Aunty Arenal Lodge

Location: Carretera al Volcan, Zeta Trece, 300 Metros Este del Super Cristian, La Fortuna, 21007, La Fortuna, CR

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - Anytime

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Wheelchair accessible
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Housekeeping on request
• Secured parking
• Coworking spaces
• Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

• Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  344-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Yard and guidebooks

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Deck or patio

• Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

  925 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms and dining area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Travel crib

• Standard Triple Room

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  290-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Desk, yard, and guidebooks

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Guidebooks or recommendations

• Standard Double Room

  1 King Bed

  290-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Desk, yard, and guidebooks

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Guidebooks or recommendations

Guest Reviews

• kimberley (10/5): We would highly recommend this property to anyone. - We had an amazing time at Aunty Arenal Lodge, the property was stunning and so well maintained. The room we stayed in was so clean and very comfortable. The breakfast by the pool was the best meal of the day! The staff who prepared it remembered what my children liked and what they didn’t like without a reminder. We would go for afternoon swims and the staff would turn on the waterfall in the pools for us and when it got dark he would turn on the lights for us and light up the whole area. The view of the volcano behind the pool was so beautiful, a sight worth seeing and will be missed. We loved how close we were to zip lining, butterfly oasis, Fortuna waterfall, and the chocolate tours. All within a 5 minute drive. We didn’t any any complaints
• Júlia (9/5): - Només arribar la noia de recepció ens va explicar super bé totes les activitats que podiem fer i ens va resoldre tots els dubtes. La caseta que teniem estava molt bé i molt ben situat. Els llits eren una mica durs i la caseta en general era una mica antiga, però a nivell general tot bé.
• Gabriel (9/5): -
• Fernández (5/5): We don’t have good vibes - Regular Small rooms and uncomfortable beds
• Danielle (6/5): Great location but we won't be staying again... - Great location Pool and pool area was not well maintained at all. Rooms were dirty
• Mariano (7/5): Agradable pero puede mejorar - Ubicación El trato del señor se recepción al recibirnos en la noche, luego se sentó en una silla afuera de la habitación usar su celular a todo volumen
• Corey (10/5): - Great place, walking distance from several restaurants! Breakfast by the pool was amazing!
• Shwetha (10/5): -
• Julia (8/5): - Shower got mold
• Belen (9/5): Lindo jardín y piscinas. Desayuno es siempre el mismo plato. - Hermoso el parque que tiene con sus plantas tropicales y las dos piscinas (agua fría). Buena ubicación, cerca del centro. En general buena relación precio-calidad. El desayuno siempre es el mismo plato, es rico, pero no tenían jugos ni frutas como en la mayoría de los hoteles en la Fortuna. Solo un arroz con salchichas y huevo. Con un café solo y eso es todo. Si te quedás varios días te cansarás rápido del desayuno. Estuvimos dos noches y no nos hicieron las camas ni la limpieza. Lo demás ok, ubicación ok.
• Laraine (8/5): -
• Carlos (8/5): Agradable - El lugar La piscina
• Dayna (8/5): -
• ufor2016 (10/5): A zen getaway 🤙🏻 - I had a really nice experience with front desk! Some places don’t have English speaking people to greet you after 7 but They were really helpful and accomodating made sure I had everything I needed. I enjoyed the lookout and pool area which had toucans, sloths and you can hear monkeys about , it’s close to waterfalls, town and hot springs. Kind of tucked away but that adds to peace of the noise from the town. Look forward for next stay 😊
• Isabelle (4/5): - C’était désuet, les robinet allaient décrocher du meuble, le Frigo n’était même pas branché avant notre arrivée …. et le site était désert
• Roman (7/5): -
• Ariana (5/5): - Realmente esta bastante cerca del centro Realmente ningún alojamiento debería de tener horario de salida y entrada ya una vez que uno se encuentra ahí, ya que muchos lugares cierran tarde y por eso no se logra disfrutar como te gustaría
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean and quiet. Close to main attractions and restaurants. Staff very friendly.
• YAQUI (8/5): queda cerca de todo - la ubicación es excelente El dasayuno estaba delicioso, sin embargo no puedes elegir que dasayunar solo te sirven y ya
• Sharon (8/5): -
• Vishal (6/5): - Property description failed to inform that there is only 1 bathroom in the property. We were 2 families sharing 1 bathroom which was inconvenient.
• Melanie (10/5): Aunty Arenal was a wonderful place to stay! - We loved our stay at Aunty Arenal! Fernando and Laura were very friendly and accommodating. All the employees made us feel welcome. The room was very clean and the hotel was nice and quiet at night. The location was super convenient and easy to find. We wished we could have stayed longer.
• Melissa (10/5): - Our stay was great! The staff was friendly, the breakfast was delish, location was perfect. Shout out to Fernando, he was helpful with everything. It is a little rustic and could use some new towels. It was very authentic Costa Rican stay…perfect for our family vacation!
• Aurora (10/5): - Very friendly and helpful staff, felt welcome and well cared for. Thank you!
• Kara (10/5): - Gorgeous setting and perfect location for Arenal and the waterfall
• matthewjamesnelson (2/5): Rodeway Motel Vibe - This place has the vibe of a Rodeway Motel that once was actually pretty nice, but since has been purchased by an Indian family that have trimmed costs everywhere. When we got there, the front desk attendant walked us to our lodge with a pile of towels since they were too busy to have them already place in the rooms. The TV remote was missing for one room, and the other room one worked but was very much a dumb TV from 1995...so what was the point given I had 3 kids with me. The refrigerator was off, and every light had to be about a 25 amp LED light set to blue wave length where I needed a flash light to just see anything in the our lodge. NONE of the pictures posted online are new...most likely from about 20-25 years ago when the place was new...now the place is just flat pathetic. We arrived after sunset and the place barely has ANY outside lighting so bring a flashlight. When we wanted to check out the pool after our arrival, we interrupted some locals cooking food and drinking in the back. We ultimately bailed and bought a night at the Los Lagos Resort...which was very much worth the upgrade from this dump. Don't stay here...we paid for two...and only stayed one.
• Matthew (6/5): Lovely grounds and view but very dated rooms - Overall the stay was ok, but not the best of my trip in Costa Rica, here’s my full rundown: The good: the hotel grounds are beautiful, the swimming pool is set in a nice area, breakfast was nice and right by the pool was lovely, the bed was big and comfy, the staff were helpful and friendly, there is a lovely view of the volcano from the property. The not so good: the rooms are pretty dated and in need of a full refresh, the property is further out of the main town than I realised (my fault for not properly checking), despite being friendly and helpful I reported a flashing light in the bathroom twice but was never fixed (felt like brushing my teeth in a disco!), despite staying for 4 nights my room was never made up once (I really was expecting at least once or twice), there is no safe in the room. On balance I did really like the hotel grounds, but if I were in La Fortuna again I’d look for something a bit less dated and closer to town
• Judith (8/5): - We enjoyed this property with a view of the Arenal volcano. It was quite a long bwalk to the centre of La Fortuna but there were also restaurants wothin 15i mnutes. This was essental as no food available at the hotel, apart from breakfast.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Nice , not more - The small apartment was not good maintained. Not enough hot waters or towels. The pool is nice, but you cannot sit next to it, just play in the water.
• NICLAS (6/5): - Not really worth the price. The place feels like it was built a long time ago and not maintained too well. The pools are much smaller in reality vs the photos
• Lafleur (10/5): A perfect base for our Arenal area adventures! - It's a tropical garden in a walled compound a little way out of town. They serve a wonderful breakfast poolside each morning.
• Don (6/5): - Pool is beautiful. Room clean. Daily service nice.
• Shelley (10/5): - Little outdated but ok for overnight stay
• colin (8/5): Cold Pools Nice people - A comfortable bed and good sized room. Friendly service and suitable breakfast. Disappointed that the pools were cold as in too cold to even go in. We knew they were not thermal pools but they are basically un useable
• Sriram (4/5): - The property photos show as if its like a luxury lodge. It doesn't even have fully running hot water even after repeated ask to fix it. The rooms are ok. Kitchen is very old and small. Utensils are old and dirty. Highly pricey for the amount they charge.
• Nathan (4/5): Overrated, look elsewhere - Terrible mattress was exchanged with one they had in another room. I was happy that they were able to accomadate that, since the other mattress was awful. Pictures make the place look better than it is. We stayed for 5 days and there was no other guests the whole time. Cockroach in kitchen made us stay away from cooking.
• kay (10/5): - The property is on very beautiful grounds. At the end of a dirt road. Secluded and felt safe. We stayed in upstairs room with a comfortable king sized bed. Breakfast was included and cooked fresh.
• Rachel (3/5): Great location terrible property. - Location is great. Beautiful garden. Very quiet. Good breakfast. Nice stuff. The property is completely run down. Everything is broken. We got a room with 3 beds but it was a kitchen with 3 beds. Horrible. We got a better room next morning. The walls are so thin you can hear every word. Very sad. It could be a very nice place, but looks like nobody takes care of it.
• Darrell (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent hosts and very accommodating!
• James (10/5): - It was great i extend my stay for two more nights. This was the 2nd time i have stayed here. A little out of the way but great value.
• Anouk (10/5): Exceptional -
• Antoine (6/5): Friendly host but basic amenities - Welcoming host but basic amenities. The kitchen was old, small and uncomfortable to cook in. Plates and glasses are mismatched, and stored high in a cupboard with a ledge, very impractical. Pots and pans are stored in the oven. Drawers are broken. There is nothing in the kitchen: no salt/pepper/oil, and not even coffee filters. The pools are not heated, and as we came in November they were cold. Very disappointing. The jungle animal noises are loud, which can be good or bad - you decide. I did not like that someone came in to make our beds without my knowledge. Otherwise, Fernando was very friendly and gave us promptly what we needed (extra chair, oven dish, sewing needle). Good location in La Fortuna.
• kerrichu (10/5): Serene hidden gem! - Aunty Arenal Lodge was wonderful! It was secluded but only a few minutes away from town. I booked after reading reviews about cats on the property. They have a small dog, a sweet cat, & a handful of chickens. The property was dark at night and didn't have a lot of signage, but the gentleman working pointed where to go. Parking was very convenient & they had umbrellas ready. My room had 2 decks with chairs. The front deck was connected to the stairwell that went straight to the path to the office and lot, while the back deck was private and shared with the room next door. Both had cameras, which made me feel secure. The shower was clean & had hot water. The blackout curtains were useful. The lady working there made a fresh traditional breakfast of eggs, meat, rice, beans, toast with fruit jam, coffee & fruit juice. It was all delicious & served right by the two pools, surrounded by beautiful foliage. They turned on the pools after breakfast and moved a chair over for me. The observation deck had comfortable looking hammocks & a great view of the Arenal Volcano. The entire experience was a joy. I loved sitting on the deck listening to the rain & petting the sweet little cat at night.
• Kerri (10/5): - Aunty Arenal Lodge was wonderful! It was secluded but only a few minutes away from town. I booked after reading reviews about cats on the property. They have a small dog, a sweet cat, & a handful of chickens. The property was dark at night and didn't have a lot of signage, but the gentleman working pointed where to go. Parking was very convenient & they had umbrellas ready. My room had 2 decks with chairs. The front deck was connected to the stairwell that went straight to the path to the office and lot, while the back deck was private and shared with the room next door. Both had cameras, which made me feel secure. The shower was clean & had hot water. The blackout curtains were useful. The lady working there made a fresh traditional breakfast of eggs, meat, rice, beans, toast with fruit jam, coffee & fruit juice. It was all delicious & served right by the two pools, surrounded by beautiful foliage. They turned on the pools after breakfast and moved a chair over for me. The observation deck had comfortable looking hammocks & a great view of the Arenal Volcano. The entire experience was a joy. I loved sitting on the deck listening to the rain & petting the sweet little cat at night. He was absolutely lovely and made it peaceful trip and helped soothe my soul.
• Erial (8/5): Quiet and spacious - Liked the location, which was a little off the main road, so it was nice and quiet. The facilities were old but working, and we found the laundry room really useful for our purposes. Overall, it was worth the money to house our entire family for this vacation comfortably. Would have enjoyed more chairs since we were a family of five and there were only four chairs to use.
