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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails vs Hotel Amor de Mar
Hotel Amor de Mar and Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa scores significantly higher than Hotel Amor de Mar. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa ranks #85 in Costa Rica with accolades from 2 reviews such as 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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Hotel Amor de Mar
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Apartado 24 Cobano, Montezuma, Costa Rica
From $90 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"This chic and charming small hotel on a grassy lawn between the rocky shoreline and the entrance to Montezuma's most popular waterfall hike is the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A lovely B&B with 11 unique rooms, replete with exquisite touches like timber-framed mirrors, organic lanterns, and rocking chairs on a terrace."
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