Name: Arenal Rustic Lodge
Address: La Fortuna de San Carlos, Jauri, La Fortuna, CR

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

irina

Such a cute rustic place , away from tourist noise. Lots of greens around to please both the eyes and the soul. Breakfast option is on point , you cannot go wrong with typical breakfast ! Sip your coffee in the cute breakfast area and you’re set for the day. Very clean cabana and very kind staff! Thank you for the great stay!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Christopher

The staff were very nice and there was parking. It was aesthetically pleasing. However there were a few things that made the experience not as great such as the cleaning service not being thorough. We asked for new sheets and the blanket on top of the bed spread smelled very bad. Almost everything did because of the humidity. Also the door to the cabin was very difficult to open taking multiple minutes a day to open and close.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Linda

Unique setting high in canopy

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

David

A perfect vacation getaway. The room was very clean and the staff was super friendly. They even contacted me after I left about a bag I left behind. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place to everyone!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Yana

It was super nice, quiet and serene.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Kim

The property is unique and the cabins are set among gorgeous plants, hidden from one another. The cabin i stayed in was clean and comfortable, the porch my favorite spot to sit and admire the view.

The staff were lovely and helpful, and having breakfast on the patio was a peaceful start to my day.

Awesome coffee.

I would recommend this place to travelers who appreciate a family owned business with a welcoming vibe.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Georgiana

We booked the treehouse and while it was very cute and unique, our cabin was the only one without internet (due to location and trees around). The shower head was crooked and pointed inwards towards the wall and we were unable to re-position it. other than that, it was a nice stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Soumyajit

One of the best properties that we have stayed in. Staff is very helpful and courteous.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Everett

Beautiful property in the forest surrounded by nature. You will see birds, sloths, etc.
The staff was very kind and accommodating,
especially Tyler - he was awesome!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

ERICK Emmanuel

Hermoso lugar para relajarte siempre te atienden con una amabilidad extraordinaria sobre todo nuestro nuevo amigo tiler fue muy atento con nosostros y los desayunos muy agradables se puede ver un montón la naturaleza y animales desde el comedor definitivamente regresaremos

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2025

Laurene

Great place to stay

The hostess here was very friendly and helpful. I took their night walk and enjoyed a new experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Chad

The treehouse was definitely worth the stay. Even though it had no AC, it wasn't needed. The temps in the forest were perfect even at night. The sounds of the forest were amazing to fall asleep too. Woken to the sounds of toucans more than once. I would recommend having a car if staying here. Having a vehicle allowed us the freedom to come and go as needed. Overall, this was a great place to stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Brigid

A nice property with friendly family running it. They were accommodating with booking excursions for us. Had a nice experience in their treehouse option. Liked that location is outside La Fortuna town (quiet) but close enough to get to activities and dining. Nice panaderia down the road.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2024

Preeti

Beautiful settings/cabin, loud metal roof in rain

Beautiful property in a large forest land. We did self tour of the property during the day andbit was nice. Separate, spread out log cabins. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. We saw a variety of birds hang out by the breakfast area. Three tucans flew by to hang out at a tree top.

Issues:
1. the cabins have metal roof for the property that is in the rain forest. I could not sleep most of the nights becaise of the loud sound of rain all night long.
2. There wasn't enough doormat or provision to clean muddy shoes/feet prior to entering the cabin. The door mat was so small that it got dirty and unusable right away. It was a messy situation inside the cabin.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

brynda

Absolutely fantastic! A little further from the city but only a $6 Uber drive to downtown. Well worth to stay away from the crowed and tucked in with nature. Get the tree house, is worth the extra few dollars.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Natalie

This property was amazing once we found it. It is very hard to find as it is in a neighborhood behind houses, but don't let that discourage you. Im telling you how to get there so you can experience the magic. There is a small grass driveway between houses that leads into the jungle. There is a small wooden sign about knee height that marks the entrance on the right side of the driveway. We spent the night in a gorgeous treehouse with all the modern amentities and a great bed. The sounds of the jungle surrounded you with frogs, flowers, wildlife and rain and so much more. The staff were extremely accomodating and friendly they even come out to the street to help us find the place. Please note that the phone number on expedia for them is wrong, their real phone number can be found on google if you look up the property name. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2024

William

We were able to view monkeys right from the deck .

Best pasta Bolognese ever !!! They only offered dinner on the weekends when we stayed there Excellent Italian chef

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2023

Wendy

Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Has AC. Awesome view of the jungle. The only reason why i gave it a 4 star is because of the bedding. The bed was not very comfortable. The pillows and sheets were hard. The bed also only had a thin blanket as a cover. You need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

23 May 2023

Helen

AVOID AVOID AVOID.

My husband and I, while on our honeymoon, booked a few nights at Arenal Rustic Lodge. According to their website, their reception desk is open starting at 8am. Imagine our surprise when we pull into the property at 12pm and see absolutely no one there. We looked around, asked the people nearby if they knew anyone who worked at the hotel, and came up empty. We called their number SEVERAL TIMES, only to be sent right to voicemail. I left a message with my contact info and never heard back. (In fact, we only heard from the hotel once I submitted a complaint with Hotels.com.)
We had a tour planned that afternoon, and we were due to be picked up at the Arenal Rustic Lodge within the hour of our arrival. Since there was no one there, we had no where to leave our rental car and luggage, so we were forced to find another place to stay.

I’m writing this review on as many platforms as possible so people can avoid the awful experience we had. It nearly derailed our honeymoon. Please don’t be charmed by the idea of staying in a “treehouse” unless you want to potentially be stranded. Costa Rica has been lovely so far, and the people are kind, but this experience with Arenal Rustic Lodge was terrible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2023

Fernando

Great way to start our vacation!

We started our family Costa Rica trip in La Fortuna and decided to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge. It was a perfect way to start the trip. The lodge is around 15 minutes from town. The family hosts were amazing and incredibly helpful. They offered great advice and were very accommodating. They let my daughters (age 11 and 13) feed the family's horse and they even took us on a hike of a local trail they are starting to develop.

We stayed in cabin #5. It had plenty of room for our family of 4. There was a small fridge and fan along with a coffee maker. It was basic but had all we needed. The balcony was a perfect hangout spot to play games and listen to music. A table on the balcony would have been nice along with a few more chairs but we made due.

We stayed for 3 nights in April of 2023. We booked all of our tours ahead of time, but the family that runs the lodge was helping other guests with bookings. The lodge is centrally located. Our furthest drive was 30 min to explore hanging bridges. Most activities were within a 15 min drive.

The daily \"Gallo Pinto\" breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. We were able to select our breakfast time every morning which really helped with our daily tours.

Our family really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the lodge to other families or couples traveling to La Fortuna.

Friends_and_family Family