4/5 - Good
Moreofacamper
Only boat rides available. No beaches or docks to hang out at the water. I think the shoreline belongs to the electric company. Great to drive around on the highway with good views of the volcano
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Hotel Cerro Lodge
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Jul 10 - Jul 13
found 15 hours ago
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New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (299 reviews)
What a beautiful place! The staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was super. Great place to enjoy nature and relax.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025
Palo Alto Glamping Hotel
per person
Jun 1 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Located in the heart of mountains, very well maintained property and staff went above and beyond to provide services. Very peaceful and quiet place to enjoy the nature
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025
Reviews of Lake Arenal
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Our son was so excited to fish there but we couldn't find any access points to the lake other than where you go to get on boats or seaplanes. That was disappointing.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
If you’re traveling from La Fortuna to Monteverde area, the taxi, water taxi was good!
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
There are not too many places to access the lake, so mostly it was the view while driving
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Had lunch at Cafe Macadamia, fantastic view, great food
5/5 - Excellent
Rosemary
Stunning and worth the drive around it.
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Ruta 142, Arenal, Guanacaste Province
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