Hotel Laguna Arenal
Smoke-free base a short walk from Toucan Lane
About this stay
This property keeps things simple: a bar and restaurant on site, free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, and a six-minute walk to the Toucan Lane and Drunky Monky strip for guests wanting more choice in the evening. It carries no pool, spa or air conditioning among its tagged amenities, which sets it apart from the more resort-styled properties nearby and points to a plainer, budget-conscious stay rather than a luxury base. The smoke-free policy runs across the property, and full-service laundry supports longer visits. The airport shuttle handles the three-hour-plus transfer from San Jose, removing one logistical headache from a stay built around simplicity rather than amenities. Rooms are described in the listing as functional rather than styled, which keeps the nightly rate lower than the pool-and-spa resorts sharing this stretch of the lake road.
- Near Toucan Lane
- Smoke-free
- On-site bar
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Hotel Laguna Arenal is a three-star, smoke-free stay in Nuevo Arenal with an on-site bar and restaurant, free breakfast, WiFi and parking, an airport shuttle and full-service laundry. Toucan Lane and the Drunky Monky restaurant, bar and lounge are six minutes on foot. I would book it for practical travelers who like inclusions and an easy arrival, and look elsewhere for a pool or a spa.
- ✓Ask directly about air conditioning before booking, it is not listed among the property's standard amenities.
- ✓Walk to Toucan Lane & Drunky Monky in the evening, it is a flat six minutes from the hotel.
- ✓Use the airport shuttle for the long San Jose transfer rather than arranging a separate taxi.
Why we love it
- Six-minute walk to Toucan Lane
- Free breakfast and parking
- Smoke-free property
- Airport shuttle included
Why guests love itI would suggest Hotel Laguna Arenal to families who want practical inclusions. Free breakfast, WiFi and parking are part of the stay, and an airport shuttle and full-service laundry help when traveling with children's luggage. The hotel is smoke-free, with an on-site bar and restaurant, so dinner can stay close. Toucan Lane and Drunky Monky are six minutes on foot, which suits parents more than small children.