Agua Inn
Simple pool-and-parking inn near Los Platillos Voladores
About this stay
Agua Inn keeps its offer narrow and clear: a pool, air conditioning, free breakfast and parking, without the spa, bar or restaurant amenities that pad out several neighboring properties. That simplicity suits travelers who want a functional, affordable base rather than a resort experience, and the three-minute walk to Los Platillos Voladores gives an easy dining option without needing a car for every meal. Accessible rooms extend the property to guests with mobility needs, and the kid-friendly designation makes it workable for families on a tighter budget than the volcano-view resorts elsewhere on this list. The airport transfer runs on the longer side, over three hours, so travelers should plan arrival timing accordingly.
- Outdoor pool
- Air conditioning
- Accessible rooms
- Free parking
Our take
Agua Inn is a no-fuss stay in Nuevo Arenal with an outdoor pool, air conditioning, and free breakfast, WiFi and parking. Kid-friendly and accessible rooms widen who it suits, and Los Platillos Voladores is three minutes away on foot. It is roughly three and a half hours by taxi from San José's airport, so plan the transfer. I would book it for families and practical travelers, and look elsewhere for a spa or a lake-view resort.
- ✓Plan for the longer, three-and-a-half-hour transfer from San Jose when booking arrival-day activities.
- ✓Walk to Los Platillos Voladores for dinner, it covers the property's lack of an on-site restaurant.
- ✓Confirm accessible-room availability directly if mobility is a concern, given the property's smaller room count.
Why we love it
- Simple, functional pool and rooms
- Three minutes to Los Platillos Voladores
- Accessible rooms available
- Free breakfast and parking
Why guests love itI would suggest Agua Inn to families who want a straightforward base in Nuevo Arenal. The inn has an outdoor pool, air conditioning, and kid-friendly and accessible rooms. Free breakfast, WiFi and parking are included, which keeps the daily routine simple. It is three minutes' walk from Los Platillos Voladores, so one dinner is easy. Allow for the drive: it is roughly three and a half hours by taxi from San José's airport.