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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

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Review score

Based on 296 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 2024

    10
    Exceptional location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea or coffee in the room.

    The forest surround with howler monkeys and numerous birds made this an exceptional location. It wasn't always quiet ( because of the cicades and monkeys and birds in the morning,) but it was magical seeing the lightening bugs. Eating breakfast and dinner in the restaurant was a treat, overlooking the birds feeding on fruit. I have lots of photos of elephants and swans too... made from towels by the kind cleaning ladies.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay in Fortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, everything was great. Would highly recommend.

    What a charming resort/nature preserve in a very good location within La Fortuna area. The restaurant was fabulous and the free breakfast was top notch. The attached nature walk area was great. The staff helped guide us to the best local tours and made the reservations for us. Don't miss the Northfields Coffee/Chocolate tour. The value was very good as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that can be done about it, but some animals can be noisy at night. And it is very humid

    The location, the noises of the animals, the ambiance is a bit surreal as soon as you enter the property. We spotted many monkeys and birds without leaving the front porch. The porch was also the perfect spot to read a book and enjoy all the green surrounding you. It is super quick to get anywhere if you have a car

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Great stay option in La Fortuna. Well priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Creaking noise from the beds in cottage #9. Fan also made some noise.

    You get the feeling of being inside a dense jungle, the minute you turn off the road. The sounds are just so relaxing. Staff is friendly. Breakfast was good, and staying close to the trails is nice and convenient. Cottages could be a bit farther apart may be. But for the price, can't complain.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Perfect location for nature lovers! The restaurant was amazing with delicious food and good prices. I loved how the folded our towels every day! Definitely will revisit!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Was really great and privat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the beautiful surroundings and how everything was so clean. People were really friendly:) we loved the restaurant and the servers. The cabin was cute but the lighting in the bathroom was really bad. The mattresses where ok and there where some opening from the logs and door where insects could enter. But overall we really liked it and would come back again:)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Incredible stay surrounded by wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Everything was excellent.

    Great location out of town. Perfect for nature. Loved being surrounded by wildlife and being woken by howler monkeys. We even had a resident sloth! Lovely cabins - very comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Successful nature sanctuary and ecotourism stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Views of wildlife were exceptional. The property maintains forest that is part of a corridor to the larger protected forest on the volcano well as gardens and water features, all which serve to support high biodiversity. It’s a gem for any nature lover.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    A quiet and natural environment, very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo/conditioner

    Iconic bungalows in the rain forest. Wake up to the birds and all the sounds of nature. Very nice restaurant and hospitable staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is a little bit dated but it remains very comfy with all you need.

    The lodge was very spacious surrounded by nature Very nice breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were holes in the mosquito nets, resulting in many insects coming through during the night

    Great base to explore the area of the Arenal volcano. The wooden cabins were charming and rather comfortable. The breakfast with view on coloured birds was incredible

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful stay. Staff was kind and very accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV

    Location in plush rainforest, cute cabins

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

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

    The bathroom was a bit outdated.

    Very private and cute house, with a little patio. The restaurant is good and the best option in the area (which is very touristy!) bonus: it has a lot of birds visiting!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful, I want to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some repairs to the bungalow could be made, but the rustic nature of the room did not detract from the enjoyment of my stay. There are so many positives that it wasn't an issue for me, the value was great.

    The staff was amazing, the grounds were beautiful and location was convenient. I know this may seem trivial, bet the water pressure in the shower was perfect. I've had stays diminished by poor showers in the past, a good shower is very important to me.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little ants were all over spare bed I understand it's the rain forest but maybe some kind of pest.control for in the cabins at least

    Location, food, staff were all friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful, friendly staff , I enjoyed the rain!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Menu a little lacking - no fish. But soups and what I ate was delicious.

    Well located for my needs .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    see above

    scrambled eggs were not edible. it would be nice if they offered a fruit bowl or granola for breakfast. Or French toast. Yeah breakfast was so subpar lunch was white rice instead of brown rice that could be improved. The seafood chowder was good but needed some vegetables. The vegetable soup was was pretty terrible like bouillon, dissolved in water without much else.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved this place! Loved the night tour and the rooms!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful and great for nature lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Note to others, this is a rainforest setting so if you dislike mosquitos when outside or struggle with the damp, this may not be for you,

    For those who love nature, this was an excellent place to stay. We loved listening to the Howler monkeys over our roof and watching the birds in the morning. Great to wander round the gardens and grounds in the morning. Even got to see the resident Sloth on the very tops of the tree. Food was very good and reasonable price. The night tour was excellent ( saw all kinds of colourful frogs, and snakes etc) It was a very peaceful place to stay and we were really happy to be here rather than town. Despite being in the rainforest, our room was free from bugs and very comfortable. Beds were excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Individual cabins were so cute! Clean and comfortable room. We loved that we could hear the howler monkeys in the surrounding forest. Staff was very nice and accommodating, helping us with a botched reservation at an attraction and helping us book another tour.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great place for 2 nights. Highly recommended. 5 star

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

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

    We saw many beautiful birds at breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great birding at breakfast!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

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

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

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