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Amor Arenal

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With an exquisite design and dreamy setting amidst tropical forest on the lower flanks of a perfect volcano, Amor Arenal is much more than just another luxury lodge.

The wilderness feels close here, with natural spring pools in which to bathe, trails leading into the forest and privileged views of the volcanic cone above the treetops. This is a place where you can relax and be pampered as well as explore the Arenal Volcano National Park close by.

Amor Arenal’s rooms are actually casitas and are beautifully crafted so as not to detract from the overwhelmingly natural feel of the place: rich hardwood floors and frames are offset by exposed stone feature walls and floor to ceiling windows. Each has either 1 King-size or 2 Queen-size beds with crisp linens, a wide terrace and its own plunge pool, and their elevated positions are designed to catch the breeze. All casitas are air-conditioned, with great attention to detail to ensure most luxurious amenities and modern conveniences have been thought of including a well-stocked complimentary minibar, coffee maker, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Although the hotel’s setting means there is an element of uphill/downhill walking between your room and the facilities, golf carts are available to take you around the expansive property should you desire.

The hotel’s main restaurant, El Rancho, offers a varied menu with a focus on local, sustainable produce. A selection of exclusive dining experiences is available too with a ‘Chef’s Corner’ tasting menu or a private dinner in the hotel’s wine cellar. If you fancy a coffee and a freshly baked pastry or sandwich then stop by La Granea, the hotel’s coffee shop.

The focus on wellness at Amor Arenal means there is a beautiful open-air spa for massages and other treatments, and guests can enjoy a complimentary daily wellness class (yoga, meditation or sound healing). Other facilities include two natural pools, a separate wet bar, and a gym. There are also a couple of trails through the property which you can explore by yourself or in the company of a naturalist guide.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights?: The drive Ranch Margot round Lake Arenal, staying there, seeing humming birds feeding from flowers a metre from our bungalow veranda, kayaking in the shadow of the amazing volcano.

    JH, London Dec 2016
  • So many brilliant memories but if we had to pick one it was witnessing the sea turtle lay eggs on beach in Tortugero.

    PG, Galway Aug 2019
  • Highlight?: Turtles laying, sloths scratching, toucans screeching, frogs jumping, iguanas climbing, Mayan steps galore, sharks a swimming, stalactite dodging in the blue hole...All in all brilliant

    MS, Twickenham Oct 2016
  • Highlight?: Tortoguero without a doubt-felt truly isolate in the rain forest and it was breathtaking in terms of the biodiversity.

    SW, Surbiton Mar 2018
  • Most memorable experience: “Very difficult to be specific but an eclectic selection would include:- Boat trip excursion with excellent guide from Tortuga Lodge; Singer/Musician at Dinner at Arenal Nayara Hotel;…

    VB, Sloane Sqaure Feb 2013
  • The treks throughout the trip were superb. Excellent guides and the range of wildlife was stunning.

    WRDT, Bakewell Jan 2017
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Paul Winrow Giffin
Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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