You won’t find sprawling resorts or luxurious all inclusives, but you’re sure to find an interesting selection of bed and breakfast and boutique style hotels in Nuevo Arenal. Most of these charming hotels have less than ten rooms and specialize in personalized service. Unless you’re traveling during peak seasons, you’ll often be one of only a few guests.
Gingerbread Fine Restaurant and Boutique Hotel

In a macadamia nutshell: The Gingerbread is delightful hotel for anybody that enjoys fine dining, good conversation, and a drink or two while savoring the moment.
Location: A couple kilometers southeast of town on Rt. 142
Style: Boutique hotel
Cost: Around $100 per night
Website: gingerbreadarenal.com
Phone: 2694-0039
Villa Decary

In a macadamia nutshell: Villa Decary is a charming bed and breakfast style hotel that specializes in birdwatching opportunities.
Location: A couple kilometers southeast of town on Rt. 142
Style: Bed and breakfast
Cost: Around $125 per night
Website: www.villadecary.com
Phone: 2694-4330 or 1-800-556-0505 (toll free from U.S. or Canada)
Lucky Bug Bed and Breakfast

In a macadamia nutshell: The Lucky Bug is one of the most colorful and creative bed and breakfasts in Costa Rica. In addition to the B&B, they also have a local art gallery and restaurant.
Location: Three kilometers northwest of town on Rt. 142
Style: Bed and breakfast
Cost: Around $100 per night
Website: luckybugcr.net
Phone: 2694-4515
Mystica Lodge

In a macadamia nutshell: Mystica is a comfortable and relaxing lodge that specializes in yoga retreats. You’ll be surrounded with positive energy and a natural environment.
Location: Sabalito, which is approximately 20 minutes northwest of Nuevo Arenal
Style: Yoga retreat, bed and breakfast, specialty
Cost: Around $150 per night
Website: www.mysticacostarica.com
Phone: 2692-1001 or 8336-6218
La Mansion Inn

In a macadamia nutshell: La Mansion Inn provides luxuriously furnished bungalow style accommodations on a hill perched over one of the most scenic locations on Lake Arenal.
Location: Union, which is about 15 minutes southeast of Nuevo Arenal on Rt. 142
Style: Boutique hotel
Cost: $250+ per night
Website: lamansionarenal.com
Phone: 8763-2088 or 1-877-660-3830 (toll free from U.S. or Canada)
Agua Inn

In a macadamia nutshell: The Agua Inn is an intimate bed and breakfast style hotel that specializes in personalized service.
Location: A few minutes northeast of Nuevo Arenal on Rt. 142
Style: Bed and breakfast
Cost: Around $80 per night
Website: aguainn.com
Phone: 2694 4218
We’ll be adding more Nuevo Arenal hotels in the coming days. Feel free to add your comments and recommendations below.
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