Title: Arenal Rustic Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge in Peñas Blancas with free parking ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/98f08cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Tree House | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/b143f4b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/4ae18c7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/31712063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/095cfc12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Baldi Hot Springs, Arenal Rustic Lodge has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Spa - Breakfast available - Parking included - Free WiFi £64 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 22 - Oct 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 23 - Oct 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=46407720&PinnedHotelID=46407720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 31 - 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Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/784613cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/77fa4b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/9b05c3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony Free rollaway/extra beds Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar - Mountain view - Sleeps 5 - 2 Double Beds ![Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/94f23f37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed ![Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/8736e224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46410000/46407800/46407720/54a7bde9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Fortuna-Hotels-La-Fortuna-Gardens-Lodge.h46407720.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Fortuna-Hotels-La-Fortuna-Gardens-Lodge.h46407720.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Peñas Blancas, Arenal Rustic Lodge is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. [Visit our Peñas Blancas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas.dx6184019) [View more Lodges in Peñas Blancas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Lodges.d6184019-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.44799%2C-84.64092&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H1bIDMCc00MBnNL61RaJloEJAeU=) La Fortuna de San Carlos, Jauri, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007 ### What's nearby - Arenal Adventure World - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles - Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles - La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles - Ecotermales Fortuna - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬5 min drive - ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge near Baldi Hot Springs Arenal Rustic Lodge provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) Room features All guest rooms at Arenal Rustic Lodge include amenities, such as minibars. 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In the mountains ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 ahead of time 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CRC 4000 for adults and from CRC 4000 for children 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 This property only accepts cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 21007 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as La Fortuna Gardens Lodge Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge Arenal Rustic Lodge Peñas Blancas Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge Peñas Blancas ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arenal Rustic Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge? > As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Rustic Lodge on 27 Oct 2025 start from £64.12, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-La-Fortuna-Gardens-Lodge.h46407720.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Arenal Rustic Lodge? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Arenal Rustic Lodge? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Arenal Rustic Lodge? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Arenal Rustic Lodge located? > Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arenal Rustic Lodge Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurene 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay The hostess here was very friendly and helpful. I took their night walk and enjoyed a new experience. ##### Laurene Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigid 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A nice property with friendly family running it. They were accommodating with booking excursions for us. Had a nice experience in their treehouse option. Liked that location is outside La Fortuna town (quiet) but close enough to get to activities and dining. Nice panaderia down the road. ##### Brigid Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Glen 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good stay in rustic lodge We enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable, the lodge was very private and definitely "in" nature. ##### Glen Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hosein 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities If you want a quite and peaceful stay in la fortuna this is a very good place. I stayed in the tree house and it was nothing short of amazing. Plenty of privacy and a very unique experience ##### Hosein Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mansoor 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I am staying in 4 different places and so far all of them are good ##### Mansoor Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 10 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were able to view monkeys right from the deck . Best pasta Bolognese ever !!! They only offered dinner on the weekends when we stayed there Excellent Italian chef ##### William Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brynda 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Absolutely fantastic! A little further from the city but only a $6 Uber drive to downtown. Well worth to stay away from the crowed and tucked in with nature. Get the tree house, is worth the extra few dollars. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3BF01014E197B1D5095A7E374B98BC9CEDACE5491723600844392.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### brynda Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Austin 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is very beautiful and the family is very friendly! The rooms are rustic and immersive. Make sure to call ahead of check in for the parking/check in instructions. Lots of wildlife sounds - We saw a toucan in the trees outside our room. ##### Austin ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy 7 Oct 2023 Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Has AC. Awesome view of the jungle. The only reason why i gave it a 4 star is because of the bedding. The bed was not very comfortable. The pillows and sheets were hard. The bed also only had a thin blanket as a cover. You need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner. ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Preeti 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Beautiful settings/cabin, loud metal roof in rain Beautiful property in a large forest land. We did self tour of the property during the day andbit was nice. Separate, spread out log cabins. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. We saw a variety of birds hang out by the breakfast area. Three tucans flew by to hang out at a tree top. Issues: 1. the cabins have metal roof for the property that is in the rain forest. I could not sleep most of the nights becaise of the loud sound of rain all night long. 2. There wasn't enough doormat or provision to clean muddy shoes/feet prior to entering the cabin. The door mat was so small that it got dirty and unusable right away. It was a messy situation inside the cabin. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BA78C92B7EDA0387F40BFA2A6E1E3BEE4DC2581D1735683318773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5B085C95C6B57FA8EA3B1ED3BAD13A3D35B7D4641735683313712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/699495D836FE0F998A2B5C13D3C93BF076F191031735683317565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Preeti Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara 7 Feb 2023 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The lodge itself is located in a gorgeous garden with lots of birds to be seen. Best if you have a car as the location is a hike from Fortuna. We weren't impressed to be without water for 24hrs due to area works and without hot water for the whole stay. The attitude of the staff who were otherwise friendly, did also not scream they recognised this as a sizable problem. On balance, we felt the lodge pricing was quite high all this considered. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property was amazing once we found it. It is very hard to find as it is in a neighborhood behind houses, but don't let that discourage you. Im telling you how to get there so you can experience the magic. There is a small grass driveway between houses that leads into the jungle. There is a small wooden sign about knee height that marks the entrance on the right side of the driveway. We spent the night in a gorgeous treehouse with all the modern amentities and a great bed. The sounds of the jungle surrounded you with frogs, flowers, wildlife and rain and so much more. The staff were extremely accomodating and friendly they even come out to the street to help us find the place. Please note that the phone number on expedia for them is wrong, their real phone number can be found on google if you look up the property name. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did. ##### Natalie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fernando 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great way to start our vacation! We started our family Costa Rica trip in La Fortuna and decided to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge. It was a perfect way to start the trip. The lodge is around 15 minutes from town. The family hosts were amazing and incredibly helpful. They offered great advice and were very accommodating. They let my daughters (age 11 and 13) feed the family's horse and they even took us on a hike of a local trail they are starting to develop. We stayed in cabin #5. It had plenty of room for our family of 4. There was a small fridge and fan along with a coffee maker. It was basic but had all we needed. The balcony was a perfect hangout spot to play games and listen to music. A table on the balcony would have been nice along with a few more chairs but we made due. We stayed for 3 nights in April of 2023. We booked all of our tours ahead of time, but the family that runs the lodge was helping other guests with bookings. The lodge is centrally located. Our furthest drive was 30 min to explore hanging bridges. Most activities were within a 15 min drive. The daily "Gallo Pinto" breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. We were able to select our breakfast time every morning which really helped with our daily tours. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the lodge to other families or couples traveling to La Fortuna. ![The family horse](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/44AF2C95F91BA687B17CEAA8B636F5E00F155F3C1681667400529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Our balcony](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/60A4FDB73BBABBA685E74A7514431A53D5B9928E1681667391765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Fernando Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Helen 23 May 2023 Disliked: Staff & service #### AVOID AVOID AVOID. My husband and I, while on our honeymoon, booked a few nights at Arenal Rustic Lodge. According to their website, their reception desk is open starting at 8am. Imagine our surprise when we pull into the property at 12pm and see absolutely no one there. We looked around, asked the people nearby if they knew anyone who worked at the hotel, and came up empty. We called their number SEVERAL TIMES, only to be sent right to voicemail. I left a message with my contact info and never heard back. (In fact, we only heard from the hotel once I submitted a complaint with Hotels.com.) We had a tour planned that afternoon, and we were due to be picked up at the Arenal Rustic Lodge within the hour of our arrival. Since there was no one there, we had no where to leave our rental car and luggage, so we were forced to find another place to stay. I’m writing this review on as many platforms as possible so people can avoid the awful experience we had. It nearly derailed our honeymoon. Please don’t be charmed by the idea of staying in a “treehouse” unless you want to potentially be stranded. Costa Rica has been lovely so far, and the people are kind, but this experience with Arenal Rustic Lodge was terrible. