Arenal Observatory

Four Observatory Superior rooms are located just off the main lodge and dining area. Each of these rooms features a king-sized bed, modern private bath, and amazing volcano view through it's over-sized windows. Two of these rooms also feature views of Lake Arenal.

Ten Smithsonian Superior rooms are housed in a modern building located about 120 yards from our main lodge, reached via a 134 foot suspension bridge through a small patch rain forest.  These rooms feature huge walls of glass that provide premiere views of the volcano from the comfort of your bed, or from the two sitting chairs strategically placed for you comfort and enjoyment. These rooms feature varnished wood floors, private bathrooms, and one queen- and one full-sized bed.

Seven of the Smithsonian rooms are located just off the main lodge and dining area. Four of these rooms feature a king-sized bed, modern private bath, and an amazing volcano view through their over-sized windows, one of these rooms also feature views of Lake Arenal. Three of these rooms features two queen-sized beds.

Ten Smithsonian rooms are housed in a modern building located about 110 meters from our main lodge, reached by a 134-foot suspension bridge through a small patch of rain forest. These rooms feature tiled floors, private bathrooms, one queen and one twin-sized bed. This block of rooms is located near the pool and Jacuzzi area. It also features a viewing deck, conference room, and our own volcano museum with an active seismograph constantly monitoring the volcanic and seismic activity just outside your door.

Five Smithsonian rooms are located on the way to the farm. These rooms are fully equipped for physically-challenged travelers and feature one queen and one king-sized bed.

Our nine Standard rooms provide a rustic, yet comfortable base for your volcano viewing and rain forest activities. These rooms were originally designed and used by researchers. Each room features one bunk bed and two full-sized beds, as well as a private bath. Adjacent to the main lodge and dining area, two of them feature direct views of the volcano.

Budget travelers will find five comfortable rooms in La Casona, our original family farmhouse, a perfect place for groups. Four of the rooms have queen-sized beds with direct views of the volcano. And the fifth room has three bunk beds. Located about 500 meters from the main lodge and dining area, La Casona features two full bathrooms and a large common sitting room, as well as a spacious front porch with a volcano and lake view.