Chato Arenal Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Chato Arenal Lodge in Alajuela offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional amenities include a minimarket, tour desk, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 200 metres from La Fortuna Waterfall and 14 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Kalambu Hot Springs (6 km) and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (22 km). Walking tours and hiking are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great coffee. Large room. Peaceful location. Near waterfall. Nice little pool.”
Calderón
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“We loved the staff, the private little pool in the room and the breakfast. There is also a path next to the restaurant where you can hear and see different animals”
Thomas
Austria Austria
“Very nice guy (Esteban) helped us with everything! Place is great and totally new. It is a pity that we had to go so soon…”
Andrea
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Excelente atención al cliente. El dueño nos solucionó todo lo que ocupamos. El personal muy amable y atento.”
Pau
Spain Spain
“Sense cap mena de dubte el personal. El noi de la recepció (no recordem el nom, perdona), ha tingut un tracte excepcional. Ens va ajudar amb tot el que li vam demanar i va trobar solucions per a tot. Normalment no fem comentaris, però en aquest...”
Jean-pierre
Netherlands Netherlands
“Schoon en nieuwe lodge en zwembad erbij 5 minuten lopen van de waterval”
Aisha
United States United States
“Chato Arenal Lodge has a nice breakfast with fresh fruits and an amazing view from the restaurant. The room was super clean and the beds were very comfortable, I loved that the hotel is at a walking distance from La Fortuna waterfalls and a five...”
Anonymous
Austria Austria
“Das Service war wirklich ausgezeichnet, Fabrizio hat alles dafür getan, dass wir einen schönen Aufenthalt hatten, sie sind immer für ihre Gäste da. Super Lage 2 min zu Fuß von dem Wasserfall entfernt”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante Chato Lodge
  • Cuisine
    International • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Chato Arenal Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chato Arenal Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.