Arenal Costa Rica Hotels and Lodging
Guide to Lodging and Hotels Arenal Volcano Costa Rica
Most hotels in Arenal Costa Rica (Arenal Volcano area) are located in and surrounding the town of La Fortuna, and the road between La Fortuna and Arenal Lake, with some hotels located in El Castillo and other parts of San Carlos (good if you have a car only or don't mind spending $30 taxi fares each way to get to La Fortuna). Please click here here for a desciption of the general layout of Arenal Costa Rica and La Fortuna so you can get a feel for the area and an idea which part of Arenal you would want to stay. See also our Printable Arenal Map.
See below for Arenal Hotels in the following price categories:
1. Economy/Lower End Range Arenal Costa Ria Hotels less than $6
Price averaged through the year and based on two people sharing a standard room without tax.
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2. Mid-Range Arenal Costa Rica Hotels $65 - $90
Price averaged through the year and based on two people sharing a standard room without tax.
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3. Upper Range Arenal Costa Rica Hotels and Resorts $91 - $130
Price averaged through the year and based on two people sharing a standard room without tax
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4. Luxury Arenal Costa Rica Hotels and Arenal Costa Rica Resorts $131 upwards
Price averaged through the year and based on two people sharing a standard room without tax
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5. Arenal Lake Hotels (Hotels near by El castillo town and Arenal Lake)
Price averaged through the year and based on two people sharing a standard room without tax
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See our Printable Arenal Map
Layout of Arenal Costa Rica Area
La Fortuna, Arenal Costa Rica - La Fortuna is small, laid-back and touristy with lots of travel related businesses. The main streets and the areas around the church and the pretty central park are lined with tourist agencies and operators, restaurants, souvenir shops, banks, supermarktets,cafes and a bus depot. There is even a bungee jump in La Fortuna! And in the background the ever-imposing and majestic Arenal Volcano. The hotels in La Fortuna tend to be a bit cheaper than the larger resorts nearer the volcano and also there are plenty of hostels, back-packer hotels and aparthotels.
La Fortuna to Arenal Lake Costa Rica - The road curves its way around the base of Arenal Volcano towards Arenal Lake and Tabacon Hot Springs. The hotels along this stretch tend to be more luxurious and expensive and there are some top resorts. There are also less expensive places to stay tucked between some of these resorts, as well as restaurants and Hot Springs. The views of Arenal Volcano are breathtaking as you drive along this stretch of road. Most tour operators include transport pick-ups from the stretch between La Fortuna and Arenal Lake, so a car in not essential.
El Castillo, Arenal Lake Costa Rica - At the moment the hotels located in El Castilo and surrounds have the best active lava views but the location is over 30km from La Fortuna and a lot of the tour activities that Arenal specializes in. So it is best to have a car as a taxi will cost $25 - $30 each way to take you to the hot springs or other tours.
See our Printable Arenal Map
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