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 16 Apr 2025 ##### David Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The treehouse was definitely worth the stay. Even though it had no AC, it wasn't needed. The temps in the forest were perfect even at night. The sounds of the forest were amazing to fall asleep too. Woken to the sounds of toucans more than once. I would recommend having a car if staying here. Having a vehicle allowed us the freedom to come and go as needed. Overall, this was a great place to stay! ##### Chad Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffroy 16 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wow what a beautiful place. The owner’s are incredibly friendly. They help us when we had a problem with our rental car. ##### Geoffroy ### 8/10 Good #### Jannica 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Mysigt boende o nära till naturen/regnskog. Stuga 6 / från vår altan såg vi teacons. De har även trädkoja/hängande stuga på pålar. Obs - ligger off från centrum La Fortuna men går att ta taxi. ##### Jannica Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Hosni 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pura Vida Cómo su nombre lo dice son Cabañas rústicas equipadas con lo necesario para una estancia cómoda. Me encantó el entorno rural las cabañas dentro de una pequeña parcela de bosque natural. El sonido de las aves locales y ríos. En general se descansa Bien y la atención del personal y y propietarios es más que excelente. Muy amables. ##### Hosni Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### yelena 3 Mar 2023 ##### yelena Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 9 Feb 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Boendet saknade myggnät för fönsterluckorna (inga fönsterglas fanns) och när vi frågade om myggnät fanns möttes vi av en ganska dålig attityd. Sängen bäddades inte och golvet var ganska smutsigt. Inga hängare eller platser att lägga saker förutom golvet fanns. Inte ens på toaletten fanns plats att hänga upp handduk. Man stängde av vattnet och kunde inte säga när det skulle komma tillbaka. Detta hade varit ok men vi fick inget extra vatten att kunna spola med till exempel och ingen annan plats att gå på toaletten. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ein toller Ort mit sehr netten und herzlichen Besitzern. Wir hatten ursprünglich 2 Nächte in der Ferienhütte gebucht, da das Baumhaus bereits ausgebucht war. Die Ferienhütte war sehr gross und es gab einen kleinen Kühschrank im Zimmer. Auf der Terrasse gab es zwei Schaukelstühle und eine tolle Aussicht. Als wir dem Besitzer (Juvenal) beim Frühstück erzählten, dass wir gerne das Baumhaus gehabt hätten, machte er uns darauf aufmerksam, dass sie noch ein zweites hätten. Nach der Besichtigung entschieden wir uns, noch eine Nacht länger zu bleiben. Wir konnten ohne Aufpreis bereits die 2. Nacht im Baumhaus verbringen mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht in den Wald. Obwohl der Preis für das Baumhaus teurer war, mussten wir für die bereits gebuchte 2. Nacht keinen Aufpreis zahlen. Es ist aber zu erwähnen, dass das Zimmer wesentlich kleiner ist. Juvenal gab uns zudem auch super Tipps gür Restaurants und buchte für uns eine Kaffee-/ Schockoladen- und Rohrzucker-Tour. Allgemein ist es von Vorteil, wenn man ein Auto hat, da der Weg ins Zetrum zu Fuss etwas dauern würde. Allgemein waren wir sehr zufrieden und würden wieder dort hin. ##### Stefanie Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oriane 17 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Très bon hôtel Super séjour en plein milieu de la nature costaricienne. Bani et Juvenil ont été très accueillants et de bons conseils concernant les activités à faire à la Fortuna. Chambre très propre dans les arbres avec néanmoins un wifi un peu faible. Nous recommandons cet hôtel pour les amoureux de la nature. ##### Oriane Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ruhig und naturnah, sehr empfehlenswert Es war eine unglaublich schöne Erfahrung bei Arenal Rustic Lodge zu bleiben. Die Hütten sind in perfekter Harmonie mit der Natur gebaut; Man hat alles was man braucht, alles ist sauber und es gibt sogar eine neu gebaute Hütte am Baum wo wir sicherlich beim nächsten Besuch bleiben werden. Das gesamte Areal ist sehr gut gepflegt und sauber, eine bunte Blumenlandschaft, Kolibris fliegen am Balkon und die Familie besitzt schöne Pferde. Frühstück schmeckt sehr gut und wir durften sogar leckeres lokales Mittagessen probieren. Das Beste kommt zum Schluss: Juvenal und seine Familie waren sehr gute Gastgeber, immer hilfsbereit, sehr angenehm und nett. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 11 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is in the forest, the he cabin is private and very well maintained. The staff is engaging as needed, helpful and friendly. We enjoyed staying here and will book again when in La Fortuna. ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Rancho Margot - All meals included](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Rancho-Margot-All-Meals-Included.h8631631.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Suites Toronto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Toronto-Hotels-Cambridge-Suites-Hotel-Toronto.h18781.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Belmar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Belmar.h37178213.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drake-Bay-Hotels-Casa-Corcovado-Jungle-Lodge.h19460167.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d9481-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Mug House Inn & Restaurant](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bewdley-Hotels-The-Mug-House-Inn-Restaurant.h19867284.Hotel-Information) > > [El Remanso Rainforest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Remanso-Lodge.h11640675.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Luna Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Luna-Hotel-Spa.h2305532.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Tokyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Tokyo.h969939.Hotel-Information) > > [Poas Volcano Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Poas-Volcano-Lodge.h5259118.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [Akra Fethiye The Residence Tui Blue Sensatori – Adults Only– All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fethiye-Hotels-Akra-Fethiye-The-Residence-Tui-Blue-Sensatori-Adults-Only.h42003975.Hotel-Information) > > [Koora Hotel by Sandglass](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Aguti-Lodge-Reserve.h33594530.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niagara-On-The-Lake-Hotels.d8957.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The St Ives Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Ives-Hotels-The-St-Ives-Bay-Hotel.h13357814.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Cloud Forest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Cloud-Forest-Lodge.h2050850.Hotel-Information) > > [Paralia Diamond Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santorini-Hotels-Paralia-Diamond-Villa.h27742559.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Didsbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Didsbury-Manchester-Hotels.0-n6004280-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Avignon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Avignon-Hotels.d601802.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Toulouse (TLS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/tls/london-to-toulouse) ### Packages > [Brussels Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels.d178241.Holidays-City-Breaks)