Hotel Recommendations in Manuel Antonio and Arenal?
May 22nd, 2011, 09:05 AM
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Hotel Recommendations in Manuel Antonio and Arenal?
Hello,
I am planning a 7 day trip to Costa Rica in August. Based on the previous recommendations on this forum, I would like to spend half of that time in Arenal and half in Manuel Antonio, and am now looking to book hotels. I would like to spend less than $125 per night, and if possible would like to be within walking distance of restaurants (but still feel like I am in Costa Rica so would like to have some nature). Do you have any recommendations? I was looking at the Falls Resort in Manuel Antonio, and perhaps the Volcano Garden and Lodge in Arenal. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
I am planning a 7 day trip to Costa Rica in August. Based on the previous recommendations on this forum, I would like to spend half of that time in Arenal and half in Manuel Antonio, and am now looking to book hotels. I would like to spend less than $125 per night, and if possible would like to be within walking distance of restaurants (but still feel like I am in Costa Rica so would like to have some nature). Do you have any recommendations? I was looking at the Falls Resort in Manuel Antonio, and perhaps the Volcano Garden and Lodge in Arenal. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
May 23rd, 2011, 03:25 PM
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villasnicolas.com
ocean views good vibe walk downhill to Park
Falls rooms renovated pretty far from park noisy
when I was there last.
hotelmountainparadise.com Junior Suites whirlpools
at Arenal.net my fav in your range VGL ok not great
August off season fair amount of rain when ther last
tripadvisor.com/members/natureguide best MA guide
great tours there with him.
Happy Hunting!
my 2 favs
ocean views good vibe walk downhill to Park
Falls rooms renovated pretty far from park noisy
when I was there last.
hotelmountainparadise.com Junior Suites whirlpools
at Arenal.net my fav in your range VGL ok not great
August off season fair amount of rain when ther last
tripadvisor.com/members/natureguide best MA guide
great tours there with him.
Happy Hunting!
my 2 favs
May 26th, 2011, 08:08 PM
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You can look at Hotel Villabosque. It is close to the beach and park. There is a pool, a/c, cable and they serve a good breakfast. Clean hotel in a good location.
I agree about Hotel Mountain Paradise. Good value. Also, Arenal Lodge is having a buy two, get a third night free promotion. Beautiful lodge, with a great view. But it is a little inconveniently located. So you should have a car.
Hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer any more advice.
Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
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I agree about Hotel Mountain Paradise. Good value. Also, Arenal Lodge is having a buy two, get a third night free promotion. Beautiful lodge, with a great view. But it is a little inconveniently located. So you should have a car.
Hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer any more advice.
Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
Travel Professional
May 27th, 2011, 03:46 AM
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In Arenal, we stayed at Lomas del Volcan. It was a beautiful place with little cabins almost right at the base of the volcano. A beautiful breakfast is included in the price.
If you do stay there, each cabin is numbered like house numbers. I would highly recommend staying in a cabin that is numbered in the 5's, such as 502. These have a lovely setting and are the closest to the volcano.
lomasdelvolcan.com
If you do stay there, each cabin is numbered like house numbers. I would highly recommend staying in a cabin that is numbered in the 5's, such as 502. These have a lovely setting and are the closest to the volcano.
lomasdelvolcan.com
Jun 1st, 2011, 06:27 AM
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Restaurants in Costa Rica are not something I would plan a trip around.
Better to go for a convenient location near beach or with an on site forest reserve and take a taxi if you must eat off site, in my opinion.
Everyone complains about the Arenal Obs Lodge food but I thought the breakfast was great and dinner wasn't bad either. I recommend it.
Better to go for a convenient location near beach or with an on site forest reserve and take a taxi if you must eat off site, in my opinion.
Everyone complains about the Arenal Obs Lodge food but I thought the breakfast was great and dinner wasn't bad either. I recommend it.
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