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Hotel Description
The Arenal Observatory Lodge has thirty five(35) spacious rooms. All are comfortable and most have volcano views from the privacy of your own bedroom. Five rooms are fully equipped for disabled travelers, with rooms, bathrooms, hallways, parking areas and even the new swimming pool designed accordingly.
The lodge is located just 1.8 kilometers from the active crater of Arenal Volcano, and is separated from it by a deep river valley. The location was specifically chosen by scientists from the Smithsonian Institute, who needed a close but safe vantage point from which to study the volcano.
Arenal Observatory Lodge sits on 870 acres of land adjacent to the Arenal Volcano National Park. The site contains 270 acres of primary rain forest with well-marked trails, 400 acres of reforestation projects, and 200 acres of working farm lands.
Arenal Observatory Lodge is situated on a ridge 120 meters above Lake Arenal. The ridge rises between the Agua Caliente and Quebrada Danta rivers. This topographical feature is important, so as any possible lava flow will not affect the Lodge. The lodge is within ZONE "D" Low Danger Area, near the volcano. Moreover, as prevailing winds are from the East, the lodge would seldom be affected by ash or other fallout from a major eruption, as the lodge is located to the southeast of the volcano.
| Number Of Rooms: |
35 |
| Shuttle Service: |
No |
| Check In: |
3:00PM |
| Check Out: |
12:00PM |
| Main Activity: |
Volcano |
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Facilities at Hotel Arenal Observatory Lodge
Smithsonian rooms
The Smithsonian rooms at Arenal Observatory Lodge are housed in a modern building located about 120 yards from our main lodge, reached via a 134 foot suspension bridge through a small patch rain forest.
These rooms feature huge walls of glass that provide premiere views of the volcano from the comfort of your bed, or from the two sitting chairs strategically placed for you comfort and enjoyment. These rooms feature varnished wood floors, private bathrooms, and one queen- and one full-sized bed. The Smithsonian also features a viewing deck, a conference room and our own volcano museum, with an active seismograph constantly monitoring the volcanic and seismic activity just outside your door.
Four of the Smithsonian rooms are located just off the main lodge and dining area. Each of these rooms features a king-sized bed, modern private bath, and amazing volcano view through it?s over-sized windows. Two of these rooms also feature views of Lake Arenal.
Standard rooms
The standard rooms at Hotel Arenal Observatory Lodge provide a rustic, yet comfortable base for your volcano viewing and rain forest activities. These rooms were originally designed and used by researchers. Each room features one bunk bed and two full-sized beds, as well as a private bath. These rooms are located just off the main lodge and dining area, and two of them feature direct views of the volcano.
La Casona
Budget travelers will find four comfortable rooms in La Casona, our original family farmhouse. Three of the rooms here feature queen-sized beds with direct views of the volcano. The fourth room, with it?s three bunk beds, is perfect for groups. Located about 500 meters from the main lodge and dining area, La Casona features a large common sitting room with a fireplace, as well as a spacious front porch with volcano view and two full bathrooms for shared use amongst the guests.
White Hawk Villa, located approximately 800 meters from the lodge, is a big house with a spectacular view of the volcano and the lake, with capacity for 10 guests. The two individual rooms "Trogon" and "Toucan", have one double bed and a cradle-bed each and their own bathroom. The villa also has a living room with a sofa-bed, a dining room and a equipped kitchen.
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Air conditioning
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Balcony
Non smoking rooms
Ocean view
Safe deposit boxes
Refrigerator
Telephone
Mini Bar
Jacuzzi
Gym
Internet Connection
Maid service
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Pool
Restaurant
Tennis
Bar
Laundry
SPA
Handicap Facilities
24 Hour Security
Credit Cards
Private Parking
Conference Room
Souvenir Shop
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Fairly constant eruptions during the day & night, lava flows on the north and south west side of the volcano. During the last few months the volcano has increase its activity , seen from our dining room balcony.
You Can Also:
Explore the lava flow trail and take night tours to marvel at the live lava flows.
Ride on horseback through the varied terrain and immense natural beauty of the region.
Take a tour to the Ca?o Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Go canoeing on Cerro Chato Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano.
Enjoy the comfort of our swimming pool and Jacuzzi, with a wonderful view of the volcano.
Great birdwatching opportunities.
Hike through our rich rain forests.
Take pleasure with a professional massage after your hike.
Clamber on top of recent lava flows.
Soak in the nearby hot springs.
Wake to the roar of howler monkeys.
Watch toucans fly by.
Wade in the waters beneath a jungle waterfall.
And much more!
- Activities around the hotel |
Sport Fishing
Casino
Scuba Diving
Kayaking
Birdwatching
Beach Front
Volcanoes
National Parks
Rain Forest
Island Cruises
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Canopy
Tennis
Surf
ATV
Golf
Hiking
Horse Tours
Turtles Tour
Sailing
Yoga
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La Casona |
Standard |
Smithsonian |
Jr. Suite |
| LOW SEASON
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53$ |
80$ |
106$ |
127$ |
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66$ |
93$ |
120$ |
133$ |
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20$ |
16$ |
20$ |
20$ |
| HIGH SEASON
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68$ |
95$ |
128$ |
155$ |
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81$ |
108$ |
142$ |
163$ |
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15$ |
20$ |
11$ |
10$ |
| PEAK SEASON
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68$ |
95$ |
128$ |
155$ |
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81$ |
108$ |
142$ |
163$ |
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15$ |
20$ |
11$ |
10$ |
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| LOW
SEASON
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01-May to
30 Nov
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HIGH
SEASON |
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01-Dec to
20 Mar
& 01-Jul to 01-Sep
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PEAK SEASON |
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15-Dec to
03-Jan &
21-Mar to
30 Apr
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children below
11 stay for free
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Rates Include
Personal attention by our host service manager
Full breakfast buffet
Complementary morning walk with a local guide
(*Entrance fee to Arenal National Park $6 not included)
Walking trails
Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
List of Birds
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Our Hotel Review
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A real wow! The Hotel Arenal Observatory Lodge is one of our most recommended hotels in the Arenal Volcano area. Hotel Arenal Observatory Lodge location is out of this world, the farm area, the forest, the brooks and the birds, an exclamation of nature?s beauty, a real value for your money.Thumbs up for Hotel Arenal Observatory Lodge!
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Hotel Review by Travlers
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Hotel Avg rate: 9.57/ Votes:7
01/16/2006 - Rank: 10
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hotel: Arenal Observatory Lodge
great timesee email...
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douglas boyer
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01/16/2006 - Rank: 10
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hotel: Arenal Observatory Lodge
I can only say the best of things about both Cupotico and the Arenal Observatory. With very little fuss, and minimal effort, I was able to book a stellar vacation with no issues prior, during or post vacation (no hidden charges or suprises). The Arenal Observatory was beautiful, and was one of the highlights of our trip (sitting in a hot tub and watching the volcano in the distance under a crystal clear night sky). I have recommended Cupotico to other friends that were travelling to Costa Rica, and would use it again in a heartbeat.
Thanks for making our trip that much better!...
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Val Cassotta
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