Went to Costa Rica last year and didn't make it to Arenal.
Now, we're going again in July and I've checked the LP guide
for places to stay around Arenal, but I can't really find
anything within budget. We heard rumors about cheap places
with hot springs fairly close to the volcano. Please let me
know any great places that are under the $20 range. Cheers!
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We were just at Volcan Arenal, and unfortunately, don't
recall seeing any cheap hotels about.
I know it's easy to spend someone else's money (yours in
this case), but I'd skip eating and stay at the Observatory
Lodge for one night. I think they had some doubles for
US$47.
The Lodge is right at the base of the volocano, which
really is spectaular. There are, I believe, two free
walking tours that start from the Observatory and also a
pleasant waterfall with a natural pool to swim in you can
hike to.
More $$$s - to really enjoy the volcano to its fullest, you
need to hire a guide to take you up the side of the volcano
at night to see the lava flow. They usually charge about
US$15.
Hope it works out - it really is something.