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Nepenthe B&B
Northern Mountain Zone / Arenal · Costa Rica
El CastilloView location
9.2/10Excellent118 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About Nepenthe B&B
With a stay at Nepenthe B&B in La Fortuna, you'll be 1. 4 mi (2. 2 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 3. 1 mi (5 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This spa bed & breakfast is 9. 8 mi (15.
8 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 mi (25. 8 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center.
Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Phoenix Restaurant serving guests of Nepenthe B&B. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms.
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Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Located in La Fortuna, Nepenthe B&B is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 mi (25.8 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Lake Arenal
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Butterfly Conservatory
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Costa Rica Sky Adventures
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Arenal Volcano
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Tabacon Hot Springs
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Arenal Volcano National Park
12.9 km / 8 mi
Titoku Hot Springs
14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Wellness Park Costa Rica
15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Go Adventure Park
16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Natura Eco Park
17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs
18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Paradise Hot Springs
19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs
19.2 km / 12 mi
Baldi Hot Springs
19.4 km / 12 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 13
- bed and breakfast
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage room
Show 13 more facilities & services
- Clothes dryer
- Grill/BBQ
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Banquet hall
- Meeting room
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Children’s swimming area: 1
- Spa treatments
- Breakfast
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Fitness
Upon availability
Room types
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.QN
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QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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QUADRUPLE STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
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- STANDARD
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Room code: QUA.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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Room code: DBL.QN-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Nepenthe B&B
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Noah
The staff made the entire trip special. Juan & Luisa, the owners of the Phoenix Restaurant are incredibly friendly. There was no hot water however, so just be prepared for that. The views can not be beaten in Fortuna. You oversee the lake and the volcano and the property is full of beautiful plants, flowers and wildlife. Make sure to rent an suv or something with off road capabilities because to get to the hotel you have to trek up a gravel road up hill. But it’s worth every second of it. The views are the best in Fortruna.
Jason
Room was basic, hot water was sporadic. The staff was very nice. The breakfast was good. I imagine the views are amazing, unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate with us.
Marjan
Very good, the best experience in Costa Rica trip. Heaven. The road to hotel is rocky. Scenic. Bird watching. Toucans.
mitchell
Very large rooms with comfortable beds and awesome views. Not a lot of hot water in showers so best to keep them short. Great restaurant for breakfast and really really good pizza
Cynthia
Room was great, very clean with excellent views. We awoke each morning to the sound of several different birds and even saw Toucans. Jose gave us a great recommendation for lunch upon our departure. Only downside was the road up is rough (we used 4wheel drive).
Oleksandra
I stayed there in November, and the views completely won me over. The hotel is in a fairly rural area, and the road going uphill is quite rough, so having a 4×4 with high clearance is definitely recommended. My room was small and not soundproof, so you can hear your neighbors and the office. It also absorbed a noticeable fuel-oil smell from the nearby parking area or building, which took away from the otherwise beautiful natural surroundings. The views on the lake and a huge variety of birds outside are amazing.
Larisa
The roof was good and staff was welcoming
Kim
I was super disappointed when we arrived to find out the hot tub was not working. The reason I booked this place was for the hot tub....... We stayed 2 nights and it was not as I had hoped.
Patrick
Best View in Costa Rica.. could be a 5 star!
We stayed 3 nights and over all I’m giving 9, it could be a 10! The service was very helpful, Joel switched our room because the one they gave us was not what we booked. The casita was huge, with an amazing view, lots of hot water, floor fans, and super quiet. The pool was a great added benefit. Where it fell short, the kitchen very basic, but workable. The fridge had issues, there are no lamps or nightstands, no hangers or even rods for them. Bathroom a bit dull and dark. A coat a paint and a trip to Ikea would solve all.
Breakfast is served down the hill an easy walk, The Phoenix, is more than enough and they do dinner.. try the custom made pizza!
