Find hotels near Arenal Eco Zoo, Peñas Blancas from CA $92

"Jim was communicative, available and helpful. We loved the view while sitting on the porch swing and soaking in the hot tub. Stephanie was also helpful and pleasant. "

"Had a wonderful stay here! Beautiful view! Bed was comfy! Need to let them know when you will be arriving, which is not a big deal, but we struggled because we didn’t have cellular data and finding wifi was tricky. But that was the only inconvenience!"

"The hosts were fantastic. The natural beauty surrounding the guest house was phenomenal. It felt like we were tucked away in paradise. The house was super clean and just beautiful. Bonus—the bed sheets were sooo soft!"

"Such a cute place tucked away in El Castillo! Beautiful views of Lake Arenal and the property is just absolutely beautiful! The guest house was very clean and well cared for, and they even gave us a welcome basket with some breakfast foods! They have everything you need to have a quiet, relaxing trip and stay in, or you are a half a mile from restaurants, etc.My only disappointment is that it was raining and I didn’t get to hear or see any howler monkeys that apparently are near the property."

"Very welcoming, the suite was clean and inviting with everything we needed. We will be back"

"This place is heavenly. If you’re looking for some peace, serenity and breathtaking views… this is the place! I had an incredible view of the lake and volcano from my room. Pool and hot tub were nice. Calm crowd. The complimentary hot breakfast was also yummy. Drive to downtown La Fortuna is about 30 minutes and not bad at all. "

"This house is beautiful. It has the best views. El Castillo is such a cute town, with some of the best food at the shops down the street (and a very good bakery). The house is very close to the lake and Arenal volcano, and about a 30-40 minute drive to the city center where you can do a bunch of different tour activities. The views are incredible! We spent some time every day sitting on the roof and looking over the rolling hills (and the volcano if we got lucky). At night, we were able to see quite a few stars as well, being in a small town. The seats on the roof were so comfy! We were serenaded by birds and frogs, but no traffic noises as it is at the end of the street. Sometimes the neighbor dogs do bark, but it wasn't a problem. We slept well each night. We saw so many hummingbirds as well as other tropical birds that would perch on the trees and flowers near the property. Pro tip, download Merlin bird identification app, we checked off a ton of lifers at this property. Erica the local host was so helpful, we appreciated her meeting us later at night when we were delayed getting to the house. She also made sure that everything was going well for us in the house. The host was very communicative and answered all our questions before we came. The opportunity to do laundry is very helpful in an area prone to rainstorms, and in an area with so many hotsprings, it is nice to wash your clothes. The house was cute, clean and lovely. I would 100% stay here again!"

"One of the most memorable places we've ever visited. The location, home and grounds were stunning, not to mention the hosts who were friendly and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. The location is close to the hanging bridges and about 15 minutes from the hot springs. It looks a bit out of the way, but we were happy to stay here once we arrived. The road between Tabacon and the property were easy to navagate. It felt like paradise and we hated to leave. I turned on a bird app on the morning of the 2nd day and within a couple minutes we captured 20 bird sounds; most memorable an Orange-chinned Parakeet, a Northern Emerald-Toucanet and a Keel-billed Toucan, which eats seeds from 2 palm trees just behind the house. The Howler Monkeys were active in the jungle, right next to the property. The host set up a telescope, where you can see the steam coming off the volocano. "

"Great location, fabulous views (weather permitting), and great communication with host. I would recommend this lovely home to anyone wishing to enjoy Arenal (lake and volcano) a bit away from the tourist resorts."