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Jardines Arenal Lodge

Main Road to La Fortuna | 2 Kilometer east of Banco de Costa Rica, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4417, Costa Rica
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Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights in early April and interacted almost exclusively with Gretal, who helped us with everything from check in to arranging cabs to breakfast. Booking.com is not to be relied on - when we arrived, Jardines Arenal Lodge did not have our reservation and we initially were going to have to change places for the third... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I recently stayed here for two nights and had a nice experience. The rooms are very economical and the staff friendly. The owner Hernan lives on the property along with his family. The hotel is run by Gretl his assistant. She was very attentive and assisted with booking reservations for tours during the day. The room was facing the eating... More

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Manchester, NH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The exterior of this hotel and its location were quite nice. I stayed there for one night and had a single room. The toilet did not flush and the only window was stuck in the closed position. It was a warm night, and I would have liked the fresh air. Since I was only there for one night, I didn't... More

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Tampa, Florida, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I booked two nights at this hotel and the staff is very friendly. The owner and assistant were very patient and try to accommodate my needs and questions. the internet worked at times from my room, but not a very great signal. the best signal is in the common area. Not sure how to work the hot water so I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Good location, only a short drive to La Fortuna. Clean, spacious with really comfortable bed and nice friendly staff. Plenty of parking and decent breakfast. Very relaxing place and good value for money. The shower was very weak and it took long time for the water to get warm (not warm enough). Internet worked only in the breakfast area.

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Detroit, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

My family and I recently stayed at Jardines Arenal for a week. If you are tired of city life and you love nature, this is the best location. We had a large room with a spectacular volcano view. The breakfast in the morning is a choice between a typical Costa-Rican dish and American Breakfast. We didn't rent a car, and... More

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Portland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

I recently stayed here with some family and had a great time. The people were truly helpful with planning activities and very welcoming. The grounds are beautiful and you are very near a nature preserve that makes a nice morning activity. Great breakfast and just a generally nice place to relax. It is a little bit out of Fortuna, and... More

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Seattle/Tacoma
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

My husband and I recently stayed at Jardines Arenal Lodge as a part of an excursion to the area. We did not know what to expect and were absolutely delighted with our stay. The people at Jardines were friendly and helpful as we have found most are in Costa Rica but the view from our bedroom window? Spectacular. We also... More

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La Fortuna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

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Cleveland, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Very nice property with a great tropical garden. We saw some 10+ toucans in the trees one morning. A great variety of birds came eat the fruits from his garden. Our room had a great view of the volcano. It was spacious with A/C. Everything was clean but a bit bare. The rate was very cheap. Hernan and his wife,... More

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Also Known As:
Jardines Arenal Lodge Costa Rica/La Fortuna De San Carlos
Address: Main Road to La Fortuna | 2 Kilometer east of Banco de Costa Rica, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4417, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #20 of 44 Speciality lodging in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Jardines Arenal Hotel latest budget accommodation offers a clean and friendly place to stay at a very reasonable price. Guests can enjoy free Internet access in the lobby, relax in the lounge or have a drink with friends in our hammocks exclusive area. A free full breakfast, served in the dining room, is included in the price. The lodge has it's own garden, and provides amenities, security and comfort for the independent traveler or anyone wishing to stay in peaceful, calm surroundings. ... more   less 
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