Hotel Faro Arenal
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Hotel Faro Arenal

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2 outdoor pools
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Restaurant
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Overview of Hotel Faro Arenal

VIP Access
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The price is £67
Price available on 10/4/2024

Explore the area

Del Súper Cristian Nº 4, Continuar 1 km, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationNorth Fields Café10 min walk
  • Popular LocationRestaurante Rana Roja18 min walk
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Chocolate Tour3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Motmot Jungle5 min drive

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Room options

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Hotel Faro Arenal is in a rural area and near the airport. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Motmot Jungle and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the hot springs and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 5 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 19 min walk
  • Pollo Fortuneño - 5 min drive
  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Pub - 4 min drive
  • Arábigos Coffee House - 5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Faro Arenal

Hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Hotel Faro Arenal. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and ecotours, at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 10 hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Faro Arenal offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 10 hot springs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 10 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cabinas Faro Arenal
Cabinas Faro Arenal Fortuna
Cabinas Faro Arenal Hotel
Cabinas Faro Arenal Hotel Fortuna
Cabinas Faro Arenal Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Hotel Faro Arenal
Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Faro Arenal
Hotel Faro Arenal Hotel
Hotel Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Hotel Faro Arenal Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Faro Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Faro Arenal?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Faro Arenal on 10 Apr 2024 start from £67.11, 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 Hotel Faro Arenal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Faro Arenal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Faro Arenal?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Faro Arenal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Faro Arenal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Faro Arenal located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chato Volcano and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. The Motmot Jungle and La Fortuna Waterfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Hotel Faro Arenal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Conestoga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice and quaint hotel. Very convenient to everything that you would want to do in the area. Lots of activities. The only thing that would’ve been nice would’ve been a small refrigerator in the room. Amazing pizza made in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We loved watching the birds on the feeders at breakfast. This was by no means a three star hotel. The owner was helpful, but the rooms were very basic- no hair dryer, no table, ( no fridge of course). The gardens around it were lovely, but the walk through them needed maintaining. Go for the birds not the luxuries!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff were wonderful. The separate rooms were lovely, comfortable and private with little gardens and sitting areas outside each one. The pool is surrounded by concrete but a nice amenity that we certainly used! Breakfasts were very good. The owners let us stay later than checkout until our transportation arrived. It is located outside of town, which is lovely for the peacefulness, but requires a taxi to get anywhere.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unassuming area on a regular street. Small clean family hitel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Hotel Faro Arenal! This was our favorite stay of our entire trip in Costa Rica. Upon arriving we were welcomed by the family who owns and runs the property, and shown around to its beauty. I traveled myself as a single mother with four children and felt very welcomed and safe. I hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beautiful little cabin we stayed in. It was very spotless, quiet and private with beautiful gardens in front. The staff is very helpful. There is a lovely little nature trail we explored while waiting for our room to be ready early. The gardener showed us many beautiful plants and pointed out the sleeping sloth and the favourite tree of the toucans. The breakfast was lovely and the birdfeeders!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Ware

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While my stay at this hotel was a decision that I made last minute, my stay, there was excellent, and I couldn’t be happier that I made the decision that I did. The accommodations were clean , and the staff was very polite. You definitely have the feeling here that you are amongst nature. Naturally beautiful, constantly the sounds of birds and other wildlife. As a matter of fact, there was a sloth on the property, at times, so close you could touch him, but I did not at the suggestion of the staff. A wonderful experience. I came to Costa Rica to be amongst nature and this location delivered. It was about a 5 to 10 minute drive to get to the Le Fortuna waterfall, another great experience. It was also a 5 to 10 minute drive to get to La Fortuna center of town where you can buy groceries or whatever needs you might have. my hotel room, a free upgrade offered me a coffee pot so I could enjoy a nice coffee first thing in the morning and a very spacious room. I would definitely enjoy this hotel in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a few issues during our stay here but the owner, Javier, did a great job trying to make things right. We arrived to find out our room had been treated for extermination and the odor was still too strong. He offered us a room at a nearby hotel and an upgrade for the following night back at Faro Arenal. The room nearby was very new - so new it did not have lamps - just overhead lighting - and the refrigerator had not even been plugged in; but it was very clean and the staff was wonderful. Next day we return to Faro Arenal and got our upgraded casita, and during a particularly heavy wind and rain storm, had a small leak in the roof. But, it wasn't on the bed and when the storm ended so did the leak. It was clean and I was able to use their laundry service. The breakfast was simple but tasty and we saw Arenal which was the point of the trip. Not sure I would book here again but it was sufficient for our short stay near La Fortuna.

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners allowed us early access to our rooms saving us a lot of issues as we had no where else to go and 4 large bags. Staff was great, property was amazing with an excellent location in the jungle and direct access to walking paths filled with tons of gorgeous fauna, hummingbirds and toucans . I would stay here again and highly recommend for a eco friendly environment 8)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0