Surrounded by the majestic mountains, Eco Arenal Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a free full breakfast and picturesque garden. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or take a refreshing dip in one of two pools. The helpful multilingual staff is always available to assist you during your stay.
2 kilometers North from Banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
What's nearby
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Ecotermales Fortuna - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 1 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 166 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.4 miles/79.5 km
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Chocolate Fusión - 4 min drive
La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - 4 min drive
Rain Forest Café - 4 min drive
Soda La Hormiga - 4 min drive
La Fonda 506 - 4 min drive
About this property
Eco Arenal Hotel
When you stay at Eco Arenal Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and rafting are nearby. Other features include a children's pool, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 10:00 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 on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Facilities
6 buildings/towers
Built in 1994
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Eco Arenal Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Eco Arenal Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eco Arenal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eco Arenal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Eco Arenal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
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Eco Arenal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Service staff
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality and local specialties. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
21 Apr 2025
Good room and breakfast with a awesome price.
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
2 Jul 2025
Nice hotel for the few days we were there. A little sterile vibes, but the staff was so awesome and made it a very welcoming trip.
Harvest
Harvest, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jan 2025
Nice place
Gustavo
Gustavo, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
23 Apr 2025
Loved hearing all the animals and rainforest sounds.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Dec 2024
Nice staff. Convenient location. Great view of Arenal!
Morgan
Morgan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Apr 2025
It definitely fits the eco designation as the plants and trees are beautiful and the birds are numerous.
The only slight disappointment was the bed being very soft. I still slept very well.
We will stay here again when we come back to the area.
Aubrey
Aubrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jan 2025
Great place for a few nights in La Fortuna
Great place to stay for a few nights in La Fortuna. Hotel is 3-star, so wasn't expecting the Ritz... rooms were clean, everything worked as advertised, breakfast was good. Location was great - we liked that it wasn't directly downtown (we had a car) so it was nice and quiet. Would stay again if back in La Fortuna.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jan 2025
The hotel is well maintained nestled within beautiful vegetation. The staff are super attentive, helpfull and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed observing the birds eating the fruit set for them. Carlos was super informative, helpful, friendly and professional.
Gail
Gail, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jan 2024
It has a family feeling! Friendly staff, the facilities are simple and eco friendly, and you feel connected with nature.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
31 Dec 2024
Loved the river creek views- very peaceful. The breakfast and coffee needs improvement. Property is very nice but few upgrades needed like shower pressure and bedding.
Nisha
Nisha, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Dec 2024
Great place to stay in la fortuna
Great service very friendly and 6 mins from la fortuna. Good pickup spot for tours. They have a fantastic breakfast and a BBQ place across the street. Amazing ac in room will full cable service. Beds are between hard and soft but very quite at night. Right next to a small creek and tons of wildlife all around
Kendrick
Kendrick, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2024
10/10 The staff was friendly. Rooms were clean and ready by 3pm and the breakfast is awesome! Will be back
Patricia
10/10 Excellent
25 Feb 2025
Family Experience in Paradise
We were warmly welcomed and treated with utmost courtesy and professionalism in this unique and beautiful resort. We were a family of 4 and stayed for 3 nights in Feb 2025. The resort was like a garden itself, very cozy and homely and also very safe and secure. This is the best place to stay, where downtown and even many tourist activities are only 1km away. There are several restaurants within walking distance. Management is super nice and helpful. They scheduled all our tours and even our daughter received a surprise birthday present for her birthday! Breakfast is really good with local specialties that my entire family loved. Would really recommend for all to stay here!
Min
Min, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jan 2025
Five stars
Eco Arsenal Hotel-- I would highly recommend this hotel. Front desk customer service was excellent and staff was very friendly as well. The grounds were beautiful and well kept up. Lots of birds and squirrels. Even seen a monkeys in the trees early in the morning.The room was very clean with modern anemities. The mattress were nice and firm, NOT old and lumpy.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jan 2025
This is a lovely hotel just outside La Fortuna. A rushing river runs behind the property and the grounds are filled with interesting birds. The room was brand new and the breakfast was good. You pretty much need a car to get to town for dinner or anything else, but the tour companies will come to get you for the various adventures. The only restaurant nearby was Mary's BBQ and we had a bad meal and rude customer service there. Read the reviews before you have anything more than a drink there.
Leigh
Leigh, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Dec 2023
Loved Eco Arenal and all the staff. Laura was awesome, lots of information and very accomodating. We stayed in the newer building so everything was clean tidy and comfortable. The birds that visited were unbelievable, better than the hikes in the area in our experience. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a nice quiet relaxing stay while still being close to town for restaurants and shopping.
Collin
Collin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Mar 2024
We loved our recent stay at the Eco Arenal Hotel. The room was clean with a patio overlooking the creek and jungle. We walked the beautiful grounds and gardens every night and admired the hummingbirds and flowers. We could hear howler monkeys in the distance, but never saw them. The breakfast included everything from local foods to pancakes. The staff was very helpful, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant across the street (Mary's) was also excellent for dinner. I highly recommend this hotel.
Matt
4/10 Poor
22 Mar 2024
Disappointed with Eco Arenal Hotel
We were quite disappointed with the accommodations. The rooms were old and had a musty odor. There was quite a bit of mold and mildew on the ceiling of the bathrooms.
The breakfast was okay and there was a beautiful view of the volcano from the dining area.
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Feb 2024
Access lot of potholes. But loved proof birds and garden.
Balchandra
Balchandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jun 2025
The owner was amazing and takes pride in what she has accomplished with this facility and it shows. Balcony views allowed us to hear and be submerged with nature itself with howler monkeys close enough and can be heard morning and night. Excursions and restaurants are close by and made it convenient.