Ótima opção para quem quer ficar no meio da natureza com infraestrutura e tranquilidade
starstarstarstarstar Luiza de Carvalho Arruda Coleta
Muito bom o passeio
starstarstarstar Luiz Rodrigues
Ótimo lugar para passar o dia inteiro o pelo menos umas 3 ou 4 horas. Quem curte observar pássaros vai à loucura no de k do restaurante, fora a vista para o Vulcão Arenal
starstarstarstarstar Ricardo Araujo da Costa
Sítio agradável se o tempo não estiver encoberto. Como a maioria das vezes está encoberto, só valerá a pena se tiver tempo suficiente na sua viagem.
starstarstarstar Nuno Torres
O lugar mais lindo e mais próximo ao vulcão, tem um belo por do sol do lago, é maravilhoso...
starstarstarstarstar D4NlELE
Local espetacular, quartos espaçosos e com vistas assombrosas.
starstarstarstarstar Ana Mineiro
El lugar tiene una vista y ubicación privilegiada del Volcán Arenal. Despertar en medio del bosque y ver la maravilla que es volcán Arenal es algo mágico. Excelente servicio de todo su personal, muy amables y atentos. Tienen senderos donde puedes ver animales, hacer reto de CrossFit, ver cascadas, puentes colgantes, etc. La comida del lugar es muy rica y el desayuno viene incluído en la habitación. La vista del restaurante espectacular y para la cena es muy romántica. El precio de la habitación es muy accesible, la comida puede llegar hasta los 32 USD en la cena. Nosotros nos hospedamos en Casona 1, y creemos que tiene la mejor vista ya que por un lado observas el volcán y por otro lado la laguna. Son dos baños compartidos pero a nosotros nos tocó todo el complejo para nosotros solos. Hay alberca y jacuzzi caliente hasta las 10 pm también incluído con la habitación. Te dan una amplia lista de actividades opcionales, que a nuestro gusto son caras pero es el precio "normal" de las actividades en todo Costa Rica. En fin, recomendadisimo lugar es una experiencia inolvidable.
starstarstarstarstar Sergio Rodriguez Cuevas (SRC)
This was one of the best places I've ever stayed and I may go back to Costa Rica just to stay here again.
Pros:
-If you like birds and animals, it's amazing.
-Excellent restaurant, all three meals were great with good service
-When the clouds clear out (which may happen several times a day) the scenery is amazing
-Great trails
-Easy check-in
-Great tour-guides
-Drinks at the restaurant are very good and named after local birds
-Our room was epic (Junior Suite). Amazing view of the mountain and nice private patio to sit, have a beer and watch the birds.
Cons (barely):
-The dinner menu could use some more casual/quick options. It's all really great, but a simple "bar menu" option would be nice.
starstarstarstarstar minormillikin
No tengo palabras. Ubicación increíble. Tener la habitación con vistas al volcán un lujo. El personal muy atento. Repetiría sin dudarlo.
starstarstarstarstar Judith
It's a little bit of a trek to get up here (SUV with 4x4 recommended), but it is worth it.We stayed for two nights to give us a jumping off point to explore La Fortuna. The included breakfast was great with lots of options. We also had lunch, which was also good.There is WiFi on the resort, which is free, but you'll find that coverage is going to be best near the rooms and reception.We noticed our tires were low on air, and the front desk helped us get to an air compressor on the property, which was amazing of them.The views are out of this world good. We also visited the museum/gift shop, which was informative and had a decent selection of souvenirs.The observation tower is incredible but not for the faint of heart. (It sways a little in the wind when you get up on top.) The hiking trails are well worth the adventure. We saw tons of birds (including hummingbirds!)My only recommendation would be the installation of emergency beacons or something along some of the trails. Because it's secluded and there's no phone service, I could foresee a twisted ankle becoming pretty perilous fairly quickly.
starstarstarstarstar Kara Larson
Hotel perfecto para conocer la zona del volcán Arenal. Está un poco más arriba de la entrada al Parque Nacional. Las habitaciones tienen vista directa al volcán. Dispone de piscina con jacuzzi, spa, torre de observación, museo y más de 11 km de senderos. También te incluyen la visita de una hora con un guía para conocer un poco más la vegetación y la fauna del lugar. ¡Sencillamente genial!
starstarstarstarstar Disfrutando Del Viaje
Una total decepción por el “módico” precio de 170$ la noche. Tienen que saber que ese precio se paga por las vistas, y la realidad es que las posibilidades de ver el volcán durante el invierno son de un 10%. Nosotros estuvimos 3 días y no vimos casi ni la base del volcán. Las habitaciones, por ese precio, dejan mucho que desear. No hay aguas termales en el hotel, solo hay un “spa” donde ofrecen masajes a 100$ mínimo por 30 minutos. Los precios de todas las actividades que ofrecen extremadamente inflados. Los precios de la comida en el restaurante también, abusivos, ya que no hay nada cerca del hotel porque se encuentra dentro de una reserva natural. En resumen, una total decepción a precios abusivos y además, falso marketing ya que deberían avisar de que en ciertos meses del año el volcán no se puede ver ya que las nubes lo cubren casi todos los días. Para rematar, me dejé unas zapatillas nuevas Nike en la habitación del hotel. Cuando me di cuenta 2 días más tarde y llamé para preguntar si las habían encontrado, me aseguraron que no las habían encontrado, cuando estoy 100% segura de que me las dejé en la habitación.
