Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

3.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded areas.
Kitchen area with modern design, featuring a wooden countertop, kitchenware, and a metal vent.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a bench and table, overlooking a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and a body of water.
Relax in comfort with a large bed and a peaceful view of lush greenery and distant hills.
Relax in a vibrant space with a leather sofa, colorful mural, and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Arenal, ruta 142, 8 Km de Tilarán camino hacia Nuevo, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, 50801
  • Monteverde Frog Pond
  • Lake Arenal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

Standard Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment (105)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Apartment (104)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

3-star Santa Rosa hotel with rooftop terrace
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a lazy river are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a children's pool and an indoor pool, Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery provides a lazy river and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers a hot tub, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
La Vista Organica - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
In Property Brewery - Onsite brewpub. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • In Property Brewery
  • La Vista Organica

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 100
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery Tilaran
Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery
Lake Arenal Brewery Tilaran
Lake Arenal Hotel Brewery
Arenal Brewery & Santa Rosa
Lake Arenal Jungle Resort Brewery
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Hotel
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Santa Rosa
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort Hotel Santa Rosa

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 183 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Arenal Brewery. Dinner and breakfast were great, the facilities were comfortable and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty nature
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a resort. Beautiful property well maintained, excellent food and service, and alot to do including pickleball, nature walks, pool tables, hot tub and pool. Nice accommodations for a family of 4 (2 teenagers) where they each hot their own double bed. King size bed as well!! Highly recommend! Owner was super friendly and gave us a history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great. Checkin was a little confusing because I had 2 reservations that I needed to merge. But that got sorted out well. The place is generally clean, but a little dated. There are a number of rooms that are out of service. My understanding is that a new investor started just last year and they are working through modernizing the place. For the price it was perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view on Lake Arenal. Plenty of amenities. Chill & friendly staff and owner. Artistic chef and great home made beer. This is a great value and worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
If you get a chance to stay here, do so. This place was pure magic. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a beautiful out of the way place that has plenty of nature, this is it! The staff were excellent and very attentive. By the way did I mention the great microbrewed beers! Well worth the scenic drive and a lot less cost than staying in the city. Lake Arenal is a beautiful place and the beer is a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent restaurant and view, but…

Pro: excellent restaurant and views. Great common areas Con: everything about the hotel room. Needs complete and thorough cleaning. Light switches were filthy. Bedding stained and faded. Walls and floors need thorough washing at minimum. fresh paint could go a long way toward a better quality experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed, Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed the brewery and the beer tastings. Very lively bar and restaurant with a live Latin band. Fun place to dance and laugh with other guests. The property is a little dated and needs a major upgrade. Good value for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jingping

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Nice view of the lake and convenient to activities. They offer many excursion options including a night hike on the property. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandhya, North Brunswick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room tub and faucets were old. There was no hot water. There were bats and insects in the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ALBERTO

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entertaining hotel in a beautiful setting. Excellent service but definitely rundown. The room was substandard in all regards.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely beautiful views of lake arenal - so many games to keep us entertained - amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yekaterina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to hang out for a day and stay the night. We got to see a lot of wildlife around the property and an incredible view of the lake. The beer was cold and delicious with lots of options for everyone. Dinner and breakfast at the onsite restaurant were super tasty and very filling. The staff was very friendly and approachable, especially our bartender which elevated our stay and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So accommodating. Arrived late and staff opened the kitchen for our son.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the beers! Great bar and brewery. The staff were great, very nice. Big rooms. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the amazing views of Lake Arenal from the dining area. The restaurant features 8 different artisanal beers that are brewed on the property. The pool is a decent size for swimming and the hot tub grotta felt very relaxing. The hotel also features fun games including pool billard etc. and other amenities. Overall a fun and relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
We had a nice stay but poor weather. The staff were great. Very friendly. The property was very tropical and diverse with great views and wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is dated decoratively ,and room rates relatively expensive , although the views are spectacular. The team members we came across were very friendly. The draft beers were fine but quite expensive. Breakfast was a choice of four dishes , which were very nice , but there was no fruit on offer. The main problem for us was that we were two of only four people staying as it's out of season , so there was no atmosphere at all , and because it's isolated , there wasn't anywhere else to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ADRIAN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024