Chateau Arenal | Hotel in Peñas Blancas

| 8.6 (79 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
El Castillo Hotel | Chateau Arenal

Hotel in El Castillo, Peñas Blancas

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Lake Arenal
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and spa services.
Change of towels is available on request.
Chateau Arenal offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
Breakfast
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Champagne service
Parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Activities
  • Hot springs
  • Fishing
  • Rafting
  • Horse riding
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Swimming
  • Jet skiing
  • Marina
  • Ziplining
  • Hot tub
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Ecotours
General
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Children's pool
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Laundry facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture
Spa
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - deep-tissue

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges mobile payment options include: apple pay safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Reviews

Kelly
Dec 29, 2025 07:08:38 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Typical breakfast plus a variety of fruit, coffee, and juice. The view from the dining area was gorgeous. Robert and the desk staff were so kind and welcoming. The hotel was easy to find and they helped us set up an amazing horseback riding tour. Dinner had many super delicious options.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed, Double Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Family Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Furnished balcony or patio, Number of bedrooms - 0, Free extra futon, Lake view, Bed count maximum 3, Mountain view, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 3
Room
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Lake view, Mountain view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Basic Double Room
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Basic Double Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Furnished balcony or patio, Number of bedrooms - 0, Lake view, Mountain view, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Family Room
Room Size: m2
3 Double Bed, Queen Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Family Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Furnished balcony or patio, Number of bedrooms - 0, Free extra futon, Lake view, Bed count maximum 3, Mountain view, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 3
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