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A hotel with a mountain view, a reflective pond, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a natural landscape.

A wooden deck with a restaurant, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset view.

A resort with a pool, lush greenery, and a mountain view.

1. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

19.3 km from Lake Arenal

Pooja

฿3,819

฿4,315 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a round table.

A couple in white robes sitting on a beige sofa with patterned cushions, in a room with a stone wall and a wooden railing overlooking greenery.

An aerial view of a lush, private garden with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense foliage and a small building.

A room with a wooden floor, large windows, and a decorative light fixture made of circular objects.

2. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

13 km from Lake Arenal

Mehrzad

฿4,584

฿5,180 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a visible rainbow.

A balcony with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a dense forest.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and a paved path.

3. Agua Inn

5.4 km from Lake Arenal

Maxime

฿2,858

฿3,229 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool with clear blue water, a stone statue, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A large, white bathtub in a room with wooden paneling and colorful stained glass windows.

A covered patio with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lush garden and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a chair.

4. La Mansion Inn Arenal

4.3 km from Lake Arenal

Linda

฿4,061

฿4,589 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A view from a covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and lush greenery.

A building with a red roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A lush garden with banana trees, a pond, and a building with a blue roof.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging decorations.

5. Lucky Bug B & B

6.8 km from Lake Arenal

david

฿2,813

฿3,178 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story building with balconies and large windows, surrounded by trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of a garden.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a variety of dishes and drinks, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hotel con Corazón Monteverde

21.5 km from Lake Arenal

Rick

฿1,802

฿2,037 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush landscape.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and string lights.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a red table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and ottoman.

A modern living space with wicker furniture, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

7. Casa Donna Rosa B&B

5.2 km from Lake Arenal

Michael

฿3,881

฿4,385 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A person standing by a glass wall overlooking a scenic sunset view.

A hot tub in a wooden room with a Netflix sign, chairs, and a glass door leading to a kitchen.

A wooden bench area with a view of a sunset over a hilly landscape.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape at sunset.

8. Amalú Luxury View Cabins

18.9 km from Lake Arenal

Mengyu

฿3,030

฿3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a volcano in the background.

A modern building with a glass facade, multiple dining areas, and a visible entrance.

A landscaped garden with a pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a small building with a red roof.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-maintained gardens.

9. Arenal Volcano Inn

20.2 km from Lake Arenal

Xinia Cordero

฿3,814

฿4,310 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense greenery.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by brick walls and greenery.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Confort Arenal

17.6 km from Lake Arenal

Vernon

฿1,803

฿2,038 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils, surrounded by large windows and decorative lighting.

A modern eco-friendly cabin nestled in a lush forest, featuring two bedrooms with large windows, a visible bathroom, and a deck area.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern shower with a rain showerhead, a glass door, and a view of lush greenery outside.

11. Sangregado Lodge

13 km from Lake Arenal

Danielle

฿5,515

฿6,232 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hot tub with a stone base, surrounded by a pool, and overlooking a scenic view of a sunset over a body of water and hills.

A building with a red roof and a small car parked in front.

A restaurant with a view of mountains and a greenhouse. Tables are set with white tablecloths and purple napkins.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a greenhouse, and a mountain view.

12. Hotel Linda Vista

16.3 km from Lake Arenal

Jill

฿3,439

฿3,886 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a unique wall art piece.

A covered wooden deck with a stone pathway leading to a lush green landscape.

A stone patio with a small waterfall, a wooden lounge chair, a table with a drink and flowers, and a covered area with a red roof.

13. Hotel Mystica

13.2 km from Lake Arenal

Anne-Claire

฿4,512

฿5,099 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A spacious room with wooden floors, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

A metal bridge with a metal railing, surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.

A wooden interior with a bed, pillows, and a view of trees through a window.

14. Tityra Lodge

20.3 km from Lake Arenal

Sarah

฿3,195

฿3,610 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a large tree and lush greenery, surrounded by glass doors leading to a dining area.

A wooden cabin with a circular glass door, a deck with lounge chairs, and a fireplace.

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.

15. El Tigre Hideaway

15.2 km from Lake Arenal

Kelly

฿11,882

฿13,427 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, a bar area, and a dining section with tables and chairs.

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a sign reading "FITNESS ROOM," and a brick pathway.

A table with a plate of fruit and a view of a volcano.

16. Hotel Arenal Lodge

12.1 km from Lake Arenal

henk

฿3,610

฿4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and distant hills.

A modern house with large windows overlooking a coastal landscape.

A modern house with a concrete pathway leading to a white building with large windows and a balcony overlooking a body of water.

A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the sea at sunset.

17. Hotel Laguna Arenal

4.3 km from Lake Arenal

Francesca

฿6,863

฿7,755 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden deck with a chair, overlooking a lush garden with a river and mountains in the background.

A wooden cabin with two beds, a balcony, and large windows.

A view of a garden with a pathway leading to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a backdrop of a sunset sky.

A table set for two with a view of the outdoors.

18. Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

19.9 km from Lake Arenal

Shannon

฿2,707

฿3,059 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A bar with a counter, chairs, and a view of the mountains.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

10.5 km from Lake Arenal

PANKAJ

฿2,657

฿3,002 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a person swimming, surrounded by a thatched roof, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

A modern house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white chairs, a small table, a TV, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A lush garden with a water feature, dense foliage, and a stone pathway.

20. Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

21 km from Lake Arenal

Leticia

฿7,970

฿9,006 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Arenal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Agua Inn	10.0 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
La Mansion Inn Arenal	9.6 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Lucky Bug B & B	9.6 Exceptional 83 reviews	View

Top Lake Arenal Hotel Reviews

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Views were amazing from the hot springs."

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Have traveled to many different places and this might be the most incredible resort I’ve ever stayed at. Cheers to the team"

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it"

Hotel Arenal Lodge

8/10 Good

"Prepare for a long drive up the mountain. Once you arrive the view of the jungle and volcano is amazing."

Hotel Mystica

10/10 Excellent

"Limpieza, mantenimiento y jardinería de la propiedad, excepcionales. El desayuno, maravilloso."

El Tigre Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hideaway! Highly recommend it. Great walk around the waterfalls - best in Costa Rica! Even got my laundry done in a day."

Rancho Margot

10/10 Excellent

"My 2 kids (9yo, 11yo) and I went to Rancho Margot for 5 days seeking an immersive experience at a sustainable working farm in the rainforest, near Arenal. It’s about 30 min from La Fortuna. And we got it! We loved it. We experienced what a circular economy looks like, and how it can work. We enjoyed their fascinating workshops on how to make soap, chocolate, and cheese (queso fresco). We swam in their lovely pool. We also did zip lining and thermal springs off-site. Their food is so good and fresh and healthy and grown on the farm, or locally sourced. Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner can be purchased their which we HIGHLY recommend. More importantly, we made friends for life. If you choose Rancho Margot, you must manage expectations: - There will be a few bugs in your room. - There will be mosquitos so buy natural repellants with eucalyptus oil, and then learn how to crush the farm’s citronella leaves to then apply the oil on your skin - it works! We found out like a day too late LOL). - It does rain quite a bit. - It is warm and can be humid. - Things can stay damp. - Rooms are made from lovely wood and have what you need but there is no TV or ac. There is WiFi. - They will show you how to use the thick curtains to sleep at night and can provide mosquito nets upon request. This is NOT a resort or an American style hotel if that is what you want or seek. This is a working farm that is energy self-sufficient, fed by almost pure water. It is a treasure."

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Werner and Carlos are beautiful hosts and we really enjoyed the property and the delicious breakfast! We really appreciated that they immediately took the time to make a reservation to the Hanging Bridges and recommend a great restaurant. Thank you both!"

Lucky Bug B & B

10/10 Excellent

"The gardens are incredible and the many humming birds were a joy. I have been in many art galleries with local art. This is one of the better galleries created from many talented artists."

Other attractions near Lake Arenal

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

9.6/10 (2,685 reviews)

Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

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Tronadora Arena

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Tronadora Arena during your trip to Tronadora. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

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Monteverde Frog Pond

2.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Monteverde Frog Pond during your stay in Tilaran. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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FlyZone Wakeboard School

Enjoy an outing to FlyZone Wakeboard School during your stay in Tierras Morenas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Quebrada Grande Arena

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Quebrada Grande Arena and enjoy other activities in Quebrada Grande such as hiking.Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

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Cerro Tovar

You can learn about the history of Tilaran when you stop by Cerro Tovar. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Cavernas de Venado

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cavernas de Venado and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Venado. Wander the lush rainforests or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

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El Tigre Waterfalls

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Tigre Waterfalls during your travels in Cabeceras.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Arenal?

Lake Arenal is located in an area that travellers like for its volcano viewpoints. You'll find 139 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Arenal?

La Mansion Inn Arenal is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Arenal. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Laguna Arenal and Casa Donna Rosa B&B.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lake Arenal?

Expedia has 139 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Arenal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Arenal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Lake Arenal.

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Our top choices for Lake Arenal hotels

1. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

2. Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3. Agua Inn

4. La Mansion Inn Arenal

5. Lucky Bug B & B

6. Hotel con Corazón Monteverde

7. Casa Donna Rosa B&B

8. Amalú Luxury View Cabins

9. Arenal Volcano Inn

10. Confort Arenal

11. Sangregado Lodge

12. Hotel Linda Vista

13. Hotel Mystica

14. Tityra Lodge

15. El Tigre Hideaway

16. Hotel Arenal Lodge

17. Hotel Laguna Arenal

18. Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

19. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

20. Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

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Top Lake Arenal Hotel Reviews

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Hotel Mystica

El Tigre Hideaway

Rancho Margot

Casa Donna Rosa B&B

Lucky Bug B & B

Other attractions near Lake Arenal

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Tronadora Arena

Monteverde Frog Pond

FlyZone Wakeboard School

Quebrada Grande Arena

Cerro Tovar

Cavernas de Venado

El Tigre Waterfalls

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