Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

3.5 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Lake Arenal

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8,0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool

Room options

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Premium Villa, Lake View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private rooftop spa tub
  • 74 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private rooftop spa tub
  • 84 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Via Encantada, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 47.2 miles/75.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hojarasca Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Arenal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 23
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 23
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 22

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub
  • Video library
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Private rooftop spa tub
  • Furnished patio
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Highchair
  • Mixer
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. There are 12 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 40 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, sofa beds, and high chairs

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision
  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews
Encantada Guest House Spectacular View Excellent Reviews

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, spelunking, and ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews also has private rooftop spa tubs and private pools, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a private rooftop spa tub.
Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a mixer, a blender, and a coffee maker.
Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool, a furnished patio, and a yard.
What's the area around Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews like?
Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Lake Arenal and 18 minutes' walk from Arenal Eco Zoo.

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews Reviews

Reviews

8,0

Very good

9,6/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

9,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

If you value privacy and respect this is NOT the place for you. The Good: our family thoroughly enjoyed the Arenal area. Los Lagos was great for kids and adults. Hot springs,water slides and lunch, all for 100 bucks US. It’s a must visit. The area is gorgeous, if you have an extra couple of days it’s a great way to end your trip before flying home.The bad: This is ALL true. We arrive at 7 pm, told not to use AC unless all windows are closed, some windows are impossible to close because they are high and we have no step ladder. Marty basically says we would be silly to use it. Night one, hot and sweaty, AC would have been nice. Marty also entered our cabina that night while we were gone at dinner. Weird. Shower does not work, go up to another room, my wife begins to take her shower and guess who’s outside her shower window? Marty! Asking my wife how her showers going. Again weird. I’m no female but as another man, I would not stand outside a woman I just met shower window asking her how she’s doing in there. My wife said she felt extremely uncomfortable. Next, the toilet didn’t work and over flowed. We were told not to put toilet paper in the toilet and it still over flowed, oh and Marty walked into our cabina unannounced and into the bathroom while I was taking a dump. No lie. No knock, no hello just straight in. No privacy. Finally on our last morning, Marty came POUNDING on our door at 8:41 telling us we needed to be out by 10. I’d write more but out of space.
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Encantada Guest House: The word "Encantada" means "enchanted". What a perfect name for this wonderful hacienda nestled into the Lake Arenal district with a superb view of the volcano. Nita and Marty are gracious hosts who have created this lovely guest cottage with all the amenities that you could imagine. They have anticipated your every need and indulged your every whim. Besides the basic cooking facilites, this is a complete kitchen replete with any utensil you might need. You do not have to pack your corkscrew! There is a swimming pool and access to a hot tub, TV, DVD and dozens of movies. But the extraordinary views from their many vantage points and lounge areas will ensure that you spend optimal time outside. They have created a book with suggestions and recommendations in the area. They have done the thinking for you! The drive in might take getting used to. But it's better than practically all the roads in Costa Rica. You adjust quickly. And the "on-demand" hot water heater may need a nudge but this is a small price to pay for what will surely become one of your favorite vacation stays! You will be enchanted by Hacienda Encantada!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Wonderful stay in this hidden gem right in the jungle. Amazing amenities with great host and service. High clearance vehicle required to access.
veronique m., 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property
Beautiful place, and house the nature around the house made everything super peaceful we definí want to come back. If you love details you will love this place.
Raquel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review