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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 439 reviews
439 reviews
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Overview

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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.
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8.0
Very good
Based on 439 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Castillo del Arenal

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Babysitting or child care

Services and conveniences

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Hiking

Dining

  • Restaurant

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Pool

  • Pool

Reviews of Castillo del Arenal

8.0
Very good
439 verified ratings
Wonderful
143
Very good
98
Good
117
Okay
40
Fair
22
Mediocre
14
Poor
5

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests enjoyed the stunning views of the Arenal volcano and appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was also well-received. However, several reviews pointed out issues with room cleanliness, outdated bathrooms, and uncomfortable beds. Some guests mentioned that the location requires a vehicle for easy access, and there were complaints about the wifi connection and noise levels.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Value for Price8 out of 10
Bathroom3 out of 10
Bed Comfort2.5 out of 10
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Location

4 Miles SW Arenal National Park, El Castillo 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo154 yd
  • Butterfly Conservatory290 yd
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 13:30, check out anytime before 12:00

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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 miles 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 13:30 and check-out time is 12:00 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 12.1 miles from La Fortuna. Castillo del Arenal is 47.4 miles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Does Castillo del Arenal have a pool?

    Yes, Castillo del Arenal has a pool on-site.

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3-star hotel
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3-star hotel
Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante
7.8 Good (49 reviews)0.01 miOutdoor pool, Spa and wellness centre, Restaurant£88+
3-star hotel
Arenal Vista Lodge7.6 Good (276 reviews)0.72 miOutdoor pool, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge£84+
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Good to know

Distance to city centre

0.0 mi

Nearest airport

La Fortuna

Distance to airport

12.1 mi

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