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Reviews of Arenal History Inn

3 out of 5
Arenal History Inn
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms. Lots of flowers and birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 26 Apr 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property, and great team members! The bungalows are perfectly set back from the road to minimize the street noise. We didn’t require service during our three nights, but did swap out towels on the second day. The pool was clean, and had a beautiful view of the volcano and neighboring mountains. Hazel the breakfast host was lovely, and was always singing :) We brought a reuseable water bottle and the staff happily filled it with ice and water each morning before we left for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 19 Apr 2024
Hello, thank you very much for your lovely comment.We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel, we hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic. The rooms are individual chalets with a private covered porch. The grounds are beautiful with a view of Arenal Volcano right from the room. Our room was fully updated and in beautiful condition. The staff at both the hotel and restaurant were accommodating and so friendly. Seriously, if you are visiting the La Fortuna area, you need to stay here. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 15 Apr 2024
We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel, we are grateful to you for visiting us and for leaving this wonderful comment. We look forward to seeing you again!

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit disappointed but it ended up working out fine. Nothing special. Smaller property, busier area, and closer to the road, than we expected compared to the photos. The cabin was very pretty inside with vaulted ceiling. The terrace was fine. The shower was the worst! No water pressure or hot water. It was hot outside so we managed. Beautifully maintained garden and view of the volcano. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool. The restaurant staff and front desk attendant were all very friendly and helpful. Nice to have breakfast included. The dinners were on the pricier side, so we opted to eat at better rated places nearby. The room met my most important needs which was a clean, comfortable room with queen beds and air conditioning that was located outside of town.
Response from Evelyn E. on 10 Apr 2024
Good afternoon, we regret the problem with the shower, we would have liked to have received the report of the problem during your stay to solve it. We appreciate your comment as it helps us to improve.

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 10 Apr 2024
Good afternoon, we are glad you enjoyed your stay in our hotel. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay. The hotel rooms were conveniently located near restaurants and shopping (souvenirs, grocery store, laundry mat) but far enough from the street and noise to feel secluded and intimate. It’s also on the closer side of town to the volcano and thermal pools, which is great for those activities but means it’s about a 20 minute walk into the main part of town. The grounds were beautiful and we woke up every morning to lovely bird songs. The room was really nice, modern, and clean. The included breakfast was yummy (plate of fruit, coffee and tea, and then you order from a menu that offers 6 options of American and Costa Rican food). The receptionist was very nice too. And surprisingly our room was ready a couple of hours early. The pool was clean and well maintained but nothing extravagant. The only downsides were the receptionist is only available from 8am-6pm and the water temperature in the shower was difficult to control (but it was a nice shower with good pressure). We definitely will stay here again when we come back.
Response from Evelyn E. on 10 Apr 2024
Good afternoon, we appreciate your nice comment and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was better than expected. The grounds are beautiful, the pool with day beds made it so much more inviting, and the rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. We could walk to nearby restaurants and make a quick drive into town. The daily breakfast was a also a great way to start our day. They offered coffee, juice, fruit, American and local breakfast options. Overall it exceeded our expectations. We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed our nights after our busy days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you very much for your nice comment, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything, yet the rooms are in secluded setting making you feel very private. Nice pool area. Nice gardens We had diner at the restaurant which was good and breakfast were excellent. Very friendly staff I recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you very much for your nice comment, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 10 Apr 2024
Good afternoon, we are glad you enjoyed your stay in our hotel. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very place with friendly staff and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you will come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Aryanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to visit La Fortuna, this is the spot!! Staff is great and helping! The villas are awesome (clean, private and fully equipped) and the pool is breath taking! I strongly recommend this amazing property for your trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you very much for your nice comment, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you come back soon.Pura vida!

8/10 Good

Yan, Union City

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you will come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you will come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Mithra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small cabins. Well kept restaurant and pool area. Very good breakfast. Very helpful staff. Will definitely book again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 7 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for your valuable comment, we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 29 Feb 2024
Hello!We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for your nice comment.We look forward to seeing you again!

