Hotel Faro Arenal

This hotel was everything I was looking for and everything my family didn’t know they wanted until we got there! Amazing grounds. There was a trail through a beautiful forest full of everything tropical including tons of flowers, trees, plants and animals. We saw many sloths, toucans, crested Juan, cows and more. Woke up to a variety of birds chirping. Breakfast was included and good. Very friendly staff. One guy took me on a walk through the trail and taught me many things, I can’t remember his name (Avar maybe?) Good clean pool. Vegetable garden was fun, they are working on being fully farm to table one day. Probably 1.5 miles from lots of restaurants and 5-10 minutes from amazing La Fortuna Waterfall. The only downside was our toilet had some problems but I’m sure staff can get that fixed. They were readily available to help if needed. We will definitely stay here again if we return to Costa Rica!

Unassuming area on a regular street. Small clean family hitel

We loved Hotel Faro Arenal! This was our favorite stay of our entire trip in Costa Rica. Upon arriving we were welcomed by the family who owns and runs the property, and shown around to its beauty. I traveled myself as a single mother with four children and felt very welcomed and safe. I hope to visit again one day.

This was a great stay in the Arenal area. From the property there is a view of the volcano. I also loved that they maintain a nice nature trail. We saw six sloths, including a mother and baby sloth in it. There were also tons of birds, including hummingbirds along the trail. They have bird feeders at their restaurant, so you get to see many birds while eating meals. We really enjoyed the included breakfast. This stay was perfect for our family of five and a great location for birders/photographers. This stay was a good value and located near La Fortuna and close to La Fortuna Waterfall.

This family owned operated local hotel is an excellent economical option in a breath taking location. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The resident sloths were a pleasant surprise. There are trails on the property that give view of wildlife that surpass the local tourist traps. We had amazing views of the volcano and were entertained at breakfast with various, varieties of tropical birds. If you are looking for a "value" location this is the spot. If you desire the Ritz Carlton keeping shopping. This is an authentic Tico Costa Rica experience. Pura Vida!

We really liked this property and felt it was perfect for our needs. If you’re looking for a nice, clean place to stay with great breakfast look no further! I love that we had our own little villa and the property grounds were kept up really well. They had an awesome breakfast- 3 options- Costa Rican Typical, American Breakfast, and continental and all 3 were great- tasty and good portions. The family who owns the property is very nice and most importantly, our beds were comfortable (on the firm side), and the place was very clean. This is a no frills place so they didn’t have shampoo/conditioner but did have bar soap and hand soap which I think is fine given the price. Great value and we would definitely stay here again.

Great family owned hotel. Clean, comfortable, centrally located. Amazing property that is well maintained and cared for. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere all around. Special thanks goes to Wilson, the property gardener who helped us spot a sloth! If you are in la Fortuna, this is a place to stay. Thank you, Joselyn, for hosting us.

This place was at the foot of Arenal vocano. The owners, Who are family. Were very friendly and offered lots of suggestions. Each room is a separate cabaña and very cute. It is right at the foot of Arenal volcano. Nice pool. Breakfast was delicious. Walking paths. 3km or so to all the eateries and town.Would highly recommend it!!!

Kevin was so friendly when we checked in. He showed us to our room and told us about the mama and baby sloth that hangout on the property that we got to watch the next day. We also saw a toucan! There's a short walking trail at the back end of the hotel where we got to see a bunch of hummingbirds and where you get a great view of the Arenal volcano. Breakfast was included and cooked to order. The location of the hotel is great. It's a short drive to La Fortuna and to the springs. Would definitely stay there again. It was a great place if you are traveling on a budget.

Hotel is in a remote area. It is very quiet. We love listening to the bird chirping in the morning. Also love that there are mama and baby sloth in their garden.