Rancho MargotvsHotel Aranjuez
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Aranjuez Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Rancho Margot. Aranjuez Hotel ranks #57 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 1 sources including Lonely Planet.
Rancho Margot
3km beyond El Castillo, La Fortuna de San Carlos, El Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"For a crunchier all-inclusive seeker, Rancho Margot is a rustic collection of cabinas tucked away from the world but still featuring prime views of Arenal Volcano." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Part resort lodge, part organic farm, Rancho Margot is 152 acres of cinematic loveliness, set along the rushing Río Caño Negro and surrounded by rainforested mountains." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This “self-sufficient organic ranch ” is a totally off-the-grid resort with 18 beautifully appointed, terraced bungalows." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A secluded getaway in the middle of a rainforest, Rancho Margot offers hostel-style accommodations and a deluxe bungalow for a small group"
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Hotel Aranjuez
Calle 19, Avenida 11 & 13, De la Iglesia Sta. Teresita, 200 mtrs. al norte, 200 mtrs. al oeste y 25 mtrs. al sur., San Jose 2070, Costa Rica
From $63/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"Five adjacent wooden homes have been joined in an intricate maze of hallways and courtyards to create one of the best budget hotels in the country...rooms vary greatly in size" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This hotel in Barrio Aranjuez consists of five nicely maintained vintage homes that have been strung together with a labyrinth of gardens and connecting walkways." Full review