Arenal Paraiso

Reveiw: 2004

Hotel Structure

When was the hotel built? 1993

How many rooms do you have? 80 Bungalows

Types of Rooms and how many of each? 22 Standard, 58 Superior

Layout of Beds? Superior rooms have 2 double beds, except 2 bungalows that have king-size beds; Standard bungalows have either 2 doubles or 1 double, 1 twin

Hair dryers/bathtubs/A/C and other amenities in rooms? Hair dryers, minifridge, cable TV, private patio (the superior patios are closed in glass), parking space in front of each bungalow Superior bungalows have AC, standard have ceiling fan

General location (close to beach, in town or far away from town, ect.)? About a ten minute drive into La Fortuna

Hotel Services and Facilities What services do you offer to guests? Shuttle to Tabacon hot springs, help booking tours, spa services

What facilities are available to guests? “ “ Restaurant, pool, swim-up bar, two thermally heated pools, spa, sauna They’re also building a gym and hot springs that will be open to the public. Restaurant Where is your restaurant chef from (training, etc.)? Costa Rican

What meals do you serve (do they have breakfast. lunch and dinner menus) and general prices? Breakfast buffet (included in price) Lunch and dinner; Prices vary from $6-$20

Restaurant schedule and dress code (if applicable)? There is no dress code; The Restaurant is open from 6:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Is breakfast included in the room price? Yes, it is a buffet open from 6:30-9:30 a.m.

Other important info What is your policy on kids? Families welcome!

Who are the contact people (Reservations, Manager, Marketing)? Reservations: Nhorlan Maclean Manager: Minor Castro Marketing: Tony Gonzalez

What aspect sets you apart from other hotels? The volcano views are unbeatable from every bungalow!

General Comments on Hotel: This is a very nice hotel and bungalows are private. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The Superior Bungalow I was in had an incredibly tacky painting and glass chandeliers, but the wood was beautiful. There is a lot of construction going on right now, as they are building hot springs (open to the public) and 20 more bungalows. Extra info: 12 of the Bungalows have two balconies (one in the front to view the volcano, one in the back). They usually try to give these to groups of four so they have more space. Also, three bungalows are handicap accessible.