Name: Arenal Descanso
Address: La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna, Fortuna, Costa Rica, La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at € 151 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Arenal Descanso

La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna, Fortuna, Costa Rica – Great location - show map

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Situated in Fortuna and only 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Descanso features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With river views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property is allergy-free and is set 6.7 km from Kalambu Hot Springs. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A selection of options including pancakes, fruits and cheese is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fortuna, like hiking and walking tours. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 22 km from Arenal Descanso, while Sky Adventures Arenal is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fortuna, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Twin Room

2 extra-large double beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.4

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Value for money

9.4

Location

8.8

Free WiFi

High score for Fortuna

See what guests loved the most:

Birte
Germany
“The place is beautiful and stunning. Inside and outside including the lovely people running it. The breakfast was amazing. ♡ Very nice water to swim in the river at the bridge in walking distance.”
Jean-maxime
Canada
“WOW!!! Just amazing!!! The host family is the kindest and extremely generous. There is currently one cabine (very clean and comfortable; 2 more cabins to be built in the future), a garden with a lot of fruit trees and medicinal plants, a small...”
Egidijus
Lithuania
“A small comfortable house in nature but close to La Fortuna. By the small river, where monkeys shout, toucans and macaws are perched in the trees, turkeys are having breakfast, hummingbirds are making their nests in the garden. While sitting and...”
Barbara
United Kingdom
“Delightful small b&b (it has just one room!), managed by a very welcoming family. If you have basic Spanish, ask Alan to introduce you to the local flora and fauna. You will also have the opportunity to eat the fantastic breakfast cooked every day...”
Andres
Costa Rica
“Amazing quiet place owned by a local family. Room was neat and comfortable. Delicious breakfast by the river the next morning. Recommend this place 10/10.”
Susan
Australia
“A nice cabin, well set up. Very clean, a little out of town so really need a car. Delightful owners keen to share history and wildlife, great breakfast.”
Nina
Austria
“nice hosts and very good breakfast in an scenic environment! Even saw some monkeys and a frog before the breakfast Clean apartments Very good location if you have a car (3 min outside of the town)”
Viktor
United Kingdom
“+ We really appreciated the flexibility of the owner and his son. In order for us to make an early start every day, they adjusted the time of breakfast quite substantially. + Our expectations of the aparment were high based on the pictures and we...”
Emily
Canada
“Allan and his family were excellent hosts. They prepared us a generous breakfast each morning and were nice to chat with. The room was very clean. The property is a few kilometres outside of town but it wasn’t bad to walk in and the proximity to...”
Bianca
Germany
“Empfang und CheckIn waren herzlich und unkompliziert. Obwohl die Unterkunft an der Hauptverbindungsstraße liegt, war zur Nachtzeit kein Lärm. Die Ausstattung des Bungalows war sehr, sehr gut. Es hat an nichts gemangelt. Eine separate Küchenecke...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Arenal Descanso

Company review score: 9.7Based on 54 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Greetings from Arenal Descanso! I am your host, committed to making your experience unique. Our family retreat in La Fortuna not only offers stunning views of the Arenal Volcano, but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic eco-tourism. From your room, you can spot majestic toucans, curious monkeys and colorful peahens. We are dedicated to preserving this environment, providing a sustainable and nature-friendly experience. My team and I are here to make sure every moment at Arenal Descanso is unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique beauty of our location! 🌿 🌋 #ArenalDescanso #EcologicalTourism

Property information

🏠 Double room 🗿 Archaeological Museum with pre-Columbian history. ⛰ View of the #ArenalVolcano. Breakfast with river view in the mountains. 🌺Beautiful gardens and relaxation areas. 💦 Plan the jump at just 400 meters. La Fortuna Waterfall 1 km away.

Neighbourhood information

Volcán Arenal: Este imponente volcán, con forma cónica perfecta, es uno de los principales atractivos de la zona. Aunque ahora en estado de reposo, su belleza escénica es impresionante. Se disfrutan de caminatas guiadas por sus senderos para observar la flora y fauna tropical, además de las increíbles vistas del lago Arenal. Recomendación Arenal Park 1968. Termalismo: La Fortuna es famosa por sus aguas termales naturales, alimentadas por la actividad volcánica del Arenal. Hay varios complejos termales en la zona que ofrecen piscinas de aguas termales, cascadas y spas para relajarse y rejuvenecer en un entorno natural. Catarata La Fortuna: Esta impresionante cascada, con una caída de más de 70 metros, es otro punto destacado. Se puede acceder a ella a través de un sendero que desciende por la selva tropical, ofreciendo una vista espectacular y la oportunidad de nadar en la piscina natural en su base. Rio Celeste (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio) : Queda a 1,5 hora de La Fortuna, pero es increible la magestuosa Catarata y vida sillvestre. Recorridos en canopy y puentes colgantes: Hay varias empresas que ofrecen emocionantes recorridos en canopy (tirolesa) y puentes colgantes que te permiten explorar la selva desde las alturas, ofreciendo vistas panorámicas impresionantes. Santuario de Aves: En la región hay varios santuarios y reservas privadas dedicadas a la conservación de aves tropicales. Estos lugares son ideales para observar de cerca especies como tucanes, colibríes y quetzales. Cultura local: No te pierdas la oportunidad de explorar la vida local y la cultura costarricense. Visita el pueblo de La Fortuna para disfrutar de la comida tradicional, artesanías locales y el ambiente relajado de la zona. Tour de chocolate y Café.

Language spoken

Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arenal Descanso
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Arenal Descanso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Arenal Descanso 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

Room options at Arenal Descanso include:
- Twin
Check-in at Arenal Descanso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.
Arenal Descanso is 1.1 miles from the centre of Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Arenal Descanso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Arenal Descanso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Walking tours

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