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Arenal Observatory Lodge & TrailsvsHotel Villa Romantica
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Villa Romantica. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa comes in at #85 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine.
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
Hotel Villa Romantica Lonely Planet
Pto Quepos Manuel Antonio, Quepos 6035, Costa Rica
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Lonely Planet "Rooms are dimly lit but comfortable enough, though the towels are threadbare and renovation is badly needed." Full review
