Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

This lodge is only minutes from the small town of La Fortuna, with stunning views of the Arenal volcano and lake; it offers a close feel of the volcano’s commanding presence. Ample variety of accommodations for families, groups, or couples, the rooms are comfortable with modern amenities and front row views of beautiful nature. The gardens and landscaping are extravagant with color. A tiled in cobalt blue infinity swimming pool melts into the rainforest beyond and a sunken bubbling Jacuzzi provides soothing relaxation beneath a glass gazebo framing the volcano’s peak against a starry sky. Meals are a delight at the restaurant with floor to ceiling windows and a wide deck to enjoy the majestic panoramic view. The menu is influenced by Costa Rican cuisine and a la carté dishes are exquisitely prepared by their chef. Visitors enjoy the well-marked walking, bike and horseback riding trails that traverse the property and provide safe, easy access to breathtaking natural beauty, views of the volcano and the primary forest that shelters many species of birds.