Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals not allowed

• Professional property host/manager
• Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
• Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
• Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
• LGBTQ friendly
• Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
• Temperature checks are available to guests
• Social distancing measures are in place
• Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
• Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
• Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
• Property is cleaned with disinfectant
• Staff wears personal protective equipment
• Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
• Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
• Essential workers only - NO
• Masks are compulsory at the property
• No cribs (infant beds) available
• No rollaway/extra beds available
• Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
• No elevators