Arenal Observatory Lodge

Considered one of the best birding lodges in Costa Rica and a great place to stay for nature lovers and birders in the Arenal area, the historic Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa offers 48 comfortable hotel rooms in various buildings spread over the property. Enjoy delicious meals in the lodge restaurant and enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows for gazing at the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Be sure to take time to visit the huge observation deck located just outside the restaurant. The views are amazing, plus you will have front row seats to the many bird feeders located throughout the gardens. Bring your binoculars!

Arenal Observatory Lodge is a preferred destination for bird watching in Costa Rica, with more than 500 species of birds found on the grounds and surrounding forest.

Arenal Observatory is a  sustainable eco-lodge with a rating of Four Leaves in the Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program (CST) by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Additionally, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa consistently wins TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award every year and is a proud member of its Green Leaders program.

Your stay with us at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa includes daily complimentary walks in their gardens and the rainforest with a naturalist guide. On the 870-acre property, guests can explore 11 kilometers (7 miles) of well-maintained trails. An 800-meter (0.5 miles) paved trail allows universal access to explore the gardens and rainforest.

Target Birds: Umbrella Bird, Scale-crested pygmy tyrant, Black-crested Coquette, Spotted Antbird, Ocellated Antbird