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Nepenthe B&B is located 2.5 mi from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 1.9 mi from the Arenal Lake. It features a hot tub, sun terrace with swimming pool, spa treatments and free breakfast. The accommodations at this B&B offer a ceiling fan, coffee maker, fridge and a terrace with views of the extensive garden. The studios also feature a kitchenette with dining area, microwave, stove and kitchenware, and free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Guests at Nepenthe B&B can enjoy fresh local dishes for dinner at the Tres Cabras Restaurant. They will find other options 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Nepenthe B&B offers free private parking. Activities such as horseback riding, sky trek tours and visits to hot springs 30 minutes’ drive away, can be arranged as well. This B&B is 40 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna Bus Station and 1 hour’s drive from La Fortuna Waterfalls. The Daniel Oduber International Airport is a 2 hours and 40 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for El Castillo de La Fortuna
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gayle
    United States of America United States of America
    Stunning views, infinity pool looking over Lake Arenal. Staff was friendly and helpful. Onsite restaurant was very convenient and the food was delicious. Variety of breakfast options. Highly recommend.
  • Irene
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Amazing staff... such a nice views and good place to disconnect. They have massage services which were amazing and good price. I highly recommend having a massage with Fabian. He was great
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great! Lots of options to chose from and friendly service. I got a traditional costa rican breakfast (fried egg, rice, beans, plantains), my daughter got the traditional American breakfast (eggs, bacon and toast) and my son got...
  • Esquivel
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The view from the property, specially from the pool was spectacular. I enjoyed that it was very private and calm. Perfect for a family trip.
  • Christian
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location with amazing views of lake & volcano, good rooms and friendly staff
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    The location commands an amazing view! There were spider monkeys on the trees and the garden was really well done so there was a lot of butterflies and hummingbirds. We also really liked the restaurant and I can't say enough good things about...
  • Alejandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay was amazing. All the staff was super helpful, especially Fabian. He answered all of our questions and made everything much easier for us. The cook, Lourdes is a wonderful person. She made sure we had the food we wanted and took good care...
  • Michelle
    United States of America United States of America
    Outside was very well taken care of and the views were unbeatable. The sweet cattle dog on site was a very delightful treat.
  • Rachel
    United States of America United States of America
    The views were amazing. Saw many birds and loved the sounds of the jungle at night.
  • Hayden
    United States of America United States of America
    The room, staff, views, and breakfast were PHENOMENAL! We were very thankful to start our Costa Rica trip at such an awesome place with awesome staff.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Phoenix Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Nepenthe B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 12 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

Please note that accessing the property requires a 4WD vehicle.

Reception is open every day from 09:00 to 16:00

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

FAQs about Nepenthe B&B

  • The prices at Nepenthe B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Nepenthe B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage
    • Public Bath
    • Full-body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Back massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Hand massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Foot massage
  • Guests staying at Nepenthe B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • Breakfast to go
  • Nepenthe B&B has 1 restaurant:

    • Phoenix Restaurant
  • Room options at Nepenthe B&B include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Villa
  • Nepenthe B&B is 0.7 miles from the center of El Castillo de La Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Nepenthe B&B is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.