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Arenal Country Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to El Salto Fortuna River

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Game room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1/2 Mile South from the Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Friends and Family | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Friends and Family

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

El Salto Fortuna River is a short stroll from Arenal Country Inn, and other popular attractions like La Fortuna Waterfall are within a few miles (5 km). This 3-star hotel has 20 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arenal Country Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to El Salto Fortuna River
At Arenal Country Inn, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a gift shop.
24-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other amenities include refrigerators, safes, and desks.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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, debit cards, and cash
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Arenal Country
Arenal Country Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn
Arenal Country Inn Fortuna
Arenal Country Hotel
Country Inn La Fortuna De San Carlos
La Fortuna De San Carlos Country Inn
Arenal Country Inn La Fortuna
Arenal Country La Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn Hotel
Arenal Country Inn La Fortuna
Arenal Country Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Arenal Country Inn?

Arenal Country Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Arenal Country Inn?

This hotel in La Fortuna is within a 10-minute walk of Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. You'll also find La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Arenal Country Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Arenal Country Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Arenal Country Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arenal Country Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Arenal Country Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and heated floors as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Arenal Country Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Arenal Country Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Arenal Country Inn offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Arenal Country Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Arenal Country Inn.

Does Arenal Country Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Arenal Country Inn?

The closest major airport to Arenal Country Inn is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 2 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Arenal Country Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or pool views.

Arenal Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 315 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Lyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gated property with staff available from 7am to 9pm daily. Very close to Fortuna and all of it's restaurants and shopping. Beautiful grounds and a breathtaking view of the volcano from the pool. Breakfast provided was buffet style and delicious with options from eggs and sausage to fruit and cereal. Some traffic noise and bars on the windows and doors. But we felt safe and comfortable here. Housekeeping daily, all of the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

colin

A nice place with wonderful staff.

Lovely grounds and very friendly and professional staff. The rooms were modest and sound proofing was not great... The included breakfast was a bit sad. How can fruit not be fresh in Costa Rica same with watery coffee. Pool was nice and a good temp and all in the place was very we kept
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 6 nights and loved it. Our room was clean and comfortable and spacious. The grounds are gorgeously landscaped with lots of bird watching opportunities. Great pool. Delicious breakfasts. Friendly and helpful staff. 5 minute walk into town for shops and restaurants. Super convenient spot for various day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this property was really walkable to all the good restaurants/ coffee shops. also I was traveling solo as a female and Marcos, Vanessa and the rest of the crew were so helpful anytime I needed anything. I felt very safe walking to the property and had no issues getting a taxi if I needed one at any time of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff weren’t very nice- they were rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with lots of flowers palm trees and birds. I would love to come back and spend a week here. Wonderful place and la Fortuna is a place with lots of outdoor activities. Thank you Marcus for making our stay a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely good value and the breakfast and grounds were amazing. So was the staff I found the bed quite uncomfortable though
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we stayed longer!! Clean, comfortable, great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

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

Best customer service I’ve EVER had!!!

This is the place you need to book, no questions asked. Not only was the property beautiful…the free breakfast was amazing…the location is perfect (close enough to walk to town, not so close that you get caught in the hustle and bustle of tourism)… but the manager on-site, Adriana, went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me as a female solo traveler. I experienced a huge travel emergency and she was my guardian angel! She even ordered me a pizza on her own dime because I hadn’t eaten all day after the craziest travel day of my life. I am eternally grateful to her kindness and hospitality. I extended my stay an extra night and booked my excursions through her (she has connections and a comprehensive document to every tour you’d ever want to take). I even got to accomplish my dream of seeing Rio Celeste and had a great shuttle experience back to the Liberia airport which only cost about $60 shared. I highly recommend this property for solo travelers, families, and friend trips alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

samantha

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

La Fortuna Arenal visit

I have a lovely stay at this hotel. The property grounds is magnificent. The birds and other wildlife that visit was a bonus! Very close to downtown walking distance to everything. The family own soda 5 ish minutes away is a must try! El salto rope is about 10 minutes away and there’s a road side popsicle, man, reminds me of every Caribbean country/island I’ve been too. 💕 The volcano was constantly covered by clouds which was disappointing as I wanted to see the peak of it from the view at the entrance. Will revisit the area in the future. Check in and out was a breeze. I had a flight delay which turned into a cancellation put a damper on my plans but I was able to contact the hotel to change dates. I also extended my trip in the area.
Reception lobby
Grounds outside my room door/patio
View from the right of the entrance
Grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dhruvesh

Family friendly , quite location but still convenient to every thing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was very low-key and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dharmeshkumar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ohad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ellen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expansive beautiful grounds close to town. Nice breakfast included with room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and spacious rooms - friendly staff. A good base for La Fortuna and surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ronil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very good. We had visited this property in 2014 and now ten years later. The only thing we would recommend is getting faster internet as it was not always very good and getting the. television channels fixed. Besides that, the staff was very nice and everyone was kind. Thank you for making our vacation pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guanzhi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Arenal Country Inn impressed me with its beautiful environment of natural beauty. I think I'll come again next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael w

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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