starstar Mª Eugènia Tortella Canyelles
Away from the more crowded and touristy lower slopes of the Arenal Volcano around Fortuna, the Arenal Observatory Lodge still sits in excellent view of the volcano. With copious, accessible, and varied hiking trails, there is something here for everyone. Don't miss going up into The Nest, a 92-foot tower, to see birds and spider monkeys from above and get sweeping views of the mountainous landscape. There is great birding on the immediate grounds of the Lodge and along the access road leading to it. If it's raining hard, definitely stop by the museum for good coffee and interesting history about the volcano.
starstarstarstarstar Anna Siegel
Merece la pena por su posición privilegiada a pocos metros de la boca del volcán. Vistas impresionantes, 11 km de senderos que salen desde la propiedad.El Lodge ofrece infinidad de tours, la mayoría de pago. La piscina y el jacuzzi son un punto fuerte al igual que el restaurante
starstarstarstarstar Jorge Alcántara
Loved this place! Stayed in Smithsonian room and had an amazing view of the volcano! Photo is from our room. Had for to ceiling windows and a screened door. Had no a/c and never needed it (had a fan).Maybe that would be different other times of the year (we went end of June). Beds were comfortable enough. Clean and spacious. No fridges.Did a morning guided tour (free) and it was awesome. Did a nighttime guided tour ($10/person) and it was even better. We were there during rainy season and it rained during both tours which went on anyway and were super cool in the rain. Saw many animals.Restaurant food is really good but definitely gets boring especially if you're vegetarian like we are. We were allowed to order from lunch menu for variety (only stayed two nights). Didn't feel comfortable driving down into town for dinner in the dark and rain so made it work.Did make it to restaurant la ventanita one lunch which was excellent with great vegetarian options.All in all, highly recommended for one or two nights.
starstarstarstarstar Kathy Galloway
No me hospedé. Day pass, Cuesta 15 dólares para ir a caminar por todos los senderos. Hay gran cantidad y variedad de aves y lugares donde verlas, también hay monos y mucha flora. En los días de lluvia no se puede subir a la torre de observación. Tienen un bar de smoothies y café con una vista hermosa
starstarstarstarstar Karla B M
Outstanding birding, wildlife, and great value. We’ve enjoyed three nights at this wonderful spot with a spectacular view of the volcano. The lodge arranged a superb birding tour on the hotel grounds. It’s well with getting up for the 6
am start to see the birds when they are most active. The night tour was another big plus to see fascinating frogs and other wildlife. The service here is excellent with a very friendly and helpful staff. Prices were fair for the excellent value of accommodations and food.
starstarstarstarstar Don Maruska
My wife and I went to the Observatory Lodge yesterday and bought a day pass to hike the trails on the property. What a wonderful place including a couple of waterfalls and a climb to the 97 feet birds nest. Not for people who afraid of heights. The whole tower is shaking just a little bit but the views are absolutely stunning. After our 6 mile hike, we had lunch at the lodge where the views don't disappoint either. Great view of the volcano and the lake. We highly recommend it especially to people who like to stretch their legs.
starstarstarstarstar Ivan Pojdl
Si estás buscando paz y tranquilidad, este es el lugar para estar. Alejado totalmente de cualquier pueblo o ciudad, en medio de la naturaleza. Animales salvajes por todos lados y el personal es maravilloso. Nos sentimos como en casa todo el tiempo. Hermoso!
starstarstarstarstar Sharon Rodríguez
I'm only rating the location and service because we did not stay at the lodge. We used their publicly accessible hiking trails and observation decks.The grounds of the lodge are extensive and we spent nearly 4 hours exploring different viewpoints of the Arenal Volcano as well as various waterfalls and other physical features.The trails are well marked and there is a large variety of flora and fauna to see. On a clear day, the view of the volcano is stunning.
starstarstarstarstar Mathew Yee
Pros:
Beautiful area, spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal!
Very attentive and polite staff
Incredible garden with tons of trails (like 11km) and many different plants and animals
Happy hour—awesome cocktails at 50%
There’s a smaller pool and a jacuzzi as well
Volcano view junior suite is a must! Super comfy beds and lovely patio—even animals come very close to the rooms! So much fun.
Excellent food both for breakfast and dinner too
Cons:
No fridge in the room
No A/C in the room, just a ceiling fan
We absolutely LOVED our stay in this hotel and would go back any time in a heartbeat! Would gladly recommend it to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy nature.
starstarstarstarstar Alexandra Dékány
Certamente um dos sítios com a melhor vista do Vulcão Arenal. Parque com várias trilhas ao redor do grandevulcão,imperdível!!! Eu não me hospedei,mas se puder acredito que deva ser um experiência incrível!!
starstarstarstarstar Francisco Carvalho
Excelente!!! Muy lindo lugar vimos mucha fauna & flora. Precios accesibles, restaurante limpio y rica la comida. Los senderos muy cuidados. Los empleados muy amables, sólo una sugerencia... Sería bueno que todos los empleados manejen la misma información para que de esa manera sea siempre la misma. Ejemplo el precio de entrada uno nos dio un precio y otro joven otro.
starstarstarstar Mara
Excelente
starstarstarstarstar Gaby Jimenez
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