LakeGardens Arenal Condos

Location: Camino La Fortuna, Nuevo Arenal, cr

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Non-smoking throughout
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Swimming nearby

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  Guests will have a special experience as this apartment provides a pool with a view. Featuring 2 bedrooms, this apartment offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as lake views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Margaret (6/5): The gardens and animals on the property are lovely and it worked for us for the night we were there - The property was in a great location with a lovely view and set in beautiful gardens. The owner or manager and her daughter were kind and responsive to my questions and requests. As no one was coming into our room after us, they allowed for a late check out. I appreciated their flexibility and attentiveness. The price was right for what it was and it suited us fine for the one night we were there. The rooms are quite run down. Many of the lights didn’t work in our space. They did immediately change out two of the lights but there were others that needed replacing. The area around the pool did not feel like a space we wanted to hang out in. It was not inviting. The stove required matches to ignite - which is fine, but even that didn’t work well. The latch to lock the door was also difficult to lock and required several tries to get the lock to engage. The two bedroom is really a one bedroom as the second bed(room) is in the main space that has the kitchen. And beware, as it rains a lot, the road up the hill can be very slippery because of the mud. Also note that there are overhead room fans but no A/C
• Glen (9/5): It was great - Everything was great. The view was absolutely stunning! 👍🙏🙂 Nothing.
• Stephan (9/5): isolated spot close to amenities - The condos are at rhe same time close to amenities, as in Nuevo Arenal, and quite isolated, garanteeing some peace and quiet. Management is quite flexible about entrance and exit times, and will accomodate whenever possible. The rooms are of a good size, and comfortable. Finally, nature is all around, and the garden is part of the rain forest. I understand that garden maintenance is necessary, but it would be nice to not start at 6:00 in the morning!
• Mario (8/5): enjoyable... - view and surroundings It is advertised a as 2 bedroom apartment, BUT, it is NOT. It is a 1 bedroom apartment with the living room used as a bedroom.....
• Susan (8/5): Basic accommodation with rustic charm. - View from room. Monkeys. Sounds of birds. Pool looked a little murky. A little smaller than I thought. I personally liked the location, but, my family felt it was a little far from attractions and preferred La Fortuna.
• Kelly (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alexia (10/5): Exceptional - Our stay was fantastic! Monica sent all the relevant information to us before we arrived and was on hand to give assistance if and when we needed it. We got an amazing room with a view to the lake and a stand with fruit where all the birds came in the morning which was so lovely to watch with our coffee. It was a magical time, thank you so much for the thought put into making our stay so nice!
• Alexander (10/5): Exceptional - Super Comunication ! Very friendly ! Everything is very clean Muchas Grazias
• Don (8/5): It was exactly what I wanted. - I just wanted a place to go after living in my van for two weeks at the beach . I needed a break to recover from all the jellyfish stings I got surfing. The only thing is you are unable to pay via credit card.
• Geoffrey (10/5): Exceptional - Peaceful, secluded, comfortable beds, hot shower, spacious room, nice patio, responsive host, great restaurants nearby Nothing
• Lee (10/5): Wonderful stay at Lake Gardens - Lake Gardens is a fantastic base for visiting the lake and volcano region. The apartment is generously equipped and the gardens and pool are delightful. There is a lovely view over the lake perfect for lazy breakfasts! The communication from the owner was amazing, with numerous WhatsApp messages with maps and details for the many attractions nearby. There are lots of food options and supermarkets and bank with ATM in Nuevo Arenal close by. The property felt safe and secure and each unit is very private - we were hardly aware of other guests. We loved almost everything. The only challenge I encountered was navigating the steep driveway and narrow entrance to the generous parking area - but reasonably confident drivers will be ok!
• Roger (10/5): Exceptional -
• Brenda (8/5): Perfect place to stay in Nuevo Arenal - Kitchen had everything I needed. The location was perfect. The front porch was really nice for outdoor living. I really appreciated that they gave me a freezer to use for my two weeks stay. Communication was excellent. Really appreciated them helping me bring all my luggage from my car into the cabin since I had moved there with a lot of stuff. My only complaints were the bugs and unpredictable shower. There seem to be a lot of no-seums or something in the grass that bite your feet and ankles. So if you go there make sure you use bug spray from your knees down, especially if you're sitting at one of the cement picnic tables. Also, the water pressure and temperature changed frequently and suddenly. Be careful if you have small children in the shower. It's manageable for an adult but don't allow kids to use the shower unattended because the water can get very hot or very cold. Lastly, the only other comment I would make is that the shared living area with the table and chairs and small couch needs to be cleaned. There were a lot of cob webs and while I used it I didn't like all the spiders around. Overall, I would recommend this place for sure and would go back there in the future.
• Jenny (10/5): Exceptional - Everything, the condo had everything you need, best shower in Costa Rica so far. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, we loved seeing all the birds and I caught a glimpse of a monkey in trees. Pool was a lovely temperature and the host was so friendly and informative Not being able to stay forever and see all the wildlife
• Bernadette (8/5): Good location and owners are very communicative and helpful. - Really enjoyed the bird watching in the morning. This is where we saw our first Toucan of the trip. No howler monkeys, but you could hear them off in the distance. The proximity to things was good. And the location quiet and away from the road. If you’re sensitive to rain on tin roofing, bring ear plugs. Otherwise it will sound like drums all night. Breakfast was simple, but did not come with fruit unless purchase separately. Pool was clean. Simple breakfast for what is about $10 USD. Parking can get hectic if there are other guests. One of the two days we were there they did maintenance on the property. A lot of noise throughout the say. Also, wish they provided fruit for the bird landing.
