El Castillo
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Visit El Castillo

Chateau Arenal
El Castillo Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
Wonderfully kind staff, wonderful view, good view, felt nice to be a little away from main La Fortuna. El Castillo is quaint but amazing.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
1 Km Sur Escuela del Castillo Peñas Blancas
The price is RM274 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
RM274
RM310 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
Loved it, quiet, remote, eco friendly, it was fabulous!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
The price is RM913 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM913
RM1,032 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,389 reviews)
Great hotel, comfortable rooms, fabulous pool complex, easy parking, on site food options. Multiple pools including varying degrees of hot springs, and natural pools, swim up bar, etc. Ideal location for activities including coffee/chocolate tours, hanging bridges, La Fortuna waterfall, tubing, etc. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Arenal cautiva
Barrio millon calle doctor El Castillo Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano are ...

Villas Jawara
Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Cabañas del Lago
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
The owner Roy was super helpful and had a big heart. We were hit by a motorcycle at the entrance of the hotel in a dark night. Roy stayed with all night to calm us down, handle the issue as translator, as coordinator guiding us through the whole process and brought us to the police station to report. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Butterfly Conservatory
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a visit to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
RM316
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
RM150
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
RM182
per adult

Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
RM257
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
RM237
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
RM272
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

