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Agua Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Free daily full breakfast
Property grounds
Property grounds
Agua Inn, by the river, offers a tranquil retreat with breakfast included. Enjoy scenic garden views, poolside relaxation, and attentive multilingual staff providing concierge and dry cleaning services. Perfect for unwinding from everyday life.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Meters West of the Road to Guatuso, Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 32 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 32 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 38 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Toucan Lane Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casa Italia - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Agua Inn

Hotel near Lake Arenal
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Agua Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Agua Inn have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Agua Inn Nuevo Arenal, San Carlos
Agua Nuevo Arenal, San Carlos
Agua Inn Nuevo Arenal
Agua Nuevo Arenal
Agua Inn Costa Rica/Nuevo Arenal
Agua Inn Arenal
Agua Arenal
Agua Inn Hotel
Agua Inn Arenal
Agua Inn Hotel Arenal

Frequently asked questions

Does Agua Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Agua Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Agua Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Agua Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Agua Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Agua Inn located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Arenal and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tenorio Volcano National Park and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Arenal Volcano National Park and Cavernas de Venado are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Agua Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only had one night at the Agua Inn, but would stay again. The grounds were beautiful, staff was very friendly. The breakfast was delicious. The sound of the river nearby was soothing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but the property is lovely. A little out of town but we had a car. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jungle oasis! Very quiet, just the jungle sounds, and running river. We loved breakfast watching the hummingbirds, and the pool. Lovely plants and flowers. Great stop on the way to Arenal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute with clean rooms. Outstanding, extremely kind owners, yummy breakfast, and gorgeous landscaping. Highly recommend if you want peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming inn with a jungle garden

The owner and the staff have been extremely helpful through the duration of our stay. The breakfast were very good and the view was very pleasant. I recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very friendly and helpful. Property is clean and room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damarys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was unique, we was able to enjoy plenty nature. The service was great. This is the right place for people who love Nature, enjoy the river and swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spot on a beautiful river. The grounds were beautifully maintained, and breakfast was great. Our bed was comfortable, the hot shower worked well. We didn't have to use the air conditioner so it was nice to sleep with the windows open to listen to the river, birds and monkeys. It was a very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed here for a night as I was passing through, but would definitely spend more time here. It is so peaceful and quiet. There are only a few rooms and tables to eat breakfast at which I personally really enjoyed. It felt more private and I got the pool and river all to myself. The owner was very helpful and called a taxi for me as I couldn't book my own transportation. Breakfast was made for you, and he even asked if I had any allergies before I came to the resort. 10/10, beautiful property and kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable, ambiente tranquilo y natural. Un desayuno muy sabroso.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kebir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito El lugar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taschner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Service und die Hilfsbereitschaft ist hervoragend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True paradise

This is a small hotel with gorgeous grounds, a beautiful pool surrounded on three sides by a jungle stream. We saw three types of hummingbirds, many other Costa Rican birds including the montezuma oropendiola. The host is friendly and wonderful and the breakfast was excellent. This was the most enjoyable accommodation we had in Costa Rica. It is not a luxury resort but bedding was comfortable, it felt safe and isolated, and the setting is Pristine and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Precioso

El lugar es precioso, rodeado de mucha vegetación y un río. Hay que tener cuidado con Waze o google maps porque no son precisos, por lo que recomendamos al hotel poner más letreros en las dos intersecciones previas para llegar al hotel. Ojalá la piscina fuera temperada.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hidden gem!

Agua Inn is a hidden oasis and it’s just a beautiful setting. The owner Trent is very friendly, the wild parrot Peppa is adorable and the creek on the property is soothing. Great pool, great breakfast. There is no a/c but it wasn’t a problem at all because it was cooler in this area and shaded by forest. We would book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

tree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, comfortable bed, friendly staff, and animals. Loved it here wished we were staying for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you enter the property, all you can say is WOW. It's absolutely beautiful. The Agua Inn's owners are equally amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr guter Service. Persönlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic, serene and private

Fantastic and Serene property/location! Clean, well maintained pool by a bubbling creek in a very private setting.....Very clean, comfortable and welcoming! Excellent breakfast. Probably best with a car.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully located next to a lovely stream, beautiful gardens and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. The owner made us feel completely at home. The property was beautiful. It is on a river and there is also a large pool. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, no traffic only the sound of a stream. Very rejuvenating. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing break

We had a lovely relaxing stay with good breakfasts. Used our two nights there to relax at the pool before getting back to a busy sightseeing schedule. Trent,our host, was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe!

Super beau séjour! On a relaxé et visité la région avec enthousiasme. C’est un coin de paradis! Merci aux hôtes!😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

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