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La Palmera Real

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Arenal Adventure World

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Av 341, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 452 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

On river.At this La Fortuna lodge, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Arenal Adventure World and 6 miles (10 km) of Baldi Hot Springs. La Fortuna Waterfall is within 6 miles (10 km) and Arenal Volcano National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Travesía - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬19 min walk

About this property

La Palmera Real

3-star lodge near Arenal Adventure World
As a guest of La Palmera Real, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a theme park shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. La Palmera Real also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a hair salon, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Fortuna lodge is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
La Palmera Real offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This La Fortuna lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Services include massages. There are 11 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children

Things to do

  • 11 hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 175 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Palmera Real Hostel La Fortuna
Palmera Real La Fortuna
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La Fortuna La Palmera Real Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Palmera Real La Fortuna
Palmera Real Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Palmera Real
Palmera Real
La Palmera Real Lodge
La Palmera Real La Fortuna
La Palmera Real Lodge La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Palmera Real to the airport?

La Palmera Real is 0.5 mi (2-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Palmera Real have an airport shuttle?

La Palmera Real offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 175 per vehicle, one-way.

Does La Palmera Real offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Palmera Real, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Palmera Real?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at La Palmera Real?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at La Palmera Real?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does La Palmera Real have a pool?

La Palmera Real does not have a pool.

Does La Palmera Real have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is La Palmera Real to downtown La Fortuna?

La Palmera Real is 0.9 mi away from La Fortuna.

Reviews

La Palmera Real Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia Amelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the simplicity of the property, we enjoyed sitting and talking with the family over breakfast. The entire family was very accommodating to us. We loved all the tropical plants in the backyard. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was well-priced, safe and overall clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La Palmera Real was excellent in terms of bed comfort, air conditioning and cleanliness. Not a fan of Hydra showers but once we learned to let them run slow it was as good and warm or hot as any shower. Could use a few hooks or bars or similar to hang up towels or clothes. Basic. Road to house could use some repair work. Nice family. Best wishes to their continuing growth and success.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great area

Great place. You can walk into La Fortuna, safe area. There is a sign on a tree when you hit the dirt road - we didn't see it as it was dark and turned around but it is down the dirt road about 100 meters
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would happily stay there again!

La Palmera was exactly what we were looking for in La Fortuna: a quiet, family run place. While it was still close to everything we wanted to access, it felt like it was in the countryside with lots of beautiful greenery surrounding. The owners were so nice and kind and the breakfast was delicious and homemade and inexpensive. The rooms were simple but very clean and tidy. We appreciated the well stocked kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, family run. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is about a 15 minute walk from downtown. The hosts are super nice and have adventure packages (waterfalls, hikes, hot springs) that are much more reasonably priced than what I saw elsewhere. There’s a kitchen at the property and a grocery store 5 minutes away, so you can make your own breakfast if you want!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buen valor, recomendado

Las intalaciones están impecables, el precio es muy bueno y la atención del personal muy amable. De seguro volvería a hospedarme aquí
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poccolo hotel familiare con belle camere con bagno (doccia con acqua calda), wifi e aria condizionata. Uso cucina comune. Ottimo rappprto qualità/prezzo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El establecimiento está ubicado fuera del centro pero en una zona MUY segura, silenciosa y agradable, además cuenta con una cocina común FULL equipada que hace sentirse como si estuvieras en casa y es una MUY buena opción para ahorrar el gastos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heiner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Súper bien, muy bien atendidos, nos ayudaron mucho, nos indicaron cosas que hacer por allí y muy contentos .....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zona muy tranquila, comodos los colchones y buen ambiente.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019