Hotels in La Fortuna

Arenal Waterfall Lodge

From $41 a night at Arenal Waterfall Lodge (Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults: $41 total), checked Nov 1, 2026.

La Fortuna Waterfall Road · La Fortuna

Arenal Waterfall Lodge 1

Axel’s take

Go for wildlife and roomy cabins, not a polished resort experience.

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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · a rustic 3-star rainforest lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal Waterfall Lodge is a rustic 3-star rainforest base whose strongest assets are privacy, wildlife and proximity to La Fortuna Waterfall. We'd consider it for a nature-focused stay, especially in a villa with a kitchen and terrace. Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, spacious cabins and breakfast at nearby Gecko's; recent reviews are notably more positive about cleanliness and comfort.

The catch is an uneven property undergoing substantial changes. Guests reported construction and removal of the old lodge and communal pool in early 2026; completion remains unconfirmed, so don't rely on older resort photos. Some villas have private pools, but confirm your exact unit. Tripadvisor guests also describe worn interiors, insects and steep, rough cabin access. Breakfast is off-site, with transportation reported included. We'd skip it for walkable town dining, predictable resort facilities or easy-access accommodation.

Rooms
Spacious villas earn praise; condition, kitchens and private pools vary by unit.
Cleanliness
Recent Expedia guests mostly praise cleanliness; older Tripadvisor reports are more mixed.
Service
Friendly, responsive staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Included breakfast is served at nearby Gecko's; do not assume a communal pool is available.
Fees and surprises
Parking is listed as free; confirm the assigned villa, construction status and pool access before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

300 Mts north of Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna

Walkable to La Fortuna Waterfall, but town restaurants generally require transportation.

Amenities and check-in

Included breakfast is served at nearby Gecko's; do not assume a communal pool is available.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa (extra charge)
  • Airport transportation
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Arenal Waterfall Lodge, La Fortuna: from $41 a night

From $41 a night at Arenal Waterfall Lodge (Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults: $41 total), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Arenal Waterfall Lodge is a rustic 3-star rainforest lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Address: 300 Mts north of Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna. Property ID: 1394105.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/la-fortuna/arenal-waterfall-lodge-1394105

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Total price: $138 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-08$42 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$54 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$42 for 1 night · 2 nights $84 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$42 for 1 night · 2 nights $122 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$80 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$184 for 1 night · 2 nights $367 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$41 for 1 night · 2 nights $120 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-16$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-17$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-18$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-19$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-20$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-21$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-22$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-23$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-24$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-25$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-26$77 for 1 night · 2 nights $179
2026-11-27$102 for 1 night

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $212
2026-12-02$133 for 1 night
2026-12-03View stay prices
2026-12-06$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 9 nights priced

#3 of 3 hotels in La Fortuna Waterfall Road by Axel's take. La Fortuna Waterfall Road is #4 of 4 places to stay in La Fortuna. The best hotels in La Fortuna Waterfall Road, ranked · Where to stay in La Fortuna

Axel's take: 7.6/10

Go for wildlife and roomy cabins, not a polished resort experience. a rustic 3-star rainforest lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall, scored for what it is.

Arenal Waterfall Lodge is a rustic 3-star rainforest base whose strongest assets are privacy, wildlife and proximity to La Fortuna Waterfall. We'd consider it for a nature-focused stay, especially in a villa with a kitchen and terrace. Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, spacious cabins and breakfast at nearby Gecko's; recent reviews are notably more positive about cleanliness and comfort.

The catch is an uneven property undergoing substantial changes. Guests reported construction and removal of the old lodge and communal pool in early 2026; completion remains unconfirmed, so don't rely on older resort photos. Some villas have private pools, but confirm your exact unit. Tripadvisor guests also describe worn interiors, insects and steep, rough cabin access. Breakfast is off-site, with transportation reported included. We'd skip it for walkable town dining, predictable resort facilities or easy-access accommodation.

  • Best for: wildlife-loving couples; families wanting a kitchen-equipped villa; independent travelers with a car

  • Watch out for: construction and communal-pool removal reported in 2026; steep, rough access to some cabins; insects and variable room condition

  • Location: Walkable to La Fortuna Waterfall, but town restaurants generally require transportation.

  • Rooms: Spacious villas earn praise; condition, kitchens and private pools vary by unit.

  • Cleanliness: Recent Expedia guests mostly praise cleanliness; older Tripadvisor reports are more mixed.

  • Service: Friendly, responsive staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Included breakfast is served at nearby Gecko's; do not assume a communal pool is available.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as free; confirm the assigned villa, construction status and pool access before booking.

Axel's opinion of Arenal Waterfall Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Arenal Waterfall Lodge

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 300 Mts north of Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in La Fortuna

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

1 Bedroom Standard Triple room

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

Villa with balcony and with view

1 Bedroom Villa

1 Bedroom Villa with garden view

1 Bedroom Villa with balcony

2 Bedrooms Villa

2 Bedrooms Villa with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Villa with pool view

2 Bedrooms Villa with view

3 Bedrooms Villa

3 Bedrooms Villa with mountain view

3 Bedrooms Villa with balcony and with view

2 Bedrooms Single Villa

Triple Villa

2 Bedrooms Family Villa with garden view

2 Bedrooms Family Villa with mountain view

1 Bedroom Single Villa (single bed)

Double Villa (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Villa (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Villa (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Double Villa (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Double Villa with mountain view (full double bed)

Twin Villa (twin beds)

3 Bedrooms Villa

1 Bedroom Triple Villa

1 Bedroom Triple Villa with garden view

1 Bedroom Quadruple Villa with garden view

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Villa

2 Bedrooms Quintuple Villa

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Villa

3 Bedrooms Sextuple Villa

3 Bedrooms Sextuple Villa with mountain view

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Villa with garden view

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Villa with mountain view

3 Bedrooms Villa (sofa)

Standard Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Comfort Quintuple Villa

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Superior Villa

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Villa

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Grand Quadruple Villa

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with mountain view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Triple Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Cottage with mountain view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Family Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Family Cottage with mountain view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet with mountain view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Family Chalet with mountain view

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Single Family Chalet with mountain view

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Single Family Chalet with mountain view (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Double Family Chalet with mountain view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Chalet with mountain view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Family Chalet with mountain view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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