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Evelyn E. on 25 Mar 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you will come back soon.Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room was perfect. Quiet, clean and breakfast was great. Would stay again. Only thing is it was hard to find as no sign on roadway.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Evelyn E. on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, we are glad you had a good time. We are working to improve every day.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Evelyn E. on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, we are glad you had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

WEI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area in front of the doorway is very slippery especially after rain. Suggest not to use tiles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Evelyn E. on 7 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, it helps us improve.

10/10 Excellent

Arwah

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place will definitely stay again if I visit Costa Rica so peaceful and so much nature around!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Evelyn E. on 7 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your good comment, we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place, the food, the view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Evelyn E. on 7 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for your good comment, we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel for holiday in Arenal!
What an amazing place! The cabin was nice, comfy and well maintained. Location is very convenient and Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mariela on 19 Nov 2023
Thanks for all your comments,

10/10 Excellent

Salena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and updated room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mariela on 23 Sept 2023
thanks for the comment

10/10 Excellent

Yankiel

Liked: Amenities
Clean, convenience area, quiet, walkable, and great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mariela on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, awesome service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mariela on 18 Aug 2023
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay here. We were smitten from the minute we checked in. The room was charming, spotless, and well-appointed. We had everything we needed in a lovely garden setting. The staff were all so friendly and helpful (shout out to Laura! ❤️) and the food was delicious. Location is perfect too. Seriously, can’t say enough good things about the place. Love it!
Response from Mariela on 1 Aug 2023
thanks for your comment, we really apreciated it.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Arenal History Inn. It was super convenient and everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for the comment

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Mariela on 1 Aug 2023
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Mariela on 14 Jul 2023
Muchas gracias por todo

8/10 Good

Harini

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and beautiful property. Each cabin was separate so it was nice and quiet. Easy to walk/drive into town for dining and hopping options.
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable cottages centrally located. Rooms were very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful with planning excursions. The restaurant food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion we have is that the rooms have ceiling fans. During the day the rooms get very hot. The doors need a better secure system than the locking mechanism currently in place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments

10/10 Excellent

Charmel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mariela on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

dominick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean ans great area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Mariela on 12 May 2023
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Sridevi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful cottage style hotel
It’s a very good hotel, peaceful cottage style rooms. Though it is on main road, rooms are away from the road and has secluded feel. Las a great pool with volcano view. Wish I got more coffee with creamer and sugar for early morning.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from María on 10 May 2023
Thank you for choose our hotel...

10/10 Excellent

ajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathrooms were very clean, trendy, comfortable. The beds were comfortable , refrigerator and AC were all very good condition. The pools and restaurant was also amazing. I would recommend and definitely come back and stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Mariela on 6 May 2023
Thanks, Ajit, for your comments.

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Mariela on 6 May 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on the main drag, but the cottages are far enough off the road as to knock down any noise. Beautiful pool, and easy dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from María on 21 Apr 2023
Thanks for your visit...

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Comfortable bed. Swimming pool was excellent as was the Piura restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from María on 21 Apr 2023
Thank you for choose our hotel...

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Mariela on 6 May 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from María on 21 Apr 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were super happy with our accommodations and felt that the pictures don't do the rooms justice. The rooms were clean, comfortable and convenient to everything. We rented a car for ease for activities but I can also see the case where someone could walk easily to cafes, spas, restaurants and bars since it's not far. The inn has a restaurant on site too which made breakfast an ease as we started each day. We would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mariela on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks for your comments Melissa

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mariela on 25 Mar 2023
Thank you Alexandra

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, they’re in the process of updating the cabins, both the updated and older style cabins were clean. Staff was kind, food was good, grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mariela on 25 Mar 2023
Thank you for the comment Madelyn

10/10 Excellent

Ran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Mariela on 28 Mar 2023
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil and clean.
Our stay was wonderful. The staff was more than helpful and accommodating. The room was very clean. The breakfast could've been a little more but everything else was awesome! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Mariela on 25 Mar 2023
Thank you for the comment Peter