Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel

Name: Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel
Address: 2 kilometers outside of Nuevo Arenal on the road to Fortuna, Nuevo Arenal, cr

Location: 2 kilometers outside of Nuevo Arenal on the road to Fortuna, Nuevo Arenal, cr

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Garden Views

Modern Amenities and Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel offers a tranquil escape with its garden, terrace, and bar, providing a perfect setting for relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Indulge in French cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant or unwind in the indoor and outdoor play areas. With easy access to Venado Caves and La Fortuna Waterfall, this hotel is an ideal choice for nature lovers. Whether you're exploring Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park or Sky Adventures Arenal, end your day in comfort at Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel!

Important Information

A prepayment deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions.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. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Massage services
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Wheelchair accessible
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
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
Invoice provided
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Broadcast Live sport events
Supervised childcare/activities
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Wine release events
Japanese garden
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Vegetarian menu options available
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

One-Bedroom Bungalow

This bungalow consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The bungalow features tiled floors and provides a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

1 Queen Bed
250-sq-foot room, balcony with lake views

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe and desk; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
250-sq-foot room, balcony with lake views

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
247-sq-foot room with a balcony

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and desk; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Sofa bed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Wheelchair-width doorways
Luxury Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

1 King Bed
250-sq-foot room with a balcony

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe and desk; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Deluxe Bungalow

The air-conditioned bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The bungalow is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a tea and coffee maker and a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
Double Room with Lake View

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
Double Room with Lake View

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap
Double Room with Lake View

