Arenal Rustic Lodge
Lodge in Alajuela Province
2 full beds
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a minibar. Other amenities include hypo-allergenic bedding, towels, soap, and toilet paper.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Map of Alajuela Province
Available Rooms
Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
2 Double
Sleeps 4
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Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
2 Double
Sleeps 4
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Romantic Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View
2 Double
Sleeps 5
+
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$$$$
Reviews
2.5
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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
4.0
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.
0.5
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.
2.5
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.
5.0
Wow what a beautiful place.
The owner’s are incredibly friendly.
They help us when we had a problem with our rental car.
5.0
I am staying in 4 different places and so far all of them are good
2.0
We enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable, the lodge was very private and definitely "in" nature.
3.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
4.0
Cabin is one room, plus bathroom and balcony. It is beautiful. This is like a bed and breakfast but you have your own little cabin. The Host makes a wonderful breakfast for you. We loved the help the host gave us. Very nice people.
2.5
It was a wonderful stay!
5.0
The stay at the Garden Lodge was really perfect! Jubenal and his family are so helpful and friendly! It is a little outside of LA Fortuna situated but Jubenal offered us to drive us to the center and picked us also up. The room is really great, it's a small house of wood with a view to a part of a forest. So in the night and the morning you hear the animals living there. Also the breakfast was really tasty with fresh fruits, eggs and toasted bread. I really recommend staying here if you prefer a nice host, a room in quiet location and possibility for visiting various things near La Fortuna!
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Alajuela Province?
The average price for a rental in Alajuela Province is $130 per night. This rental is $143 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Arenal Rustic Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Arenal Rustic Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Arenal Rustic Lodge?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.
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