The property at Arenal lodge is located and designed as a mountain lodge which is the reason, we booked it. However, we realized on arrival that is away from many of the establishments at La Fortuna including dining options. The drive from the security entrance to the property is a challenge and not advisable for tourists who do not have a 4x4 full sized SUV. The road to the property from the entrance gate is dark, steep, and susceptible to accidents at dark.
The property is above average and is due for some major renovations. The view is fantastic, and the breakfast was very good. Now for the most disappointing part of our stay had to do with :
1. The lights in the room were dim and made it hard to read or look for things in our bags. Rooms need improved lighting, plugs/outlets on the wall etc.
2. The fan was slow and not enough to keep the room cool.
3. We could not keep the doors and windows open as the place was surrounded by bugs, lizards. Some of which were in the room and made the night sleep for us very uncomfortable. As much as we enjoy nature, we like for the bugs to stay in their ecosystem and for the rooms to be free or roaches, lizards etc.
For the price we paid which is around $215 USD (incl. breakfast) I would look for resort like stays near La Fortuna and avoid this place if possible.
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