Amor Arenal

Style

King of the jungle

Setting

Volcanic viewpoint

So close to Costa Rica’s most hulking volcano that you can smell the lava, Amor Arenal takes its name from its love for the conical crater in its midst – along with its affection for giving guests a great time. A set of gleaming wooden casitas set along jungle-shrouded paths on the edge of a canyon and near natural hot springs, the hotel is the best way to get up close and personal with its explosive (though currently resting) neighbour. In fact, you can see it from your own private (plunge-pool-enhanced) deck in several of the cabins.

Facilities

客室

31.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm. Both are flexible, on request and subject to availability and room occupancy.

詳細

Rates usually include an à la carte breakfast.

Also

One of the pools has a ramp for wheelchair access.

フィットネスセンター

インターネット接続（無料）

ランドリー

ホテル内にレストランあり

ルームサービス

スパ

At the Hotel

Free WiFi throughout, gym, souvenir-stocked boutique. In rooms: Smart TV with Netflix, air-conditioning, hair straighteners, free bottled water, free minibar, tea and coffee kit, yoga mats, kettle bells and umbrellas.

Our Favourite Rooms

If you want to continue your volcanic romance, request a room with a view of imposing Arenal so you can gaze at it adoringly. The second block of rooms (numbers 15 to 31) are slightly quieter, as they’re further away from the pool bar.

Poolside

Each casita has its own plunge pool (with the temperature set to your liking) and there are various spring-fed communal ones to cool off in too, including the star of the show with a swim-up bar.

Spa

The spa embraces its rainforest setting, with open-air treatment rooms looking out across the canyon. Forget whale music: the soundtrack here is all-natural jungle beats instead. There’s a mani-pedi station, as well as a yoga pavilion in the forest and a meditation platform suspended in the canyon. A selection of spa treatments can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own suite, subject to availability and advance reservation.

Packing Tips

Binoculars for bird-watching and sloth-spotting; cooling cottons and loose linens for rainforest-temperature regulation. Humidity may not be your hair’s friend, but the cabins all have a set of straighteners so you can at least attempt to look slightly less frazzled.

Also

Fans of constant snacking will appreciate the minibar (restocked regularly) being included in the room rate. Reception has a tea station (with snacks), too, for early-morning-excursion starts.

子供

Over-13s only. Extra beds can be added, or families can book a room with two queen-size beds.

ギャラリー

Food & Drink

Top Table

The terrace has (unsurprisingly) the best volcano views, but it can get a little hot out there – retreat to the cool(er) interior and summon the cocktail cart for minimal energy-expending.

ドレスコード

No non-natural fibres. Ever.

Hotel Restaurant

El Rancho has an open wall overlooking the jungle and views of the volcano from its terrace. The continent-crossing food includes fish tacos, sushi rice bowls and classic Italian pastas, but for the most authentic feast, order Costa Rican dishes, where the chef will helpfully transport you all over the country during each course, with a traditional drink to match every round. There are pedlars wheeling around carts for cocktails mixed tableside, wine trolleys to pick by the label rather than a list and a mobile juice station at breakfast. Much of the produce is organic and there are lots of options for vegans and vegetarians, too.

Hotel Bar

The La Jaranita tapas bar likes to add tropical flavours to basically anything, so you can expect things to get a little fruity: melon liquor, tamarind syrup and pineapple leaves are likely to make an appearance.

Last Orders

El Rancho is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6am until 10pm. The bar is currently open daily from 5pm to 10pm.

Room Service

Meals and snacks can be ordered from the restaurant to your casita from 6am until 10pm.

Planes

San José is the main air hub for international travellers; it’s two and a half hours away by car. Liberia Airport is also an option, a similar distance west. The hotel can arrange transfers on request.

Automobiles

There’s free secure parking at the hotel – if you do bring your own wheels and it's the wet season, make sure they’re 4WD. Most tours include pick-ups and drop-offs, and taxis are on hand for lifts in and out of La Fortuna.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Amor Arenal is in Costa Rica’s adventure capital, and it starts right outside your front door: two trails through the jungle – past streams, waterfalls and swinging capuchin monkeys – begin at the hotel, and a guide will come along to enlighten you. There are hikes around Arenal within the national park, but you (wisely) can’t climb it – though the extinct Cerro Chato nearby is scale-able for anyone up for a challenge. For those that don’t suffer from vertigo, the hotel can arrange excursions featuring hanging bridges and jungle canopies, as well as rafting, bird- and sloth-watching, and slightly more soothing trips to hot springs.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .