Chato Arenal Lodge

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Staff

8.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Chato Arenal Lodge in Fortuna offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional amenities include a minimarket, tour desk, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: La Fortuna Waterfall is 656 feet away, while Kalambu Hot Springs and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are 3.7 mi and 14 mi respectively. The Fortuna airport is 8.7 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Vivijan
United States United States
“The care that the owner put into this place is impressive! The green around with the birds singing it’s amazing! The walking pat with bridges made me smile 😊. The little pool is super cute!!The young guy Maikel was incredible and helped us with...”
Sara
United States United States
“Breakfast was good.. chef Benedict did a good job! Micheal was great. My room was super clean. Saw monkeys, sloths, and birds around the cabin.”
Suzanne
Canada Canada
“Fabulous hillside setting near Arenal Waterfall. Comfortable beds. Damien and Benedict were charming, friendly and helpful.”
Tony
United States United States
“The location is very nice, set within the forest. Lots of birds! Very peaceful.”
Aisha
United States United States
“Chato Arenal Lodge has a nice breakfast with fresh fruits and an amazing view from the restaurant. The room was super clean and the beds were very comfortable, I loved that the hotel is at a walking distance from La Fortuna waterfalls and a five...”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, quiet and forest views with wildlife to see.”
Rob
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hospitality of the chef, Benedikt. We miss the chats with him. Modern and new amenities. Windows can be open all night due to mosquito net in front. We had no mosquito in the room the whole stay. Very green area with beautiful gardens. One...”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great coffee. Large room. Peaceful location. Near waterfall. Nice little pool.”
Calderón
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“We loved the staff, the private little pool in the room and the breakfast. There is also a path next to the restaurant where you can hear and see different animals”
Thomas
Austria Austria
“Very nice guy (Esteban) helped us with everything! Place is great and totally new. It is a pity that we had to go so soon…”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante Chato Lodge
  • Cuisine
    International • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Chato Arenal Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

Chato Arenal Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Chato Arenal Lodge 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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