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Body soap

Guest Reviews

Michel (9/5): De passage - L'accueil et la sympathie du chef
Ziggy Travels (10/5): Great food experience - Great Restaurant, chef and rooms. A great treat. Make sure you order tastings A Toucan came to visit our balcony Nothing
Randall (9/5): -
Astrid (9/5): Wunderbarer Aufenthalt mit genialem Essen. - Die speziellen Zimmer, sehr schön. Es ist ein bisschen laut da an der Strasse aber es war OK.
Laurent (10/5): - The location the room the food
Maria Kristina (10/5): - The staff were friendly, the room was unique and the included breakfast was delicious! There wasn't an in-room safe.
Mary (10/5): 5 star restaurant. - The restaurant had excellent food. The chicken Marcella and shrimp risotto was so tasty. Mussels and escargot were divine! Chef Eyal is quite the character and makes sure his guests are well taken care of.
Jose (8/5): -
Fox (10/5): Fantastic room and meals! - This is a special place, Chef Eyal is top notch, we’ll know and loved and his staff are incredible. We stayed the night and had the Chef’s Choice Tastings dinner which was 7 course + dessert and fabulous. Room was comfortable and we were accommodated with an extra kids bed upon request for our family of 4. Breakfast was also amazing, we felt like family and will definitely be back as this is our 3rd time through Lake Arenal area and we visit every year.
Geoffrey (9/5): Very comfortable and welcoming. - Clean
Arnon (10/5): -
Katherine (10/5): Essential! - Why come to Costa Rica and not stay at Eyal’s place? I arrived quite stressed, having messed up some travel plans, and within 5 minutes of arriving, all that stress had evaporated. Eyal is a wonderful, big hearted host. Once we had settled in, He had us driven down to the lake, with chairs, towels and beers and collected us a couple of hours later, thoroughly relaxed! Dinner was spectacular - by far the best meal we had in Costa Rica, and breakfast was great. Beds comfortable, rooms charming with a balcony overlooking Lake Arenal. Staying here, if only for one night, is an absolute must. We didn’t stay long enough!
Katherine (10/5): -
Alexander William (10/5): - Eyal and his staff were the saving grace of our trip. When everything that could go wrong, did, we were warmly greeted and welcomely accommodated. Our room was absolutely beautiful, and the food and service in the restaurant was unrivaled!
Chemis (10/5): -
Nils (3/5): -
Brynn (10/5): Gingerbread is right on Lake Arenal, beautiful. But, the restaurant makes it really special here. - Chef Eyal’s cooking is beyond compare, I ate at Gingerbread’s restaurant on my last trip to La Fortuna and was determined to include it in my second trip. Both our dinner and later, our included breakfast were phenomenal, with fresh fruits and local ingredients that made the dishes truly special. I will always dream of coming back for more of Chef Eyal’s cooking! Nothing! The stay was great and we had a lovely time.
Philip (10/5): - Loved the staff. Food was amazing
Jeff (9/5): Gingerbread lives up to the reputation! - The food was amazing and there's nothing like Gingerbread anywhere. We had a balcony room and the view of the lake was so wonderful. They could have stocked the room a bit better with more hotel toiletries (such as conditioner).
Monique (10/5): Exceptional -
Stephen (10/5): Exceptional -
Cece (10/5): Very peaceful - Beautiful location, friendly staff, very comfortable beds, great hot shower, breakfast was amazing and so was dinner. Very peaceful location and close to La Fortuna
Dawn (8/5): Short, but very pleasant stay. - We chose this place as a redocumentation from a Blogger and was very satisfied. Although we only stayed one night, it was a very pleasant experience. We ate dinner at the hotel and selected the Chef's Choice, which was a wide arrange and plenty of food at a great value. Also, a great breakfast was included, which we sat with everyone staying at the hotel, giving us a chance to meet other folks traveling. They also have cameras on the bird feeders, so you can watch as you eat breakfast. The staff had very good attitudes and were pleasant the entire time. Can't think of any.
Derrick (7/5): Excellent restaurant, but facilities lacking. - Dining and bar facilities, unfortunately closed Sunday and Monday, which meant no facilities for residents The room facilities were too basic.
Beverley (8/5): Great stop after landing in Liberia, at the beginning of our Costa Rican trip. Spoiled us, for sure. - Beautiful location, comfortable room, and balcony. Fun to watch the birds and their pecking order as the fruit was put out for them, at our breakfast time. Nothing
Meg (10/5): Quiet respite with great food - Quiet roadside hotel, Beautifully painted, amazing food, friendly owner who fed the amazing birds. Location worked for us as we were in route to Tamarindo and were not happy with our hotel near Arenal. Really improved our trip. Nothing really. Maybe a fridge and hairdryer in the room would be nice but not critical.
Nielsen (10/5): Exceptional -
Natalie (10/5): - Gorgeous, well maintained property with amazing birds and plants. Cozy casitas with character and delicious meals served by colorful chef Eyal.
Saeed (2/5): - Full of mosquitos and bugs. very dirty. We couldn't stay even 5 minutes in the room. Luckily I found another hotel to stay that night. It was terrible
Cramer (10/5): Exceptional -
Lorraine (9/5): Lovely stop over between la fortuna and monteverde, food was amazing and the room had a nice lake view - Atmosphere food staff Faulty toil and pillows
Tsering (10/5): Exceptional -
Jose (10/5): Exceptional -
Virginia (10/5): - Beautiful boutique hotel. Only 6 rooms. each individually decorated . Owner chef welcoming and very personable. Amazing tasting meal available as well as regular menu. Enjoy the included family style breakfast (for hotel guests only) while you watch Toucans at the feeders. Highly recommend stopping at Gingerbred!
Irmgard (10/5): Exceptional - We absolutely loved the cooler temperatures. Be prepared for a unique experience…the shower had ornate ceiling with plants growing inside and up above. Breakfast was served “family style” and the owner/chef engaged with his guests. The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. Surrounded by lush forest! Two cottages were beside the highway and got a bit loud when trucks lumbered past. Otherwise it was perfect! A must stay!unique!
Austin (9/5): Superb -
Eric (8/5): Very good - The food is superb
Mckinnon (9/5): I would definitely come back here again. It might be a little out of the way but it was so worth the visit. - The food was phenomenal. We ordered off the menu the first night and then Elay let us sample from various starters followed by a main meal and the best cheesecake ever!! The staff is so friendly and I love the family style breakfast. It’s such a nice way to meet some of the other guests.
