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With garden views, Arenal Xilopalo is located in Fortuna and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Some of the units feature cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, American and vegetarian options. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Arenal Xilopalo, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. La Fortuna Waterfall is 3.5 miles from the accommodation, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 3 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 6.2 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marilyn
    United States United States
    Bird watching from the deck, central location, great breakfasts.
  • Judit
    Hungary Hungary
    Everything was good, especially the breakfast with the birds to watch. We also appreciated the dedicated smoking place. We booked some tours by the hotel and they were really good, and not pricy.
  • Megan
    United States United States
    Great view of the volcano and walking distance from shopping and restaurants.
  • A
    Annie
    United States United States
    The hotel is conveniently located in town so that you can walk to restaurants, stores, and the plaza in a few minutes. The view from the deck in the morning is gorgeous facing the volcano and you can watch the birds being fed bananas. Breakfast is...
  • K
    Kathleen
    United States United States
    Employees were so kind and helpful. We requested an upgrade (larger room) before we arrived. They accommodated with a room with 4 beds/kitchenette for no upcharge. Location close to town.
  • Marion
    Canada Canada
    Decent price. Clean comfortable rooms. Great breakfast (worth booking it in your reservation).
  • David
    United States United States
    Our room was clean, beds were fine. The bathroom fixtures were a little funky but worked fine. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Open air restaurant was a very pleasant place to sit - food was just ok.
  • Inese
    Latvia Latvia
    Staff is super friendly, made me feel very welcome. Loved the night animal watching tour. It has a nice restaurant attached with a beautiful view to the volcano. Also they feed the birds there, so it is amazing for bird watching. And this area...
  • Xin
    United States United States
    Quiet, nice staff, good location, clean facilities, delicious restaurant on site , provided drink water,
  • Emma
    Canada Canada
    Everything was so clean, organized and super easy to get around. The pool area was so relaxing, right beside the jungle, so you could animal/bird watch.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Acacia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Arenal Xilopalo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end

    Spa

    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Arenal Xilopalo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Arenal Xilopalo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Arenal Xilopalo

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Arenal Xilopalo is 1,800 feet from the center of Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Arenal Xilopalo has 1 restaurant:

      • Acacia Restaurant
    • The prices at Arenal Xilopalo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Arenal Xilopalo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at Arenal Xilopalo include:

      • Apartment
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Arenal Xilopalo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • American
    • Arenal Xilopalo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Hot spring bath
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming pool
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class