Nepenthe B&B
Nepenthe B&B
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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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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alexandra
Romania
“Wonderful hotel, great view, very helpful staff. Road leading up to Nepenthe very steep and in bad condition.” - Bryan
Costa Rica
“The host was very understandable about a situation that we had and helped us, overall is one of the most relaxing and quiet places in front of the laguna del arenal, 10/10 recommended, entrance can be a little rough but any car can enter” - Maria
United States
“Loved the location. All the staff were so lovely and friendly.” - Monica
Canada
“Location near park was beautiful and quiet. We had a car. Butterfly sanctuary nearby is good. Excellent bird and monkeys can be see in trees o. The property. Food at their restaurants is reliable.” - William
United States
“Exceptional value in an incredible setting. The view was phenomenal, the staff was attentive & upbeat, and the free breakfast was plentiful & delicious. The road trip up the hill bumpy and yet quite navigable was worth every effort to arrive in...” - Gianluca
Italy
“Location was as expected: beautiful! You feel like in paradise, waking up with hummingbirds in your front door garden and looking over the lake and the volcano. Breakfast is good and the restaurant for this and dinner is really lovely and quiet,...” - Joanna
Canada
“Beautiful view. Nice rooms. Restaurant on site. Wonderful and very friendly staff. All were very helpful and kind!” - Farhana
United States
“This place was awesome. we had our own cabin style room with kithcen, dining area, spacious restroom, bath area. It was such a great place. I liked the floor to ceiling glass windows in the living room. Gave a generous view of the lake. Would...” - Amrish
United States
“Property location is tough to get in but proximity to Arenal Volcano was amazing. And view of lake from the unit was exceptionally good. Breakfast was good too.” - Camille
France
“We loved our stay, view is wonderful, people also very kind and attentive to your needs. We get a very nice massage. We recommend”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Phoenix Restaurant
- CuisineLatin American
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Nepenthe B&BGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
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
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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 cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional 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 poolFree!
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rulesNepenthe B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.






The fine printMust-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.