Peñas Blancas

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Photo by Zach Cain
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Where to stay in Peñas Blancas

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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4 out of 5
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is SAR 985 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
SAR 985
SAR 1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
"The property is glorious nestled in a tropical rainforest. We enjoyed exploring the trails out to the waterfall and Ceiba tree. Amazing surroundings, excellent dining, perfect on-site hot springs to enjoy on demand. In addition to this, we were supported by the hotel team to help us with some rental ..."

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
3 out of 5
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is SAR 707 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 707
SAR 1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews)
"A MUST experience. Staying in the treehouse is unique without giving up comfort, the surrounding area is lush and filled with wildlife, the restaurant serves good food. Doing the afternoon tour with Victor was great, especially his knowledge of plants, animals, birds and love of gardening for the ..."

Reviewed on 7 January 2025

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
The price is SAR 239 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 239
SAR 270 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Nice , cute property. Rainforest feeling . Rain drops on the roof is very loud ., can bother your sleeping , but very natural rainforest feeling . Easy location to drive to town down . Hot water not working some days , that is the bad for showering . LOL ."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Nice , cute property. Rainforest feeling . Rain drops on the roof is very loud ., can bother your sleeping , but very natural rainforest feeling . Easy location to drive to town down . Hot water not working some days , that is the bad for showering . LOL ."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas Rio Escondido
Cabañas Rio Escondido
3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Loved this place, the property is beautiful with lots of trees and the river right behind it that my kids wnjoyed exploring. Felt very inmersed in the Costa rican nature and the place itself had verything we needed and accomodted all of us bif family. Loved the clean white cotton bed sheets and soft ..."

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views
Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views
El Castillo
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Mosca Family Costa Rica Trip
"I took my family of 13 including 4 grandchildren to Costa Rica for 10 days. We stayed at the Pie in The Sky Villas for the first 5 nights and were not disappointed. The house and grounds were amazing and the views even better. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ronald Peterson, after a few minutes ..."

Reviewed on 15 August 2024

Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Peñas Blancas

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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" "4 - Good 26%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.

5/5 - Excellent

Andy

Perfect location for wildlife and amenities

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.

5/5 - Excellent

T.

The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!