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Arenal History Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Baldi Hot Springs
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 404417

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arenal History Inn

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Located close to Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecotermales Fortuna, Arenal History Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arenal History Inn offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 186 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History La Fortuna
Arenal History
Arenal History Inn Hotel
Arenal History Inn La Fortuna
Arenal History Inn Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal History Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal History Inn?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal History Inn on 3 Feb 2025 start from AU$316.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Arenal History Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal History Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal History Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arenal History Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Arenal History Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 186 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arenal History Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Baldi Hot Springs, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Paradise Hot Springs. Ecotermales Fortuna and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Arenal History Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 203 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we had our own little cabin, they cleaned when we needed them to, had a beautiful pool and folage and birds everywhere. Breakfast was good and staff were great,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprising little retreat off the main Fortuna artery. Lovely unit. Amazing staff and a fabulous restaurant. We had a really delicious dinner! Gracias❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deb, Union City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As described. Basic. Great breakfast. Really noisy when it rains.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a property hiding behind ruta 702 at Lafortuna. Room was big enough. Only problem we faced was with the shower. They don't know how to regulate hot and cold water. It is either hot or cold. Nothing in the middle. Tall roof gives the feel of roominess. Roof is wood and has a rich feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here for 3 nights. The hotel is in an excellent location close to restaurants and very easy to get to the volcano hike using Uber or a car. The room was very clean and spacious with everything you would need. The hotel garden is really nice and you can see various wildlife. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of restaurants near the hotel so dinner was never an issue. Great alternative to staying in La Fortuna. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind People
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, budget friendly and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opción en La Fortuna
Excelente estadía en La Fortuna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria, Escondido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayshree

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to check in lf arriving late
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 fabulous nights at the Arenal History Inn. Our flight was delayed 3 hours which in turned delayed our arrival. They stayed in contact with us and someone was there at 730pm to get us checked in. The Bungalow/ casita was very quiet and peaceful. We stayed in Bungalow 10. Furthest from the street. We could not hear road at all. The breakfast each morning was delicious. The pool was cleaned each morning. You can tell they take cleanliness very important around the entire property. We have only 2 suggestions for the property owner. 1. Maybe provide either a QR Code or small info sheet with general info about the hotel (pool rules, code for the smart tv, breakfast protocol, and a reminder about the Toilet paper rules in Costa Rica). 2. Maybe have either a mat or shoe tray for sandy shoes to help reduce sand inside the casitas. But overall 10 out of 10. Great location. La Fortuna is only a few minutes away. But Zete Trece has plenty of food options in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private affordable clean cabins
Lovely little spacious inn and grounds just a few minutes drive from town and another few minutes drive in the other direction to Baldi hot springs. The rooms are roomy with high ceilings, quiet AC unit, and surrounded by lush greenery. For some reason I thought we would be able to view the volcano from the front porch but that is not the case. The pool was refreshing, breakfasts offered by the Peruvian restaurant were good with friendly service. We ate at the Peruvian place one night for dinner and it was delicious. There are a few other good food options that are walkable including the friendly pizza place across the street. Can’t go wrong with the History Inn, it was a great deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right next to volcano. Beautiful rooms with great outdoor area. Pool spectacular. Breakfast yummy. Near all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Away from the Noise and yet in close proximity to various dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful hotel and grounds. Tropical paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of Paradise in La Fortuna
This is a hidden gem in La Fortuna! The grounds are beautiful, the restaurant is fantastic, and the rooms are updated and very comfortable. I just can’t say enough good things about this hotel. Even the pool was welcoming and refreshing. The free breakfasts were incredible and we also received a nice little touch in the room for my daughter’s birthday. I would stay here again in a heartbeat - you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and it is a very safe place for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Senthil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. But the hotel name was not there in front of the property. It took sometime to find the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabana style room provided a great atmosphere for the property and the surrounding plants and trees make you feel like you're on the doorstep of the rain forest. Pool and on-site restaurant are nice. Plus many local restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Assaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for La Fortuna trips
We had a wonderful time At the Arenal history Inn. the staff was attentive and courteous. They help us with everything and if we needed to they had all the advice we needed for travel. The location is perfectly located around some souvenir shops, restaurants, and grocery stores and short drive from the Arenal volcano and other tours in the area. The only issue is that we could not handle the shower it was either scorching hot or freezing cold no matter what we did and how much we asked that couldn’t have been fixed. It’s definitely not a reason not to go back, but it is something to know if you need a good shower after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024