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floors, stained-wood ceilings and sliding-glass doors; spring for a superior for a private
balcony with volcano views.
Hotel Arenal Rabfer
HOTEL
75/87/101; )
Arguably the most architecturally appealing of the downtown options, with a striking
shingled 2nd floor. Set up around a pebbled pool area and shady palm garden, the rooms
are spacious with high slanted ceilings and fresh coats of paint. The whole place is im-
maculate. Located on a quiet side street, two blocks from the action.
Hotel Las Colinas
HOTEL
incl breakfast s/d/tr economy US$49/63/79, standard US$72/82/102; )
Stay here and you're likely to spend most of your time on the 2nd-story 'terrace garden',
with ample sun lounges and spectacular views of the volcano. The rooms are simple but
stylish, with tile floors and cherry-stained furnishings. The economy rooms on the 1st
floor are dark, so you'll pay more for the sunlit standard units with balconies.
West of Town
The road to the Arenal turnoff is lined with places to stay, ranging from quaint
cabinas
to
luxurious lodges. Most of the area's high-end accommodations are located along this
stretch. It's not particularly convenient if you don't have your own transportation.
Roca Negra del Arenal
GUESTHOUSE
breakfast US$6; )
Plenty of feathered and furry friends roam the grounds at this gem of a guesthouse, located
2km west of town. Along with the ever-charming owner, they make for quite a welcome
party. There are seven spacious rooms, each with stained-wood accents, huge tile bath-
rooms and semi-private terraces facing the garden (complete with rockers).
