The Smithsonian rooms at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails were named after the scientists from the Smithsonian Institution in the United States who began coming to the area in 1970 to study the Arenal Volcano. Our hotel was originally built to accommodate a group of scientists, students and occasional tourists visiting the Arenal and La Fortuna area of Costa Rica.
These rooms are located either in the main building near the hotel restaurant or near the pool area, they have large windows framing the majestic Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake or the wonderful tropical forest or garden. Smithsonian rooms have two double beds, private bathroom, terrace, coffee maker and safe. Five rooms are fully equipped for disabled people and wheelchair access.
Smithsonian
Volcano & Forest View
Includes:
» A la carte breakfast.
» Taxes.
» Free Wi-Fi.
» Free walk in the mornings accompanied by a guide, through the trails of the property.
» 11 km of well-maintained trails for walking, biking or horseback riding.
» Tractor Ride.
» Access to the observation tower “The Nest”.
» Access to the 8km Arenal Crossfit Challenge multisport circuit.
» Acceso to our Observatory Museum.
» Property map and Bird list.
» Use of our pool and jacuzzi.
» Children under 8 years old, free lodging (sharing a room with parents).
» Children 9 years and older pay as adults.
Hotel Rules
- For security, our doors close at 11:00 pm.
- Entrance to the Hotel: from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
- Departure from the Hotel: 12:00 pm.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The use of drones on the property is subject to prior authorization from management.
- No smoking (law No. 9028).
- The credit or debit cards used by the guest will be charged in local currency (colones at the exchange rate), payments in euros or Canadian dollars are not accepted.