Arenal Descanso – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna

Arenal Descanso offers free private parking on-site and a paid airport shuttle service for guests arriving at Fortuna Airport, located 8 km away. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and tour desk for arranging activities in the area. Daily housekeeping, laundry service, and private check-in/check-out are available for added convenience.

Each room is a standalone casita with a private entrance and a terrace offering unique mountain views. The rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Guests also have complimentary use of kitchenware and cooking facilities, plus a private bathroom with modern amenities.

A daily breakfast is served in-room or at the outdoor dining area beside the Rio Burro, featuring traditional Costa Rican dishes like Gallo pinto and fresh tropical fruits from the owners' farm. American and vegetarian breakfast options are available, and meals are prepared table-side on a real fire. The breakfast area is also a spot to see toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife.

The hotel is 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and close to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Kalambu Hot Springs. Guests can join hiking and walking tours arranged by the property, or walk to the nearby El Salto river for rope swinging. The property is a 5-minute drive from downtown La Fortuna and a 10-minute walk from several restaurants.

The grounds include a garden with fruit trees, medicinal plants, a picnic area, and an outdoor seating area by the river. Archaeological remnants of a pre-Columbian tribe were found on the property, and a small museum displays these artifacts for guests. The on-site archaeological site and the chance to see monkeys, toucans, and macaws from the breakfast terrace are standout experiences.

Views: Unique mountain views from each room's terrace

Breakfast: Traditional Costa Rican breakfast served in-room or by the river

Wildlife: Toucans, monkeys, and macaws visible from the property

Archaeology: On-site pre-Columbian artifacts and museum

Location: 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall

Parking: Free private parking on-site