Hotel La Rana de Arenal

Hotels
8.6 (105 reviews)
142, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica , Nuevo Arenal , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing views
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Cons:
Small room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Feedback indicated the hotel was very clean.
Service
9.15
Very friendly staff and good service mentioned.
Location
9.19
Surroundings were praised for amazing views, particularly the lake.
Room Quality
7.64
Room was described as small, which affected the experience.
Amenities
8.67
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a very good experience based on reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:39

Property Description

Stunning Lake Views

Luxurious Accommodations: Each room at Hotel La Rana de Arenal boasts a private patio with breathtaking lake views. The rooms are elegantly designed, offering guests a comfortable stay with amenities like free toiletries and cozy bed linens.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a delectable à la carte or American breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. With a bar on-site, guests can unwind and enjoy refreshing drinks in a serene setting.

Exciting Outdoor Activities: Located in Nuevo Arenal, guests can explore the surrounding nature through activities like hiking. For adventure seekers, attractions like Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Sky Adventures Arenal are just a short distance away.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and adventure at Hotel La Rana de Arenal. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
Beautiful stay
Pros:

Fantastic stay! Lovely clean accommodation in the most stunning setting. So much wildlife! Saw toucans, frogs and other fabulous birds. The owners were very kind & made such an effort to make our stay special. Highly recommend!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
• couple • cr
8
Pros:

Vista

Cons:

Falto tv

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Randall • family_with_children • cr
9
Bellos paisajes
Pros:

las vistas al lago

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • cw
8
Very good!
Pros:

Surroundings were amazing with a waterfall in the backyard! Very friendly staff!

Cons:

The room was very small. For more nights not fit.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • ca
7
2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
M
MARIA JOSE • family_with_children • ca
8
Muy lindo
Pros:

La vista al lago es muy linda. El personal muy amable. Estaba muy limpio y cómodo .

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • young couple • cr
8
Nice place to visit, beautiful location
Pros:

Beautiful place, great Lake View… Peaceful and nice people

Cons:

Everything was ok

2025-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • young couple • us
9
Superb
Pros:

Views were amazing
Wild life on property amazing
Clean
Comfortable
Affordable
Food at the restaurant was excellent

Cons:

No ac
Hot water wasn't working

2025-04-18 • via Nuitee
L
Lukas • young couple • ch
9
Superb
2025-03-16 • via Nuitee
T
Tatyana • young couple • br
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Small but cute room with the details like cups, furniture and so on.
It’s possible to sit outside with the amazing lake view.
But the best thing is nature! There are many birds and howler monkeys, so if you sleep sensitively it’s better to use earplugs.

2025-03-09 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • with friends • ca
9
This is a marvellous jewel of a place to stay to see wildlife.
Pros:

spectacular view, very clean accommodation, excellent means at very good value, outstanding bird life.

Cons:

The shower did not seem to have hot water.

2025-02-27 • via Nuitee
S
Sümeyye • group • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-02-22 • via Nuitee
S
Sümeyye • group • gb
10
Excellent stay in peace. Owner of the property is very kind.
Pros:

Location, nature, birds, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-02-21 • via Nuitee
B
Bernadette • young couple • us
6
Nice place for one night. Glad I’m not staying more than that. I like basic, but not being able to hear everything. The
Pros:

The view and the sounds of the birds

Cons:

You can hear everything. Dogs barking next door. Not sure if it’s a dog that stays here.

2025-02-11 • via Nuitee
R
Rod • young couple • ca
9
Superb
Pros:

It’s a beautiful rain forest area with amazing tropical birds

2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
J
James • solo traveller • us
8
Very good
2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
N
Nikita • young couple • us
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Overall stay was good with only one complaint that we had a lot of bugs such a spiders and centipedes in our room which I understand that are common in Costa Rica but still was a bit scary for me.
Overall the staff was lovely and the view from the hotel is also great as you get to see beautiful birds from the balcony.
For the price we paid would recommend it

Cons:

Cleanliness

2025-02-06 • via Nuitee
L
Luka • with friends • rs
10
Exceptional
2025-02-02 • via Nuitee
D
Donald • young couple • ca
10
We enjoyed staying here being right in the rain forest with lots of rain, wildlife, great view.
Pros:

We enjoyed the great view, the clean room, the fact that we could dry our laundry by hanging in on the ceiling fan, the quaint restaurant, friendly staff, and especially the many birds and some with long beaks - Toucans, but there were many other birds with beautiful colours.

Cons:

There was no A/C and the rooms were rather small and it was in the middle of nowhere.

2025-02-02 • via Nuitee
V
Veronica • young couple • ca
8
Unique place to stay and good value for money.
Pros:

The property provides a unique opportunity to view exotic looking local bird life. The views are also wonderful. Nice patio area outside for sitting. Overall great for the money.

Cons:

The rooms are minimal on provisions but provide the necessities of comfortable bed, bathroom, shower. No coffee pot for the room. Breakfast available on site but not until 8am. For those that get up with the sun a coffee pot and fixings for the room would be appreciated.

2025-01-30 • via Nuitee