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 - 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 $199 CA $224 total Jan 25 - Jan 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. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews) Nice internet, nice people. Place is clean. Breakfast was great. They have a nice little bar and dining area. Beautiful. Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=8254135&PinnedHotelID=8254135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034497) ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/1c8f1fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela CA $333 CA $377 total Feb 2 - Feb 3 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) This is a large, beautiful resort area. The rooms are a bit dated, but the landscaping more than makes up for it. Three (or so) thermal pools along with the main one. Friendly staff. Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034497) ![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/f7c4e7bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna CA $289 CA $326 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 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! (1,333 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034497) [See all 1,517 properties in Arenal](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026®ionId=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/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/443fe530_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! (221 reviews) Staying in this VRBO was by far the best place we’ve ever stayed at!! The home itself overlooks Lake Arenal, and is surrounded by a tropical rain forest. Each morning two amazing toucans would be in the tree right beside the balcony. We watched them eat, and we were able to get beautiful pictures ... Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) ![Cabañas del Lago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34870000/34869500/34869427/e125de4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas del Lago 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews) Reserve this place if you want to experience unique experience of staying in cabin next to the pons Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Cabanas-Del-Lago.h34869427.Hotel-Information) ![Cabañas Rio Escondido](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83600600/83600560/8deb4798_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas Rio Escondido El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews) The place was very cute, great location (right near La Fortuna and off the jungle/river). Beautiful place, we stayed for a week. The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially Silvia. We had a delay to flight, getting rental car, and then checking in (we did not arrive until midnight), yet Silvia ... 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