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Lavas del Arenal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peñas Blancas with free breakfast and a lazy river

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Garden View, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden view
Lavas del Arenal offers a peaceful mountain escape with continental breakfast, an outdoor pool with a lazy river, and The Ranch restaurant's local dishes. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and on-site laundry facilities for added convenience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden View, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Peñas Blancas, Lavas del Arenal is in the mountains and in a national park. While the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Baldi Hot Springs. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting.
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300 meters west from El Bosque school, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisciense Restaurante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pollos Pequi - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lavas del Arenal

Hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Lavas del Arenal. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Ranch, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lavas del Arenal offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ranch

Things to do

  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lavas del Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lavas del Arenal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lavas del Arenal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lavas del Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Lavas del Arenal?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Lavas del Arenal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lavas del Arenal located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Arenal Adventure World and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lavas del Arenal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 207 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebeca Garro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet location. Perfect for someone who looks for a secluded place to stay. Hotel located in a very nice scenery in a near proximity of many attractions, activities and also La Fortuna city with many good places to eat. The staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Valeria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Disliked: Amenities
Room was very old and rundown, basic. There was a tv but no remote control. Hotel looked clean and pool was enjoyable. Small restaurant serving breakfast and meals was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

allan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is away from the hustle bustle of La Fortuna. The property is older but it is clean and roomy. Don't get me wrong, it's not a 4 star hotel, but the courteous staff, the hammocks, the front lawn for the kids to run around all added to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Laurent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Expedia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and friendly staff

Beautiful location with a river and garden out back. You can see hummingbirds and here monkeys on the premises. Very nice to be a bit away from the downtown area and enjoy nature. The staff was very accommodating and made us a vegan-friendly breakfast. Check-in and Check-out were very easy and they even let us drop our bags early before check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lavas del Arenal

Nice quiet little hotel. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. A little bit out of town, but not a problem if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

German

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy mala experiencia

Muy mala experiencia. Las camas y almohadas no eran para nada confortables, además por la noche llegaban personas a tocar a nuestra puerta y querer entrar y no pudimos dormir por los gritos y ruidos en general que ocacionaban otros clientes que se encontraban borrachos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó el hotel porque está ubicado en medio de la naturaleza.Además olvidé una bolsa con objetos personales cuando dejé el hotel, e inmediatamente me contactaron para ver de qué forma se me devolvía lo antes posible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustig gelegen, goede bedden, ontbijt inbegrepen en prima. Af en toe kostte het wat tijd om een taxi te krijgen naar La Fortuna. Hotel ligt namelijk 10 minuutjes buiten het centrum. Onze kamer had geen zitplek anders dan de bedden. Dat is misschien een verbeterpunt. Al met al uitstekende prijs/kwaliteit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff and breakfast. The rooms need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel owner and staff was nice, however the hotel rooms need some upkeep. Nice garden and pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everybody’s treats you like family the property is well kept and very beautiful everything is close by from the hot springs to the National park
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I pre-paid for this hotel on Expedia. Then when I arrived they said that I must pay them. I thought maybe the Expedia charge was just a hold, but when I returned home I found that my credit card had both charges. I have been working with Expedia for 19 days and the case still isn't resolved. They say that the hotel has not responded. It was actually a great stay, but this hassle is ruining it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are reasonably priced, modest, and clean, and the staff is super friendly and so helpful. Miguel, the owner, showed us toucans in the trees, and fed us fresh coconuts from trees on the grounds . Francisco helped us plan excursions, and gave us lots of good tips about local places. If you come, don’t be discouraged by the rough 1/2 mile road in, because once you get here you’ll love the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi was very happy staying here. The facilities were more then I expected for the price, with a lovely pool, relaxation area that faced the nature reserve, so we saw toucans every morning, and the staff were very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lavas del Arenal is a small hotel situated just ouside of the main town in La Fortuna. There are plenty of benefits to staying at Lavas del Arenal. The first that I noticed is that the common areas of the hotel are surrounded by beautiful plant life, various birds, and a stream in the back. There is a pool available that wasn't overly occupied during my stay. I used it in the morning, so there wasn't actually anyone but me, but even in the afternoon, I only ever saw a couple people using it. The owner and the kitchen staff do a great job. The owner in particular was helpful in suggesting activities to do around La Fortuna, and went the extra mile in ensuring that I got to my destinations on time. They serve a complementary breakfast, which consists of rice and beans or pancakes, eggs, fruit, and a yogurt-like dip. Dinner is also available, though it is not complementary. The rooms themselves are simplistic, though you should be aware of this prior to showing up based on the budget pricing. Mine had a single bed, a mini fridge, air-conditioning, and a bathroom. An unexpected perk was getting to play with the owners puppy Mia. One of the friendliest dogs around! I would have no problem suggesting other people stay at Lavas Del Arenal. Just be aware that you'll be taking a taxi into town, which can be up to 5000 colones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

claudine

6/10 Okay

smartin48, Ontario Canada

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff!

I booked this hotel with Expedia.ca and got a great price. In hindsight the price was likely too low for the Arenal area. This hotel is quite far out from Fortuna and Arenal. The night we arrived they also had two bus loads of young people staying there, running around like animals. They moved us to a quieter room at the front of the hotel. The staff is very kind and helpful. The accomodations are good and it is a good value for your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

patty , florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a hidden treasure

We found this hidden treasure last minute. The rooms are big and spacious. The staff very nice. The beauty of this place is there outdoors. They have a river / creek in the back that makes a beautiful peaceful nature sounds. The landscaping is beautiful with flowers and trees. The pool area is surrounded by trees and flowers. If you are looking for inexpensive, natural beauty and not all the amnesties of an expensive hotel. This is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018