El Castillo, 100 m este y 1,6 km de la Escuela., 21007 El Castillo de La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Based on 190 B&B reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2025
Andy
BelgiumDidn’t feel welcome (at reception), difficult to reach : location not the best if you want to come and go more than once a day.
Delicious breakfast, spacious room, quiet
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Agnieszka
PolandLocation is perfect! It was spacious, clean and the view was amazing!!!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Bryan
Costa RicaThe 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
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Justine
BelgiumLocation is amazing! Perfect to get away from busy (and kind of uggly) La Fortuna, while still being close to the Arenal Volcano park entrance. Rooms are not fancy but comfortable, and the views, garden and swimming pool more than make up for it. There is a restaurant (and even massage place) on site so you don’t always need to take your car in the evening for dinner if you don’t feel like it. Best to have at least SUV to get there.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Erin
United States1. The beds were not comfortable 2. The bathrooms could use some updating,
1. The views were absolutely spectacular! 2. The sounds of nature was music to our ears! 3. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! 4. The staff, especially at reception, were extremely helpful in coordinating and booking activities. If done through reception, there was a discount. 5. Very responsive when communicating on WhatsApp 6. Loved the views from the pool. 7. Very peaceful!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Kim
DenmarkThe view and breakfast
Great place,unik view
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Maria
United StatesLoved the location. All the staff were so lovely and friendly.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Monica
CanadaSteep driveway is very tough. Views are stunning. Pool is nice. No Hot tub
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.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
William
United StatesDinner in the adjoining restaurant was adequate.
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 what was one of the finest views we've ever seen (the huge lake and nearby volcano made dramatic). Highly recommend Nepenthe!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Daniela
Argentinaweather...this is rainforest still with rain, it is amazing
Amazing view Employees are the best!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Francoise
AustraliaNothing
It is a beautiful place but unfortunately we were there with rain and big wind so no electricity for a few hours obviously not their fault but for the price and place you would think that they would have a back up with generator! We still had a nice dinner with Gordon the owner and the staff were great ! Candle light dinner :) the electricity came back during the night . I am sure with a sunny and hot day that place would be perfect.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Georg
Germanythe VIEW! just amazing. we loved the pool
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Simone
DenmarkI imagine that The road is a bit difficult to drive on, if you don’t have a big four wheel drive car, but when you get up there, it’s worth the drive!
The staff went out of their way to help us, when we got delayed due to a delayed flight. The rooms are clean and nice, and the small restaurant below the hotel are a great little treasure with the kindest people ❤️
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Gianluca
Italythe road up the hotel, but it just scares you at first.
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, still overlooking that beautiful scenary.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Michal
Czech RepublicGreat, nice and comfortable room, pool, amazing view, quiet. I do highly recomend
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Laura
AustriaThe accomodations could use a renovation as it is really old.
The view was fantastic and the pool area really great!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Joanna
CanadaNo hot tub (which we had seen as a definite bonus for our trip). Breakfast and restaurant was wonderful but otherwise food not very good (pizza was terrible). Food at El Castillo (bottom of the hill) was wonderful!
Beautiful view. Nice rooms. Restaurant on site. Wonderful and very friendly staff. All were very helpful and kind!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Farhana
United StatesThis 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 highly recommend to anyone. I wish I could stay longer here and chill.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Amrish
United StatesOur unit bathroom had issue with door and hot water was issue at times. Ants in the kitchen unit and no coffee.
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.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Kati
Finlandnice quiet, pieceful location.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Cinzia
SpainStunning location and beautiful villa with amazing views
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Camille
FranceYou need a car to access to restaurants and city life
We loved our stay, view is wonderful, people also very kind and attentive to your needs. We get a very nice massage. We recommend
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Melissa
United StatesBrilliant combo of rustic comfort. The terrace with the hanging chair for birdwatching is what sold us in the online pics. The food was delicious. The owner is charming. A great experience!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2024
Max
United StatesBeautiful views, friendly staff, good food and a nice massage
Stayed in December 2024
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