Chateau Arenal

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Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Chateau Arenal provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 263
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden rocking chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Bungalow Volcano View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a refrigerator, and a view of greenery outside.

Family Standard Volcano View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the garden.

Family Bungalow Volcano View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a small table with a lamp, and a shelf with hangers.

Standard Volcano View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Peñas Blancas, Chateau Arenal is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. While the natural beauty of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Butterfly Conservatory and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Peñas Blancas travel guide
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El Castillo, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by hills and trees.
    Lake Arenal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A lush green landscape with a prominent mountain and a small white building with a red roof.
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    40 min drive - 13.9 km
  • A waterfall in a lush green forest with a person sitting at the base.
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    42 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Butterfly Conservatory
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    18 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shangri-La Gardens
    19 min drive
  • Lemnos Wetbar
    26 min drive
  • Baldi Premium Bar
    27 min drive
  • Restaurante Río Lounge
    36 min drive
  • Soda La Palma
    20 min drive

About this property

Chateau Arenal

  • Hotel located near Lake Arenal with rooms renovated in 2024
  • Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Chateau Arenal provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Books, multilingual staff, and games
    • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chateau Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Arenal?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Arenal on 27 October 2026 start from AED 263, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Chateau Arenal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chateau Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Chateau Arenal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Chateau Arenal located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Arenal Volcano National Park is 7.4 mi (12 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chateau Arenal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location 30min from La Fortuna, beautiful quiet place in the jungle, amazing to rest in hot tub in the late afternoon with light drizzle coming down and surrounded by nature. Excellent restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed here for three nights and my boys 14 and 10 loved the pool. The smoothies and swing at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best restaurant in town hands down and great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This stay was truly magical. The views were the best in the area and the restaurant had the best food we had all trip
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location with incredible staff. The pool and hot tub are beautiful. Rooms cleaned daily and the property is well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A delicious breakfast was included. The pool and hot tub area is lovely. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderfully kind staff, wonderful view, good view, felt nice to be a little away from main La Fortuna. El Castillo is quaint but amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great, no complaints, staff, room and food was fantastic, would most certainly stay here again. The views are fantastic and we saw so many different birds right from our deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was amazing. Staff was all nice and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Property!! Stunning pool views and hot tub. Amazing on site restaurant and made-to-order breakfast (included in stay). Shout out to our incredible waiter, Robert. Property is 20 mins from Tabacon Hot Springs (recommend the free local ones) and 40mins from La Fortuna. recommend staying here based on location, property, on-site restaurant, and staffing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really loved the restaurant food options for dinner and the included breakfast was also very good. We loved the wait staff (and the receptionist!). Everyone was very accommodating and pleasant. They have seating outside overlooking the beautiful view and have a few swings there, as well, that our teenage girls used non-stop while we were there. Really beautiful quiet area, away from the hustle and bustle of the more tourist filled La fortuna close by. We borrowed a TV and watched a movie together a couple of nights and enjoyed the hot tub and pool, as well! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Nice spot close to Fortuna. Not the easiest to find. Fantastic service and would recommend staying on site for dinner, the food was fantastic. Pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room with great views of Arenal volcano. The front staff was very courteous. We also enjoyed the company of a lot of birds right from our room who visited the trees in the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were kind and helpful. Location is lovely, and rooms are super clean. Would absolutely stay here again if we return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with relaxing pool and great views of the lake and volcano. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was healthy and good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I would definately recommend this location. Great service and staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous location!! Delicious food 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Well run property and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at the chateau! The views were amazing and the restaurant food was delicious and beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay with views

Beautiful little cabins with views overlooking the volcano. Restaurant was great. All the staff was friendly and our receptionist Dylan was amazing, very helpful and made our stay there, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was by far the was the best I’ve been around in my 25 years of traveling the globe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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The place has a espectacular view of the volcanos from all it rooms and the restaurant if very good.. the people attending are very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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My. Family and I stayed here a week. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and excellent small hotel. The view was beautiful and they staff was very friendly and always greeted us with a friendly smile and always went above to make our visit pleasant. If you would like to experience small local Costa Rica I highly recommend this small quiet friendly clean hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great low-key place to stay in La Fortuna. Amazing view of Volcan Arenal. Zero complaints. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025