Breakfast is served down the hill an easy walk, The Phoenix, is more than enough and they do dinner.. try the custom made pizza!
Roberto
Beatific views , is calm ,
they have a lot variety of flowers to see and is something unique, definitely i will back
they have a lot variety of flowers to see and is something unique, definitely i will back
Eric
Nepenthe is a gem. You need to grab this stay for as long as it stays a gem, the owners are getting older and are actively trying to sell. Make this trip, you will not regret it. Stay for the week, there is plenty to do around Arenal, do not spend hours driving that you could spend listening to the howler monkeys, watching the toucans every morning, or enjoying the oropendola living their day.
Javier
La ubicación es buena y las vistas desde la propiedad son increíbles.
Nuestra villa (n. 7) necesita arreglos, por ejemplo los baños. También tienen un problema por la noche ya que aparecen muchísimos insectos alrededor de la cocina (arañas, hormigas, etc).
Nuestra villa (n. 7) necesita arreglos, por ejemplo los baños. También tienen un problema por la noche ya que aparecen muchísimos insectos alrededor de la cocina (arañas, hormigas, etc).
Victoria
We enjoyed our stay here. The property was quiet. The jungle and bird noises were not, which was an appeal for us. We sat on the patio and saw many different bird species at various times of the day. The restaurant was fabulous. I would describe it as comida tipica, which is what we like. The best part was the restaurant staff—friendly and hospitable. The room itself was dated and needed some updating in terms of general maintenance and comfort. We were in unit 4 near the restaurant. I can’t speak for other units. The pool is lovely, though some more comfortable seating—other than iron chaise lounges—would be nice. The views are gorgeous and this property has good access to the national parque for volcan Arenal and access to the Observatory Lodge for many trails and a good lunch option. It’s about a 25 min drive to downtown La Fortuna, which was great for us. If you like crazy, busy touristy places, then this isn’t your jam. Check in was easy and Fabian very welcoming.
Ashli
Ok stay
Great view. Staff were sweet and helpful. Massage on-site was top-tier. Room was comfortable but ants lined counter of kitchen all the way across to pantry. Noticed after they invaded our snacks. 4x4 a MUST.
Gareth
Not the smoothest of steep roads up the hill but well worth it when you get there. Takes about ten minutes off the main road so not handy if you are heading in and out all the time but so secluded and quiet when you are there. The view alone is worth the effort. The spacious room was more than adequate.
Sarath
Important thing is the access road to the property. You need a high clearance vehicle (SUV) to drive on the 2km none-paved hilly road.
Property is generally okay with a nice view. Breakfast is good from their own restaurant but not the expensive pizza for dinner they made on pre cooked crust.
Property is generally okay with a nice view. Breakfast is good from their own restaurant but not the expensive pizza for dinner they made on pre cooked crust.
Frank
It was an excellent experience, and I recommend this establishment.
Jacqueline
No air conditioning - super hot
Beds not the best - pot sleeper night
Great view massages and food
Beds not the best - pot sleeper night
Great view massages and food
Jacqueline
The road to the property is very rough need 4x4
No air conditioning very hot at night
No air conditioning very hot at night
Verified traveler
Nice Place
Nice place once there, but difficult to get there. I recommend using a 4x4 vehicle if possible. Room was very clean. The restaurant service was very friendly and food was good, the restaurant building could use a good refurbishment.
Julia
Unsurpassed views
The road to Nepenthe is very rough but the views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal are unsurpassed. The Phoenix Restaurant is wonderful, with great service and great food. They would do well to supply the rooms with more kitchen amenities (paper towels or cloth napkins) and a hairdryer, and renovation should be in the near future. But the bed was very comfortable and it was a great jumping-off point for Arenal Volcano National Park, and the various hot springs and waterfalls at La Fortuna. We’d definitely come back!
