2,687 reviews
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$300Calle 478, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
2,687 reviews
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Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Tour desk
Welcome to Arenal Xilopalo, your cozy escape nestled in the heart of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, just a breezy 0.3mi from the city center! With prices starting from an unbeatable $XX per night, this delightful 2-star hotel is perfect for those who love adventure while enjoying the comforts of home. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the morning and start your day right before diving into the thrill of nearby attractions, including lush gardens and mesmerizing hot springs.
Arenal Xilopalo knows how to make your stay enjoyable with amenities that cater to every type of traveler. Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar after a fun-filled day. If you're keen on exploring, the hotel offers a tour desk ready to help you book horseback riding adventures, and shuttle services for those who want to explore further afield. With free WiFi, air conditioning, and private parking, you can kick back and relax, knowing that everything you need is at your fingertips.
Don't just take our word for it! With a whopping 2,687 glowing reviews, guests rave about the friendly service, vibrant atmosphere, and the delightful garden views that surround the hotel. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple on a romantic getaway, or a family looking for an unforgettable experience, Arenal Xilopalo has the ambiance and services to make every stay memorable. Come experience the magic of Costa Rica at Arenal Xilopalo, where adventure awaits just outside your door!
After a day of exploring the wonders of La Fortuna, unwind and indulge your taste buds at the delightful Acacia Restaurant located right on-site! This family-friendly and romantic venue offers an inviting atmosphere where you can savor delectable international and Latin American cuisines. Picture yourself enjoying a scrumptious meal under a starlit sky, mingling laughter and flavors that embrace the rich culture of Costa Rica. Whether you're trying a local specialty or sticking to your favorite dishes, Acacia Restaurant promises to elevate your dining experience while allowing you to create cherished memories.
For those warm, sun-filled days, take a dip in our outdoor swimming pool, a haven for relaxation where adults can bask in the sun or take a refreshing plunge. With the soothing sounds of nature and a glistening plunge option for added thrill, this pool area is the perfect sanctuary to unwind after a day of adventure. After your swim, indulge in a cold drink at the hotel bar, where you can chat with fellow travelers or simply kick back and soak in the tranquil vibes of your surroundings.
At Arenal Xilopalo, you'll find that every corner bursts with vibrant charm and friendly service, making it an ideal base for your Costa Rican adventure. Dive into a world of fun-filled activities, from zip-lining through the canopy to visiting breathtaking waterfalls. The nearby hot springs will invite you to soak away any remnants of stress, while the tour desk ensures you're always in the loop for the best local experiences. Whatever your travel style, let Arenal Xilopalo be the first step toward the unforgettable escape of your dreams!
Closest airports
La Fortuna Arenal Airport
4.8miJuan Santamaría International Airport
44.6miTobías Bolaños International Airport
49.7miTambor Airport
56.5miDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
61.4miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Garden view
Garden
Free toiletries
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325 sqft
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Featured reviews:
Maaike
10
August 2024
The view from the terrace is fantastic. Birds and volcano. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are more than one receptionist at work at the same time so always someone there to ask questions. The tours they offer really are cheaper than online. We booked Baldi with them and that worked fine. The place is right in town and at the same time on the outside. You can walk to the center in 7 minutes and at the same time it’s the last building in town so it has views in nature. No noise from the town at all (the town is nice but also has a lot of tourists so I thought this inside and outside location was great. Just nature sounds at night :-) I thought the prices of the location were very good for what we got. Fine little pool, you can have your own drinks there if you want. We were with our kids of 16,13,8 and stayed in 2 rooms next to each other. Breakfast could be ordered every morning ing if we wanted. We also had our own lunch in the restaurant. You’re allowed to sit there as they don’t serve lunch. So we had volcano view lunch with our own groceries. Would visit again. We did want to do the night tour with Armando which is free. But it’s only available if you book the sloth tour as well. So if you want to do it, book the sloth tour! We were maybe going to do it without the sloth tour but then it started raining very very hard so that didn’t work out in the end. But the guy is very busy, so if you want to be certain to get a spot, book the sloth tour :-)
Lisa
10
November 2023
This is a Really Good little mid-grade hotel with kind helpful staff, a breakfast with a view of the volcano and birds, roomy air-conditioned rooms with comfortable beds, and a lovely little pool being built now with a swim-up bar and beautiful hand-worked wood seating area, lounge with games & pool table (handy during rainy season). Good location to some nice sodas, mercados and bars, souvenir shops, and a Really Good sloth Tour with Armondo > we saw 7–including a Mom & Baby! Good pricing on tours, lots of help getting Ubers, taxis, etc. The back is against a small strip of jungle, there is a garden with flowers around the hotel, and some water features.. Travesia Restaurant in walking distance has some of the Best Food in Town (havent tried their restaurant for dinner yet, only breakfast which was good). Very Clean, with daily cleaning provided.
Could use some more chair cushions
Filip
10
November 2024
If only I could have more time. I would definitely stay there longer. Armando showed us many animals in the bush every night. The restaurant was amazing too. And the room? Way ahead of my expectations. The staff was great.
Zibo
10
December 2022
The property was very big and spacious. It was surrounded by lush jungle and many small wild animals. During the night the facility offered free night tours where you could walk around the property and see the many different wild animals that live in that area.
