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Hotel Roca Negra del ArenalvsArenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Roca Negra del Arenal scores slightly higher than Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa. Hotel Roca Negra del Arenal is ranked #63 in Costa Rica with praise from 1 sources including Lonely Planet.
Hotel Roca Negra del Arenal
Lonely Planet
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $65/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The luscious tiled pool and Jacuzzi are surrounded with tropical gardens bursting with blooms and buzzing with bees and birds, from parrots to peacocks. The spacious rooms have stained-wood accents." Full review
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
23 km west from La Fortuna town, Main road to Arenal National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine "Within the grounds of the Arenal Observatory Lodge in Costa Rica, there are several paths of varying length that can be walked." Full review
Fodor's "These cozy, comfortable, and simple rooms allow you to sleep as close as anyone should to a volcano—it's a mere 2¾ km (1¾ miles) away, and stellar views and outdoor activities are what the place is all about." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Close enough to Arenal Volcano for visitors to hear and feel the nearly constant rumbling, this observatory (on a hillside just over a mile from the peak) gets excellent views of the eruptions." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms range from La Casona’s rustic doubles with shared bathrooms and views from the porch, to plus junior suites, with king-size beds, local art and huge picture windows framing the volcano." Full review
Frommer's "The views from the rooms, restaurant, and common areas are simply spectacular. The main dining room features a massive wall of glass, with a V-shaped peak that perfectly frames the volcano." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This all-inclusive, 864-acre, 48-room property on a mountain has some of the best views in the area of both the lake and the volcano, and allows guests to be immersed in the rainforest" Full review
