Name: Hotel Nepenthe B&B
Address: El Castillo, 100 m este y 1,6 km de la Escuela., La Fortuna, Costa Rica, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.07

Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

Based on 495 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

72%

Family

18%

Group

8%

What guests think

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At Hotel Nepenthe B&B, travellers highlight stunning Lake Arenal and volcano views and a quiet, nature-immersed setting, while repeatedly warning that the steep, unpaved access road is very rough and best tackled with a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle.

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10

Marjan

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good, the best experience in Costa Rica trip. Heaven. The road to hotel is rocky. Scenic. Bird watching. Toucans.

10

mitchell

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very large rooms with comfortable beds and awesome views. Not a lot of hot water in showers so best to keep them short. Great restaurant for breakfast and really really good pizza

8

Cynthia

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great, very clean with excellent views. We awoke each morning to the sound of several different birds and even saw Toucans. Jose gave us a great recommendation for lunch upon our departure. Only downside was the road up is rough (we used 4wheel drive).

6

Oleksandra

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed there in November, and the views completely won me over. The hotel is in a fairly rural area, and the road going uphill is quite rough, so having a 4×4 with high clearance is definitely recommended. My room was small and not soundproof, so you can hear your neighbors and the office. It also absorbed a noticeable fuel-oil smell from the nearby parking area or building, which took away from the otherwise beautiful natural surroundings. The views on the lake and a huge variety of birds outside are amazing.

10

Larisa

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The roof was good and staff was welcoming

El Castillo, 100 m este y 1,6 km de la Escuela., La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Location

With a stay at Nepenthe B&B in La Fortuna, you'll be 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 mi (25.8 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.

Lake Arenal(0.9 miles)

Butterfly Conservatory(1.4 miles)

Costa Rica Sky Adventures(3.1 miles)

Arenal Volcano(5.7 miles)

Tabacon Hot Springs(7.7 miles)

Arenal Volcano National Park(8 miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 13:00 to 20:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and arrangements should be made at least 48 hours in advance.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

The property is located in La Fortuna, approximately 1.5 km from Lake Arenal, 2.2 km from Butterfly Conservatory, and 3.1 km from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. It is also 9.8 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests. The pool is operational seasonally.

Children are welcome at the property, but may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Hotel Nepenthe B&B

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