Title: Visit Arenal: Best of Arenal Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

[Hotels in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels.d6034497.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Vacation-Rentals.d6034497.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Arenal.d6034497.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Arenal.d6034497.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Arenal Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arenal.d6034497.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arenal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Arenal.d6034497.Destination-Travel-Guides)

# Arenal

## Travel Guide

![Caption---- Arenal Volcano in Costa RIca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034497/008dfa55-a490-4f64-97fe-fabb08389c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Caption---- Arenal Volcano in Costa RIca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034497/008dfa55-a490-4f64-97fe-fabb08389c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Awesome view of Lake Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229352/70754025-78aa-4bec-882b-e6ddf1b2c183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Arenal was a beautiful paradise nestled in the jungle-mountains of Costa Rica. I could have spent much more time here, but sadly only had a day. There are TONS of outdoor activities, shop around until you find the right one for you! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229352/61150f18-1271-4b3b-9817-ee6083e3b31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I have not seen a view with a sunset like this in my life. Costa Rica is an amazing place!
#TakeAHike #AquaTrove #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622845864507/41e2bd08-b713-45c9-a9fa-3fb5f6390444.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Arenal

Reviews

![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh)

## 

The Annual Vacation Sale 

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 

[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6034497)

- Arenal Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Arenal

![La Mansion Inn Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8260000/8254200/8254135/cfd240fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

La Mansion Inn Arenal

Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam Arenal Alajuela

CA $189

CA $214 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)

Everything was fantastic!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=8254135&PinnedHotelID=8254135&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6034497)

![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/16ca50cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna 

CA $283

CA $320 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,389 reviews)

Clean room, spacious place for 2 adults and 3 kids. Delicious fresh fruits on breakfast. Great springs pools with different temperatures. Only one con is a very crowded during the weekend. The staff allow day pass, probably that is the reason

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6034497)

![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

CA $352

CA $398 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

amazing

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6034497)

[See all 1,584 properties in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&regionId=6034497)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/196a9e61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

 Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran 

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

10/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)

Our stay was exceptional! Patrick was extremely helpful in coordinating some of our Arenal adventures including a gormet dinner at the nearby Gingerbread House. The view from our villa was magical. We really appreciated the homemade breakfasts every morning. We will never forget our stay there.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information)

![Villa Bella Verde Arenal Gorgeous  4-bedroom villa with incredible views with AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124840000/124832300/124832218/232bbe21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Villa Bella Verde Arenal Gorgeous 4-bedroom villa with incredible views with AC

 Nuevo Arenal Guanacaste Province

Stay at this villa in Arenal. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Arenal and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are ...

[](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-Gorgeous-4-Bedroom-Villa-With-Incredible-Views-With-AC.h124832218.Hotel-Information)

![Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33493200/33493169/50a312a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River

 Nuevo Arenal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Arenal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard ...

10/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)

We had a great stay at the Villa! loved the views, birds, nature, beds and wonderful bathrooms, laundry and shower! I didn't read well enough to see there was no oven, so our first quick pick up was an oven lasagna from the frozen section. We ended up using the grill to bake it. It worked but we ...

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Aguacate-Hotels-Private-Villa-Is-Paradise-With-Tropical-Gardens-Rain-Forest-Trail-By-River.h33493169.Hotel-Information)

[See all properties in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&regionId=6034497&sort=VACATION_RENTAL)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

## Check Arenal hotel availability

[Tonight

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)

[Tomorrow night

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)

[This weekend

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)

[Next weekend

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6034497&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)

## Reviews of Arenal

4.7

Top destination

5 - Excellent

8

4 - Good

4

3 - Okay

0

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very cool location.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The main street in town is a mixture of local Tico stores, coffee shops, and supermarkets (3). There is a good Pharmacy (owner speaks English), several Real Estate offices (I can peronally recommend both LAREC and MORAN).

## Cities near Arenal

![La Fortuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/b467652a-f0c6-4cdb-9f03-59f0f50e98f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### La Fortuna

![View from viewpoint Mirador Tilaran of Laguira de Arsenal in Costa Rica Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159611/3fc72f7c-516d-4fef-8111-f107af9ba67f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tilaran

