Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
Located close to Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews provides a free food/drink shopping service, a terrace and a firepit. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and horse riding at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 12 hot springs or hot tub, and indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage or aromatherapy. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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  • Lake view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in La Fortuna, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews is in the mountains and on a river. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Butterfly Conservatory. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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1 Via Encantada, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by hills and trees.
    Lake Arenal
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a thatched-roof structure.
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    47 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Butterfly Conservatory
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    55 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    56 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shangri-La Gardens
    21 min drive
  • Soda La Palma
    24 min drive
  • Restaurante RĂ­o Lounge
    40 min drive
  • Cafeteria Selva Verde
    106 min drive
  • La Mesa de MamĂĄ
    13 min walk

About this property

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

  • Family-friendly guest house near Lake Arenal
  • Located close to Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews provides a free food/drink shopping service, a terrace and a firepit. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and horse riding, at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 12 hot springs or hot tub, and indulge in a facial, a deep-tissue massage or aromatherapy. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, express check-out and barbecues
    • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and books
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as private rooftop hot tubs and private pools, in addition to perks, such as premium bedding and furnished patios.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 12 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ÂșC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 40 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 22 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, sofa beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna guesthouse is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butterfly Conservatory and Lake Arenal. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Wonderful stay in this hidden gem right in the jungle. Amazing amenities with great host and service. High clearance vehicle required to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you value privacy and respect this is NOT the place for you. The Good: our family thoroughly enjoyed the Arenal area. Los Lagos was great for kids and adults. Hot springs,water slides and lunch, all for 100 bucks US. It’s a must visit. The area is gorgeous, if you have an extra couple of days it’s a great way to end your trip before flying home.The bad: This is ALL true. We arrive at 7 pm, told not to use AC unless all windows are closed, some windows are impossible to close because they are high and we have no step ladder. Marty basically says we would be silly to use it. Night one, hot and sweaty, AC would have been nice. Marty also entered our cabina that night while we were gone at dinner. Weird. Shower does not work, go up to another room, my wife begins to take her shower and guess who’s outside her shower window? Marty! Asking my wife how her showers going. Again weird. I’m no female but as another man, I would not stand outside a woman I just met shower window asking her how she’s doing in there. My wife said she felt extremely uncomfortable. Next, the toilet didn’t work and over flowed. We were told not to put toilet paper in the toilet and it still over flowed, oh and Marty walked into our cabina unannounced and into the bathroom while I was taking a dump. No lie. No knock, no hello just straight in. No privacy. Finally on our last morning, Marty came POUNDING on our door at 8:41 telling us we needed to be out by 10. I’d write more but out of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful place, and house the nature around the house made everything super peaceful we definĂ­ want to come back. If you love details you will love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantada Guest House: The word "Encantada" means "enchanted". What a perfect name for this wonderful hacienda nestled into the Lake Arenal district with a superb view of the volcano. Nita and Marty are gracious hosts who have created this lovely guest cottage with all the amenities that you could imagine. They have anticipated your every need and indulged your every whim. Besides the basic cooking facilites, this is a complete kitchen replete with any utensil you might need. You do not have to pack your corkscrew! There is a swimming pool and access to a hot tub, TV, DVD and dozens of movies. But the extraordinary views from their many vantage points and lounge areas will ensure that you spend optimal time outside. They have created a book with suggestions and recommendations in the area. They have done the thinking for you! The drive in might take getting used to. But it's better than practically all the roads in Costa Rica. You adjust quickly. And the "on-demand" hot water heater may need a nudge but this is a small price to pay for what will surely become one of your favorite vacation stays! You will be enchanted by Hacienda Encantada!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020