husband's birthday - wonderful view of the lake from there. There are so many more good places to eat and enjoy a view - too many to list here. On one of our outings, we took the coffee and cocoa tour at Don Juan Tours, Monteverde. Four of us had our own tour guide, who was most excellent, and he led us through the gardens, demonstrated how to grind coffee beans and we drank the coffee. Each of us actually made our own chocolate, following his instructions from grinding the cocoa beans, to mixing in other ingredients to our liking. We also had hot cocoa. So fresh! They have a nice store there as well where you can purchase coffee beans and other souvenirs. I purchased the Peaberry Coffee Beans which are 100% pure coffee Arabica Costa Rican and some pottery espresso cups, just like the ones we were served coffee in during the tour. You definitely should rent a car if you are travelling to this area of Costa Rica - there is so much to see and do while there. It's easy to get around - the main roads are paved, but you can certainly find some very rough roads if you venture into the countryside, which we did, travelling up and down and around the mountains, taking in the full flavour of the area.
Carlos and Werner are exceptional, warm and helpful hosts! We’d spent 3 nights in Nuevo Arenal, Werner and Carlos provided us with a lot of informative tips on activities - thank you again! The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the communication with the hosts was quick and efficient. PLUS Carlos is a passionate cook and we had THE best breakfast in Costa Rica! We would love to come back some day!
Beautiful, quiet location on Lake Arenal. Loved the gorgeous views of the jungle and the sights and sounds of all the birds and animals around the hotel. Hosts Simon and Jo were incredibly charming, warm and generous, and gave some great recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. And their wonderful dogs really made the stay feel like home. I was very sorry to leave!
One of our best experiences in Costa Rica! We ran into a problem with our car(completely our fault). Staff went out of their way to help us in every way possible in order to solve the situation.
The cabina was spacious and clean with a wonderful view of the lake.
Restaurant had great food and very very attentive staff.
I would highly recommend this hotel.
We absolutely loved our 3 days/nights at the Gingerbread Restaurant and Hotel. Eyal is an amazing chef and his staff were all fantastic. Breakfast, dinner, drinks, and desert were all fabulous. We stayed in the Garden of Eden cottage/room. It was clean, comfy, and unique. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Costa Rica.
Marita and her husband are the kindest people, took really good care of us, asked which breakfast preferences we have and we had very good local and austrian (!) breakfast!!!
The terrace and the garden is wonderful and the location is near restaurants and lake and you even have 2(!) really really good Italien Restaurants in Nuevo Arenal !
The Location of this hotel is just wonderful. It is a bit in the middle of nowhere, but you can reach Nuevo Arenal within a few minutes by car. It is very calm there and taking a swim with all those beautiful plants around is very cool.
Breakfast on the balcony is also a little highlight, it was tasty and the view is stunning.
The property was charming, with lots of birds, animals and insects - including fireflies! One of the hosts (Rob) was super friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient to La Fortuna, Rio Celeste and near some beautiful views of Lake Arenal. Drive to the property was so scenic!
Beautiful hotel, great view, quite 10 minutes out of town from Neuvo Arenal. Great price for a cosy hotel. Lots of birds, friendly staff, clean comfortable room. Would recommend and definitely go back.
The owner showed me a beautiful view to watch the sunset a 1 minute drive away.
great spacious villa with stunning views! Lovely and very kind staff. If you like horseback riding i would recommend to book a ride directly at the hotel. Mingo will show you all the best parts of the forest and lake views! A ride i will never forget!
Great place to stop over between La Fortuna and Tilaran/Monteverde. Bus stops right outide the hotel. Nice bright room, garden setting with views, many birds, good bed, great shower. Friendly owner, early check in was possible. Very nice stay.
Carlos and Werner are excellent hosts. Carlos created a different gourmet meal for each breakfast. Werner was like a personal tour guide recommending many nearby sights. We were treated like family. This is an outstanding B&B.
The host was fabulous and the staff was excellent. The location is convenient to many day trips and there are many good restaurants nearby. The included breakfasts were traditional and delicious. Highly recommend.
Great hotel by Lake Arenal in a small little village. Great vues, very attentive staff. Away from the La Fortuna crowds.
The staff is very attentive.
The food at the Bistro is really good.
Excellent budget hotel! Clean and spacious room, fantastic views, nice veranda, all blissfully quiet. Friendly and helpful service and lovely breakfast.
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