4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is $264 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$264
$298 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
"The staff at the restaurants were excellent! They were extremely helpful, happy and accommodating. The pools were great especially the hot pools. The ambiance and the grounds were beautiful. I would have given it a 5 star, but our room was supposed to have 2 queen beds and instead it had a king. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is $145 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$145
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction La Altura Viewpoint is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"This place is pretty special. It is a small, low key resort. My son wanted to stay close to the pool, so we stayed in a standard room. The room wasn't great. The beds were hard, it could use a refresh, the air conditioner was loud, and there was no soundproofing. If we had picked one of the bungalows ..."
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Rancho Margot - All meals included
3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"This property was amazing, literally one of the most beautiful properties that I have ever stayed at! The staff were so accomodating, especially given a reservation error . They had us check in, stated they would handle the problem with Expedia, and told us the most important thing is that we have ..."
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas Rio Escondido
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"I love the unique nature of it near the river which gives me a s feeling of being away from the crowds."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Cabañas del Lago
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Rustic and charming. Very nice people who run it"
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort
chachagua
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
amazing!
"Love it!!!"
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Arenal Eco Zoo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Arenal Eco Zoo during your travels in El Castillo. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.
Butterfly Conservatory
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a trip to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Guided walk Monteverde Biological Reserve-John's Nature Tours-
$35
Per adult
Canyoning Waterfall Rappeling Maquique Adventure Near To Arenal Volcano
$101
Per adult
From El Castillo: Jet Ski Rental at Lake Arenal
$145
Per adult
La Fortuna: Costa Rican Cooking Class+Dinner+Night Frog Tour
$90
Per adult
Reviews of Peñas Blancas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Andy
Perfect location for wildlife and amenities
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.
5/5 - Excellent
T.
The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!
- Children's Eternal Rainforest
- Arenal Eco Zoo
- Butterfly Conservatory
- Chato Volcano
- La Altura Viewpoint
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Lake Arenal
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Termales Los Laureles
- Arenal Adventure World
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
- Cerro Chato Lake
- Arenal Natura Ecological Park
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
- Puentes Colgantes del Arenal