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Ana
10
May 2024
The hotel is just perfect in every way, the stuff are so kind and helpfull, the guy that served in the restaurant is awesome and so kind! The room was very big with two double beds and clean. The pool area was great. The restaurant had amazing views of the volcano and there were many birds in the morning at the bird feeders the stuff put up. The locacition is perfect, 5 min walk from "the center", but hidden and sorounded by nature, it felt like being in the jungle. They also have amazing gardens where you can see many animals. They offer a lot of tours much cheaper than in other places and also tickets to the attractions in La Fortuna at cheaper prices than at the entrance. Sloth tour with Armando is a must, he is such a kind bloke, and very dedicated. The tour was supposed to be 1.5 h long, but we stayed for 3 whole hours. And he even took us around the hotel gardens at night on a night walk for free 3 nights in a row, it just doesn't get better than that! Thank you, Armando! I just cannot recommend this hotel enough, everything was just perfect!
That we had to leave!
Annie
10
January 2025
The hotel is conveniently located in town so that you can walk to restaurants, stores, and the plaza in a few minutes. The view from the deck in the morning is gorgeous facing the volcano and you can watch the birds being fed bananas. Breakfast is delicious. Room was spacious but we unfortunately got the room under the restaurant so could hear the chairs moving daily in the morning. The front desk is great and helpful in booking tours that are cheaper than online, especially if you pay in cash. The cleaners are great and come daily. One time they even made my son an elephant towel.
Bring bug repellant if you're eating on the deck. My husband got eaten alive by mosquitoes when he wore shorts and didn't spray himself but I only got a few. Also, there is warm water in the shower but the system is tricky so don't expect it to be hot but warm. Try not to get the room under the restaurant.
Gretchen
10
February 2025
This was a budget option for us, so we didn't expect it to be super plush, but the room was a full on apartment, which was awesome. We had a full kitchen and they gave us free coffee everyday. There was a living room, which was great because it rained a lot and my kids sat around and played cards. This hotel had an awesome breakfast area with bird feeders and we saw so many birds! It also has a view of the volcano, but we never saw it because it rained too much. Armando gives a great sloth tour, and if you take the sloth tour, he will also give you a night tour as a gift. We saw so many sloths and at night we saw poison dart frogs and red eyed tree frogs and lots of lizards right on the property. Xilopalo is also an easy walk to town for restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!
Jean
10
January 2025
This hotel is in the best location in town. The breakfast bar has a view of the volcano when visible and there is a bird feeder to which an amazing amount of beautiful species of birds visit. The odd hummingbird flew by too. The breakfast was very good and the birds were an added bonus. Reception staff were great. Sorted out our tours and a problem we had with the aircon. The others were friendly and cheerful. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
A huge bedroom but no place to put clothes. A very noisy fridge which we unplugged. Thin walls with a noisy neighbour. Despite this we loved the place.
Trudie
10
January 2025
Everything. The location was perfect. In town but surrounded by jungle. The view from the breakfast room was amazing and every morning we saw lots of birds including toucans. One morning the volcano was out and it was mesmerising watching while eating breakfast. The breakfast was also fabulous as were the breakfast staff. In the hotel grounds we saw lizards and frogs multiple times. We went on a tour with Armando from the hotel (as others mention) and it was amazing value. We saw 12 sloths, some frogs and birds. It was raining initially when we went out so not much wildlife activity so we came home. It then fined up and so armando came and knocked on our door and asked if we wanted to go again and so we did which is when we saw so much. He also took us around the grounds at night and we saw lots of frogs. The staff here though are really what makes the place. So friendly and nothing is ever a problem. This hotel is amazing value for money especially if you don’t have a car as it’s right in town. Highly recommend.
Nothing. We got upgraded to a huge room with a kitchen which we weren’t expecting so it was fabulous. If there were a few more items in here ( ie a pot) we probably would have used the kitchen more so would have been great to just have a few more kitchen things potentially?
Emily
10
January 2025
I have travelled to 25+ countries and stayed everywhere from luxury hotels to family run boutiques. This hostel showed me some of the most authentic hospitality I have ever experienced. The staff are so genuinely kind and helpful in a very natural way - they made me feel at home. The overall vibe is relaxed, friendly and warm, and they’re very passionate about ecotourism. The hostel itself based within an amazing tropical rainforest with exotic birds to watch close up all day long and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. I also did the sloth and night tour with Armando which was quite literally unforgettable, he even helped me take the most professional photos (on my iPhone!) of toucans, sloths, frogs at night, monkeys and more!! If I ever go back to Costa Rica I’ll be staying here for sure! Thank you Xilopalo, you made my trip to La Fortuna :)
Everything was perfect
Attractions
La Fortuna Waterfall
2.4miArenal Volcano National Park
5.1miTabacon Hot Springs
5.1miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
7.2miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
7.2miLake Arenal
7.7miButterfly Conservatory
7.8miProyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center
9.7miVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
9.9miChildren's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
10.6miSanta Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)
13.4miMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
15.4miCuri-Cancha Reserve
15.6miCeleste River (Río Celeste)
25.4miTenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)
28.2miAttractions
La Fortuna Waterfall
2.4miArenal Volcano National Park
5.1miTabacon Hot Springs
5.1miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
7.2miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
7.2miLake Arenal
7.7miButterfly Conservatory
7.8miProyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center
9.7miVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
9.9miChildren's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
10.6miSanta Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)
13.4miMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
15.4miCuri-Cancha Reserve
15.6miCeleste River (Río Celeste)
25.4miTenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)
28.2miAirports
La Fortuna Arenal Airport
4.8miJuan Santamaría International Airport
44.6miTobías Bolaños International Airport
49.7miTambor Airport
56.5miDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
61.4miAcacia Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Garden view
Garden
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cooking class
Cycling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Hot spring bath
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
American Express,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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