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Arenal Country Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to El Salto Fortuna River

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Garden
Reception
Game room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

Map
1/2 Mile South from the Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Friends and Family

Friends and Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

At Arenal Country Inn you'll be 0.6 km (0.3 mi) from El Salto Fortuna River and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hotel include Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arenal Country Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to El Salto Fortuna River
Arenal Country Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Arenal Country Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Arenal Country Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and a hairdryer. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Country Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arenal Country
Arenal Country Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn
Arenal Country Inn Fortuna
Arenal Country Hotel
Country Inn La Fortuna De San Carlos
La Fortuna De San Carlos Country Inn
Arenal Country Inn La Fortuna
Arenal Country La Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn Hotel
Arenal Country Inn La Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arenal Country Inn?

Arenal Country Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Country Inn?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Country Inn on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$151.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Arenal Country Inn?

Yep, Arenal Country Inn has a free self car park.

Does Arenal Country Inn have a pool?

Arenal Country Inn has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Arenal Country Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arenal Country Inn?

No, Arenal Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arenal Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Country Inn?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Arenal Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 318 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was filling & refreshing, staff was very helpful & accommodating. It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Overall a good experience but the double room we booked was very small and had no room for our luggage or to hang clothes. Rooms were noisy . The breakfast was ok with no smiles from the staff. The hot water was very inconsistant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and service was amazing. The pool area was quiet and very spacious. The breakfast was lovely. The rooms are older and dated, but very clean and we would definitely stay again! Nice spot indeed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Lyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gated property with staff available from 7am to 9pm daily. Very close to Fortuna and all of it's restaurants and shopping. Beautiful grounds and a breathtaking view of the volcano from the pool. Breakfast provided was buffet style and delicious with options from eggs and sausage to fruit and cereal. Some traffic noise and bars on the windows and doors. But we felt safe and comfortable here. Housekeeping daily, all of the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

colin

A nice place with wonderful staff.

Lovely grounds and very friendly and professional staff. The rooms were modest and sound proofing was not great... The included breakfast was a bit sad. How can fruit not be fresh in Costa Rica same with watery coffee. Pool was nice and a good temp and all in the place was very we kept
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 6 nights and loved it. Our room was clean and comfortable and spacious. The grounds are gorgeously landscaped with lots of bird watching opportunities. Great pool. Delicious breakfasts. Friendly and helpful staff. 5 minute walk into town for shops and restaurants. Super convenient spot for various day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this property was really walkable to all the good restaurants/ coffee shops. also I was traveling solo as a female and Marcos, Vanessa and the rest of the crew were so helpful anytime I needed anything. I felt very safe walking to the property and had no issues getting a taxi if I needed one at any time of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff weren’t very nice- they were rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with lots of flowers palm trees and birds. I would love to come back and spend a week here. Wonderful place and la Fortuna is a place with lots of outdoor activities. Thank you Marcus for making our stay a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely good value and the breakfast and grounds were amazing. So was the staff I found the bed quite uncomfortable though
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we stayed longer!! Clean, comfortable, great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best customer service I’ve EVER had!!!

This is the place you need to book, no questions asked. Not only was the property beautiful…the free breakfast was amazing…the location is perfect (close enough to walk to town, not so close that you get caught in the hustle and bustle of tourism)… but the manager on-site, Adriana, went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me as a female solo traveler. I experienced a huge travel emergency and she was my guardian angel! She even ordered me a pizza on her own dime because I hadn’t eaten all day after the craziest travel day of my life. I am eternally grateful to her kindness and hospitality. I extended my stay an extra night and booked my excursions through her (she has connections and a comprehensive document to every tour you’d ever want to take). I even got to accomplish my dream of seeing Rio Celeste and had a great shuttle experience back to the Liberia airport which only cost about $60 shared. I highly recommend this property for solo travelers, families, and friend trips alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La Fortuna Arenal visit

I have a lovely stay at this hotel. The property grounds is magnificent. The birds and other wildlife that visit was a bonus! Very close to downtown walking distance to everything. The family own soda 5 ish minutes away is a must try! El salto rope is about 10 minutes away and there’s a road side popsicle, man, reminds me of every Caribbean country/island I’ve been too. 💕 The volcano was constantly covered by clouds which was disappointing as I wanted to see the peak of it from the view at the entrance. Will revisit the area in the future. Check in and out was a breeze. I had a flight delay which turned into a cancellation put a damper on my plans but I was able to contact the hotel to change dates. I also extended my trip in the area.
Reception lobby
Grounds outside my room door/patio
View from the right of the entrance
Grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dhruvesh

Family friendly , quite location but still convenient to every thing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was very low-key and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dharmeshkumar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ohad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ellen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expansive beautiful grounds close to town. Nice breakfast included with room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and spacious rooms - friendly staff. A good base for La Fortuna and surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024