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Chateau Arenal

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Arenal

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Chateau Arenal, amid the stunning Lake Arenal, offers a continental breakfast, a relaxing spa tub, and laundry facilities. Nearby, Costa Rica Sky Adventures awaits. The hotel also features an outdoor entertainment area for families and adventure seekers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿4,768
฿5,388 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
El Castillo, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 13.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 42 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Chateau Arenal

Hotel located near Lake Arenal with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Chateau Arenal provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Books, multilingual staff and a nature reserve
  • Games, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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The price is ฿4,788
฿5,410 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 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

Property is also known as

Chateau Arenal Hotel
Chateau Arenal Peñas Blancas
Chateau Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Does Chateau Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Arenal?

As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Arenal on 3 Dec 2025 start from ฿4,768.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Chateau Arenal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chateau Arenal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chateau Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Chateau Arenal?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Chateau Arenal located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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