Arenal Observatory Lodge - Smithsonian Room
Ten Smithsonian rooms are housed in a modern building located about 120 meters (400 feet) from our main lodge, reached via a 134 foot (40 meters) suspension bridge through a small patch of forest.
These rooms feature huge walls of glass that provide premiere views of the volcano from the comfort of your bed, or from the two sitting chairs strategically placed for you comfort and enjoyment. Featuring varnished wood floors, private bathroom, one queen and one double bed. The Smithsonian building also features a viewing deck, a conference room and our own volcano museum, with an active seismograph constantly monitoring the volcanic and seismic activity just outside your door.
Four of the Smithsonian rooms are located just off the main lodge and dining area. Each of these rooms features a king-sized bed, modern private bath, and amazing volcano view through it’s over-sized windows. Two of these rooms also feature views of Lake Arenal.




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