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Arenal History Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Baldi Hot Springs

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Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 404417

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arenal History Inn

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Located close to Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecotermales Fortuna, Arenal History Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arenal History Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 186 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History La Fortuna
Arenal History
Arenal History Inn Hotel
Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal History Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Arenal History Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal History Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal History Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arenal History Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arenal History Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 186 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal History Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Baldi Hot Springs, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, and Paradise Hot Springs. Ecotermales Fortuna and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Arenal History Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and always friendly and attentive. Made us feel very comfortable and welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. From the personnel in the office to the restaurant onsite.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean adequate room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Cute bungalows that are set back from the road and quiet. They are close to plenty of restaurants, and a few minute drive from downtown la fortuna. Restaurant on site! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay 4 nights at the hotel. Rooms are very confy and clean. Hotel is strategically positioned close to restaurants, hot Springs, town and hikings. Staff is very kind and attentive. Breakfast very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and clean and nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we had our own little cabin, they cleaned when we needed them to, had a beautiful pool and folage and birds everywhere. Breakfast was good and staff were great,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, budget friendly and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprising little retreat off the main Fortuna artery. Lovely unit. Amazing staff and a fabulous restaurant. We had a really delicious dinner! Gracias❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and it is a very safe place for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, awesome service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As described. Basic. Great breakfast. Really noisy when it rains.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful hotel and grounds. Tropical paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very place with friendly staff and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place will definitely stay again if I visit Costa Rica so peaceful and so much nature around!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms. Lots of flowers and birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place, the food, the view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a perfect stay at History Inn. 4 wonderful nights spending at the hotel facilities and the good restaurant where we had excellent breakfast and decided to eat there for the nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Arenal History Inn. It was super convenient and everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabana style room provided a great atmosphere for the property and the surrounding plants and trees make you feel like you're on the doorstep of the rain forest. Pool and on-site restaurant are nice. Plus many local restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024