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Reviews of Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge 2 stars

La Fortuna, San Carlos, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#28 of 111 hotels in Fortuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 297 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ausencia de TV

    la naturaleza.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Great setting to explore Arenal
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice spot outside of the town, within the forest. Comfortable and secure. Great staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    We enjoyed breakfast inside the forest looking out at the birds and listening to the howler monkeys
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lighting inside the cabin could be a little more warm and less bright.

    It is truly an Oasis. It was sleeping inside the middle of a tropical rain forest and the walks were beautiful and the gardens gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay in nature!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    A real oasis!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, thank you!

    This place was so amazing. Super friendly staff that really takes care of their place. The location was wonderfull, surrounded by nature and with many animals to see. Room was very clean, comfortable bed en good shower/bath.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic 1-2 night stay in a forest with lots of animals and birds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staying close to nature has its pros and cons. Expect noises during the night. Howler monkeys could be loud. Beds are OK, not super comfy. Wi-Fi signal drops off in some places (in the cabin).

    Perfect location (close to la Fortuna) and a destination on its own (comparable or better than popular tourists park destinations) . We saw sloths, howler monkeys, lots of birds and frogs.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely eco lodge in great surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, basic but very comfortable and clean lodge, close to local amenities and a short drive away from local attractions and experiences. A lovely breakfast overlooking the jungle, shared with an abundance of colourful birds and squirrels, was a great start to the day. Very friendly & helpful staff, just wish we'd stayed a little longer.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    10
    Amazing rainforrest cabin experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being right under the rainforest means the cabin can be a bit dark

    Cabin in the forrest. Wildlife trail. Monkeys & Sloths right outside the cabin. Breakfast & dinner in convenient onsite restaurant for those without a car.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Friendly place in the heart of the jungle. A real experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything is damp as you're in the middle of a jungle. Not sure there's anything you can do about it. A price to pay for being close to nature.

    Amazing to stay right in the rainforest and hear the sounds night and day. Staff are super friendly and so handy to do wildlife tours around the property. Saw frogs, snakes, monkeys and sloths. It felt like a real Costa Rican experience.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ridiculously huge cabins, but very comfortable. Great place to stay in the forest. Tours offered were very good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    10
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    prices for tours

    everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Wonderful birds/animals all around!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb lodge, feels like you are in the middle of the forest, lots of animals and birds to view on your doorstep,

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    8.0
    Overall a very great place, but could need some improvement of the facilitites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodges were a bit simple for our taste. Lighting was very white/sharp and not so cosy, the mosquito nets were damaged, so insects could enter the room, and also it would be nice if Wifi worked properly in the lodge.

    Great location and private route in the jungle right next to the lodge. Good restaurant (both quality and prices) and nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    8.0
    Lodging in the middle of a tropical garden!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was really nothing to complain about.

    The little wooden house was in the middle of a tropical park, monkeys and birds could be heard in early morning and late afternoon hours. While breakfast, you could watch the birds coming to a little feeding station. Breakfast was very nice, fruits, good coffee and eggs were served. No luxury but in the middle of nature!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    9.0
    Great location and amazing wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location to visit Arenal, the bedroom was functional and clean. Amazing wildlife on the property: we saw a ton of birds, howler monkeys, and even a baby sloth coming down a tree.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly, can't say anything bad. We did not have a car so we didn't make the trek to the larger part of Fortuna as it was a bit far to walk, but we wanted a rainforest experience and we got it!

    The property was absolutely beautiful, the family cabin was very comfortable and we were able to use the kitchen to cook our own simple meals (food purchased in town, the smaller part of Fortuna, a reasonable walk). The staff at the desk were very helpful. The restaurant was reasonably priced and delicious, good portions. They evenade is breakfast to go when we had to leave early in the morning. We spent a lot of time just enjoying the property, the hummingbird garden and the bird feeding areas. We even saw a sloth on the property.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in an eco lodge with cc instant birdsong and wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes! But not the lodge's responsibility!

    Amazing birdsong all around. Fantastic lodge. Good food.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Excellent, our place to stay everytime we can visit La Fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    9.0
    Cabin in the Rainforest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Loved the setting, really nice walks on the property, hummingbird garden and we saw sloths and monkeys and so many birds on the property. Good breakfast choices of eggs and toasts, Gallo pinto or pancakes. No meat on any of the dishes.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    Magical stay in contact with nature
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. My plan behind staying at this property was to be in contact with nature and more specifically, to take the night tour and see snakes. We saw 6 snakes in total, plus a bunch of other animals (frogs, insects, spiders, etc…). Besides that, things that were great: staff was great, they gave us a better room than the one we got, wifi was actually great, breakfast was awesome, and the accommodation is not far from Downtown La Fortuna.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    9.0
    It was beautiful. We loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The food could have been a bit more interesting, more local. It was good, but a bit bland. The wifi didn't work very well. The trails closed at 4:00 pm even though we were paying guests.

    The staff was really friendly. The environment was amazing. The cabin was very pleasant. It felt private. We were surrounded by trees. Breakfast with the birds was amazing!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    8.0
    One of the best places to see bird wildlife up close.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aspect of the whole place was overgrown. This of course resulted in amazing wildlife to see, but the effect was quite gloomy.

    The birds on the feeding table next to the restaurant were absolutely amazing. Staff were lovely and the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    10
    Gerald should get a raise😉
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got much more than expected out of this stay. Thank you!

    My friend and I happened to stay in the jungle hut that had a sloth in the tree right outside. We were eating dinner and one of the employees named Gerald went above and beyond to let’s us know about the sloth so we can see it in action up close. If it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t have seen the sloth so that made our stay even more of a magical experience. Thank you to all of the employees for being so kind and answering all of our questions and going the extra mile so we can have an unforgettable stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We absolutely enjoyed our stay in the arenal oasis lodge. A huge thank you to Gabriela, who was in touch with us prior to our arrival and helped us organise all activities. She also went above and beyond with finding a suitable transfer. We enjoyed our morning breakfast at the bird feeders and the morning birdwatching walk with the guide Pablo. We spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica doing multiple wildlife and birdwatching trips and Pablo was the best! Absolutely recommend to everyone.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    10
    Beautiful rain forest immersion short distance from town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Without a car, the location is tricky. Found out about the Easy Hop too late.

    Beautiful grounds. Walk trails. Excellent breakfast watching the birds.

    Stayed in February 2023

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