Find hotels near Arenal Eco Zoo, Peñas Blancas from SAR 134

"Very spacious and comfortable living space and most importantly very close to many area attractions like Sky adventures, El Chiyon hot water springs, Lava rock trails, Bird watching trails"

"I loved the look of this house with its stunning views. The space is just right for 2 adults. We struggled to find this place at night: there aren't many street signs and our phone reception went in and out. Aside from that minor snafu, the location is beautiful for people looking for mornings woken up by roosters and the birds, peaceful views of the natural landscape, and down to earth vibes. Not a party place but a relaxing place instead. We got exactly what we wanted. Even did morning yoga at the nearby wellness center! We left feeling refreshed and calm. I wish I could live there, lol. "

"Nepenthe is a gem. You need to grab this stay for as long as it stays a gem, the owners are getting older and are actively trying to sell. Make this trip, you will not regret it. Stay for the week, there is plenty to do around Arenal, do not spend hours driving that you could spend listening to the howler monkeys, watching the toucans every morning, or enjoying the oropendola living their day. "

"The view at this hotel , the peace, the feeling when you look at the volcano is amazing . The staff is extremely nice and helpful. So work it . We love it . The rooms are huge and beds are so comfortable. Love the grounds. we highly recommended "

"Nita and Marty have created an absolute oasis! The birding,views and food were outstanding. The staff was responsive and helpful. We had the info we needed to plan numerous adventures. Marty and Nita were away on the other side of the the worldfor our stay. But tgrough What’s App we were able to communicate effectively. The pets were sweet- my husband was particularly appreciative of the pups. We would recommend this propert 100 percent. Thanks to all who made our stay perfect. "

"Property was fantastic, beautiful view and garden and pool. Place was well looked after and clean, hosts were great. Town was friendly with decent places to eat. Butterfly sanctuary is a must. Really enjoyed waking up everymorning to the sounds of birds and view of the volcano"

"The place was lovely and with fun things to occupy ourselves during our stay. My father loved the trail walk and my wife enjoyed the decorative rooms. "

"Loved this stay so much!!!! Highly recommend. "

"This location is fantastic. Check in, communication, check out, everything was as easy as it gets.The Good:The location itself was amazing. The town of El Castillo is, in my opinion a much better choice than La Fortuna. There's almost no traffic, its unique, gorgeous and you get that authentic local feel because there's seemingly few other tourists there. There are no souvenir shops or shops to browse but there are several places to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and theres great coffee, views and welcoming people at each one. You get to wake up to Lake Arenal and the Volcano each morning and honestly the view from the front porch is just breathtaking. At morning and at dusk the birds are playing and its fantastic. So much that I would open the sliding door and the curtains and then get back in bed just to listen and watch. In the evening there is so little traffic that when you sit outside you may see a few scooters go by but thats about it.The not so good:The driveway is very steep (50-60 deg incline maybe) and both up and down are reason to drive an all wheel or 4x4 vehicle. I made it without issues but realize not everyone is comfortable in this situation. The bed left a little to be desired but we slept through the night.All in all, this place is Amazing. I truly feel very fortunate to have spent a week in this beautiful area and I would highly recommend others to do the same."