Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante

Hotels
8.4 (68 reviews)
La Fortuna - El Castillo 500m Suroeste de la Escuela Publica , La Fortuna , cr

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff and service
Beautiful views
Cons:
Basic room quality
High price point

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but one review points out the basic quality of bedding.
Service
9.01
Consistently praised for excellent, friendly, and helpful staff.
Location
9.05
Many reviews highlight the beautiful views and overall nice location.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed sentiments with mentions of basic amenities and some issues with furniture.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities like the pool and hot tub are mentioned positively, though accessibility issues exist.
Value for Money
7.49
Comments indicate that the price may be high for the quality received, particularly at full rates.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Food quality is frequently noted as excellent in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.51
General satisfaction stated, with a desire to return from many guests despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 16:11

Property Description

Lush Gardens and Mountain Views
Experience the beauty of El Castillo de La Fortuna at Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante. Relax in the garden, enjoy the shared lounge, or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant. Admire the stunning mountain views from your room's patio and unwind in comfort with modern amenities.

Exciting Activities
Indulge in a game of billiards or explore nearby attractions like Sky Adventures Arenal and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. With so much to see and do in the area, your stay at Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante promises to be filled with adventure and excitement.

Concierge Service and Free WiFi
Benefit from personalized assistance with the concierge service and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Let us take care of your needs while you make unforgettable memories in El Castillo de La Fortuna.

Book your stay at Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 68 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Isabelle couple fr
8
Un cocon grâce au personnel
Pros:

La vue sur le volcan et le lac est top ! Jacuzzi très chaud et le restaurant ultra beau

Cons:

Petite salle de bain, désuète

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Brigitte couple de
6
Pros:

My rather bad scoring, this is important to say, only counts for the room. The staff is amazing and they do their best an more to make you feel good. Thanks to Mr. Robert (Redford), Maria and the kitchen team, they deserve the full 10 points. The food from the restaurant is delicious, don't search elsewhere. The pool and the hottub are very nice, too.

Cons:

The room was more than outdated, no space for clothes, three forgotten hangers on a seedy curtain rod, squeaky beds with worn-out matrasses, a slat broke during the first night and we slept half on the ground. It was fixed next day (as I said before, staff is great), but still it was extremly uncomfortable. Luckily we did not need the airconditioning, we started it once, it made a horrible noise. The bathroom was rather run-down as well.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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JOEL couple fr
2
Pros:

Bon accueil de Maria et Robert avec un cocktail de bienvenue. Mais malheureusement cela n'a pas suffit pour rendre notre séjour agréable et nous avons quitté cet endroit avec un jour d'avance . Apparemment, la direction refuse de nous rembourser.

Cons:

Notre logement était vétuste. Le parking plein de boue et de flaques d'eau. Pas de lampe de chevet. Salle de douche d'un autre siècle. Photos du site Booking.com trompeuses.
Ne vous fiez pas au nom pompeux de " Chateau" Arenal. Le village de El Castillo est un trou sans intérêt.
Il y a plein d'adresses au même prix et beaucoup mieux à La Fortuna.
Nous déconseillons fortement cet endroit

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Jaroslava extended_group cz
9
Vstřícný,milý personál,výborné jídlo , čistota
Pros:

Prostředí pěkné ,krásný výhled do okolí

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
1
Avoid
Pros:

Hot tub

Cons:

Staff were unhelpful

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Guilhem family_with_children fr
7
Agreable pour une halte
Pros:

Piscine agréable mais froide. Heureusement le jacuzzi est bien chaud.
Vue imprenable pour le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Chambre vieillotte. Literie à revoir. Petite salle de bain dans son jus qui mériterait un bon rafraîchissement.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple de
7
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Tessa couple nl
8
Pros:

Lekker bed en ruime kamer.
Mooi uitzicht op de vulkaan.
Zwembad en hot tub zijn een goede toevoeging.
Ontbijt was lekker en vriendelijke bediening.
In de omgeving kon je een leuke wandeling maken.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Jorick couple be
8
Pros:

La vue de folie sur le lac et le volcan, le calme,, la nourriture, la gentilesse du personnel, la piscine et le jacuzzi 🤩.

Cons:

Rien à signaler.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle extended_group fr
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Anu couple fi
9
If you need quiet and peaceful place!
Pros:

It was about 20 min from the centre, peaceful, quiet and serene. Incredible staff, super nice and helped with everything! Amazing view, so many different birds!

Cons:

The bed was little hard.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Alwin couple de
9
Atemberaubende Aussicht
Pros:

Der Pool, der Hot Tub, der Blick auf den Arenal-Vulkan und den Arenal-See waren außergewöhnlich schön.
Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Nichts.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Guylaine couple ca
9
Malgré le froid et la grisaille, la chaleur des rencontres humaines fut marquantes!
Pros:

La piscine et le spa ! L’emplacement hors de la Fortuna mais quand même près ! Le personnel et les déjeuner. Le cocktail d’accueil est très apprécié! La vue est très belle 🤩 on voit le Arenal du lit

Cons:

Le matelas, et la salle de bain qui est TRÈS petite. La chambre que nous avons eu est un peu vieillot mais propre. Plus de crochet serait pratique.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Kris couple hu
9
Pros:

The jacuzzi and the pool is so great! Makes is enjoyable anytime.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Hripsime couple nl
10
Super fijne plek met vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Het personeel was echt super vriendelijk, vooral de ober in het restaurant. We hebben er 3x gegeten en elke x was het heel lekker! Verder hadden we een super mooi uitzicht op de vulkaan, was de omgeving erg rustig en hadden we een schone kamer die elke dag werd schoongemaakt. We hebben een hele fijne tijd gehad!

Cons:

Niks

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Lene couple no
9
Pros:

The staff is amazing, , so nice and the food was really good.
The place is great , we loved the pool and the view

Cons:

The cabins are old and need some renovation and the bed is a little bit hard.
But would definitely stay here again , we loved the place.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple pl
8
We had a fantastic time in the area
Pros:

Fantastic location in a quiet area of Arenal. Wonderful views and great jacuzzi and pool.

Cons:

the house could be equipped with more kitchen utensils. There are only two cups and tea spoons.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Donna couple ca
8
Our stay was nice, unfortunately my husband was ill, possibly the flu? We needed to be closer to a pharmacy and clinic.
Pros:

Maria, the front end staff, was excellent. Explained things, understood our situation and always a smile. Roberto was a huge help. Views of the volcano and surrounding area was breathtaking. Food was exceptional, hours of the restaurant were perfect.

Cons:

Barking dog next door was non-stop all night and unacceptable. This property is beautiful but too far away from anything. The beds were very uncomfortable, very lumpy. Would have been nice to have a couple chairs in the room.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Michel extended_group ca
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Shawn family_with_children gb
8
overall good value for money
Pros:

Lovely views and pool. Food was excellent.

Cons:

Manager allowed own teenage children and friends (5) to use pool and made no attempt to stop them making racket and splashing guests. Isolated incident but unpleasant way to relax at pool.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee