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Lavas del Arenal

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Peñas Blancas hotel

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Escape to a serene natural oasis with a tranquil gazebo amidst lush vegetation and a gentle stream.
Enjoy casual dining in a cozy outdoor setting with round tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded roof.
Relax in the serene garden, surrounded by lush tropical plants and comfortable seating areas.
Surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, this resort features a central swimming pool and several buildings with red-tiled roofs.
Two single beds with white bedding and a framed picture adorn this well-maintained room.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
300 meters west from El Bosque school, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Couples Rooms | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Couples Rooms

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden View, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

In Peñas Blancas .You'll find Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nanku - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lavas del Arenal

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Peñas Blancas hotel
Lavas del Arenal offers its guests a lazy river and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Lavas del Arenal. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Peñas Blancas hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lavas del Arenal offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lavas del Arenal

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lavas del Arenal to the airport?

Lavas del Arenal is 5.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lavas del Arenal have an airport shuttle?

Lavas del Arenal offers an airport shuttle.

Does Lavas del Arenal offer free breakfast?

Lavas del Arenal offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lavas del Arenal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lavas del Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Lavas del Arenal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lavas del Arenal have a pool?

Lavas del Arenal features an outdoor pool.

Does Lavas del Arenal have a restaurant?

Lavas del Arenal is home to The Ranch, which features local cuisine.

Does Lavas del Arenal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lavas del Arenal to downtown Peñas Blancas?

Lavas del Arenal is 9.7 mi away from Peñas Blancas.

Lavas del Arenal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 207 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet location. Perfect for someone who looks for a secluded place to stay. Hotel located in a very nice scenery in a near proximity of many attractions, activities and also La Fortuna city with many good places to eat. The staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very old and rundown, basic. There was a tv but no remote control. Hotel looked clean and pool was enjoyable. Small restaurant serving breakfast and meals was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

allan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is away from the hustle bustle of La Fortuna. The property is older but it is clean and roomy. Don't get me wrong, it's not a 4 star hotel, but the courteous staff, the hammocks, the front lawn for the kids to run around all added to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Laurent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Expedia

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

Great location and friendly staff

Beautiful location with a river and garden out back. You can see hummingbirds and here monkeys on the premises. Very nice to be a bit away from the downtown area and enjoy nature. The staff was very accommodating and made us a vegan-friendly breakfast. Check-in and Check-out were very easy and they even let us drop our bags early before check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gerard

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

Lavas del Arenal

Nice quiet little hotel. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. A little bit out of town, but not a problem if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

German

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy mala experiencia

Muy mala experiencia. Las camas y almohadas no eran para nada confortables, además por la noche llegaban personas a tocar a nuestra puerta y querer entrar y no pudimos dormir por los gritos y ruidos en general que ocacionaban otros clientes que se encontraban borrachos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great staff and breakfast. The rooms need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel owner and staff was nice, however the hotel rooms need some upkeep. Nice garden and pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everybody’s treats you like family the property is well kept and very beautiful everything is close by from the hot springs to the National park
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I pre-paid for this hotel on Expedia. Then when I arrived they said that I must pay them. I thought maybe the Expedia charge was just a hold, but when I returned home I found that my credit card had both charges. I have been working with Expedia for 19 days and the case still isn't resolved. They say that the hotel has not responded. It was actually a great stay, but this hassle is ruining it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Great place to stay

The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are reasonably priced, modest, and clean, and the staff is super friendly and so helpful. Miguel, the owner, showed us toucans in the trees, and fed us fresh coconuts from trees on the grounds . Francisco helped us plan excursions, and gave us lots of good tips about local places. If you come, don’t be discouraged by the rough 1/2 mile road in, because once you get here you’ll love the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lavas del Arenal is a small hotel situated just ouside of the main town in La Fortuna. There are plenty of benefits to staying at Lavas del Arenal. The first that I noticed is that the common areas of the hotel are surrounded by beautiful plant life, various birds, and a stream in the back. There is a pool available that wasn't overly occupied during my stay. I used it in the morning, so there wasn't actually anyone but me, but even in the afternoon, I only ever saw a couple people using it. The owner and the kitchen staff do a great job. The owner in particular was helpful in suggesting activities to do around La Fortuna, and went the extra mile in ensuring that I got to my destinations on time. They serve a complementary breakfast, which consists of rice and beans or pancakes, eggs, fruit, and a yogurt-like dip. Dinner is also available, though it is not complementary. The rooms themselves are simplistic, though you should be aware of this prior to showing up based on the budget pricing. Mine had a single bed, a mini fridge, air-conditioning, and a bathroom. An unexpected perk was getting to play with the owners puppy Mia. One of the friendliest dogs around! I would have no problem suggesting other people stay at Lavas Del Arenal. Just be aware that you'll be taking a taxi into town, which can be up to 5000 colones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

smartin48, Ontario Canada

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff!

I booked this hotel with Expedia.ca and got a great price. In hindsight the price was likely too low for the Arenal area. This hotel is quite far out from Fortuna and Arenal. The night we arrived they also had two bus loads of young people staying there, running around like animals. They moved us to a quieter room at the front of the hotel. The staff is very kind and helpful. The accomodations are good and it is a good value for your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

patty , florida

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

It was a hidden treasure

We found this hidden treasure last minute. The rooms are big and spacious. The staff very nice. The beauty of this place is there outdoors. They have a river / creek in the back that makes a beautiful peaceful nature sounds. The landscaping is beautiful with flowers and trees. The pool area is surrounded by trees and flowers. If you are looking for inexpensive, natural beauty and not all the amnesties of an expensive hotel. This is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Sean, Cleveland, Ohio. USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must have 4x4 to get this hotel.

As I said, we should get a 4x4 when we had a rental car. I had a sedan at that time, it was really hard to get this hotel. Almost 1 Km was off road. When we reached this hotel, we turned around to get another hotel. I don´t believe this hotel had 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just enough to stay quiet in that place. It's far away of bustle, cars, cities and parties. If you want to be in a pacefull place, it's a very good option.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Refused to stay there. Filthy dark and dingy Not our choice as booked other hotel in September and were told only around 10 days prior to leaving that hotel I initially booked was overbooked
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Ginny, D

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't bother-try another

We had two rooms-a single whose shower head was cracked & the room smelled moldy, neither showers drained & water stood in the bottom. Our AC unit had to be tweaked every time to get it running, and it just couldn't keep up. Beds were uncomfortable & room not very clean, both smelled awful. Our second room had 5 beds-a double and 3 singles which fit our family but those spreads made me shudder. For this price I'd try another one, there are a lot nearby.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a last minute booking so I didn't do a lot of research. Dirt road to get to the hotel but found it ok. No problems getting checked in but the place reminded me of some old fishing cabin. Not a very clean room and it smelled a bit musty. It was quiet there which was good. The big surprise when I woke the next morning at 5am was that there was no hot water for the shower! Talking to some of the locals they seem to take cold showers but for the price of the hotel, I expected a hot shower. Due to the overall condition and lack of hot water for the price, I decided not to stay the second night. Unfortunately they wouldn't refund the cost for the second night.

4/10 Poor

Reena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were dirty, No hot water. Air Conditioner did not work. Basically, whatever they provided (which was not much) did not work.......:(

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware of what you are getting.

This is a place to sleep. We had no hot water. Located off the beaten path down a gravel road. Not really what we would expect from an American point of view. Please try another facility. I cant imagine anyone really being happy staying here..