Chateau Arenal is a charming, family-run boutique hotel in the village of El Castillo, just minutes from La Fortuna’s top attractions and natural wonders. Wake up to stunning views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal from your room. All accommodations include air-conditioning, a private bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi, and incredible views. Each morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast before exploring nearby hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife reserves, and thrilling adventure activities. The space Enjoy an unforgettable stay in a unique natural setting. We offer 10 bungalows and 6 standard rooms, all featuring spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Each space is designed to provide comfort, tranquility, and a true connection with nature. Our restaurant is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., serving a delicious breakfast included with your stay, as well as lunch and dinner options. You can savor a wide variety of dishes, cocktails, and wines while admiring the stunning scenery. Just minutes from the hotel, you’ll find a wide range of activities: volcano trails, horseback riding, butterfly garden, hanging bridges, canopy tours, hot springs, and water adventures on Lake Arenal such as kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skis, and boat tours. Our front desk team will be happy to assist you with recommendations and reservations so you can make the most of your visit. Guest access Guests are welcome to enjoy our spacious garden areas, refreshing pool, and relaxing jacuzzi with stunning views. You will also have access to our cozy lobby, which offers board games and a reception desk where our team is happy to assist you with anything you may need during your stay. In addition, our on-site restaurant is available for you to enjoy delicious meals throughout the day.

## Overview

Chateau Arenal is a welcoming, family-operated boutique hotel located in the village of El Castillo. It is just a short distance from La Fortuna’s most popular attractions and natural landmarks. Guests can wake up to breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal right from their rooms.

All accommodations come equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi, and exceptional vistas.

## The Space

Experience a memorable stay surrounded by nature. The property offers:

- 10 bungalows
- 6 standard rooms

Each accommodation showcases spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, peace, and a genuine connection to the natural environment.

The on-site restaurant operates from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It serves a delicious breakfast included with your stay, along with lunch and dinner options. Guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring various dishes, cocktails, and wines while taking in the beautiful scenery.

## Location and Activities

Just minutes from the hotel, visitors can explore a wide array of activities, including:

- Volcano hiking trails
- Horseback riding
- Butterfly garden visits
- Hanging bridges
- Canopy tours
- Hot springs

Water-based adventures on Lake Arenal are also available, such as kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and boat tours.

Our front desk team is ready to provide recommendations and assist with reservations to help you make the most of your trip.

## Amenities and Guest Access

Guests have access to several relaxing and enjoyable facilities, including:

- Spacious garden areas
- Refreshing swimming pool
- Jacuzzi with panoramic views
- Cozy lobby with board games
- Reception desk with attentive staff

The on-site restaurant is available throughout the day for meals, ensuring a convenient and satisfying dining experience during your stay.

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Studio in El Castillo

Family Standard Volcano View - Hotels for Rent in El Castillo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Everyone was very friendly and eager from the beginning. We felt well cared for. Thank you! The view from the room with the floor-to-ceiling windows was fantastic, also from the balcony and the terrace where you could eat. The bathroom in the room was very small (unlike on the pictures), and the pool was a little "fresh"which did not bother us. The hot tub was great for relaxing. The food, breakfast like dinner were typical of the country and very good. It was also nice that there was a fridge and coffee (with machine) in the room. We stayed here for 3 nights and would book here again if we were to come back to the area around La Fortuna. Thank you so much for everything! Keep it up! Best regards to Keilor, you are great. Pura Vida❤️ Susanne & Mike