William Edward Klaehn
Absolutely beautiful place to stay!!! Very friendly staff. Delicious breakfast!!! Onsite restaurant. Outdoor pool which was well kept. The ONLY downside was the road getting to and leaving the B&B. You have to drive carefully, a lot of potholes. With that being said, I would ABSOLUTELY stay at this lovely B&B again!!!
Penelope
Beautiful views
Robert
Would love to return
Wonderful experience! A perfect romantic getaway! The spacious room allowed us to spread out and feel at home. The pool and observation deck were just steps from our room. The on-site restaurant provided wonderful breakfasts, great pizza and meals to order. Be sure to get a 4x4 or drive slow up the mountain.
JAIWOO
Scenic is incredible and awesome!!
Salem
This was a Gem. Best view in La Fortuna. The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. The restaurent and the people working there were the highlight opf our stay in La Fortuna. a B&B with a storyline and history behind it. Phoneix restaurent on the property is a must do for dinners and Lunch. The Breakfast was increddible. Did I mention the views, the infinity pool, ...
Manoj
Its was amazing. We had the best time here during our Costa Rica trip.
Vittal
the location
Nicolas
Fantastic stay and staff made us feel like welcome family.
Diana
The view of the Arenal lake was amazing. Breakfast was excellent, a variety of options & yummy juices/coffee. Ample space in rooms with kitchenette. The hotel itself was far from town about 30mins.
Mirwais
THE BEST VIEW you could ask for. Its really high in the hill so it has the BEST view. The picture in the hotel website or expedia does not even do justice to what you will see. Its beautiful.
However, its pretty isolated because its high in the hill and there is only one restaurant which functions from 7pm to 9pm and takes only reservations for lunch. Its a small family restaurant so the owner cooks only if you reserve and order in advance (makes sense).
Staff is very friendly and provide any information you need.
The rooms are pretty basic, the shower has no pressure, our room was full of hens small red ants, at the end all our cloths were full of ants, and we could not leave any food on the table because literally after one minute it would have been full of ants.
Since the view was super beautiful, the pool was nice and we took really good pictures, those other things did not affect our stay and we enjoyed our time allot.
However, its pretty isolated because its high in the hill and there is only one restaurant which functions from 7pm to 9pm and takes only reservations for lunch. Its a small family restaurant so the owner cooks only if you reserve and order in advance (makes sense).
Staff is very friendly and provide any information you need.
The rooms are pretty basic, the shower has no pressure, our room was full of hens small red ants, at the end all our cloths were full of ants, and we could not leave any food on the table because literally after one minute it would have been full of ants.
Since the view was super beautiful, the pool was nice and we took really good pictures, those other things did not affect our stay and we enjoyed our time allot.
Luis
The location is beautiful. The road conditions is not easy to get to the hotel and there was too much ants.
The service was friendly and helpful.
The service was friendly and helpful.
Zlatka
This place was amazing and I would
Stay here all over again. The location and view was beautiful and very peaceful and quiet. The service was great and always available from some of the most friendly and helpful people. Highly recommend this place!
Stay here all over again. The location and view was beautiful and very peaceful and quiet. The service was great and always available from some of the most friendly and helpful people. Highly recommend this place!
Meghan
Fantástico!
Nepenthe was great.....spectacular views, unbelievable foliage and flowers, excellent breakfasts and overall the place was great. The food at the Phoenix restaurant (associated with Nepenthe) was amazing....ceviche was soooo good! We would definitely return.
Gracias por tu hospitalidad!
Gracias por tu hospitalidad!
Verified traveler
The views are amazing!! things to know before you book: this place is waaaaayyy out of the way, so be sure to reserve a rental car at same time you reserve a stay here. We travelled in february, and there were no rental cars to be found when we landed in San Jose or arrived in La fortuna. Uber was not available and Taxi drivers wanted an arm and a leg for the transport. We paid $80USD to get from this hotel to La Fortuna, maybe a 30min drive. There is 1 resturaunt on cite, really nice people. They said they are open until 10, but what that really means is they are open until they are not anymore. We told them we would be back for dinner after the hot springs prior to closing, and well, we came back to a closed restaurant haha another 80$ to get back to town to eat.