• Elise (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lawrence (6/5): Secluded but Easy Access to La Fortuna Town - Property is conveniently located off from the main road so it is quiet. 10 minute walk to the main road or easy drive. We went into town for breakfast and dinner, but also used kitchen to cook. 2 bedrooms and full kitchen with dining table gave adequate space to relax. Pool was nice added feature and clean. We would have enjoyed added amenities like complementary coffee to use in the coffee maker. A few instances of needed repairs such as faucet in washroom very loose and shower head spraying everywhere. Staff were friedly and welcoming. They responded to request to fix shower head that day and let us use hotel umbrellas which were needed often. Lots of stray animals around that our kids enjoyed. We stayed in the rainy season, so the first two nights, we were the only people there.
• Paula (4/5): Decent for budget stay - Hotel needs updating. Lights in one room didn’t work, there was a bit of a smell and because windows open there were little bugs. Not much to do at hotel, but it did have a washer (no dryer, but clothesline in laundry). We booked a 3 night stay, but only stayed one night and switched to a hot springs resort. It was quiet and we all slept well. We had 5 adults, 2 rooms and 4 beds, so it suited what we were looking for space-wise.
• Kuziemski (9/5): I would come back! - The staff! Very friendly and kind. The road to the property. It’s very bumpy.
• Jose (10/5): - Laura and Fernado super host. Quiet and everything in short distance. Great kind customer service. Gracias Fernando y Laura. Pura Vida!!
• Greg (10/5): - This was a great base to explore the Arenal area, close to the hot springs and waterfall, and several great dining options nearby. The units are basic but clean and well kept.
• Rozina (8/5): Very good - You truly get the vibe of being in the middle of the jungle here. Beautiful and lush landscaping, hidden and private pools, hammock in the back - all here to make you calm and relaxed. You can get their local style breakfast in the back, surrounded by gorgeous tropical plants. The pools are open until quite late, and since it's not a big property you could easily find time when there are no other people around. The car can safely be parked in the front of the villa. Our villa didn't have air conditioning in the common areas, only in the bedrooms, so we couldn't really hang out in the living room together because it was so hot. The shower in the bathroom didn't want to properly drain, and the laundry's humidity made the whole villa smell a bit "wet". If you're unlucky, loud free roaming chicken will wake you up in the morning.
• Megha (10/5): It was very enjoyable and memorable - Location was excellent and owner was very hospitable Home was well maintained Pool was beautiful The hummingbirds in the yard were beautiful Nothing in particular The kitchen amenities could be better. As such this should be ok for short stays but for longer stays people might need a few more conveniences
• Jordan (10/5): - Such a wonderful stay! Nice amenities, kind staff, cute breakfast and pool. Also amazing cats hanging around
• Erin (8/5): - All the essentials. AC, fridge, pool, bathroom, free parking and a GREAT breakfast!
• Verified traveler (6/5): Not worth the cost - Spacious place. Location good But access to the place by long difficult dirt roadOld outdated. Also no hot water despite multiple requests and the manager says that’s how it is
• Ed (10/5): - Friendly staff. The room is a bit dark. Strong cleaning agent smell. Furnishing is sparse.
• Chanahira (2/5): - Not well maintained at all, very bad breakfast, soap, shampoo toilet paper and hand soap super super bad quality , the only good thing is the location we would never go back to this place again
• Ghaly (7/5): Good - a/c rocked our world. bathroom excellent. breakfast? bed super firm. only a light sheet in the bed for you to sleep with
• Leon (8/5): Very good -
• Nancy (6/5): - The hotel has seen better days. Room furnishings were shabby, like from a garage sale. Front desk staff did nothing to fix lights or a broken lock. Kitchen staff were very kind, but imagine a complimentary breakfast in CR with no fruit!! Garden was nice, pool and hot tub were nice. A/C worked. Not great value for the cost.
• Gabriella (10/5): Exceptional -
• rodney (8/5): - The hotel is approximately half an hour walk from downtown la Fortuna It was an easy safe walk even at night. The hotel was accommodating and the service great Patti, the maid, and breakfast. Jeff is such a nice beautiful person, I enjoyed chatting with her. The rest of the team there are very nice, but I didn’t get a whole lot of time to talk with them If ever in La Fortuna, I would use them again by
• guanzhi (6/5): - parking is easy
