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Catarata Eco-Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Chocolate Tour

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Catarata Eco-Lodge offers tranquil gardens, a peaceful setting, and a continental breakfast. Relax at the outdoor or children's pool, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. Helpful staff enhance stays near the Costa Rica Chocolate Tour.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Km South From Z-13, La Fortuna, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Perezoso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Bar & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Catarata Eco-Lodge

Hotel near Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
Located close to La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Adventure World, Catarata Eco-Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Catarata Eco-Lodge have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

Catarata Eco-Lodge
Catarata Eco-Lodge Fortuna
Catarata Eco-Lodge Lodge
Catarata Eco-Lodge Lodge Fortuna
Catarata Eco Lodge S.A Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Catarata Eco-Lodge Hotel La Fortuna
Catarata Eco-Lodge Hotel
Catarata Eco-Lodge La Fortuna
Catarata Eco-Lodge Hotel
Catarata Eco-Lodge La Fortuna
Catarata Eco-Lodge Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Catarata Eco-Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Catarata Eco-Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Catarata Eco-Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Catarata Eco-Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Catarata Eco-Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Catarata Eco-Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Adventure World. Ecoglide Arenal Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Catarata Eco-Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and comfortable room with a view of Arenal volcano (when the clouds cleared😊). Beautiful gardens and abundant birds. Staff were exceptional and very helpful. The activity recommendations were perfect. Would definitely stay again on our next trip to La Fortuna.
View from room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and truly enjoyed my stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gargi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of arenal volcano from the room, friendly staff and good food. Location is perfect and quiet yet close to town.

8/10 Good

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good and safe place to stay in La Fortuna and amazing view of the volcano but our room definitely needed some kind of modernisation...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are beautiful and close to most activities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quite area but a short Uber ride to town. The gardens are lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds . . . fast and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Danniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. AC could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
The view was amazing. There’s four breakfast options all of which were ok. The staff was very friendly. There were some ants that would come into the room but they never went on the bed and did not bother me (your in the jungle what can you expect?).For the view and price it is definitely worth staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay in this property, garden is well kept and Arenal volcano view is fantastic, the room was rustic but have AC, TV and Hot Water although it is missing a Safe (I removed 1 star because of this) I'd like to mention the reception lady (Ivannia) was very nice and helpful and always assisted us with all our needs..

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very unique interesting and nice hotel

Really nice hotel with a pleasing asthetic, rooms were mostly clean with few issues, we originally got the wrong room but staff were happy to switch us without issue. The pool could use more light as it was almost entirely dark by 5pm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I guess customers service needs to be more friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRISCILLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Eine wunderschöne Anlage und Location. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und entspannt. Wenn wir wieder in Costa Rica sein sollten, dann kehren wir gerne zurück.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

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

Très agréable.

Bel ensemble verdoyant, chambre avec grande baie vitrée très agréable, petite piscine agréable. Petit déjeuner moyen (mon dieu, pourquoi du jus d'orange industrie !). Grand parking. A deux pas de la cascade LA FORTUNA et de la ville.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die freundliche Lodge liegt in einem traumhaften Garten mit Pool und Blick auf den Arenal-Vulkan. Rezeption und Restaurant sind im Freien unter einem Dach mit Blick ins Grüne und auf eine Futterstelle für Vögel. Die Zimmer haben eine große Fensterfront zum Garten und ein weiteres Fenster über dem Bett. Das Bad ist zweckmäßig. Wir haben nur einen Safe vermisst. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-paul

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

très bon séjour

bungalows très agréable dans un beau jardin quartier calme en périphérie de La Fortuna belle piscine bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bcr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Me gusto

Me gusto mucho, un buen hotel para pasar en pareja, falto un poco de servicio de restaurante por que no siempre estaba abierto pero por el resto excelente, como la Fortuna es un lugar de muchos restaurantes se pudo disfrutar mucho y conocer bastante
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erg fijne locatie met goed personeel. Genoten van de faciliteiten. Ontbijt beviel ook erg goed! Zeker tevreden. Zou het iedereen aanraden!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper hermoso
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne kleinere Anlage mit einem tollen gepflegten Garten. Die Zimmer sind einfach aber ausreichend ausgestattet, die Betten sind bequem. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien ubicado. Costa rica de preferencia rentar coche. Limpio. Si lo recomiendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

BERNARD

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

Cadre très agréable, personnel sérieux, serviable.

Un séjour agréable avec du personnel sympathique et attentionné Le cadre est très bien… nature, vue, fleurs, oiseaux Les chambres sont dans des bungalow, confort acceptable. Très peu de rangements, éclairage très limité. Dommage Petits déjeuners sommaires servis Globalement correct
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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