Nepenthe B&B

Nepenthe is a gem. You need to grab this stay for as long as it stays a gem, the owners are getting older and are actively trying to sell. Make this trip, you will not regret it. Stay for the week, there is plenty to do around Arenal, do not spend hours driving that you could spend listening to the howler monkeys, watching the toucans every morning, or enjoying the oropendola living their day.

Nepenthe is a cute, quiet retreat with a great view of Arenal Lake and Arenal volcano. The highlights for us were the views, the birds, and the onsight restaurant, The Phoenix. The rooms themselves were cozy but could use more amenities (dishes, a small stove, and more seating). Our family used two rooms, and one did not have screens on the doors. The birds, flowers, landscaping, pool, and views are outstanding. The staff was extremely friendly, especially the Phoenix staff. It was also fun to meet others staying there and sharing stories.

La ubicación es buena y las vistas desde la propiedad son increíbles. Nuestra villa (n. 7) necesita arreglos, por ejemplo los baños. También tienen un problema por la noche ya que aparecen muchísimos insectos alrededor de la cocina (arañas, hormigas, etc).

We enjoyed our stay here. The property was quiet. The jungle and bird noises were not, which was an appeal for us. We sat on the patio and saw many different bird species at various times of the day. The restaurant was fabulous. I would describe it as comida tipica, which is what we like. The best part was the restaurant staff—friendly and hospitable. The room itself was dated and needed some updating in terms of general maintenance and comfort. We were in unit 4 near the restaurant. I can’t speak for other units. The pool is lovely, though some more comfortable seating—other than iron chaise lounges—would be nice. The views are gorgeous and this property has good access to the national parque for volcan Arenal and access to the Observatory Lodge for many trails and a good lunch option. It’s about a 25 min drive to downtown La Fortuna, which was great for us. If you like crazy, busy touristy places, then this isn’t your jam. Check in was easy and Fabian very welcoming.

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Aufenthalt für 2 Tage im DZ mit Frühstück Zufahrt zur Unterkunft:katastrophal!, OffRoad pur, ungeteert, sehr steil, übersät mit teilweisen sehr tiefen Schlalgöchern, nicht ungefährlich für normale Pkws. Zimmer: altes verbrauchtes Mobiliar. Positiv, Kühlschrank in jedem, Zimmer Bad: lediglich funktionstüchtig, sehr veraltet! Lage: Top! Super Ausblick, mit Pool, Aussenanlage sehr gepflegt! Restaurant: urig, offen, sehr freundliches Personal Fazit: Preis/Leistungsverhältins insgesamt nur Mittelmaß