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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
In addition to a full-service spa, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
2 meeting rooms are available. This Colonial lodge also offers a children's pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is a smoke-free property.
- Library
- Daily
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of hot tubs - 1
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Full-service spa
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free breakfast
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 1992
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Smoke-free property
- Table tennis
- Foosball
- Children's pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 48
- Television in common areas
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Arcade/game room
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Fireplace in lobby
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Family Friendly Amenities
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Children's pool
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
Room Amenities
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails offers 48 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Shower only
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Balcony or patio
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Number of beds 4
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
El Jilguero - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Spa Services
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
- Number of treatment rooms 1
- Couples treatment rooms
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Facial treatments
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Detoxification wrap
- Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- No elevator (single level property)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Pool access ramp on site
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hot springs nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Playground on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
Contactless check-out is not available
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Children stay free - maximum age 8
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
LGBTQ friendly
No elevators
Smoke detector
Children stay free
Service animals not allowed
Number of children who can stay free - 2
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- No pets or service animals allowed
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Hotel Names
- Arenal Observatory Lodge La Fortuna
- Arenal Observatory Lodge
- Arenal Observatory La Fortuna
- Arenal Observatory
- Arenal Observatory Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
- Arenal Observatory & Trails
- Arenal Observatory Lodge Spa
- Arenal Observatory Lodge Trails
- Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge
- Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails La Fortuna
- Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Lodge La Fortuna
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