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Brisas Arenal Hotel

2.5 star property
Lodge in La Fortuna with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Building design
Bathroom sink
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:30 AM
The price is $85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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Map
1.6 kms southeast from Z13, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBaldi Hot Springs7 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano24 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This property is surrounded by trees and flowers. Fantastic beauty all around. Great spacious cabins .
Ronald
May 29, 2024
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Room options

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Basic Room | Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Brisas Arenal Hotel is in the mountains and in a national park. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Motmot Jungle and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and ecotours, or hop on a moped rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 6 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 8 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cava Pizza a la Leña - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Fortuna Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Brisas Arenal Hotel

Lodge in the mountains, revitalized in 2018
Located close to La Fortuna Waterfall, Brisas Arenal Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Yellow Tree, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: CRC 3,500 for adults and CRC 3,500 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Yellow Tree

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 3500 for adults and CRC 3500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Brisas Arenal
Brisas Arenal Fortuna
Brisas Arenal Hotel
Brisas Arenal Hotel Fortuna
Brisas Arenal Hotel La Fortuna
Brisas Arenal La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Brisas Arenal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brisas Arenal Hotel?

As of Jun 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brisas Arenal Hotel on Jun 17, 2024 start from $85.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Brisas Arenal Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brisas Arenal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Brisas Arenal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Brisas Arenal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Brisas Arenal Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Motmot Jungle, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Chato Volcano and El Salto Fortuna River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 258 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is surrounded by trees and flowers. Fantastic beauty all around. Great spacious cabins .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not sure what happened, but it seems the cook had a mental episode and was extremely rude and erratic for the last 2 days of my stay. He was constantly yelling and blasting loud music that disturbs the pleasant surroundings. Tried being polite and starting a conversation but he was only interested in yelling in my face, very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our time at Brisas. The grounds are stunning--just sitting and taking it all in is an excellent passtime on its own! The accommodations are very thoughtful, 'rustic comfort' (best A/C we had in CR, ironically, given we also stayed at resorts twive the price and half as lovely!), And the staff are wonderful. Exceptional breakfast (all delicious but the French toast is incredible), and the owner was so thoughtful, taking time to chat every day at breakfast. And to top it all off are the adorable property 'mascotys--several dogs (Molly and Roxy were our faves--Molly would even wait for us outside our door in the morning!)--not to mention Matilde the tame wild parrot! Can't recommend this beautiful, family run property it highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful secluded spot in the mountains. Walking distance to Fortuna Waterfall
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wonderful view, clean room, and friendly staff. Woke up to the sounds of you and right outside our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Truc, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in cabin C5 and the room is spacious and clean. We did have 3 issues (1) the very firm bed which felt like we were sleeping on the spring box and not a mattress; (2) the bathroom door creaked so loudly that we were certain it woke up all our neighbors and the animals outside when we used the bathroom at night and (3) the shower water never got hot, just warm. If you don't mind any of these then the place is fine and a good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and view of arenal volcano. Loved the hiking path on the property (about a 30min. Walk to complete the trail). Nice breakfast area with view of bird bath that attracts many different kinds of birds. Breakfast was not included in our stay, so we only had breakfast on site once.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A major disappointment. No staff, no service. Reception amounts to handing over the key and off you go unescorted down the hill to your accommodation. Room was not bad, reasonably comfortable and furnished but lacked hot water. Cable television never worked during our three night stay.. No bar or food available during the day. Small restaurant with one worker to do everything. Fortunately he was a very good cook and pleasant waiter. but we never stayed around to see how he handled the dish washing. We had an excellent meal in an empty restaurant. We were the only people there that night, and wanted to return the next night, a week night, to save us driving into town, only to be informed that the restaurant would be closed. In short if you are only looking for a dry and clean room to hang your head this place works. As a resort hotel it falls very short. There must be better places to be found in the area for the same price.

