Hotel Arenal Lodge  

On the shores of Lake Arenal in La Fortuna — a 5-minute walk to the lake and about 13 minutes to Arenal Volcano National Park. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, this spot puts you near Wellness Park Costa Rica, Arenal Hanging Bridges, Tabacon Hot Springs and other top local attractions. Preferred airport: Juan Santamaría Intl. (SJO); La Fortuna (FON) is the closest regional airstrip.

Fifty individually decorated rooms with laptop-compatible safes, coffee/tea makers, cable/satellite TV and private baths stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms are warmly styled and overlook garden or grounds — simple, local touches that feel lived-in, not staged. Expect easy comfort after volcano hikes or hanging-bridge adventures.

A full-service spa offers massages, body treatments and facials; unwind in two hot tubs, a steam room or the fitness center. Indoor and outdoor pools, an arcade/game room and supervised childcare round out the recreational options. Wake up steps from the lake and return to steam-room relaxation and spa pampering after a day exploring Arenal.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and a computer station keep you connected. On-site services include dry cleaning/laundry, concierge support, and free self parking; a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

La Fortuna restaurant serves international dishes with a garden view and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary local-cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and room service is available for laid-back nights in.