A Knossos-inspired eco-hotel above Lake Arenal
Panoramic views of Lake Arenal and the volcanoes. Craft brewery. Farm-to-table restaurant.
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PHOTO: story-columns-2.jpgInspired by the palace of Knossos
Our red and black columns rise above Lake Arenal. Behind them, a working farm, our own brewery and a kitchen that cooks what grows steps away.
This is Costa Rica without the crowds. Real, quiet and alive.
Read our storyWake up to the lake
Five ways to stay, each named after a figure from the myth of Knossos.
From our farm to your table
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Dine with a view of the lake, built around what we grow.
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Craft beer, brewed on the property.
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Coffee, butter, greens and more, grown here.
Water from our own springs
Swim in our spring-water pool, soak in The Grotto and train at the Jungle Gym, all surrounded by forest.
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A large pool fed straight from our springs, constantly renewed and chemical-free.
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A natural jacuzzi fed by a spring and heated by the sun.
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A fully equipped gym, open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, with personal trainers on request.
More than a place to sleep
Walk the grounds, meet the farm, taste the brewery and explore the Arenal region from a quiet base.
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Meet the animals and see how our food and coffee are grown.
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See where our craft beer is brewed, and taste it.
PHOTO: explore-bird-watching.jpgBird Watching
Spot the birds of Lake Arenal without leaving the property.
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Walk the grounds and trails above the lake.
This place was born to last
We grow our own food, care for the land and run the hotel with respect for the people and the nature around us.
- Solar panels that cover all our energy, plus solar water heaters
- Our own vegetable garden and hydroponic greens
- Spring-fed pool and jacuzzi, without chemicals
- Water treatment, composting and a biodigester
- Blue Flag ecological certification
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Quiet, in the hills above Lake Arenal, with Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Monteverde and the Guanacaste coast within reach.
- La Fortuna: about 1 h 15 min along the lakeshore
- Monteverde: about 1 h 30 min
- Guanacaste beaches: about 1 h 30 min to 2 h
- Liberia airport (LIR): about 1 h 45 min to 2 h
- San José airport (SJO): about 3 h 30 min
PHOTO: location-map.jpgPlanning a retreat, a team trip or a group?
We host groups with space, food and experiences designed around your program.
