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Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge
Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center
Pueblo Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Good

(34 reviews)

7.6

Nestled nearly 5 minutes on foot from Lake Arenal, the comfortable 3-star Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge El Castillo provides active guests with bicycle usage. The smoke-free hotel is in a business area, 2…

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US$ 103 per one night

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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel

1968 ft to the city center
1 Km Al Sur De La Escuela Del Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(606 reviews)

8.4

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga El Castillo hotel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the La Gavilana Herbs & Art. Offering canoeing, hiking, and…

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US$ 75 per one night

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Hotel Nepenthe B&B
Hotel Nepenthe B&B

Bed & Breakfast

1 mi to the city center
El Castillo, 100 M Este Y 1,6 Km De La Escuela., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(692 reviews)

8.8

Featuring a spa salon with body treatments and facials, Hotel Nepenthe B&B El Castillo is located 2.4 km from the Butterfly Conservatory. Guests will enjoy an infinity swimming pool while staying in…

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US$ 88 per one night

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Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View
Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View

Bed & Breakfast

1968 ft to the city center
El Fosforo-El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(312 reviews)

8.6

The 4-star Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View El Castillo hotel is around 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. The bed & breakfast…

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US$ 102 per one night

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Los Tucanes Lodging
Los Tucanes Lodging

Guest house

2297 ft to the city center
500 Metros Sur De La Escuela El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(266 reviews)

8.2

The 3-star Los Tucanes Lodging El Castillo hotel offers quick access to the La Gavilana Herbs & Art, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Featuring a storage room, the guest house is located…

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US$ 40 per one night

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Arenal Garden Lodge
Arenal Garden Lodge

Inn

1.6 mi to the city center
4 Klms Suroeste Del Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, 50 Metros Antes De Sky Adventure Park., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(66 reviews)

8.2

Situated about 300 metres from Laguna de Arenal, the 3-star family Arenal Garden Lodge El Castillo hotel includes 7 rooms for guests. Featuring a storage room, this El Castillo inn is around 15…

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US$ 131 per one night

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Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante
Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center
La Fortuna - El Castillo 500M Suroeste De La Escuela Publica, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(146 reviews)

8.2

Located a 12-minute walk from the Butterfly Conservatory, Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante El Castillo includes 10 rooms with views of the patio. This hotel is 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging…

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US$ 140 per one night

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Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center

Pueblo Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Good

(34 reviews)

7.6

Nestled nearly 5 minutes on foot from Lake Arenal, the comfortable 3-star Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge El Castillo provides active guests with bicycle usage. The smoke-free hotel is in a business area, 2…

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US$ 103 per one night

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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel

1968 ft to the city center

1 Km Al Sur De La Escuela Del Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(606 reviews)

8.4

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga El Castillo hotel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the La Gavilana Herbs & Art. Offering canoeing, hiking, and…

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US$ 75 per one night

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Hotel Nepenthe B&B

Bed & Breakfast

1 mi to the city center

El Castillo, 100 M Este Y 1,6 Km De La Escuela., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(692 reviews)

8.8

Featuring a spa salon with body treatments and facials, Hotel Nepenthe B&B El Castillo is located 2.4 km from the Butterfly Conservatory. Guests will enjoy an infinity swimming pool while staying in…

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US$ 88 per one night

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Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View

Bed & Breakfast

1968 ft to the city center

El Fosforo-El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(312 reviews)

8.6

The 4-star Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View El Castillo hotel is around 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. The bed & breakfast…

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US$ 102 per one night

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Los Tucanes Lodging

Guest house

2297 ft to the city center

500 Metros Sur De La Escuela El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(266 reviews)

8.2

The 3-star Los Tucanes Lodging El Castillo hotel offers quick access to the La Gavilana Herbs & Art, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Featuring a storage room, the guest house is located…

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US$ 40 per one night

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Arenal Garden Lodge

Inn

1.6 mi to the city center

4 Klms Suroeste Del Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, 50 Metros Antes De Sky Adventure Park., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(66 reviews)

8.2

Situated about 300 metres from Laguna de Arenal, the 3-star family Arenal Garden Lodge El Castillo hotel includes 7 rooms for guests. Featuring a storage room, this El Castillo inn is around 15…

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US$ 131 per one night

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Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center

La Fortuna - El Castillo 500M Suroeste De La Escuela Publica, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(146 reviews)

8.2

Located a 12-minute walk from the Butterfly Conservatory, Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante El Castillo includes 10 rooms with views of the patio. This hotel is 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging…

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US$ 140 per one night

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Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge
Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center
Pueblo Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Good

(34 reviews)

7.6

Nestled nearly 5 minutes on foot from Lake Arenal, the comfortable 3-star Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge El Castillo provides active guests with bicycle usage. The smoke-free hotel is in a business area, 2…

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US$ 103 per one night

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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel

1968 ft to the city center
1 Km Al Sur De La Escuela Del Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(606 reviews)

8.4

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the 3-star Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga El Castillo hotel is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the La Gavilana Herbs & Art. Offering canoeing, hiking, and…

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US$ 75 per one night

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Hotel Nepenthe B&B
Hotel Nepenthe B&B

Bed & Breakfast

1 mi to the city center
El Castillo, 100 M Este Y 1,6 Km De La Escuela., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(692 reviews)

8.8

Featuring a spa salon with body treatments and facials, Hotel Nepenthe B&B El Castillo is located 2.4 km from the Butterfly Conservatory. Guests will enjoy an infinity swimming pool while staying in…

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US$ 88 per one night

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Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View
Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View

Bed & Breakfast

1968 ft to the city center
El Fosforo-El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(312 reviews)

