Arenal Waterfall Lodge Villas

We had the room with the private pool this time, and let me tell you it was gorgeous!! The pool could use a little updating, but the property is under new ownership and they are renovating everything. When we got there we were told they were giving us a free tour at the hanging bridges… we’ve been to La Fortuna many times, but had never done this activity. This is a DO NOT MISS location! We saw so many birds, a coati, 5 different eyelash vipers, blue jean frogs, etc. I highly recommend staying here, this was our second time and both rooms were great! Ohh. And there are fireflies there in June!!

Nice

Although this place is worn and in need of a bit of TLC, our private cottage was an oasis. We absolutely loved our private home with pool. The breakfast was amazing and close to town. I would highly recommend.

Rustic if staying in the tree villas and not the main lodge. Need an suv to reach the tree villas. The villa is very spacious but isolated, if you like to live in the rain forest. Many moths/bugs attracted to lights at night. Nice during the day. Cerro Chato observation hike included. Very very difficult hike requiring good hiking shoes. Regardless you will get muddy. But the swim in the volcano crater lake is spectacular. Note: you need to cross into national park land to reach the lake ( ie trepassing) but everyone does the hike. $16 pp if not staying at the lodge. 500 meters to the Arenal Waterfall entrance. $20 per person to get in. 500 steps down to waterfall so be fit because you have to come back up. But Cerro Chato infinitely harder.

Need lighting security in the day but not at night

We love the location, felt like you were right in the jungle! It’s was quiet yet close to some great restaurants. The staff was helpful and kind. We loved our stay here!

Wright in the Jungle , old place but very cool

We stayed in a three bedroom Villa for two nights and although this Villa was incredibly spacious, there were spiderwebs hanging everywhere and quite a few bugs in the villa. I do understand that you are in the rainforest and there are going to be bugs, but I just felt like the villa could’ve been cleaner. It is definitely showing its age and needs cleaning and painting on the exterior. The furniture inside seemed very random and we would’ve liked to see nightstands by the bed.Missed the mark for what we paid. The only positive was the view and the proximity to some amazing activities in the area.

It's in a jungle rainforest, so it's quiet and peaceful - with the background sounds of birds and other critters scurrying or calling in the forest. My teen grandsons thought that was very cool. It's a lovely place and has a kitchen. Just remember to bring a lighter to light the stove or send a note via What's App to the main Lodge & they can supply one.

Breakfast was not unlimited. Severely limited.