Alle waren von Anfang an sehr freundlich und bemüht. Wir haben uns gut umsorgt gefühlt. Dankeschön! Der Ausblick vom Zimmer mit den bodentiefen Fenstern war traumhaft, auch vom Balkon und der Terrasse, wo man Essen konnte. Das Bad im Zimmer war sehr klein (anders als auf den Bildern), und der Pool etwas „frisch“was uns aber nicht störte. Der Whirlpool war toll zum Entspannen. Das Essen, Frühstück wie das Abendessen waren landestypisch und sehr gut. Schön waren auch, dass es einen Kühlschrank und Kaffee (mit Maschine) im Zimmer gab. Wir waren 3 Nächte hier und würden wieder hier buchen, wenn wir wieder in die Gegend um La Fortuna kommen würden. Vielen lieben Dank für alles! Macht weiter so! Ganz liebe Grüße an Keilor, you are great. Pura Vida❤️ Susanne & Mike

a very beautiful place, full of peace, we also had a very nice view of the volcano and Lake Arenal. it is very close to the national park, thermal springs and rivers. Breakfast was very well. the rooms are simple, very clean, I find the value for money excellent excellent service too

un lugar muy hermoso, lleno de paz, tuvimos además una vista muy linda al volcán y al lago Arenal. está muy cerca del parque nacional, de termales y ríos. El desayuno estuvo muy rico. las habitaciones son sencillas, muy limpias, me parece excelente la relación calidad precio la atención excelente tambien

Not bad but fix the address and make extra charges for pets clear on the app

This place is nested in a quiet local neighborhood. Has a village feel to it. We loved the vibes. The restaurant on site is closed, but they do give breakfast vouchers to a nice restaurant within walking distance. Couple of decent restaurants close by.

Our place was as expected! Highly recommended

Nuestro alojamiento fue lo esperado! Muy recomendado

me.rebased the silver, they made me travel an hour from the center of fortune and when I arrive they did not answer the phone, I had to rent the same day another Airbnb for that said I was going money if it did not touch me and my companions to sleep in the car

me.rebajaron la plata, me hicieron viajar una hora desde el centro de la fortuna y cuando llegue no me contestaron el teléfono, me tocó alquilar el mismo día otro Airbnb por dicha andaba dinero si no me tocaba a mi y a mis acompañantes dormir en el carro

Very good welcome with a very friendly person!! Good location

Très bon accueil avec une personne très sympathique !! Bon emplacement

Amazing views of Arenal lake and volcano off your balcony. Saw so many bird species we hadn’t seen on our 2 wk vac. Situated up a hill above a small local community which was enjoyable to watch their culture. The restaurant needs a better chef. Food was just ok. Minimal flavour. We only ate there the one morning as we didn’t want the food. Room was spotless. Everyone was so kind. They did our laundry for a small fee. Zip lining just up the road which was amazing. The restaurant further up the hill was super special. Food was amazing. We had the burritos first night and then their hamburger the second night. So delicious. La Ventanita. Loved the room and the view!!!  Spent 3 nights.

This place is a gem. Everything was so clean and pristine. The restaurant had great food and an amazing view. I saw some beautiful birds. The staff is friendly and helpful as well. This place was the best hotel I stayed in Costa Rica and I’m so happy I decided to stay here among the other options. The location was very convenient as well. I was very close to many touristic areas and hot springs. The hotel is easy to find - just put the hotel name on your maps app. At night you will hear the river and wild animals singing and that’s pretty normal in Costa Rica. Just use a white noise from YouTube and you’ll be fine.

Very clean place, the view of the volcano wasn’t very good but only because of the cloudy and it was mostly raining during our stay. The staff was very friendly and the service was good.

Place was excellent, 30 minutes roughly to anything you want to see in the area. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, the view was amazing from our room. And we had lunch at the restaurant which great too!  Would stay again!

The staff is friendly. The rooms are spacious and the air-conditioning works great. But they are noisy being next to the road and a lot of motorbikes are heard. The place is a bit far away (I only recommend it in case of having a car) at night it is dark and the road with many curves, so it is not convenient to go out. The restaurant staff is friendly but the food is not good.

El personal es amable. Las habitaciones son amplias y el aire acondicionado funciona muy bien. Pero son ruidosas al estar al lado de la carretera y se escuchan muchas motos. El lugar es un poco alejado (solo lo recomiendo en caso de tener auto) de noche es oscuro y el camino con muchas curvas, por lo que no es conveniente salir. El personal del restaurante es amable pero la comida no es buena.

beautiful view for breakfast, traditional breakfast, peaceful with lots of birds/flowers. expensive for coffee/dinner, wifi spotty, bed felt old.