Ben (10/5): Exceptional -
Marnie (10/5): Idyllic and memorable! - It was magical experience! Highly recommend staying here. From the idyllic room (stayed in the Garden of Eden), we did the dinner tasting menu (chef Eyal introduced each course, he’s such a cool guy… and the food was gourmet) and he prepared a fantastic breakfast on the patio in the morning. The staff are all amazing too. My husband and I had such a memorable stay. I can only upload 4 photos but I wish I could add more photos of the food! We can’t wait to go back there!!
Armando (10/5): - The room was quaint and well outfitted. The hotel location is beautiful and unique. The host was very hospitable, accommodating, and pleasant to talk to. The food is great and reasonably priced. The flowers, birds are a sight to see in the morning. If you want privacy and great accommodations at a great value, this is where to stay in Nuevo Arenal. It’s a short drive to Rio Celeste tubing or the Arenal Volcano.
Susan (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic Stay !!! Artist rooms with a Bohemian Feel ❤️💃🌺 Sounds of Jungle Howler monkeys and scented tropical flowers in your room puts you into a derp comfortable sleep after a amazing night of great food and wine. Your delicious breakfast awaits you in the moring...
Jonathan (9/5): Magical place. Hope to return - Great location overlooking the lake. Wonderful wildlife. Excellent staff. Super food. They even kept our leftovers for us to have for lunch the next day. No waste! The lack of availability of unicorns 😀
Nastaran (10/5): He will ruin your favorite restaurants - This was the most unique, once in a lifetime lodge stay we have experienced. Eyal really does not mess/ “eff” around when it comes to food because seriously the two night dinner feasts we had was the most incredible food in the world. Sadly he ruined all our favorite restaurants but we will forever remember his hospitality. Going to gingerbread will feel like going to your grandma’s house because it has a cozy, warm feeling, and it’s so special. Definitely give this place a try with an open heart and you won’t be sorry.
Cassady (10/5): Overnight trip with great food, incredible hospitality. We want to go back! - so peaceful, great bird watching. very creative rooms, restaurant was excellent. Staff and chef were so accommodating, felt like we have new friends. Nothing.
Sallie (9/5): Superb -
Jerrine (10/5): Most memorable hotel experience ever - This was simply amazing. The warm welcoming owner has created an experience not just a hotel.
Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
Anne (10/5): Really unique with outstanding food. The hospitality was absolutely excellent. - The breakfast was lovely and different each morning. It was so fresh with plenty of fruit and lovely coconut bread. It was lovely to have breakfast and watch the birds enjoying the fruit that is put out for them each morning. We also had dinner each evening and the menu was so varied and very international. Eyal is a fantastic host, he is a big character and is so welcoming to all guests. The food was absolutely incredible and we ate in each evening as we did not want to go out and miss his wonderful food. Truly outstanding flavours and quality. Such a beautiful setting. Our room was the jungle room and we loved the jungle theme decoration. The beds were very comfortable and the shower was great. We had a really good balcony overlooking the lake. There was nothing we did not like. We loved our 4 night stay.
Ems (8/5): Lovely characterful place with great food and friendly staff & owners. - The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. In the morning they put out some fruit for the birds and loads of wonderful birds came to eat it which was a lovely show of local wildlife to enjoy over breakfast. The food is excellent and the portion sizes generous but even so the pricing is on the high end for Costa Rica. the location is right on the road which means a bit of road noise. It’s not that busy however so didn’t particularly bother us.
Sara (10/5): Great hotel, amazing food. - Wow, this hotel was great. The staff were super friendly, parking and WiFi were both great! However the best thing this joint has going is the food! It’s incredible, I know there are many hotels in the area but this hotel was exceptional.
Verified traveler (10/5): - we were given a room in that was a separate l bungalow. it was very large with a king and queen bed. was air conditioned which is also uncommon.in Costa Rica. The breakfast was great and was included with the room. The restaurant has an awesome chef who completed culinary studies in Chicago.
Charles (10/5): Passionate cook/owner—amazing and unique place - Wow! Eyal and the whole (tiny) gingerbread hotel and restaurant was a highlight of our stay in Costa Rica. Eyal is truly a man with a genius for cooking—basically, imagine if Anthony Bourdain operated a restaurant and bed and breakfast, i.e., this isn’t the kind of place you ask for “more or less spicey”, you get what you get and what you get is amazing. Both dinners we had there (with my wife and kids) were arguably the best meals i have ever experienced. And eating and staying here is truly an experience—the birds, the howler monkeys, and Eyal himself, all come together to make this certainly the most unique place we’ve ever stayed. we were assigned the wine cellar room (?casita) which defies description in this format, but trust me it’s unique, comfortable and memorable, every touch is custom. if you don’t awaken spontaneously to the sound of howler monkeys and copious copious birds, set your alarm for 5:30 am, it’s worth it.
Laurie (8/5): Creative place - Really enjoyed the property, our bungalow, and the food prepared from the chef. Very creative place!
Chris (10/5): Great Food - We stay here for It's central location and we just have to walk downstairs to our favorite restaurant.
Jahnick (10/5): Wonderful Lakefront B&B - We stayed at Gingerbread for three nights while looking for a home to rent in the Arenal area. Our room was lovely, with murals painted on the wall and ceiling. It was very quiet. We had a private balcony with a wonderful lake view. There were birds everywhere ... tanagers, aracaris, oropendulas, jays, robins, euphonias, etc. Breakfast was served outside on the covered terrace overlooking the lake, and each day featured a different creation by Chef Eyal. The restaurant was awesome for dinner as well, we enjoyed escargots, mussels, caesar salad and ribs among many other delicious dishes. We highly recommend this B&B.