Chato Arenal Lodge - La Fortuna

Family-friendly lodge 700 ft from La Fortuna Waterfall

Location & Surroundings

Chato Arenal Lodge sits 700 ft from the entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, one of Costa Rica's most visited natural attractions. The lodge is 4 miles from Kalambu Hot Springs and 14 miles from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Fortuna Airport is 9 miles away, and the downtown area with restaurants and cafes is a 5-minute drive from the property.

Dining Options

On-site Restaurante El Chato serves international and Latin American cuisine with outdoor dining surrounded by gardens. Breakfast includes fresh fruits and accommodates vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. The restaurant also offers a children's menu, room service, and in-room breakfast delivery for guests.

Rooms & Amenities

Chato Arenal Lodge provides air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs in a non-smoking environment. The property has a sun terrace, garden with walking paths and small bridges, and a minimarket for guest convenience. Rooms offer garden or mountain views, and larger cabins include a jacuzzi.

Family & Pet-Friendly Services

This lodge is a family-friendly hotel that has a children's menu, family rooms for up to four guests, and a tour desk to arrange hiking and walking tours. Chato Arenal Lodge is also pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their pets to the property. Daily housekeeping, packed lunches, and 24-hour security are available for all guests.

Activities & Additional Services

Guests can explore on-site nature trails, spot sloths and exotic birds in the surrounding trees, and use the tour desk for local excursions. The lodge offers airport shuttle service, currency exchange, and help with booking hiking activities. A bar and lounge area, plus happy hour, are open for guests who want to relax after outdoor adventures.

• Location: 700 ft from La Fortuna Waterfall
• Rooms: air-conditioned family rooms with garden or mountain views
• Dining: on-site Restaurante El Chato with international and Latin American cuisine
• Family-friendly: children's menu and family rooms for up to four guests
• Pet-friendly: pets allowed on the property
• Activities: tour desk for hiking and walking tours