Hotel Mystica

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (51 reviews)
From Tilaran, 13km towards Nuevo Arenal, Lake Arenal, Arenal, Guanacaste, 50801 , Santa Rosa , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
No single-use plastic straws
Hot springs nearby
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free WiFi
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Exquisite grounds and view
Cons:
Bathroom requires repairs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
The cabin bathroom requires repairs, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
9.85
The staff are excellent, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.89
The grounds and the view are exquisite.
Room Quality
8.34
Room quality is impacted by bathroom issues but generally satisfactory.
Amenities
9.37
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.55
Despite some issues, the overall experience is still quite positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:36

Property Description

Relaxation and Recreation
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa for massages, relax by the outdoor pool or lazy river, or unwind in the sauna.

Delicious Dining and Convenience
Enjoy Italian cuisine with a garden view at MYSTICA restaurant, or opt for room service. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast.

Modern Amenities and Excursions
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting availability. Explore nearby attractions like Tenorio Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano National Park.

Indulge in a luxurious stay at Hotel Mystica, where tranquility meets adventure. Reserve your getaway now.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.55
F
Frank Paul friends
8
Pros:

The grounds and the view are exquisite as well as the staff are excellent, but the cabin bathroom requires repairs, i.e. detached sink and gaps in window seems.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Robin
10
Pros:

Love the location. Beautiful property with friendly staff. Good was delicious. Secluded and quiet. Arenal area is amazing.

2025-02-28 via Nuitee
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Emily family_with_children
10
Pros:

This is a perfect location to turn off, read a great book and wander through the jungle looking for animals. We loved every minute and all the food! Thanks you!

2025-02-20 via Nuitee
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Jennifer
2
Pros:

Our flight was delayed and we couldn’t reach them by any means to change our reservation. I was terribly disappointed in the lack of customer service. It’s also a treacherous drive and I feel someone should have checked on us when we didn’t arrive.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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NORVEY
10
Mystica is A paradise !
Pros:

Mystica is our favorite place to stay since 2000, is very relaxing, the owners are very nice , the workers very friendly and very professional.
The food very healthy
We strongly recommend Mystica as a destination and place to stay !

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
R
rahul
8
Pros:

Very nice retreat, good stop Om way to monteverde

2024-12-26 via Nuitee
L
Liam partner
10
Pros:

Mystica is an automatically relaxing spot with great food, great staff and very clean rooms. We will be back soon

2024-12-25 via Nuitee
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Jolanta
10
Pros:

Very serene

2024-12-14 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Awesome
Pros:

Barbara was AWESOME and gave us great suggestions for activities during our brief stay. My only suggestion is to offer a better coffee in the morning.

2024-11-30 via Nuitee
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ALEXANDER
10
Pros:

Very quiet place, good for meditation

2024-11-07 via Nuitee
K
Kristen
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

We were passing through the area staying at the hotel for one night, so sadly we didn’t get to enjoy all it had to offer. The hotel restaurant served wonderful pizza and pasta, the grounds were stunning and the room was comfortable. Thanks for a memorable night!

2024-02-26 via Nuitee
K
kristine family
10
Pros:

In spite of the fact that the clouds were low and glimpsing the volcano was limited to a small percentage, the grounds were beautiful with varied plant life laid out well. It was wonderful to begin the day looking out on so much beauty. Every breath was filled with peace and beauty

2024-01-10 via Nuitee
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Venkat family
10
Pros:

Its absolutely mystical property. The staff were exceptional. So friendnly and caring. The daily breakfast was one of the best i have had. The natural pool was a daily stop for me and my kids. We sat on the outside chairs and enjoyed the amazing breeze and lake arenal views. On a clear night we would watch stars. It was soo relaxing.

2023-08-08 via Nuitee
N
nga
10
Pros:

Beautiful property. Gorgeous view of Arenal Lake. Dinner was so yummy. Highly recommend. Really wonderful retreat.

2023-04-12 via Nuitee
G
George partner
10
Pros:

A unique and lovely property. The staff was attentive. The menu and wine list needs more diversity. Cindy in Spa was over the top.

2022-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Javier partner
8
Pros:

Staff was great. Grounds were beautiful, room was clean. Only problem we had was that the internet in our building was not working. I complained about it to 2 people the afternoon we arrived and one more the next morning for breakfast. To our knowledge, nothing was ever done since it never worked in our building and no one ever checked if it was working or if we had any issues. We were there three nights!!

2022-03-10 via Nuitee
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Anthony family
10
Pros:

Wonderful place, magic place.

2022-02-21 via Nuitee
Éric family
10
Pros:

Le personnel est attentionné. Chaque soir il font un petit feu dans le salon.
De bon vin Italien.
Le domaine est propice pour le détente.
Petit inconvénient nous avions l’habitation dans la jungle et celle-ci se trouve prêt des éloniennes. Le mouvement rotatif de celles-ci peut être dérangeant.

2022-02-14 via Nuitee
D
Donald
10
Such a cool place
Pros:

We loved our stay. The place is truly “one of a kind” and Ananta was the best

2019-12-14 via Nuitee
C
Christine partner
10
Pros:

A very last minute stay bought us here and what a find. Great rooms ad views, really relaxed with excellent food and lovely staff.

2019-09-04 via Nuitee