• Zachary (2/5): - Chose this place because of an abundance of good reviews.Room we got doesn’t look like any of the pictures posted on Expedia.Side lamps are seen in photos of the rooms yet there were no side lamps in our room. There is also not enough natural light so you are stuck using the bright main lights which was more of an inconvenience than one would assume.One bed was comfortable and the other had a hard mattress that you can feel every spring through. No shelves in bathroom or place in shower to put toiletries. Cheapest 1 ply toilet paper on the planet, unlike the other hotels we’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. Noticed security guard just staring at me as I walked around the grounds which didn’t make me feel very welcome.Security guard came and told me to turn off my outside light. Why is that their business? I’m paying to stay here.Staff suggested we turn off the air conditioning when we are not in the room-again we are paying to stay here and are on vacation.It’s mentioned in the booking info, but it’s bizarre that the more you pay, the less you get. For instance breakfast being charged to a room with a full kitchen because you have the ability to cook. The pools are nice but they turn off the artificial waterfalls during the day for some reason. No jacuzzi as mentioned. Says no pets allowed but every time we opened our door the owner’s animals (two cats and a dog) were there begging for food. Cat would pull screen door open and run under the beds and we had to get him out each time.
• Ramesh (10/5): - Beautiful property well maintained Wonderful friendly staff Love this property
• Carly (8/5): - Great location close to everything in La fortuna!
• Souganthika (2/5): - The property is in close proximity to the volcano, which is the only positive. The AC kept leaking throughout the night, onto the bed and the night stand. The bed itself is the worst I have ever slept on, it caved in and creaked and rattled like an ancient cot, leaving me with a terrible back ache. There is no blanket on the bed and the one they had on the shelf was old and dusty. There’s a fan but it doesn’t work. The bloody curtains are see through. Who in their right minds would install a freaking see through curtain in a hotel room?! AVOID this place at all costs. Go somewhere else. This place is a joke.
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - Everything about the property was excellent. The staff was delightful and made our stay well worth it. We will return N/A
• Pavla (7/5): Good - The location was great! Some facilities could be renewed
• Lawrence (10/5): Excelente estadía - Un lugar tranquilo y apto para descansar, cercanía al centro de la Fortuna pero sin bullicio. Persomal muy amable y presto a ayudar.
• Hannah (8/5): Pleasant, clean, needs better curtains please - Nice location a bit out of town, comfortable and very clean, great hammocks and lovely pool. The curtains covering the whole room and facing the complex were see-through at night, so felt a bit uncomfortable really relaxing in our own space. Weird door in the shower into another area (unknown area!) which although was locked from our side, had a gap above the door. Quite an odd set-up, felt like someone could look over the shower (or come in!) at any point.
• Matthew (10/5): - Good property far enough away from the downtown to be quiet but close enough for a quick drive to the amenities Would recommend
• Erika (10/5): - We had a lovely stay! The property is right in the forest with a beautiful garden where we saw tree frogs, hummingbirds and other wildlife. The owner has cats who are very friendly. The walls are thin so you can sometimes hear your neighbours but it didn’t bother us much. Thank you for having us!
• Vikrant (8/5): - Simple and affordable accommodation. Staff is very nice.
• Leslie (6/5): Pleasant - staff was great, location was good, breakfast was good room needed a lot of care. sliding door was Bratton and hard to lock, fridge was broken and did not work. beds were crammed in. paint and fixtures were just sloppy and needed care. hot tub was not working. was told recent gutsy broke it. But judging by the looks of it, I don't think the hot has worked for months.
• Paul (9/5): Superb -
• Tammy (8/5): - Nice property, clean rooms and good location.
• Bradley (6/5): - Kind of a mixed bag on this one. The location was good. Close to La Fortuna and the waterfall. It was quiet and the plants were beautiful. The two things I didn't like were the smell in our room and the most expensive rooms do not include breakfast. Our room reeked of cigarette smoke upon arrival. I did not immediately alert the front desk, but opened the place up and went out for a while. We got back after dark and went to bed. It smelled in there in the morning so we went and complained. The lady at the front desk was initially not accommodating to our complaint. Just blamed the last guests that stayed there. We complained about not receiving breakfast, having paid for the expensive room. The response was "your room has a full kitchen, so it doesn't include breakfast." The guests in the other rooms had breakfast included. I didn't want to go shopping for eggs, rice, beans, fruit, coffee grounds, milk, butter, sugar, paper towels and have to make all that in the little kitchen. I'm trying to relax. We just wanted to eat and get on with our day, just like most people on vacation. We were originally not offered anything in return for our stinky ash tray of a room. We left mad and did not pay the $7 a piece for their breakfast. When we returned from the waterfall a few hours larer, they had changed the sheets and used pine sol to clean the room. It was better and she also offered a free breakfast the following day, which we appreciated. It could have been handled better.