• Cliff (9/5): Cozy..peaceful cottage with great views and sunset !!! - Cozy little cottage with beautiful view of valley and sunset !..5 min drive to small town with places to eat .quiet and peaceful Manager super helpful with many many links on where to eat ..things to see and do in the area..and sent many pictures as well...much appreciated !!! A few basics in kitchen would help..as we just arrived had not stocked up ..so no spices..sugar ...cooking oil ..to make a meal or even coffee in the am . If we stayed longer to cook would need to bring everything with us
• Donald (9/5): Superb - Nice garden, view, quiet, quality of construction. Gas cooker difficult to use. Narrow entrance to car park.
• Miroslavd. (9/5): Superb - Very nice area, condos surrounded by nature. Many animals can be spotted at this place. Nice view on the lake
• Christopher (9/5): Friendly, kind, and attentive. Highly recommended. - The property is beautiful, quiet, and close to town. Beds and location was unbelievable. When we arrived we were greeted with a French press coffee because we were soaking wet. The staff dryed our laundry for us because we came in motor bikes. Maybe some spices or oil to cook if we wanted.
• Leduc (9/5): Superb - Very nice and quiet place located on a hill in the forest. The village and the lake are at 5 minutes. We just stayed for a night but really enjoyed it. The staff was great: discreet and very responsive. I would recommend it to friends. I would have liked to have a microwave.
• Douglas (8/5): Very good - Very good price, quiet, great family owners. The metal roof is extremely loud when it rains. I have metal roofs on my home back in hawaii and it rains alot and is noisy but nothing like the roof here. The roof here is extremely loud in the rain and that's coming from someone with hearing problems. Besides that the place is great.
• Abaidullah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mary (10/5): A great value, quiet but close to great restaurants. - Great location with a beautiful view of the lake. Very quiet. The staff were very helpful with recommendations for activities and restaurants. The check-in was easy.
• Baron (9/5): Super well equipped apartment with beautiful views - Beautiful location with a view of the lake. Our apartment was very well equipped including a little oven, hob, fridge and lots of space to cook/prepare meals. The shower was hot and you could adjust the temperature which was great for our baby. (Alot of other places we've stayed have just one temperature). We ate breakfast every morning on the little terrace and even had some friendly bird visitors one morning. There was also space and stools inside if it was not possible to eat outside. The grounds are well maintained with beautiful flowers. The pool was also nice too. There was parking and the place felt very safe. The entrance was a bit bumpy but still doable even without a 4x4. The property was 5 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk from the bakery and supermarket. We drove 45 minutes to an hour for most of the activities around La fortuna but that was ok for us as Nuevo Arenal was quiet and less touristy which is what we wanted. Although the communication was excellent via what's app, we didn't meet the owner. But she gave us loads of information, places to see etc and even did washing for us. The location is quite far from activities if you don't have a car.
• Karen (8/5): Great place for our little family -
• Terry (10/5): Exceptional - We have stayed here before. We like to travel from the Pacific side to Lake Arenal and then on to the Caribbean side of the country. We enjoy staying here as it is quiet and the views are spectacular.
• Michelle (10/5): Restore your inner peace at Lake Gardens! - The property was so calming and peaceful. Gardens were well maintained and we enjoyed the birds as they came to the feeder each day. It's a short drive into town and the view and access to the lake was perfect.
• Jones (10/5): Very relaxing, surrounded by nature. - Great fully equipped villas in condominium, clean and safe location. Walking distance to Arenal town and the lake.very
• Sara (10/5): Fantastic, loved our stay - Our 4 night stay at Lake Gardens was brilliant. I travelled with my two sons (13&10). The hosts were fantastic leaving great instructions and providing information about the area. We arrived much later than expected (travel delays) but they kept in contact by WhatsApp so I felt at ease. They offered breakfast and coffee which we didn't have as we had bought shopping to use the self catering facilities. The kitchen was well equipped and the showers had lovely hot water, the whole place was spotlessly clean. I would highly recommend. The lakeside location is stunning. I thought we were a little closer to La Fortuna, it was a 45 min drive. I didn't mind driving to and from where we wanted to go but may be an issue for others.
• Christiane (10/5): A perfect, peaceful family or couple getaway with a great location and view close to center. - We stayed 4 nights, and could have stayed longer. Fast and helpful communication with the owner via Whatsapp with easy instructions and great tips on what to do in the area. It is a safe and secure property with a beautiful view of Lake Arenal. Lots of different kind of birds come to the property. Great spot for bird lovers. We saw Toucans, Hummingbirds, and all kinds of colorful birds (sorry I am not an expert). You hear Howler Monkeys from far away. Sip a cup of coffee in the early morning hours on the porch and simply unplug.
• Mandy (9/5): Superb - This is a beautiful place, wonderful garden with many birds and other animals (including monkeys and armadillos) around. Enjoyed a wonderful sunset from the terrace. Chalets are well equipped. The host was very kind, responsive and provided lots of information.
• Tamsen (10/5): A peaceful stay surrounded by nature - Beautiful gardens and swimming pool with amazing views. Comfortable apartment perfect for a family with 2 double beds and a fully equipped kitchen. The check in was very simple and we were given all the information needed for a smooth stay.
• Matthias (10/5): Best place on my 3 month trip! - It was just so nice! Nothing to complain!
• Backham (10/5): Very satisfied - We had wonderful stay at LakeGardens, property is so relaxing, set in big garden with many birds around. Chalets are nice and well equipped, adequate for two couples. And Lake Arenal area is sooo lovely!

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