Amor Arenal

Overview

A boutique rainforest resort in Arenal Volcano National Park featuring 30 spacious bungalows with volcano views. Offers a swim-up bar, on-site spa, yoga studio, and easy access to La Fortuna’s adventure activities.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 30
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • Two restaurants: a main dining venue and a tapas bar doubling as a karaoke spot.
  • Vibes
  • Honeymoon Hideout

The Highs

  • Volcano views that steal focus from your phone
  • Swim-up bar that finally gets temperature right
  • Big rooms
  • Adults-only tranquility (sorry, teens)

Stuff You Should Know

Welcome to Costa Rica's most ambitious identity crisis – where adventure lodge meets wellness resort and somehow makes both work. The swim-up bar breaks with tradition by actually being warm (98°F, because someone finally did the math).

While the main restaurant maintains sophistication, the tapas bar moonlights as a karaoke venue with enough questionable design choices to make you question your cocktail. The pricing plays similar games – at $400 it's a steal, at $600 it's asking you to really love that volcano view, depending on season. No children under 13, presumably because volcanoes require emotional maturity.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (25 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction: 13 years+
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Arenal, Costa Rica, where volcanoes upstage everything else

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Front-row volcano seating with rainforest backup dancers

  • Nearest international airport
  • San José International (SJO), Liberia International (LIR)
  • Distance from airport
  • From SJO: 71 miles/115 km. From LIR: 78 miles/126 km.
  • Journey time
  • 2.75 hours from either airport, worth every minute
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Standard Bungalow)
$400/night $600/night $500/night
Mid-priced room
(Premium Bungalow)
$550/night $750/night $650/night
Most expensive room N/A N/A N/A

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

A tale of two dining personalities

The culinary program suffers from a slight identity crisis: the main restaurant delivers sophisticated plates with volcano views (7.5/10), while its sibling venue can't decide if it's a tapas bar or karaoke hall (spoiler: it's both, successfully neither). The on-site bakery/cafe provides carb-based consolation, while the swim-up bar proves someone finally consulted a thermometer before designing a pool. Breakfast comes included, presumably because watching a volcano while eating eggs requires no additional charge.

 

Photos

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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Amor Arenal.