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Booked through Expedia Plainly said breakfast included Had coffee only & partner had a full breakfast Upon checkout the guy told me I owed for two full breakfast I showed him the receipt from Expedia & he told me I still owed for 2 full breakfast Had to argue with him & ended up paying for 1 full breakfast & coffee Bed in room was Very Hard Little parking with lots of Muddy area’s

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful yard and farms with various tropical plants and birds including parrots,hummingbirds! Well maintained plantation.. bathrooms are not in good condition but all else very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in La Fortuna! This property is slightly removed from the town which we thoroughly enjoyed the quiet. The grounds are very clean and well kept with lots of birds, flowers, puppies, and a beautiful view. The room was very clean, staff were friendly and breakfast was fantastic! Highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

varun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelesty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for one night. The room was nice and clean. The area is nice. The staff is very friendly. We dined at the restaurant “yellow tree” inside the hotel properties, we loved the food! It was tasty, well presented and the chef was friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. A great value for the price. Super convenient location near several main attractions and town. Amazing view of the volcano from the property. Calm and beautiful. Great customer service. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible!
This was a little gem! One of our favourite stays for a fun natural stay. Fall asleep to the animals in the rainforest. Hear the rain fall. Customer service was second to none. Exceptional care of those staying here. Restaurant was awesome, too. Just a great place overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well-tended property. Far enough from town to be peaceful. Close enough to enjoy in town activities. Room was clean and basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Petra

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
In a quiet part of la Fortuna, I’m on the hill. Beautiful garden surrounding the cabanas, full of birds. Nice room with 6 beds, perfect for our family. Water a bit wonky and cloudy out of the tap. We never saw the owner checking in or anyone at all checking out. I would definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The garden is beautiful. It's close to downtown, and quiet location. The front desk is very helpful. One of our tour guides didn't show up, the front desk helped us to find an alternative tour on that day. She also recommended a local hot spring which only costs $8 pp, and it's wonderful experience, definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Place run by Lovely People
Loved Brisas Arenal. Gardens are beautiful. Room was large. Staff were AMAZING. Food was delicious. I definitely recommend this hotel. I would suggest hiring a car if you want to stay here though as Taxi's are expensive and you are out of town so really need transport.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Kansas City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Irvine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being off the main road and the uniqueness of the property. We enjoyed sitting on the porch with nature around us and the view of the Arenal volcano. We enjoyed the hammocks too.

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem that's close to town
This place felt like a hidden gem. Private little cabins on gorgeous grounds with a beautiful view of the volcano (when the clouds parted). But it was super close to downtown La Fortuna and other activities in and around town. Our only complaints were that the breakfast was not good and the wifi was spotty. But the price was very reasonable and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property grounds are very beautiful and well maintained. The rooms are not luxurious by any standard, but they seemed adequate upon arrival. On our second day of our 2 day stay, our room became infested with countless flying insects (maybe termites). The staff was responsive and did move us to another room, which helped, but the overall impression of the stay turned from neutral to negative after that experience, especially because this happened during bedtime, and we had an early morning ahead of us to get back to San Jose and drop off our rental car before our flight. With 3 small children, this made our last night in Costa Rica not exactly pleasant and relaxing. Speaking of 3 small children, I booked this particular hotel through Expedia with them in mind, for two reasons. 1) it had a room with bunk beds 2) breakfast was said to be included. We arrived at the hotel at 8:30pm, and the lights at the reception building were off and doors were locked. So keep that in mind if you stay here. Arrive before 7pm. Also, the included breakfast isn't included. You have to order it the night before, and it's $6 per adult, $3 per child, and they bring it to your room. When I booked the room through Expedia, I had my party listed as 2 adults and 3 small children, but somehow the booking didn't end up including the kids. I didn't know this, but when I was asking about breakfast, the front desk guy demanded I pay them more money. I laughed at him and left. I rate my stay 3/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say for being a off the beaten path property it is one of my top ten places I’ve stayed at in overall comparison.. Starting with the gentlemen that checked us in to the hospitality of the breakfast.. As for location: Amazing.. Getting there is a bit dicey but well worth the drive from La fortuna.. This place is amazing and a defininate come back.. Please tell your guy who checked us in thank you for the map and all the suggestions specially about cacique and the taster.. Those guys are awesome!!!!! Over all 5 Stars.. I’ve been all over US and other countries and gotta say this is top 3…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savannah, Port Saint Lucie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s basically a cabin. So it can be noisy with the birds and bugs outside and ants get in very easily (and into your food). But the staff are amazing, accommodating, and welcoming. The on site restaurant is absolutely delicious with the best host and cook you could ask for. We had children with us and the only thing we wish we had at this hotel was a pool. The kids still loved searching the hotel grounds for animals. We felt very safe and at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Onsite Restaurant
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:30 AM
Star Rating
2.5