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Aunty Arenal Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in La Fortuna with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Bicycling
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Deck/patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Aunty Arenal Lodge

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Aunty Arenal Lodge provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Charcoal grills, 2 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aunty Arenal Lodge offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Private yards, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel
Aunty Arenal Lodge La Fortuna
Aunty Arenal Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Aunty Arenal Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Aunty Arenal Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aunty Arenal Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aunty Arenal Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aunty Arenal Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Aunty Arenal Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Aunty Arenal Lodge located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, La Fortuna Park, and Ecoglide Arenal Park. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and La Fortuna Waterfall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Aunty Arenal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 198 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous setting and perfect location for Arenal and the waterfall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! The staff was friendly, the breakfast was delish, location was perfect. Shout out to Fernando, he was helpful with everything. It is a little rustic and could use some new towels. It was very authentic Costa Rican stay…perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Little outdated but ok for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this property with a view of the Arenal volcano. It was quite a long bwalk to the centre of La Fortuna but there were also restaurants wothin 15i mnutes. This was essental as no food available at the hotel, apart from breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great i extend my stay for two more nights. This was the 2nd time i have stayed here. A little out of the way but great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Amenities
The property is on very beautiful grounds. At the end of a dirt road. Secluded and felt safe. We stayed in upstairs room with a comfortable king sized bed. Breakfast was included and cooked fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

NICLAS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not really worth the price. The place feels like it was built a long time ago and not maintained too well. The pools are much smaller in reality vs the photos
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold Pools Nice people

A comfortable bed and good sized room. Friendly service and suitable breakfast. Disappointed that the pools were cold as in too cold to even go in. We knew they were not thermal pools but they are basically un useable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property, clean rooms and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice , not more

The small apartment was not good maintained. Not enough hot waters or towels. The pool is nice, but you cannot sit next to it, just play in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property well maintained Wonderful friendly staff Love this property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely grounds and view but very dated rooms

Overall the stay was ok, but not the best of my trip in Costa Rica, here’s my full rundown: The good: the hotel grounds are beautiful, the swimming pool is set in a nice area, breakfast was nice and right by the pool was lovely, the bed was big and comfy, the staff were helpful and friendly, there is a lovely view of the volcano from the property. The not so good: the rooms are pretty dated and in need of a full refresh, the property is further out of the main town than I realised (my fault for not properly checking), despite being friendly and helpful I reported a flashing light in the bathroom twice but was never fixed (felt like brushing my teeth in a disco!), despite staying for 4 nights my room was never made up once (I really was expecting at least once or twice), there is no safe in the room. On balance I did really like the hotel grounds, but if I were in La Fortuna again I’d look for something a bit less dated and closer to town
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Staff & service
Great location close to everything in La fortuna!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Sriram

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property photos show as if its like a luxury lodge. It doesn't even have fully running hot water even after repeated ask to fix it. The rooms are ok. Kitchen is very old and small. Utensils are old and dirty. Highly pricey for the amount they charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great base to explore the Arenal area, close to the hot springs and waterfall, and several great dining options nearby. The units are basic but clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vikrant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and affordable accommodation. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Family

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can recommend this Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the essentials. AC, fridge, pool, bathroom, free parking and a GREAT breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like peace and quiet this is the place for you. Great starting point for day trips
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

guanzhi

parking is easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sisse kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place. The staff was nice and the breakfast fantastic 😀 the only downside was the noise in the evening from the “party room”- the arguing and loud music till late in the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Aunty Arenal Lodge. Staff was very nice. Property was beautiful. Pool and spa were great. Animals roaming around was nice to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. Staff are super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find, would stay again.

We enjoyed this lodge. Close to town and all activities, yet secluded but safe. Property has nice landscaping and 2 fun pools with waterfalls. We would stay here again. Thank you!
View of pools from top terrace that has hammocks to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little property in the culture of Costa Rica. Felt very welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023