• L. (10/5): Exceptional -
• L. (10/5): Exceptional -
• Manish (8/5): Quiet eco friendly - Its a very quiet place with basic amenities. The environment is very peaceful with sound of birds in the morning. Fernanado who serves the guests is very nice. He always tends to your requests.
• Corina (4/5): Disappointing - Location is nice, away from the hustle of the main street in La Fortuna. Landscaping is also pretty nice. Everything could be better, bathroom is not very nice or clean (found 2 bugs that looked like cockroaches) . Room is super basic, not a lot of space where to put your things or hang a towel. Some beds creak like crazy. Breakfast is basic, rice and beans and eggs, no fruits or any variety.
• Rakesh (3/5): Very disappointed - Rooms was not clean. Bathroom door didn’t close. There was no hair dryer.
• Siddharth (8/5): - The lodge is conviniently located to literally all attractions in la fortuna. We had a very comfortable stay. The only issue was that when power went out, there was no backup power, which made us to stay without power for 2 hours. There wer minor issues like shower not working , fridge was making big noise, which they fixed promptly. The property is bit on expensise side , but they have a small hot spring and private garage parking, which makes it very convinient. The staff were very friendly
• Janie (9/5): Superb -
• Nick (9/5): We felt like good friends of the owner - Personal attention to our needs and our interests for the trip Privacy at any time of the day
• Rob (8/5): Great option for family stay in La Fortuna - Location Kitchen a bonus Pool great No negatives of note
• Mark (10/5): Friendly and Helpful - Great location for stopping off at La Fortuna. Friendly owner who spoke a little English but spoke more English than I did Costa Rican so that was very helpful. There’s a lovely swimming pool which unfortunately we didn’t use. The breakfast was as expected…. Wonderful. Thanks for a great stay 😃😃
• Praveen (10/5): Nice hotel. Close to lots of activities & food place - Nice plants. Proximity to Volcano. Good breakfast. The pool. Rooms could use a little bit of update. TV not working very well.
• Mounica (7/5): Great location, needs some minor improvements - The staff were the best part of our stay, super friendly and nice to chat with. It was also a very quiet spot, so we enjoyed that. We definitely enjoyed the king bed, and the ac was working great! The pool was run down, the property was quite small and most walking paths were around other units; overall it wasn't the same vibe as the pictures.
• David (10/5): - Great value. The property was beautiful. Our room was basic and worked for us. No problem with tours picking us up. Fernando was terrific and Laura was very helpful. Highly recommend.
• Kara (6/5): - Beautiful property and pool. Beds are rock hard
• uzma (4/5): - This property was close to supermarket but the property itself if 2 star. Linen very old and rooms smelled. The screen is broken hence mosquitos inside the room. Flush of the Toilet did not work. Beds were Old Spring and not comfortable
• Mateo (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfast was nice, the staff was incredible friendly. All in all a great experience Rooms can improve, beds were a little too soft.
• Hector (8/5): - We had a pleasant stay with our family of 5 (ages: 9, 10, 13). We had a car so it was nice to have covered parking right in front of our place especially since it rains sporadically and it is very close driving to grocery stores, restaurants, and attractions. It was very private and we were able to enjoy the pool and spa with waterfalls and beautiful rain forest views! The accommodations were good with AC in the bedrooms. I gave it a 4/5 on cleanliness only because some of the things like the ice tray and dish rack could have been cleaner.
• Yanis (4/5): Disappointing -
• Geoff (7/5): It was a pleasant simple place worth the money - Had enough beds/rooms to accommodate a family of 5, was hard to find suitable accommodations in La Fortuna for our family (2 adults, 2 teenagers and a baby). The only alternative was to rent a house on VRBO, Price for Aunty Arenal was better than VRBO. Appliances were very old and not useful, we rented for convenience of kitchen but did not cook and big meals there
• Alicia (10/5): - We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Aunty Arenal Lodge. Staff was very nice. Property was beautiful. Pool and spa were great. Animals roaming around was nice to see.
• Monette (3/5): Happy our stay was short - Location Semi automatic laundry with only cold wash No hot water in kitchen or bathroom sink Not enough dishes/glassware for 3 people Inconsistent maid service Pool was not too clean Presence of feral cats/dog was disheartening

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