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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails vs Best Western Hotel & Casino Kamuk
BEST WESTERN Kamuk Hotel & Casino and Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa ranks significantly higher than BEST WESTERN Kamuk Hotel & Casino. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa comes in at 74 with positive reviews from 2 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine.
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
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23 km west from La Fortuna town, Main road to Arenal National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $147 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine
"Within the grounds of the Arenal Observatory Lodge in Costa Rica, there are several paths of varying length that can be walked."
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Fodor's
"These cozy, comfortable, and simple rooms allow you to sleep as close as anyone should to a volcano—it's a mere 2¾ km (1¾ miles) away, and stellar views and outdoor activities are what the place is all about."
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Travel + Leisure
"Close enough to Arenal Volcano for visitors to hear and feel the nearly constant rumbling, this observatory (on a hillside just over a mile from the peak) gets excellent views of the eruptions."
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Lonely Planet
"Rooms range from La Casona’s rustic doubles with shared bathrooms and views from the porch, to plus junior suites, with king-size beds, local art and huge picture windows framing the volcano."
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Frommer's
"The views from the rooms, restaurant, and common areas are simply spectacular. The main dining room features a massive wall of glass, with a V-shaped peak that perfectly frames the volcano."
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Best Western Hotel & Casino Kamuk
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Central Ave, PO Box 18-6350, Quepos 6350, Costa Rica
From $74 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The downtown's best and priciest accommodations (though they pale in comparison to Manuel Antonio properties) have all the perks and ho-hum blandness of a chain hotel, and only two rooms..."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"While the Best Western standard generally ensures professional service, the Hotel Kamuk is all Costa Rican – from the bones of its historic building to the colonial decorative elements."
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