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Lavas del Arenal

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Peñas Blancas with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Building design
Garden View, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Exterior detail
Game room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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

Couples Rooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
300 meters west from El Bosque school, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 30 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 13 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 168 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Lavas del Arenal puts you within a 15-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. After hanging out at the outdoor pool or lazy river, guests can grab a bite to eat at The Ranch, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Lazy river

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lazy river

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

The Ranch - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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.

Also known as

Lavas Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas
Lavas Arenal Fortuna
vas Arenal Peñas Blancas
Lavas Arenal Hotel Fortuna
Lavas Arenal Hotel La Fortuna
Lavas Arenal La Fortuna
Lavas Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas
Lavas Arenal Peñas Blancas
Hotel Lavas del Arenal Peñas Blancas
Peñas Blancas Lavas del Arenal Hotel
Lavas del Arenal Peñas Blancas
Hotel Lavas del Arenal
Lavas Arenal
Lavas Arenal Hotel
Lavas Arenal Penas Blancas
Lavas del Arenal Hotel
Lavas del Arenal Peñas Blancas
Lavas del Arenal Hotel Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavas del Arenal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lavas del Arenal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Lavas del Arenal?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lavas del Arenal?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lavas del Arenal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Lavas del Arenal?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lavas del Arenal?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Lavas del Arenal and nearby?
Lavas del Arenal has a lazy river and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Lavas del Arenal?
Yes, The Ranch offers local cuisine.

Lavas del Arenal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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 Exceptional

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.
Lukasz, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Patrick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

allan, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gurpreet, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Laurent, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Expedia, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eduardo, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Gerard, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

German, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Roberto, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great staff and breakfast. The rooms need to be upgraded.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel owner and staff was nice, however the hotel rooms need some upkeep. Nice garden and pool
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
4-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rick, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
smartin48, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
patty , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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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
Anna, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Beds were dirty, No hot water. Air Conditioner did not work. Basically, whatever they provided (which was not much) did not work.......:(
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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..
Verified Expedia guest review