Located close to Arenal Park and Ethno-folkloric Museum, Hotel Arenal offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a poolside bar, and an inviting terrace. Relax in the sauna or steam room, indulge in a massage or take advantage of 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers. Previous guests rave about their stay.
When visiting Santa Cruz, Hotel Arenal is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
53 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Spa services
Sauna
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Bolivia value-added tax (13%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (13%).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per person (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Arenal Santa Cruz
Hotel Arenal Santa Cruz
Hotel Arenal Hotel
Hotel Arenal Santa Cruz
Hotel Arenal Hotel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hotel Arenal?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Arenal?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Arenal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Arenal?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15.00 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Arenal?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hotel Arenal and nearby?
Hotel Arenal has 2 outdoor pools and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Arenal?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Arenal like?
Hotel Arenal is in the heart of Santa Cruz, a short 6-minute walk from Plaza 24 de Septiembre and 6 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo Cathedral.
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Hotel Arenal Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2022
I like very much the attention and the instally
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 22, 2024
Don’t consume anything in the fridge or use what is provided for you in the room. They will charge you in dollars at an inflated price. Also check the math. They mark up everything.
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Bom Hotel
Boa localização, quartos grandes e equipe simpática. O Café da manhã é simples.
Existem supermercados próximos, feira de rua e todos os pontos turísticos do centro podem ser visitados andando a pé.
No geral atendeu minhas expectativas.
Felipe
Felipe, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 20, 2024
Publicidad engañosa
Las habitaciones tenían un olor desagradable nos produjo una alergia inmediata, las sábanas sucias, las paredes sucias. Para ser un 4 estrellas está muy mal mantenido. Entramos y inmediatamente abandonamos el hotel y nos fuimos para el novotel.
Cesar H
Cesar H, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Vale a pena!
Foi uma passagem de 1 noite no hotel. Não há reclamações, mas só elogios a Jimmy porque ajudou a carregar a mala, deu dicas importantes de restaurantes e foi o que nos serviu o café da manhã no dia seguinte. Entende português também. Portanto, parabéns e obrigado, Jimmy.
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2024
Um bom Hotel, mas não corresponde a 4 estrelas.
O Hotel é muito bonito e confortável, mas possui algumas falhas que não condiz muito com a classificação de 4 estrelas:
Tivemos falta de água durante a estadia, a qual tive que ficar debaixo do chuveiro aguardando que um funcionário ligasse a bomba para que a água retornasse e eu pudesse me enxaguar.
O café da manhã estava sempre muito gostoso, mas não era reposto. Para tomar um bom café da manhã é necessário acordar cedo e saber que os outros hóspedes não poderiam desfrutar do que você comeu, pois eles não repõe nada, o que acaba por ser bem desagradável e incomodou bastante. Caso você se hospede e desça após as 8h, já não consegue tomar um bom café da manhã.
No anúncio, diz que o Hotel possui bar e restaurante, mas nenhum dos dois funciona, em dia algum.
No mais, os quartos são espaçosos e limpos e os funcionários extremamente simpáticos. Apesar dos defeitos é um nom hotel. Recomendo caso você não se importe com café da manhã.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2024
Fernanda
Fernanda, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 27, 2023
CLAUDIO
CLAUDIO, 11-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2023
Birgitta
Birgitta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2022
CARLOS ERNESTO
CARLOS ERNESTO, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2022
Good hotel
Good hotel, only needs get more modern.
Marco A.
Marco A., 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 25, 2022
Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2021
Nice friendly, excellent service.
Suchkov
Suchkov, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2021
It’s an okish hotel
The hotel was so so not the best not the worst but definitely seem better
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2020
Recomendo
A estadia foi maravilhosa
Ivair
Ivair, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2020
Comfort stay and nice staff
We spent one night in this hotel. the location is really good. just few block from the major plaza. the staff are friendly.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2020
Buenas noches este es Elias Ademar Cordero, por favor necesito aclarar un cobro en la pandemia que aceptaron y lamentablemente estaba cerrado, mande el itinerario espero que se pueda resolver, sin ningún problema, estaré en Santa Cruz el 3 de Octubre mi mail es acecordero@hotmail.com gracias
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2020
I am from Ontario Canada. I wasen’t sure what to expect but this Hotel and Staff exceeded my expectation. They were kind, respectful and friendly. I Loved my Stay. Breakfast was delicious everyday! Even with little misunderstanding, the staff was very respectful and with discretion. Thank you for an amazing four days. Unfortunately, had to leave early because of Coronavirus border closures. I will def go back.
Julie
Julie, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2020
FENG-YU
FENG-YU, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2020
Hotel Arenal
I came to the hotel early at 09:00 and I asked the lady at the reception how much would cost early chcek in.
She told me 30 dollars and I said, you want 30 dollars for 5 hours early check i? So then she changed it to 20 dollars. I paid because I traveled whole night from Suckre. I never got reciept for 140 Bolivanos.
The room was nice and clean. The breakfast room was full of flies and the were all over the food which was uncovered on the table. When I booked the hotel, i noticed that they have a shuttle service to the airport.
Then I had to pay 80 Bolivanos for the hotel taxi.
They should not advertise shuttle service to the airport or mark it that this service is available but you have to pay.
Pavol
Pavol, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2019
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2019
great location downtown, close to the main plaza and the restaurant strip, as well as easy to drive out of town north to e.g. Buena Vista. Hotel has great swimming pool deck to relax when it's hot during the day, and has parking if you have a rental car. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and breakfast is extensive and good quality.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2018
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was incredibly delicious with an assortment of fresh fruit, juices, pastries, eggs, breads, local cheese and much more.