Arenal Volcano Inn

Hotel is on a tropical hillside next to the volcano. Nothing nearby, have to taxi to town. Rooms vary, some hotel style, some standalone. Rooms are made of stone and mortar, which makes them cold and dark. The tin roofs are very loud in the rain. Rooms near the pool are not private and get lots of road noise. Services are limited to bar are restaurant. Good breakfast. Ok for an overnight trip to volcano, which by the way was underwhelming. Best local attraction are the hot springs resorts and natural pools (not at hotel).

We stayed in the villa and it was perfect. Bed was comfy. Washer and dryer so we didn’t have to overpack and every other amenity we wanted. Pool was nice after a day of hiking. Great view of the volcano from the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious.

The Arenal Volcano Inn is located halfway between the town of La Fortuna and the hot springs of Tabacón. We were attracted by a "Yuplón" promotion which included breakfast and dinner. The hotel was an excellent value. It features spacious rooms and well-maintained grounds and gardens with fruit trees and songbirds. There was a lookout tower behind our room. The restaurant food was fine though nothing special. Thew weather was rainy- hardly the hotel's fault. Service was attentive- the staff came to replace the TV's cable box which wasn't working. Noise level was acceptable except for moments when some heavy trucks struggled to climb the slope of the adjacent highway.

Arenal Volcano Inn was a beautiful place to stay. The location is very close to many of the tours (zip line, ATV, Sloth tour, hot springs). The view of the volcano out our casita window was incredible and the staff lovely. Breakfast was a bonus! We loved the pool and hot tub after hiking and the bar and front desk staff were so kind, helpful, and lovely. I highly recommend this inn!

compared to other hotels in costa rica, this is a great choice for the money, affordable and clean option

Our casita with the view of the volcano was great and the staff were super friendly.The breakfast could have been better with more protein options.

We stayed in the 2 bedroom / 2 bath villa for 2 adults and 2 older teens. It was perfect for us - lots of space and close to the pool. The king and 2 queen beds were comfortable and each room had an a/c unit. So handy to have laundry in the unit!

Loved having a delicious breakfast included; fresh fruit, pancakes, rice & beans and more.

This resort is an easy drive just outside of La Fortuna and it was a quick drive to our activities like hanging bridges and hiking and the Fortuna waterfall.

Great location, yummy breakfast, friendly staff

Nice location, beautiful viewa of volcano.
Room and bathroom a bit dated. Friendly staff. Breakfast couldbe improved.

All good...

The room was amazing!!, perfectly clean and well furnished, beautiful gardens and views in the entire property, and the most delicious complete “tico” breakfast, way beyond our expectations price/quality!
The staff was very kind and make us feel as family! ❤️

Vistas of Volcan Arenal, nice hot tub and pool. Clean and spacious. Delicious breakfast.

Stayed here as part of a tour group. I was given a room at level 2 and was woken up every morning by road noise. The Wi-Fi didnt work properly, even at the reception I couldn’t connect to my VPN and was unusable in the room. Room looking a little worn. No tv channels in English. The grounds had pretty manicured landscaping but would have liked more jungle for maximum wild life. While I was there…there wasn’t any bird feeders set out and there wasn’t a sloth on the property. Some toucans did land way high up on some trees that I enjoyed seeing. It did have a decent view of volcano but it looked like there were other places with better views on the other side of the road. The buffet breakfast was just ok. Reception staff were nice.

This place is not a bad option. It's a bit over-priced. The pool is nice enough (3 ft deep!) & the staff is helpful. The lighting is terrible--ours had no cover so it felt like an interrogation. No bedstand lighting, harsh & insufficient ceiling lights. It's pretty depressing, frankly - à la cheap roadside motels.The rooms are clean enough, although it may be time for a bit of a spruce up. The location is fine--and the town has many dining options, on which you'll depend, as the food at this hotel is just not good (but you can't walk to them--it's a five-minute drive). Pro tip--avoid the horrid breakfast buffet (I mean, really bad!) and ask the waiter to prepare an omelet. It was very good. But, terrible toast & all the margarine you can eat. I begged for butter, but was told by the staff that they didn't have any butter. But, one day, a magical employee who actually gave a damn brought me "the last three tabs" of butter. I thanked him profusely. Apparently, the restaurant is known for it's wood-fired pizza. While it's true that they did use a wood oven, it was without question the worst pizza we EVER had. Chalky, flat crust, pasty tomato sauce and about three pounds of not-good cheese. I asked for the jalapeños, only to learn that they were PICKLED!! Seriously?? pickles on pizza, and in a country that probably grows more jalapeños than any other produce?? Again, an embarrassment.

We stayed at Arenal Volcano Inn when exploring this area. Our unit was up slope and had an unobstructed view of the volcano. Room was big with two beds, an adjacent alcove with coffee maker and refrigerator, and separate bathroom. The tropical grounds were tranquil, neat and well kept. Concrete or paved walkways led to different units, swimming pool, and restaurant. Breakfast was included though selections were somewhat limited. Location is around a 10 minute drive from downtown La Fortuna where many restaurants and tours/experiences purchased may be made there.

Good hotel in general, with good infrastructure. We stayed at the Family room which is basically a bungalow for yourself. The room is spacious, the kitchen and sitting area also very nice. We cannot comment on many of the services as it rained continuously during our stay. The restaurant and breakfast are not bad, There was construction ongoing jsut adjacent to our room which made it a bit uncomfortable as it started early in the morning (after complaining, we gained 30 minutes the following day). Location is close to everything if you have a car. Cannot comment on the view due to the weather.

I stayed here two nights as part of a tour group. Overall, I thought the hotel was nice. It’s among a lot of tropical plants and trees and if it’s clear, you have a decent view of the volcano. I sat by the pool at sunrise and sunset and listened to the birds making a heck of a lot of noise!

The room had two queen beds, a tile floor, a huge walk-in shower that would’ve held six people, and a refrigerator with a small freezer compartment up top.

The AC worked great, as did the hot water.

Earlier reviews were correct, in that you are not supposed to flush toilet paper down the toilet, it goes in a trash container next to the toilet. It might be too much information, but based on other reviews, I brought some of my own toilet paper!

I had several meals at the restaurant and while it wasn’t five star dining, the food was overall pretty decent.

The staff was, to a person, over the top nice.

The only negative to me was the WiFi was horribly slow. I could do texts and email but web browsing was very bad.

Hotel is a distance from anything else. Need a cab into La Fortuna or eat in the hotel, your choice.
Rooms big. with 2 double beds, coffee machine in room
Staff helpful.
Breakfast buffet bit limited and repetitive when staying 3 nights.
Nice jacuzzi. Sun loungers by pool need replacing, old and very uncomfortable, no mattresses for them

No hot water, no wifi in the room, no table, no chairs, no room for luggage. Bed has strange smell. Very disappointed given the price. May be OK if the price is half.

We stayed in a semi-attached cottage on a nice green landscaped lawn.

The a/c worked well. There was very little water pressure. The water in the shower never got hot, it was only lukewarm. The water in the sink was only cold. The lever went up and down and not side to side, so we were stuck with cold water in the sink.

They provided soaps in the shower.

I understand that the restaurant had some good tasting pizza, but you must make a reservation to eat there. We went into town.

The property is very close to town and Uber works very well, and it's cheap.

There were high ceilings in the room. No lamps, just ceiling lights.

TV had many decent channels.

Breakfast was just okay. They had scrambled eggs and pancakes, which were adequate. Coffee was okay.

Front desk clerks were all very nice. There was a nice pool.

Unfortunately, due to cloud coverage, we never saw the volcano :(