Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, 21007
What's nearby
Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 8 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 167 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.8 miles/80.1 km
Airport pickup service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pollo Fortuneño - 3 min drive
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
About this property
Aunty Arenal Lodge
Aunty Arenal Lodge is just 3 mi (4.8 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Charcoal grills
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Bike hire
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
2 outdoor pools
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Garden
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25 per stay
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170 per vehicle
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aunty Arenal Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 170 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aunty Arenal Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Aunty Arenal Lodge and nearby?
Aunty Arenal Lodge has 2 outdoor pools and a garden.
Does Aunty Arenal Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around Aunty Arenal Lodge like?
Aunty Arenal Lodge puts you in the heart of La Fortuna. Popular attractions include Arenal Volcano National Park, which is 12 minutes away by car.
Aunty Arenal Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Lina
Lina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
johanna
johanna, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 July 2024
Secluded but Easy Access to La Fortuna Town
Property is conveniently located off from the main road so it is quiet. 10 minute walk to the main road or easy drive. We went into town for breakfast and dinner, but also used kitchen to cook. 2 bedrooms and full kitchen with dining table gave adequate space to relax. Pool was nice added feature and clean. We would have enjoyed added amenities like complementary coffee to use in the coffee maker. A few instances of needed repairs such as faucet in washroom very loose and shower head spraying everywhere.
Staff were friedly and welcoming. They responded to request to fix shower head that day and let us use hotel umbrellas which were needed often. Lots of stray animals around that our kids enjoyed. We stayed in the rainy season, so the first two nights, we were the only people there.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
30 June 2024
Decent for budget stay
Hotel needs updating. Lights in one room didn’t work, there was a bit of a smell and because windows open there were little bugs. Not much to do at hotel, but it did have a washer (no dryer, but clothesline in laundry). We booked a 3 night stay, but only stayed one night and switched to a hot springs resort. It was quiet and we all slept well. We had 5 adults, 2 rooms and 4 beds, so it suited what we were looking for space-wise.
Paula
Paula, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Laura and Fernado super host.
Quiet and everything in short distance.
Great kind customer service.
Gracias Fernando y Laura.
Pura Vida!!
Jose
Jose, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2024
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.
Greg
Greg, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 April 2024
JEROME
JEROME, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 March 2024
Such a wonderful stay! Nice amenities, kind staff, cute breakfast and pool. Also amazing cats hanging around
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 March 2024
All the essentials. AC, fridge, pool, bathroom, free parking and a GREAT breakfast!
Erin
Erin, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2024
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 March 2024
Marnie
Marnie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 March 2024
Not worth the cost
Spacious place. Location good But access to the place by long difficult dirt roadOld outdated. Also no hot water despite multiple requests and the manager says that’s how it is
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Friendly staff. The room is a bit dark. Strong cleaning agent smell. Furnishing is sparse.
Ed
Ed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
22 March 2024
Not well maintained at all, very bad breakfast, soap, shampoo toilet paper and hand soap super super bad quality , the only good thing is the location we would never go back to this place again
Chanahira
Chanahira, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 March 2024
philippe
philippe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 March 2024
The hotel has seen better days. Room furnishings were shabby, like from a garage sale. Front desk staff did nothing to fix lights or a broken lock. Kitchen staff were very kind, but imagine a complimentary breakfast in CR with no fruit!! Garden was nice, pool and hot tub were nice. A/C worked. Not great value for the cost.
Nancy
Nancy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 March 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 March 2024
The hotel is approximately half an hour walk from downtown la Fortuna
It was an easy safe walk even at night. The hotel was accommodating and the service great
Patti, the maid, and breakfast. Jeff is such a nice beautiful person, I enjoyed chatting with her.
The rest of the team there are very nice, but I didn’t get a whole lot of time to talk with them
If ever in La Fortuna, I would use them again by
rodney
rodney, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
7 March 2024
Genevieve
Genevieve, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2024
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 March 2024
parking is easy
guanzhi
guanzhi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 March 2024
Chose this place because of an abundance of good reviews.Room we got doesn’t look like any of the pictures posted on Expedia.Side lamps are seen in photos of the rooms yet there were no side lamps in our room. There is also not enough natural light so you are stuck using the bright main lights which was more of an inconvenience than one would assume.One bed was comfortable and the other had a hard mattress that you can feel every spring through. No shelves in bathroom or place in shower to put toiletries. Cheapest 1 ply toilet paper on the planet, unlike the other hotels we’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. Noticed security guard just staring at me as I walked around the grounds which didn’t make me feel very welcome.Security guard came and told me to turn off my outside light. Why is that their business? I’m paying to stay here.Staff suggested we turn off the air conditioning when we are not in the room-again we are paying to stay here and are on vacation.It’s mentioned in the booking info, but it’s bizarre that the more you pay, the less you get. For instance breakfast being charged to a room with a full kitchen because you have the ability to cook. The pools are nice but they turn off the artificial waterfalls during the day for some reason. No jacuzzi as mentioned. Says no pets allowed but every time we opened our door the owner’s animals (two cats and a dog) were there begging for food. Cat would pull screen door open and run under the beds and we had to get him out each time.
Zachary
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2024
Beautiful property well maintained
Wonderful friendly staff
Love this property