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Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

3.5 star property
Comfortable lakefront guesthouse near Lake Arenal

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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1 Via Encantada, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures12 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano19 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano National Park24 min drive
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Room options

Premium Villa, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private rooftop hot tub
  • 800 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private rooftop hot tub
  • 904 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews is in the mountains and on a river. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Tabacon 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 Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Butterfly Conservatory. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ziplining nearby.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 24 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 40 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 22 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant - 22 min drive
  • Tucanes - 23 min drive
  • Restaurante El Jilguero - 19 min drive

About this property

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

Family-friendly guesthouse near Lake Arenal
Located close to Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews provides a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a firepit. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this guesthouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 12 hot springs or spa tub, and indulge in a Swedish massage, aromatherapy, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in reception, gas grills and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as private rooftop hot tubs and private pools, in addition to perks, such as premium bedding and furnished patios.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 12 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Private in-room pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºC
  • Hot stone 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Building
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 40 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, sofa beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews
Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews

Frequently asked questions

Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you value privacy and respect this is NOT the place for you. The Good: our family thoroughly enjoyed the Arenal area. Los Lagos was great for kids and adults. Hot springs,water slides and lunch, all for 100 bucks US. It’s a must visit. The area is gorgeous, if you have an extra couple of days it’s a great way to end your trip before flying home.The bad: This is ALL true. We arrive at 7 pm, told not to use AC unless all windows are closed, some windows are impossible to close because they are high and we have no step ladder. Marty basically says we would be silly to use it. Night one, hot and sweaty, AC would have been nice. Marty also entered our cabina that night while we were gone at dinner. Weird. Shower does not work, go up to another room, my wife begins to take her shower and guess who’s outside her shower window? Marty! Asking my wife how her showers going. Again weird. I’m no female but as another man, I would not stand outside a woman I just met shower window asking her how she’s doing in there. My wife said she felt extremely uncomfortable. Next, the toilet didn’t work and over flowed. We were told not to put toilet paper in the toilet and it still over flowed, oh and Marty walked into our cabina unannounced and into the bathroom while I was taking a dump. No lie. No knock, no hello just straight in. No privacy. Finally on our last morning, Marty came POUNDING on our door at 8:41 telling us we needed to be out by 10. I’d write more but out of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantada Guest House: The word "Encantada" means "enchanted". What a perfect name for this wonderful hacienda nestled into the Lake Arenal district with a superb view of the volcano. Nita and Marty are gracious hosts who have created this lovely guest cottage with all the amenities that you could imagine. They have anticipated your every need and indulged your every whim. Besides the basic cooking facilites, this is a complete kitchen replete with any utensil you might need. You do not have to pack your corkscrew! There is a swimming pool and access to a hot tub, TV, DVD and dozens of movies. But the extraordinary views from their many vantage points and lounge areas will ensure that you spend optimal time outside. They have created a book with suggestions and recommendations in the area. They have done the thinking for you! The drive in might take getting used to. But it's better than practically all the roads in Costa Rica. You adjust quickly. And the "on-demand" hot water heater may need a nudge but this is a small price to pay for what will surely become one of your favorite vacation stays! You will be enchanted by Hacienda Encantada!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronique m.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Wonderful stay in this hidden gem right in the jungle. Amazing amenities with great host and service. High clearance vehicle required to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Beautiful place, and house the nature around the house made everything super peaceful we definí want to come back. If you love details you will love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020