## Explore a world of travel with Expedia

- Lodging
- Flights
- Packages
- Cars
- Vacation Rental
- Other

- [Aguacate Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Aguacate-Hotels.d3000403377.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Lgbt Friendly Hotels in Angeles ](https://www.expedia.ca/Angeles-Hotels-LGBT-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d553248635892160035-tLGBTFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Angeles Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Angeles-Hotels.d553248635892160035.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Canas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Airport-Hotels.0-aCSC-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Cañas Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Hotels.d180423.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Libano Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Libano-Hotels.d553248635892155839.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Limonal Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Limonal-Hotels.d6361133.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Mata de Cana Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Mata-De-Cana-Hotels.d6229350.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Nuevo Arenal Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Nuevo-Arenal-Hotels.d6229352.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Palmira Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Palmira-Hotels.d553248635974560122.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Quebrada Grande Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebrada-Grande-Hotels.d553248635892157878.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Río Naranjo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Naranjo-Hotels.d553248635975873990.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Sabalito Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Sabalito-Tierras-Morenas-Hotels.0-n553248635976397142-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Santa Rosa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Hotels.d829112758063620096.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Selvatura Adventure Park ](https://www.expedia.ca/Selvatura-Adventure-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621576385418-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Sierra Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Sierra-Hotels.d553248635892154522.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Tilaran Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tilaran-Hotels.d6159611.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Tronadora Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tronadora-Hotels.d3000007624.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

- [Flights to Nuevo Arenal ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nuevo-Arenal.d6229352.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights to Tilaran ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Tilaran.d6159611.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights from Cañas ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/180423/flights-from-canas)
- [Flights from Libano ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/553248635892155839/flights-from-libano)
- [Flights from Tilaran ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/6159611/flights-from-tilaran)

- [Cañas Vacations ](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas.d180423.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Visit Cañas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas.dx180423)
- [El Tigre Waterfalls ](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Tigre-Waterfalls-Cabeceras.d553248635998044638.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Las Juntas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Juntas.dx828882205513969664)
- [Visit Libano ](https://www.expedia.ca/Libano.dx553248635892155839)
- [Visit Tierras Morenas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tierras-Morenas.dx553248635892276836)
- [Visit Tronadora ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tronadora.dx3000007624)

- [Car rental Cañas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Canas.d180423.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rental Nuevo Arenal ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nuevo-Arenal.d6229352.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rental Tilaran ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tilaran.d6159611.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rental Tronadora ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tronadora.d3000007624.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rentals near Cantón Tilarán ](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canton-Tilaran.d553248635975751300.Car-Rental-Destinations)

- [San Miguel Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Miguel-Vacation-Rentals.d828883084077113344.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)
- [Santa Rosa Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Vacation-Rentals.d829112758063620096.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)
- [Tilaran Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tilaran-Vacation-Rentals.d6159611.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)

- [Things to do in Las Juntas ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Las-Juntas.d828882205513969664.Travel-Guide-Activities)
- [Things to do in Libano ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Libano.d553248635892155839.Travel-Guide-Activities)
- [Things to do in Nuevo Arenal ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nuevo-Arenal.d6229352.Travel-Guide-Activities)
- [Things to do in Tronadora ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Tronadora.d3000007624.Travel-Guide-Activities)

- Cities near Arenal
- Places of interest

[La Fortuna](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna.dx6047145)[Tilaran](https://expedia.ca/Tilaran.dx6159611)[Venado](https://expedia.ca/Venado.dx553248633898086704)[Tierras Morenas](https://expedia.ca/Tierras-Morenas.dx553248635892276836)[Cote](https://expedia.ca/Cote.dx828907511814758400)

- [Arenal Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6101087.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arenal Volcano ](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Volcano-La-Fortuna.d553248634304933338.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tabacon Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Tabacon-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6229913.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ](https://expedia.ca/Monteverde-Cloud-Forest-Biological-Reserve-Monteverde.d553248621532611637.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Fortuna Waterfall ](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Waterfall-La-Fortuna.d6229886.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Baldi Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Baldi-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6230281.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Los Lagos Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Los-Lagos-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6230223.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tenorio Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Tenorio-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6230731.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park ](https://expedia.ca/Mistico-Arenal-Hanging-Bridges-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229900.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Arenal ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Arenal-Costa-Rica.d553248622845864507.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ecotermales Fortuna ](https://expedia.ca/Ecotermales-Fortuna-La-Fortuna.d6229920.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kalambu Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Kalambu-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d553248635975635408.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde ](https://expedia.ca/Reserva-Biologica-Bosque-Nuboso-Monteverde-Monteverde.d553248621532964943.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Costa Rica Chocolate Tour ](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Rica-Chocolate-Tour-La-Fortuna.d553248633861891295.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Natura Eco Park ](https://expedia.ca/Natura-Eco-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229950.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arenal Adventure World ](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Adventure-World-La-Fortuna.d6229973.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Titoku Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Titoku-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d553248633978653050.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wildlife Refuge Monteverde ](https://expedia.ca/Wildlife-Refuge-Monteverde-Monteverde.d553248635953567862.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Puentes Colgantes del Arenal ](https://expedia.ca/Puentes-Colgantes-Del-Arenal-La-Fortuna.d553248621532611648.Vacation-Attraction)

![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg)

## Go further with the Expedia app

Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go.

Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app