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Castillo del Arenal

4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo 21007, Costa Rica
El Castillo, Costa Rica
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8.0
Very good
based on 436 reviews
436 reviews
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Overview

A stay at Hotel Castillo del Arenal places you in the heart of Peñas Blancas, a 1-minute drive from Lake Arenal and 8 minutes from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
8.0
Very good rating
Based on 436 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Castillo del Arenal

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Babysitting or child care
  • 24hr front desk

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • 24hr front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Hiking

Dining

  • Restaurant

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Castillo del Arenal

8.0
Very good
436 verified ratings
Wonderful
141
Very good
98
Good
117
Okay
40
Fair
21
Mediocre
14
Poor
5

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests loved the stunning views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal, as well as the delicious breakfast offered at the hotel. The location was praised for its proximity to attractions and the beautiful surroundings. Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, some reviews mentioned issues with the bathrooms needing updates and occasional noise disturbances from the village.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Bathroom3 out of 10
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Location

4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo141 m
  • Butterfly Conservatory265 m
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures1.7 km

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Check in anytime after 1:30 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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FAQs when booking at Castillo del Arenal

  • Where is Castillo del Arenal located?

    Castillo del Arenal is located at 4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, 0.1 km from the centre of El Castillo. Arenal Eco Zoo is the closest landmark to Castillo del Arenal.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Castillo del Arenal?

    Check-in time is 1:30 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Castillo del Arenal.

  • Does Castillo del Arenal offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Castillo del Arenal offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Castillo del Arenal from the airport?

    Castillo del Arenal is 19.5 km from La Fortuna. Castillo del Arenal is 76.3 km from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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3-star hotel
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Good to know

Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

0.1 km
La Fortuna
19.5 km

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