Reviews of Arenal Garden Lodge
4 klms suroeste del Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, 50 metros antes de Sky Adventure Park., 21007 El Castillo de La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe host was super helpful and friendly ans the room was spacious and clean. Would absolutely recommend, good value for money.
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWonderful location… Excellent views to the lake and the volcano. Nice large and clean rooms. Very comfortable. Good value for the room. The attendant, Sergio, was most accommodating and helpful. He answered immediately to any questions or requests.
The location is a little far from restaurants… Only a 10 minute drive to many wonderful restaurants, but it would’ve been nice to have something next-door. But that’s the price you pay for being far away from civilization. Also, there is some noise from the motorcycles and buses that deliver people to the zip line next-door in the early morning.
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location the views were amazing. Very clean and comfortable beds.
No restaurant on property
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNo real services in the area a bit of a drive to town. Construction in the area starts at 630am. The scenery from hotel is amazing.
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat view! And comfortable room
The room could be maintained a bit better
Reviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe view from this property was exceptional which made the trip very worth while. The garden area is beautiful. Even though zip lining is behind, it is very quiet. The area is incredibly quiet and peaceful at night. Sergio was excellent and incredibly helpful.
The room was a little run down and there was a water issue meaning we were quite concerned about using the jacuzzi bath (which we booked that room for).
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe views are amazing. The property is beautiful. The room is nice and the bed is comfortable. The kitchen was convenient to have available. The host, Sergio, is a very kind and helpful person.
The furniture in the room is uncomfortable to sit on. There is traffic noise in the morning to the Sky Adventure park next to the property.
Reviewed: 2 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewSergio was an excellent host!
Reviewed: 17 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewNice view when no clouds. Close to 1968 lava / Arenal volcano park
Very Basic room with uncomfortable sofa for our teenage son. Bathroom was sub part with shower providing hot water on and off. The common facilities were dirty and poorly maintained.
Reviewed: 8 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewalthough the property is a little shabby and poorly designed, it was clean, comfortable and the location excellent for my intentions of hiking and paddling. Sergio the property contact was kind and very helpful. the view is absolutely incredible. highly recommend!
poorly designed, dated and cheap furnishings, but you shouldn’t be hanging out in your room.
Reviewed: 6 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewGreat communication, flexibility, and a warm welcome!
Reviewed: 26 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewOur cabin was next to a big construction side where workers started making a lot of noise at 6am. The vista point was very beautiful with views of the lake and Arenal volcano.
Reviewed: 21 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewNot good
Far away, room was not good , bathroom was facing to main door
Reviewed: 26 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewGreat view. Large rooms.
Too much construction around. No breakfast at inn, so needed to go to adventure park next door which did not serve good food.
Reviewed: 19 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewThe view and the service was amazing.
The sheets and pillows were not the best and were dated.
Reviewed: 1 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewThe location was amazing and out of this world. It overlooks the entire arenal lake and the volcano from a bird's eye pov. Also Sergio is pretty amazing and he will help you out with all the local stuff as well as things to do in Costa Rica. Housekeeping was on point and they were replacing towels and cleaning everyday.
The location is a bit far compared to the downtown and as such you need a car to travel around. Also all the adventure do not send their shuttles over there. The breakfast is missing which is kind of a bummer.