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Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant

3.0 star property
Enjoy international cuisine at dinner time. Warm up by the cozy fireplace or take advantage of concierge services for planning activities around Lake Arenal.

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Nestled near Lake Arenal, Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant offers a serene retreat with full breakfast, a tranquil garden, and relaxing spa services. Unwind on the picturesque terrace or explore your literary side in the library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Arenal is home to Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park, while FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tronadora Arena. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Arenal travel guide
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Nuevo Arenal, 1Km Este Del Gimnasio, Arenal, Guanacaste, 50807

What's nearby

  • Had to stop the car and breathe in the beauty. #lake #nature
    Lake Arenal
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Panorama of volcano Arenal and view of beautiful nature of Costa Rica, La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Central America
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    33 min drive - 24.0 km
  • October 2018.
    Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    39 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    41 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    53 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café & Macadamia
    15 min drive
  • Tom's Pan German Bakery
    19 min walk
  • La Tortuga
    5 min drive
  • Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop
    10 min drive
  • Restaurante Cavi
    64 min drive

About this property

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant

Bed & breakfast near Lake Arenal
Located close to Tronadora Arena and FlyZone Wakeboard School, Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Gingerbread Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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 full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gingerbread Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Gingerbread Hotel Arenal
Gingerbread Arenal
Gingerbread Hotel Restaurant
Gingerbread Restaurant Arenal
Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Arenal
Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Bed & breakfast
Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Bed & breakfast Arenal

Frequently asked questions

Is Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 200.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant located?

Situated in Arenal, this bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Arenal and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tenorio Volcano National Park and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Cavernas de Venado and Arenal Volcano National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Gingerbread Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was fantastic and the bungalow we stayed in was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the food at the restaurant. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming. We're going to miss the soothing sounds of the jungle at night, especially the beautiful native birds that perched in the garden every morning. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the staff. Food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, well maintained property with amazing birds and plants. Cozy casitas with character and delicious meals served by colorful chef Eyal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eyal and his staff were the saving grace of our trip. When everything that could go wrong, did, we were warmly greeted and welcomely accommodated. Our room was absolutely beautiful, and the food and service in the restaurant was unrivaled!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint and well outfitted. The hotel location is beautiful and unique. The host was very hospitable, accommodating, and pleasant to talk to. The food is great and reasonably priced. The flowers, birds are a sight to see in the morning. If you want privacy and great accommodations at a great value, this is where to stay in Nuevo Arenal. It’s a short drive to Rio Celeste tubing or the Arenal Volcano.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel. Only 6 rooms. each individually decorated . Owner chef welcoming and very personable. Amazing tasting meal available as well as regular menu. Enjoy the included family style breakfast (for hotel guests only) while you watch Toucans at the feeders. Highly recommend stopping at Gingerbred!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saeed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full of mosquitos and bugs. very dirty. We couldn't stay even 5 minutes in the room. Luckily I found another hotel to stay that night. It was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahnick

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

Wonderful Lakefront B&B

We stayed at Gingerbread for three nights while looking for a home to rent in the Arenal area. Our room was lovely, with murals painted on the wall and ceiling. It was very quiet. We had a private balcony with a wonderful lake view. There were birds everywhere ... tanagers, aracaris, oropendulas, jays, robins, euphonias, etc. Breakfast was served outside on the covered terrace overlooking the lake, and each day featured a different creation by Chef Eyal. The restaurant was awesome for dinner as well, we enjoyed escargots, mussels, caesar salad and ribs among many other delicious dishes. We highly recommend this B&B.

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food! Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great hotel, amazing food.

Wow, this hotel was great. The staff were super friendly, parking and WiFi were both great! However the best thing this joint has going is the food! It’s incredible, I know there are many hotels in the area but this hotel was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we were given a room in that was a separate l bungalow. it was very large with a king and queen bed. was air conditioned which is also uncommon.in Costa Rica. The breakfast was great and was included with the room. The restaurant has an awesome chef who completed culinary studies in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Passionate cook/owner—amazing and unique place

Wow! Eyal and the whole (tiny) gingerbread hotel and restaurant was a highlight of our stay in Costa Rica. Eyal is truly a man with a genius for cooking—basically, imagine if Anthony Bourdain operated a restaurant and bed and breakfast, i.e., this isn’t the kind of place you ask for “more or less spicey”, you get what you get and what you get is amazing. Both dinners we had there (with my wife and kids) were arguably the best meals i have ever experienced. And eating and staying here is truly an experience—the birds, the howler monkeys, and Eyal himself, all come together to make this certainly the most unique place we’ve ever stayed. we were assigned the wine cellar room (?casita) which defies description in this format, but trust me it’s unique, comfortable and memorable, every touch is custom. if you don’t awaken spontaneously to the sound of howler monkeys and copious copious birds, set your alarm for 5:30 am, it’s worth it.

8/10 Good

Laurie

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

Creative place

Really enjoyed the property, our bungalow, and the food prepared from the chef. Very creative place!

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Bay Area CA.

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

Great Food

We stay here for It's central location and we just have to walk downstairs to our favorite restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

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