El Castillo Hotellit

”We stayed here for three nights and my boys 14 and 10 loved the pool. The smoothies and swing at the restaurant.”

”The Retreat is gorgeous. The views of the Volcano and Lake are amazing. The pescatarian menu is perfect for vegetarians and pescatarians. All three meals are served. We did not have meals included but very much enjoyed dinner and breakfast there. The pocket sized gathering places are charming - slider over looking lake, dining room and reception, the separate lounge area with tea and coffee looking into the jungle. The evening walk was fun. The property is on the top of a very steep hill...

”This was an absolutely beautiful place. Melissa was so friendly and helpful. Next time I will stay here the whole trip!”

”Stunning property! Exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of hiking on property to do. They offer guided nature tours. Our guide was wonderful and pointed out many animals we would never have found on our own. We also had a delicious dinner on site. The only issue is the road to get to the hotel. Tons of pot holes and difficult to travel. I felt bad for our Ubers who brought us to and from town, which was about 30min drive. Otherwise, it was an amazing stay!”

”Upea maisema, maittavia oluita.”

”It is difficult to put my seven days at San Rafael Ecolodge into words, because even now reflecting on this experience brings tears to my eyes. In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, this place truly felt like heaven on earth. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by Giovanni, Luis, and Thor, the sweetest dog imaginable. Their warmth, kindness, and sense of humor immediately made me feel at home. This is not an ordinary hotel stay—it feels more like coming home to family. As...

”Loved everything about our stay! Clean, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful view, and delicious breakfast.”

”We had an amazing stay and truly enjoyed every moment here. The location is beautiful and surrounded by nature: one of our highlights was watching a family of toucans right in the tree near our accommodation. It made the whole experience feel very special and unforgettable. The hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious every morning, fresh and lovingly prepared. The room was clean, comfortable, and we felt very relaxed during our time...

”Wonderful place to stay. I will stay there every time I visit Arenal!!”

”Everything was good, the staff even better. The only improvement I would suggest is make a better breakfast, just charge $10-$15 more if nothing better possible at the current rates, people would not mind to pay a bit extra for a better breakfast.”

”What a special place. We loved the night tour with jimmy...saw so many cool creatures. Also loved watching toucans while we ate a delicious breakfast. ”

”The location and property are absolutely beautiful! Incredible views! The grounds are kept meticulously! The rooms are clean and neat. The rooms are simple and yet elegant at the same time. The staff were very forgiving of my limited Spanish. A little harder to get to but worth the drive. The restaurant on property was excellent. Just a small sidenote… There was no air conditioner in my smaller room. I knew this going into it and the nice breeze that was almost constant.”

”Absolutely loved this place and would recommend it to anyone who wants to feel close to nature while staying in La Fortuna. Our bungalow was spacious and cute and we could hear the amazing sounds of the cicadas, frogs, and occasional howler monkeys throughout the night and birds in the morning. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food at the restaurant was very good (highly recommend the Patacones). We booked a night hike at reception (it’s much cheaper than online options) and our...

”Buena ubicación, cerca de la entrada del volcán, las habitaciones dan de cara al volcan. Cerca de la represa y cerca de centros de recreación de aguas termales. Muy cómodo y funcional. Muy limpio todo y seguro”

”Schönes Zelt mitten im Regenwald. Die Anfahrt war allerdings etwas anstrengend. Deshalb sind wir auch beide Tage dort geblieben und haben vor Ort Wanderungen gemacht oder waren am Pool. Der ist klein, aber sehr hübsch angelegt. Frühstück und Abendessen waren sehr gut. Wifi nur im Hauptgebäude. ”

”Great place to stay!!! Amazing view of Arenal volcano. Breakfast was delicious!!!”