8.6

The 4-star Villas Paradise Arenal Volcano Lake View El Castillo hotel is around 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. The bed & breakfast…

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US$ 102 per one night

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Los Tucanes Lodging
Los Tucanes Lodging

Guest house

2297 ft to the city center
500 Metros Sur De La Escuela El Castillo, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(266 reviews)

8.2

The 3-star Los Tucanes Lodging El Castillo hotel offers quick access to the La Gavilana Herbs & Art, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Featuring a storage room, the guest house is located…

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US$ 40 per one night

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Arenal Garden Lodge
Arenal Garden Lodge

Inn

1.6 mi to the city center
4 Klms Suroeste Del Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, 50 Metros Antes De Sky Adventure Park., El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(66 reviews)

8.2

Situated about 300 metres from Laguna de Arenal, the 3-star family Arenal Garden Lodge El Castillo hotel includes 7 rooms for guests. Featuring a storage room, this El Castillo inn is around 15…

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US$ 131 per one night

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Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante
Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante

Hotel

2625 ft to the city center
La Fortuna - El Castillo 500M Suroeste De La Escuela Publica, El Castillo, Costa Rica

Excellent

(146 reviews)

8.2

Located a 12-minute walk from the Butterfly Conservatory, Chateau Arenal Hotel & Restaurante El Castillo includes 10 rooms with views of the patio. This hotel is 7 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging…

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US$ 140 per one night

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Family Friendly hotels 6 properties
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Luxury accommodations 4 properties
Cheap and budget hotels 4 properties
Hotels with indoor pool 4 properties
Resorts 3 properties
Jacuzzi 3 properties
Bed & Breakfasts 2 properties
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Hotels in El Castillo

Discover 19 unique hotel experiences in El Castillo, where eco-lodges and boutique retreats reign supreme. These accommodations, predominantly found in the lush districts of La Guaria and San Carlos, offer warmth and stunning volcano views. Expect average prices around $90 for 3-star comforts and $250 in 5-star luxury. Recently opened, The Jungle Haven impresses with its sustainable architecture and unmatched rainforest immersion. Begin your adventure by booking on our platform with ease and confidence.

Where to stay in El Castillo - a guide to the best areas and neighborhoods

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Sapo Dorado

* La Guaria offers child-friendly attractions like Butterfly Conservatory and Mistico Park, ensuring endless family fun.

* The area hosts hotels such as Sapo Dorado with playgrounds and special family amenities.

* Safe walking paths and spacious parks provide families the freedom to explore and relax.

Families will find La Guaria to be their perfect retreat.

Encantada Guest House

* San Carlos is well-connected with easy access to Arenal Volcano National Park, making it ideal for combining work with outdoor exploration.

* Modern facilities and comfortable stays at places like Encantada Guest House cater to business needs.

* Quiet and functional spaces provide a conducive environment for focusing on work.

Business travelers will appreciate the connectivity of San Carlos.

Rancho Margot

* El Castillo offers solo travelers a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for self-exploration in nature.

* Rancho Margot provides immersive, eco-friendly lodging experiences perfect for solo reflections.

* Proximity to hiking trails and attractions opens up daily adventures.

Solo travelers can explore the tranquility of El Castillo district.

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

* San Carlos is known for its picturesque views and moments of seclusion, ideal for a romantic escape.

* Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga enhances romance with wellness retreats designed for couples.

* Dine at intimate restaurants offering candle-lit dinners with volcano vistas.

Couples on a romantic getaway should consider San Carlos.

Los Tucanes Lodging

* La Guaria offers a variety of budget-friendly accommodations like Los Tucanes Lodging without compromising comfort.

* Nearby attractions such as local markets provide a taste of culture and tradition without breaking the bank.

* Affordable transportation options make it easy to explore wider areas on a budget.

Budget travelers will find La Guaria to be accommodating and affordable.

El Castillo Tips You Must Know

* Book your hotel rooms during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to November to find the best deals and avoid the busy crowd.

* Peak tourist season coincides with the dry months from December to April; keep an eye on major holidays such as Easter when prices and occupancy rates soar.

* Arrive via La Fortuna, then take a local bus or shuttle to El Castillo, costing about $10-$15 USD. Within El Castillo, strolling is feasible, but bike rentals offer a convenient alternative at $5-$10 per day.

* Save money by dining at local sodas and watch for deals on colectivos or shared tour packages that lower transport and sightseeing expenses.

* While El Castillo is generally safe, stay on well-lit paths at night and avoid isolated areas to ensure safety during your stay.

Frequently asked question

Which hotels offer the best volcano views in El Castillo?

Rancho Margot and Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga provide the most breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano right from your room.

Are there hotels with easy access to adventure activities?

Los Tucanes Lodging offers seamless access to activities such as zip-lining and kayaking in the nearby rainforest.

What is the best time to book hotels for avoiding crowds?

Booking hotels during the months of May to June or September to November will help you enjoy the area without the typical tourist crowds.

Which hotels are closest to the Arenal Volcano National Park?

Vulkan Arenal Amazing View Lodge 4 Wd and Hotel Arenal Vista Lodge are just minutes away from the park entrances.

Do any hotels in El Castillo offer private beach access?

While El Castillo is more mountainous and forested, hotels like Nepenthe B&B offer serene lake views rather than beach access.

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El Castillo Tips You Must Know

Frequently asked question

Which hotels offer the best volcano views in El Castillo?

Are there hotels with easy access to adventure activities?

What is the best time to book hotels for avoiding crowds?

Which hotels are closest to the Arenal Volcano National Park?

Do any hotels in El Castillo offer private beach access?