Hotel Faro Arenal

3.0 star property
Hotel in La Fortuna with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
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2 outdoor pools
Lake
Sports facility
Property amenity
Garden
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

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Room options

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Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Del Súper Cristian Nº 4, Continuar 1 km, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Faro Arenal

Hotel near Arenal Volcano
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Hotel Faro Arenal. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails, at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 10 hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Faro Arenal offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 10 hot springs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 10 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cabinas Faro Arenal
Cabinas Faro Arenal Fortuna
Cabinas Faro Arenal Hotel
Cabinas Faro Arenal Hotel Fortuna
Cabinas Faro Arenal Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Hotel Faro Arenal
Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Faro Arenal
Hotel Faro Arenal Hotel
Hotel Faro Arenal La Fortuna
Hotel Faro Arenal Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Faro Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Faro Arenal?

As of 5 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Faro Arenal on 19 Jan 2025 start from AU$178.31, 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 Hotel Faro Arenal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Faro Arenal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Faro Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Faro Arenal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Faro Arenal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Faro Arenal located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, The Motmot Jungle and La Fortuna Waterfall. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 221 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel faro arena and had a wonderful experience. The property owner was very friendly, and the entire property was exceptionally clean. The reception staff were welcoming and accommodating, making our stay even more pleasant. The value for the price we paid was excellent. I wish I had chosen to stay at Fatima Arenal instead of the Magic Mountain Hotel, and I will definitely stay here next time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sujen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and they were very accommodating. Everyone was nice and helpful. The hotel location is fairly close to the la fortuna waterfall . We didn’t have our own car but it was easy to get around using the taxi services. Nice and quiet environment with a path to explore and encounter wildlife. We saw sloths right on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandhya, North Brunswick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never go to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros -Staff was helpful recommending activities -pretty jungle path at back of property -Concenient location to town and reliable uber Cons -Electricity went out 3X first night we were there -Toilet kept backing up and gurgled/bubbled all nt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yu jiao

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner Mr.J is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

manuela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. They even washed my clothes for $5. I saw a bunch of Toucans. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AROUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holy Nature Paradise
We saw many toucans and a sloth for the first time in Costa Rica! The view was stunning and the owner was pleasant and gave us tickets to the Baldi hot springs for a very good prices. There was a problem with a gutter and the smell bothered us because it was very strong poop smell on and off. We would still be willing to come back, lovely ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and had everything we needed for our short stay. Breakfast had a great choice and was delicious. Staff were really helpful and friendly. We really loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramkrishna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was everything I was looking for and everything my family didn’t know they wanted until we got there! Amazing grounds. There was a trail through a beautiful forest full of everything tropical including tons of flowers, trees, plants and animals. We saw many sloths, toucans, crested Juan, cows and more. Woke up to a variety of birds chirping. Breakfast was included and good. Very friendly staff. One guy took me on a walk through the trail and taught me many things, I can’t remember his name (Avar maybe?) Good clean pool. Vegetable garden was fun, they are working on being fully farm to table one day. Probably 1.5 miles from lots of restaurants and 5-10 minutes from amazing La Fortuna Waterfall. The only downside was our toilet had some problems but I’m sure staff can get that fixed. They were readily available to help if needed. We will definitely stay here again if we return to Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Volcano Staff was extraordinary, Very quiet. Saw 2 Toucans too
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faythe A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Resort and Cabins
Our stay was amazing! Beautiful cabin in the rainforest! I felt like I was emerged in the middle of the rainforest. The cabin was spacious, clean, AC worked well, water good and hot, toilet flushed with no problem, nice kitchen with small fridge, coffee pot, water pot and dishes. The location is close to town, hot springs, waterfall and volcano. The free breakfast was absolutely amazing and the people serving it was very nice and helpful. The front desk clerk was professional, very nice and helped us a lot. The cabins sits in a very nice resort area with a swimming pool and wild life. We seen the sloth everyday with toucans. I really enjoyed staying here. I felt right at home. Everything about this place was a five star and better. Plus the price was even better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Servicio muy excelente. El personal es súper amable y el desayuno que viene incluido está muy delicioso.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice off road property with A/C. Nice owners, their is a Sloth that hangs out up in on of the trees. Free Breakfast was cooked for you while you had your coffee. Very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kaymarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is very nice and much needed privacy having your own building
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I nice getaway nearby La Fortuna set in nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Conestoga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice and quaint hotel. Very convenient to everything that you would want to do in the area. Lots of activities. The only thing that would’ve been nice would’ve been a small refrigerator in the room. Amazing pizza made in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We loved watching the birds on the feeders at breakfast. This was by no means a three star hotel. The owner was helpful, but the rooms were very basic- no hair dryer, no table, ( no fridge of course). The gardens around it were lovely, but the walk through them needed maintaining. Go for the birds not the luxuries!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff were wonderful. The separate rooms were lovely, comfortable and private with little gardens and sitting areas outside each one. The pool is surrounded by concrete but a nice amenity that we certainly used! Breakfasts were very good. The owners let us stay later than checkout until our transportation arrived. It is located outside of town, which is lovely for the peacefulness, but requires a taxi to get anywhere.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unassuming area on a regular street. Small clean family hitel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Hotel Faro Arenal! This was our favorite stay of our entire trip in Costa Rica. Upon arriving we were welcomed by the family who owns and runs the property, and shown around to its beauty. I traveled myself as a single mother with four children and felt very welcomed and safe. I hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024