Wenjie
A great place in the nature.
It's a climb to get there, but the view is awesome. Love to be waken up with bird chirping, fell asleep with howler monkey howling. It's amazing to be part of the nature. The unit that we stayed is spacious and with good view. Delicious breakfast, friendly staff. The only thing we concern is lack of lighting outside the building, we have to use flash light to go out to our car and visit our friends in a different building/unit. The outdoor tiles are very slippery when wet.
Verified traveler
The B$B located in a beautiful area, viewing the Arenal lake. The property is beautiful.
I was staying in room#3 which was next to the kitchen which mean some noice and cooking small in early morning. The WiFi was not good, and hot water was a problem .
I think it was just room#3. But the property is beautiful.
I was staying in room#3 which was next to the kitchen which mean some noice and cooking small in early morning. The WiFi was not good, and hot water was a problem .
I think it was just room#3. But the property is beautiful.
Verified traveler
Great views, lovely setting, super private, a bit difficult to get to but once you are there it’s great!
Verified traveler
This place is a gem off the beaten path and well wieth the journey up the mountain road. The breakfast was great, the room very comfortable, place a great pool. We add lso enjpyed a pizza in their restaurant
Verified traveler
I love this place. If I will be in the area, I will stay there again for sure!
Verified traveler
The owners were very nice but the power was out the entirety of our stay save for an hour at 5am. We couldn’t charge any of our devices which we needed since we were in a foreign country and it was incredibly hot since the fan couldn’t be plugged in. the property is pretty but the no power really put a damper on our time there.
Walter
We enjoyed our stay at the Nepenthe B&B Resort with the daily complimentary breakfast and the great view, overlooking Laguna de Arenal and to the East Volcan Arenal very much.
We had delicious dinners at the Phoenix Restaurant at Nepenthe.
Complements to Chef Luisa and Maitre D Juan and their Staff.
We had delicious dinners at the Phoenix Restaurant at Nepenthe.
Complements to Chef Luisa and Maitre D Juan and their Staff.
Julie
We were in awe of this piece of paradise up in the Mountains overlooking the beautiful country of Costa Rica! Our hosts Gordon and Nancy were so welcoming and made us feel at home. All the staff were so friendly and accommodating, thank you! Our stay was short but now we know of your peaceful hideaway and would definitely return and recommend to others!!!
Alex
The tranquillity, natural beauty, and the people that manage the property are and is amazing. Will definitely stay here again when visiting La Fortuna. You adventure starts with the drive up to the property. Take your time and be sure to have a 4x4! Simply amazing.
Verified traveler
Location , Arrangement , Service
Not good : Access road
Not good : Access road
Verified traveler
Jose was especially helpful with reservations and recommendations. Best view in the area and warm, helpful staff!
Verified traveler
Nepenthe is a wonderful property. Located high on a hill with spectacular views of lake Arenal and the volcano. I cannot day enough about this place. It was perfect. The staff are excellent especially Jose and Andrea. Breakfast varied every day so no boredom there. The Phoenix restaurant was very good also with great, friendly staff. It’s a short five minute drive to the village of el Castillo or a 20 minute walk. The butterfly exhibit is well worth visiting. I highly recommend Nepenthe and will definitely stay again. El Castillo is a much better place to stay than La Fortuna ( less crowded) and La Girtuna is only 30 minutes away if you want to visit
Marian
The view was incredible. Worth the challenging drive up here.
katherine
Beautiful view and excellent food
The hosts were very hospitable and they lived right on the property. Views are amazing. Wind was a bit crazy. Room was nice. Bathroom area could use a little more cleaning. No AC in our room, just fans. Great pool area. Overall one of the best places we stayed in. And the restaurant had some of the best food we had on our whole trip.
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