Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Costa Rica hotel reviews
  3. Alajuela hotel reviews
  4. Fortuna hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Aunty Arenal Lodge

Reviews of Aunty Arenal Lodge

Calle 506, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#100 of 111 hotels in Fortuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our villa didn't have air conditioning in the common areas, only in the bedrooms, so we couldn't really hang out in the living room together because it was so hot. The shower in the bathroom didn't want to properly drain, and the laundry's humidity made the whole villa smell a bit "wet". If you're unlucky, loud free roaming chicken will wake you up in the morning.

    You truly get the vibe of being in the middle of the jungle here. Beautiful and lush landscaping, hidden and private pools, hammock in the back - all here to make you calm and relaxed. You can get their local style breakfast in the back, surrounded by gorgeous tropical plants. The pools are open until quite late, and since it's not a big property you could easily find time when there are no other people around. The car can safely be parked in the front of the villa.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast? bed super firm. only a light sheet in the bed for you to sleep with

    a/c rocked our world. bathroom excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some facilities could be renewed

    The location was great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant, clean, needs better curtains please
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtains covering the whole room and facing the complex were see-through at night, so felt a bit uncomfortable really relaxing in our own space. Weird door in the shower into another area (unknown area!) which although was locked from our side, had a gap above the door. Quite an odd set-up, felt like someone could look over the shower (or come in!) at any point.

    Nice location a bit out of town, comfortable and very clean, great hammocks and lovely pool.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    We felt like good friends of the owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy at any time of the day

    Personal attention to our needs and our interests for the trip

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Great option for family stay in La Fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives of note

    Location Kitchen a bonus Pool great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    7.0
    Great location, needs some minor improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool was run down, the property was quite small and most walking paths were around other units; overall it wasn't the same vibe as the pictures.

    The staff were the best part of our stay, super friendly and nice to chat with. It was also a very quiet spot, so we enjoyed that. We definitely enjoyed the king bed, and the ac was working great!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    7.0
    It was a pleasant simple place worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Appliances were very old and not useful, we rented for convenience of kitchen but did not cook and big meals there

    Had enough beds/rooms to accommodate a family of 5, was hard to find suitable accommodations in La Fortuna for our family (2 adults, 2 teenagers and a baby). The only alternative was to rent a house on VRBO, Price for Aunty Arenal was better than VRBO.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    stupid little dog was barking intermittently all night!

    Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    9.0
    good location, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC in living area, only in bedrooms. Mattress’s are firm

    location for was good for us, close to restaurants, stores and activities

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Remote location is perfect

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    9.0
    very very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    just needs something in the room for luggage and clothes. shelving or drawers would be helpful. otherwise it is perfect.

    very clean, lots of room . beautiful landscaping and the pool was amazing

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    7.0
    Good value but could improve the wifi service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi did not work in my room, only outside sitting on a somewhat uncomfortable chair.

    The location was in a quiet area away from the Main Street of town, which I liked. The grounds were beautiful and the room was clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    8.0
    Staff was super friendly, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beds were not great. Roosters started at 5:30, so then the dog started barking, I guess that’s par for CR.

    Breakfast was great. Location was good. Staff was friendly. Pool was clean, as was our room.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    7.0
    it was a good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    refrigerator did not work. door lock was not working. in the kitchen they could have added basic things required for cooking like salt, oil etc.

    location was great. spacious for family.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    8.0
    Perfect place for a family trip to Fortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have a few extra necessities in the kitchen like dish soap, towels, etc but the store is nearby.

    Nice villa for a family of 5 staying near all the attractions in Fortuna and even had a washing machine. The property was clean and safe and the pools were nice (although they needed a cleaning at the end of the long weekend)

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was leaking, the stuff were very nice and moved us to a new vila. The appliances are old and very used, the internet wend down every evening that it rained. The apartment is very simple and pretty old.

    Location is good, the pool is great, kids loved it. Rooms are large. And there is a washing machine . Stuff were very nice and helpful

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were given a room that wasn't very desirable. There were ants that we had to deal with inside the room plus a lizard that my wife freaked out about, but was something I enjoyed seeing. However, there were 4 cabins that looked very nice. The yard and swimming pool were well taken care of and beautiful. The breakfast was okay and included some traditional Costa Rica cuisine.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One day the swimming pool was taken over by a noisy family who did not appear to be guests.

    Helpful, friendly staff. Lovely gardens. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    7.0
    Good value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    The furniture and unit felt a bit dated. I was not thrilled to sign a disclaimer which stated owner may enter property when renter leaves apartment and forgets to close lights.

    Lots of flora and fauna (birds)...Smooth check in / check out process. Two separate bedrooms. Kitchen and dining table. WiFi strong enough for a zoom call. Chocolate tour, Ecoglide Adventures, and Sky Adventures nearby.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    9.0
    Very Good Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is secured overnight from 10pm. I had to keep an eye on the time to ensure we weren't locked out.

    Great service. The team were very pleasant and helpful. We wanted to stay another night at short notice and were able to do so easily. The location was great, a short walk from a big supermarket and La Fortuna centre. The room was very comfortable and clean. The pool and hot tub were most welcome! 😃

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    read many comments saying the host was fantastic, helpful and friendly... we probably didn't meet the right person... the woman in charge came the 2nd day of our stay, without asking how we were doing, just asking us to come to pay - tried then to discuss a bit to get to learn some stuff on what we could do - she didn't have any special recommendations of activities in the surroundings, except the standard ones listed on all websites... a bit disappointed there, because we selected the place also based on the positive comments regarding the host...

    really nice small house, in a series of 4 in a charming and very well maintained garden (congrats to the gardener!) excellent charming swimming pool well equipped kitchen, good beds, good bathroom washing machine!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    It was very enjoyable and memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular The kitchen amenities could be better. As such this should be ok for short stays but for longer stays people might need a few more conveniences

    Location was excellent and owner was very hospitable Home was well maintained Pool was beautiful The hummingbirds in the yard were beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything about the property was excellent. The staff was delightful and made our stay well worth it. We will return

    Stayed in February 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!