Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

3.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool
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Terrace/patio
Mountain view
Terrace/patio
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
1 Via Encantada, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    18 min walk
  • La Mesa de Mamá
    13 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    98 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    40 min drive

Room options

Premium Villa, Lake View

Highlights

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

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

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

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About the area

La Fortuna

A family-friendly stay in La Fortuna awaits you at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Arenal and Butterfly Conservatory. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and aromatherapy. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class La Fortuna guest house include Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

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

Lakefront guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews. The guest house can provide concierge services and a complimentary food/drink shopping service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star La Fortuna guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews offers 3 accommodations with private pools and rooftop private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This La Fortuna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 12 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 40 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 22 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, sofa beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 22 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, sofa beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Yep, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews have a pool?

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a champagne service, as well as Hot tubs and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews.

Is Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

No, Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Encantada Guest House: Spectacular View & Excellent Reviews Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

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 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronique m.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020