Hotel Sierra Arenal

Hotels
8.8 (769 reviews)
300 metros oeste de la iglesia católica en la fortuna de San Carlos , Fortuna , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Room noise
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Issues noted with cleanliness and maintenance in some rooms, but generally tidy.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised for helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.64
High praise for excellent location with good access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.09
Mixed feedback; some reports of issues with noise and bathroom size.
Amenities
8.62
Good amenities like a pool, though some noted areas for improvement.
Value for Money
9.08
Generally good value for the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast quality and options could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall experience was positive despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:06

Property Description

Tropical Gardens and Spectacular Views
Hotel Sierra Arenal, just 3.5 km from the Arenal Volcano slopes, boasts lush tropical gardens and rooms with furnished balconies offering stunning garden views.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and en suite bathrooms in every functional room at Sierra Arenal. The hotel also provides a free daily breakfast to start your day right.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated in La Fortuna town center, the hotel offers easy access to fast food outlets and local restaurants. Additionally, guests can explore Lake Arenal, La Fortuna Waterfall, and more with the tour desk's assistance.

Ready to experience the beauty of Arenal? Book your stay at Hotel Sierra Arenal now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 769 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Abhijit extended_group us
5
Staff super nice, facilities just okay
Pros:

Staff was super nice and helpful. They helped us plan activities in La Fortuna. Breakfast was decent. They allowed us to check in early and check out late by an hour - that was a huge help.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing in the room other than beds and one corner table. The toilet flush water was leaking. The tiles were broken on the floor. One of the outlet plug was broken. Parking was limited.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
S
Swen couple es
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
F
fortiz1014 solo_traveller cr
10
Pros:

Todo excelente, bonito, limpio, céntrico, personal amable

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Hector solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
J
Jacob family_with_children ca
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
Marco Vinicio couple cr
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
L
Leyanis solo_traveller us
5
Ok for only one night.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very old building, rooms not comfortable at all. A lot of features missing, poor breakfast offer and always the same.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
M
Marion solo_traveller cr
9
Muy práctico
Pros:

Ubicación

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
E
Eelco family_with_children ca
4
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

The room lacked furniture, smelled and there was general broken items everywhere.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
M
Muntasir couple us
2
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
P
Philine solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Stéphie solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
R
Randy family_with_children cr
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Camila couple co
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
R
Renée couple nl
7
Pros:

Goede locatie en ruime kamer en lekker ontbijt!

Cons:

Het was heel gehorig. Veel last gehad van andere hotelgasten.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
K
Keyvin solo_traveller cr
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
N
Núñez Chavarria couple cr
2
No lo recomiendo
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación

Cons:

Piscina sucia, la apagaron el día que nos veníamos y les dije que la encendieran y no lo hicieron. Me parece demasiado caro para el hotel viejo que es, cuarto demasiado pequeño, no tienen refrigerador

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Jose A solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
G
Gabriele solo_traveller cr
7
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels war gut.
Auch das Personal war sehr nett.

Cons:

Der Pool sieht im Internet größer aus. Dad Zimmer idt ziemlich klein und leider ist auch kein Kühlschrank vorhanden. Ausserdem wurde jeden Tag die Seife neu aufgefüllt und wahrscheinlich weggeworfen. Nicht sehr nachhaltig.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee