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Chateau Arenal

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Arenal

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Chateau Arenal, amid the stunning Lake Arenal, offers a continental breakfast, a relaxing spa tub, and laundry facilities. Nearby, Costa Rica Sky Adventures awaits. The hotel also features an outdoor entertainment area for families and adventure seekers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 545
AED 616 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room | Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
El Castillo, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20213

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 13.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 42 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬27 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. 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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The price is AED 548
AED 619 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Chateau Arenal Hotel
Chateau Arenal Peñas Blancas
Chateau Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas

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 21 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Arenal on 3 December 2025 start from $167.8, including 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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Chateau Arenal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was healthy and good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shefali

Liked: Amenities
The place was nice and so close to the volcano. The front staff is also amazing and very helpful. I noticed in some spots the wifi was spotty so we had to switch rooms, the staff was accommodating and let us do our laundry too as a nice gesture. We also borrowed a tv from the front desk but theres no table is the room so we had to awkwardly put it on the bed. The breakfast was filling and good, there are about 3 options to choose from. I would be careful with some of the tables and cuterly because there were some bugs crawling around. Overall a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Traveling to Costa Rica was a wonderful experience and the Chateau Hotel is located in a very nice place. The staff was magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definately recommend this location. Great service and staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Serban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
PROS : good for the value, clean, VERY friendly, pleasant, a gorgeous restaurant terrace with a superb view. CONS : Rooms & bathroom are outdated, they need a lot of love. OVERALLL : Think more of a cabin lodge than a 'Chateau'. Cheapest in the area, so it is good for the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location!! Delicious food 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Quiet, neighborhood area with views of the lake, volcano and mountains. We went for a walk and it's very close to the Butterfly Conservatory and a local restaurant. About a 30 min drive from the La Fortuna town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great low-key place to stay in La Fortuna. Amazing view of Volcan Arenal. Zero complaints. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location and view of the volcano, breakfast included in tour stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with a view of the Arenal Volcano and the best food at the restaurant!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were awesome as well as the views. The pool was nice too. Water was cold, and the toilet seat was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Chateau Arenal very much. If I could add a 1/2 star I would do so. It has a beautiful view, the pool and hot tub are lovely, the food is good and interesting, the drinks are delicious and the people are all amazingly friendly, helpful and kind. My only slightly negative comment is the remote location. While we enjoyed ourselves and loved the view, it was quite a drive to get anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is the cutest. Tucked away on the top of a mountain. Waking up each morning with the sunrise over Arenal was amazing. The humming birds all around were magical. Thank you for a fabulous relaxed stay closest enough to all but far enough for quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Arenal volcano from the balcony. Staff at restaurant were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Napoleon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute cabins with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Melody

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice view of the volcano, we saw different animals around in the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023