Beautiful place. Easy to find. Impeccable services. Close to activities. Good restaurant. Impeccable volcano view.

Magnifique endroit. Facile à trouver. Services impeccable. Proches des activités. Bon restaurant. Vue sur le volcan impeccable.

2 couples but 1 bed of 3 places and 1 bed in one place. In chatting, we were able to have another room with 2 double beds

2 couples mais 1 lit de 3 places et 1 d'une place. en discutant on a pu avoir une autre chambre avec 2 lits doubles

We arrived in the dark and couldn't find the place at first. We also couldn't get a response from the host for some time through the messages, so we asked around for directions from the locals. The cabin was very nice with a one-in-a-million view to the volcano. Nice tipical breakfast was also included. One thing that disturbed our sleep though was the constant loud sound of motorbikes going back and forth, even at nighttime (the road is very close). Overall, had a great stay.

Good spot to stay of you are planning hikes or other activities around vulcano Arenal and it’s national park.

Nice place, convenient and comfortable. Simple but comfortable. Thank you.

Location: The location is a bit secluded, you may be afraid to drive alone at night.There is no one on the road.Although the host pushes the window outside to see the volcano.But I personally feel like I have to look at the room number. Fun neighborhood: Walking out is an attraction.If you are interested in butterflies, you can stay here.

位置：位置有点偏僻，晚上一个人开车可能会害怕吧。路上一个人都没有。虽然住宿主推窗户往外去就能看到火山。但是我个人觉得得看房间号吧。 周边好玩：走路出去就是个景点。如果你对蝴蝶感兴趣，可以住在这边。

Everything was great including staff. The junior suites would benefit from having an additional router because the WiFi was spotty but other than that it was perfect and just what we needed

Nice view. I recommend bringing a blanket and coat.

Linda vista. Les recomiendo llevar cobija y abrigo.

The view was the most impressive about the place. Staff were friendly.

Lovely little spot - amazing view of the volcano and it’s quiet and peaceful. The staff are really friendly and the room was comfortable. The balcony is really nice. They didn’t have a record of my booking when I checked in, despite having it confirmed on Airbnb. There were no problems, but perhaps worth messaging the day before or the morning of to confirm arriving. It wouldn’t stop me staying again - just something to make arriving smoother.

The room was very nice, seen on the volcano, small very nice balcony. Helpful and very pleasant staff.

La chambre était très bien, vu sur le volcan, petit balcon très agréable. Personnel serviable et très agréable .

Amazing place, great people working at the place. The staff was amazing and helpful!!!

The cutest place ever. Absolutely fell in love with the Chateau and its staff. Rich is sweetest, and very helpful with local tips and recommendations. We had a slight hiccup when checking in and he was so willing to make sure me and my friend were taken care of afterwards. Even though our stay was during the raining season, you still some gorgeous views from the Jr. Suite balcony. Breakfast was included in our stay and we really enjoyed their Tico traditional breakfast and had some of the best coffee ever here. All attractions are within a reasonable distance. I can’t wait to come back again with my family.

The staff was very friendly, and Dylan made us feel very welcome from the start. The adjacent restaurant has amazing staff and the ceviche was out of this world good. I would definitely come back during my next visit to the Arenal area.

Great place to stay in El Castillo. Included breakfast was tasty and ample. Watermelon juice was delicious. The room was comfortable with firm beds, which we liked. Air conditioner worked very well. Owner and staff were personable and friendly. We would stay again as this was comfortable and a great value.

The view from the room is amazing. Everyone at Chateau arenal is really friendly and helpful. We were also served the local breakfast in the morning which was delicious. I will definitely come back to stay here again!

