Mystica
Location: 13km entre Tilaran y Nuevo Arenal, Naranjos Agrios, cr
Star Rating: 9.3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Spectacular Views and Tranquil Ambiance
Experience breathtaking views of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano from Mystica's serene location. The outdoor pool and yoga platform provide the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Unique Room Experience
Indulge in the charm of individually decorated rooms named after local animals. Enjoy the comfort of Egyptian cotton sheets, along with modern amenities like a ceiling fan and private terrace overlooking tropical gardens.
Culinary Delights and Cozy Atmosphere
Savor delicious pizzas, Italian cuisine, and international desserts at the on-site restaurant. Unwind in the lounge with a fireplace and panoramic lake views, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance.
Book your stay at Mystica now to immerse yourself in nature's beauty and enjoy a tranquil retreat like no other.
Important Information
Please note that guests arriving after 20:30 pm must call the property, prior to their arrival, and arrange their check in, since the front desk closes at 21:00 pm.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Solarium
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Steam room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Playground on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Beach yoga on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Pool waterfall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double Room
Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a terrace and a balcony.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
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Double Room with Lake View
This double room features a private bathroom, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
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Standard Triple Room
These airy rooms have access to a terrace which overlooks the tropical gardens and lake. Each one includes Egyptian cotton sheets, a ceiling fan, screened windows and a private bathroom. Rooms are individually decorated and named after different local animals.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Suite
This airy suite is located in a peaceful part of the complex, and has access to a terrace which overlooks the tropical gardens and lake. It has a living area with a sofa bed and fireplace, and a kitchen with a coffee maker and fridge. It includes Egyptian cotton sheets, a ceiling fan, screened windows and a private bathroom.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Bungalow with Fan
The pool with a view is a top feature of this bungalow. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow comes with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The bungalow features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Villa
Guests will have a special experience as this villa provides a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this villa is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The villa also has a barbecue. The villa offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Rooftop pool
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Mobile hotspot device
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Quadruple Room
These airy rooms have access to a terrace which overlooks the tropical gardens and lake. Each one includes Egyptian cotton sheets, a ceiling fan, screened windows and a private bathroom. Rooms are individually decorated.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Conrad (8/5): Great authentic atmosphere. Great grounds and views -
- Laura (10/5): The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. - It was quiet and had beautiful facilities.
- Ingo (9/5): -
- Robert (8/5): -
- Philipp (9/5): - Lake view, nice persons, clean Breakfast was just okayish
- Cordingly (9/5): A moment of bliss and tranquility - respite in the middle of hectic travel - Absolutely beautiful location. Tranquil, scenic and restful. Helpful, kind and friendly staff. Delicious food. Great facilities. Overall, this was a little slice of heaven and I wish we could have stayed longer!
- Peter (10/5): Mystica is a beautiful, comfortable, and peaceful retreat. - Absolutely gorgeous setting perched on a hilltop overlooking Lake Arenal. The property is lush, beautifully manicured, and surrounded with views from all round. There are hidden gems around the property, like the open air yoga studio on the banks of a river, a natural dipping pool with its own waterfall, a small sauna that you could rent, and trails leading to places where you can find calm and quiet. The breakfasts were lovely and substantial, as were the dinners; and the restaurant staff were so gracious and responsive. Rooms are uniquely decorated, each with a modern bathroom, luxury shower, and the most comfortable bed. Mystica just breathes sustainability, and is a perfect place to relax and unwind. It’s a bit out of the way so you need a car.
- Statyra (7/5): Agréable séjour mais cher pour la prestation. - La gentillesse du personnel. Nous étions les seuls clients, mais ils nous ont servi le dîner, qui était très bon et la cheminée était même allumée. (faut dire qu'il ne faisait pas chaud). Les jardins magnifiques. Jolie salle de bain. La chambre était jolie, mais très rudimentaire, chère pour la prestation. Pas de peignoirs, pas de slippers, pas même une chaise. L'emplacement un peu isolé.
- Mariela (10/5): Lugar mágico - La paz que transmite el lugar, las instalaciones muy acogedoras, la atención de su personal No hay ni una sola cosa que no me haya gustado. Todo espectacular
- karen (8/5): I liked being there…colorfully painted dining room mm furniture, beautiful grounds - Very interesting space on the property… a yoga deck in the forest right on a creek. I like that the furniture is colorful and there is some hand painted artwork on the doors and walls.