Excellent service from everyone and the restaurant food was very good

Excelente servicio por parte de todos y la comida del restaurante era muy buena

The Chateau was a gem of a place to stay! We arrived at night so to wake up (after a delicious dinner in the restaurant and comfortable sleep) to the picturesque views and property was lovely. The jr suite was cute and comfortable - love the patio and sliding doors, perfect spot for an easy morning wake up and prepare for our adventure ahead. The hosts were great, very communicative, and really made us feel welcome! Highly recommend staying here.

The stay was amazing- a truly wonderful and breath taking view - highly recommended! The staff were friendly, attentive, and above all super kind. A special shout out to the reception !

This place was beautiful. The staff was very nice and helpful.  Great location.

Richard and Sophie were super helpful and accommodating. Beautiful views of the volcano and surrounding areas. Great Mojitos!

The view of the volcano is stunning , breakfast was good and the people  are great!

Absolutely beautiful place and location!! The views are amazing.

The staff and owner (Richard) were amazing. Very friendly and welcoming.  The view of the Volcano from my room was breath taking.  I  even had 2 humming birds outside my window thus morning! I  will definitely visit again.

Hello, You can be sure that the listing will match your expectations. Our room was carefully prepared with special decor for our honey moon. Our clothes must have been dried due to a national drache and they were not hesitant to put our clothes in their dryer. Delighted with the welcome even if the weather was not there.

Bonjour, Vous pouvez être certain que le logement correspondra à vos attentes. Notre chambre a été preparee avec soin avec une décoration spéciale pour notre honey moon. Nos vêtements ont dû être séchés suite à une drache nationale et ils n’ont pas hésité à mettre nos vêtements dans leur séchoir. Ravis de l’accueil même si le temps n’était pas de la partie.

Had a wonderful stay at Chateau Arenal. The staff is lovely, breakfast every morning was great, the room was big and cleaned everyday with beautiful towel art that always made me smile. We met the new owner, who was a friendly gentleman from the states. I will say, some improvements were suggested with better soundproofing. The wind and rain was very loud at night on the tin roof. I’d bring some earplugs next time, but I am definitely looking forward to going back!

A very great place to stay that just need some renovation work. ( Washbasin loose and faucets stiff . Everything had no style and the furniture was diced together). The hostess was very kind and helpful. We had a room with a view of the volcano. Unfortunately, there was a radio tower that didn't make the view more beautiful. Overall, however, it is also recommended to have a very good restaurant.

Eine sehr tolle Unterkunft die nur etwas Renovierungsarbeiten nötig haben. ( Waschbecken lose und Wasserhähne schwergängig . Alles hatte keine Stilrichtung und die Möbel waren zusammen gewürfelt). Die Gastgeberin was sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Ausblick auf dem Vulkan. Leider war da ein Funkturm der die Sicht nicht schöner gemacht hat. Im großen und ganzen ist es aber empfehlenswert um ein sehr gutes Restaurant ist auch noch dabei .

Herr Martin, vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Lassen Sie mich Ihnen sagen, dass das Hotel kürzlich verkauft wurde (vor einem Monat) und als neue Eigentümer haben wir einen Umbauplan in Arbeit. Dieser Prozess braucht jedoch Zeit, und deshalb versuchen wir, unseren Gästen erschwingliche Preise anzubieten, die auf unserem Angebot basieren. Leider liegt der Turm derzeit außerhalb unserer Kontrolle, aber wir werden versuchen, daran zu arbeiten.

The view is everything! We saw some beautiful birds in the morning. Several trails are just a 15 minute drive! My sister forgot her laptop and they were quick to let us know that we forgot it so we were able to pick it up before our drive back to San Jose. Really appreciated that. Overall great value for the stay and I would recommend it!

Fue un placer servirte, deseamos que tengas un feliz año y si regresas a Costa Rica estaríamos complacidos de volver a verte. saludos

Super endroit avec une vue à couper le souffle!

Beautiful place. Easy access to El Castillo by car. Room with a beautiful view of the lake and the volcano. breakfast included with the room, great!

Endroit magnifique. Accès à El Castillo facile en voiture. Chambre avec une très belle vue sur le lac et le volcan. petit déjeuner inclut avec la chambre, très bien!