Lovely views of the lake. It felt oddly strange as there were no other guests to be seen anywhere.
- Pablo (8/5): -
- Lizbeth (8/5): -
- Manfred (9/5): -
- Rodriguez (10/5): Exceptional -
- Cecilio (9/5): Excellent - I like the mountain setting and the surroundings. We had a jungle room and you could hear the windmills at night I know its not the hotels fault but I am just not a fan of windmills as they ruin the country side
- Katarzyna (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect. Mystica is an amazing place where you can switch off and relax in the nature. Everything was perfect.
- Leonid (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jurs (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful site. Well maintained. Clean. Friendly staff. Great place to stay and relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds and views. Yoga, sauna, dipping pool, meditation. It was just an amazing experience.
- David (10/5): Make this your starting place for the perfect Costa Rican vacation. - Mystica is one of the original ecolodges in Guanacaste/Lake Arenal area. The grounds are beautiful and location is very convenient. The weather is cooler and perfect for relaxing and watching the birds and local monkeys. Definitely your first stop for a few days while visiting Costa Rica. Would also be a great spot for a f Our only dislike was an extra fee to use the sauna. Otherwise all was perfect
- Lukas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Niclas (10/5): Little oasis - Extremely cozy and well maintained facilities
- Sofia (9/5): Superb -
- Pedram (10/5): Exceptional - Location and staff None
- Juliann (10/5): Our stay at Mystica was lovely. We hope to return someday! - Everything about our stay was wonderful. The team of staff at Mystica were warm and welcoming. The room was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake. The food at the restaurant was delicious. We enjoyed the sauna twice during our stay which is complimented by the natural dipping pool. We hope to return. The whole place was good vibes. We especially enjoyed the birdwatching and walking the meditation labyrinthe.
- Nicholas (7/5): Rustic stay in a beautiful location with very friendly staff. - The staff and location were great for visiting Monteverde and then heading to La Fortuna later. The grounds are well kept and beautiful with great views. We’d say this was more rustic of an accommodation which isn’t negative but do expect being in a cabin like setting. The pillows are in desperate need for replacement. No A/C and the ceiling fan isn’t quite powerful enough to cool the room on very hot days without a cooling rain at night.
- Tyler (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lucy (9/5): No reviews previous to us staying mentioned the staff didn't speak any English. Lovely location - Lovely location but you need a car Felt a little isolated as nobody spoke English
- Jenny (10/5): Wonderful accommodation with an amazing view - A wonderful accommodation where I would have liked to stay longer. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
- Charlotte (10/5): A magical place to recharge, play and eat, surrounded by beautiful nature. - We loved the gardens, the remote location and visit of tucan birds in the morning.
- Joshua (10/5): Exceptional - Nice place with an awesome view. Employees were friendly. No a/c but it was cool enough at night to be comfortable. It was a little pricey but so is everything else in Costa Rica this time of year.
- Shiyu (10/5): Relaxing Stay with Amazing Lake Arenal View - Mystica is such a lozy and well maintained place. I feel so relaxed there and everyone is super friendly. I also love that yoga room and you can just relax and do some yoga on your own. Love this place!
- Jason (10/5): Exceptional -
- Wesley (8/5): we had a very nice stay all in all! - breakfast was wonderful and quiet... plenty of fresh fruit every morning.. The door needed the key even if you were sitting on the terrasse.
- Oksana (10/5): Exceptional -
- Theresa (9/5): Superb -
- Stephanie (9/5): Nice lodge with breathtaking views - perfect to relax - Mystica is a number lodges that are grouped in an extraordinarily beautiful garden. The rooms themselves are simple but spacious and offer everything you need. From the deck the view across lake arenal and Arenal itself - if it is not in the clouds - are absolutely breathtaking, mystic. It is also very quiet. The place is clearly aiming at yoga guests but others are welcomed as well.
Dinner and breakfast are okay, but not as excellently Italian as other reviews described. There is nothing to complain about.
- Fiona (10/5): Hidden gem at a great price! - Mystica is in a beautiful setting with lots of animals, plants and birds. there is plenty of space to be alone or together as a group.
It is tranquil but close enough to local shops and bakeries etc.
- Yiran (10/5): Exceptional -
- Chen (9/5): Superb -
- James (8/5): Very good -
- Remco (7/5): okish.. - breakfast, clean rooms electric windmills sound - its in their backyard
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