Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel

The Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel sits just 2 kilometers outside of Nuevo Arenal along the route to Fortuna, offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comforts in a scenic Costa Rican setting. Guests enjoy spacious non-smoking rooms with private balconies featuring stunning lake views, paired with thoughtful amenities like complimentary tea or coffee stations and free parking. The property also accommodates families and guests requiring accessible facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Nearby attractions include the Parque Nacional del Volcán Arenal (8 km away) and several local cafés within easy reach, including Cafetería Gallery (9 km). For travelers seeking convenience, Aeropuerto de Fortuna lies approximately 33 km north while Juan Santamaría International Airport remains about 93 km distant via ground transport.

Main amenities

Facilities For Disabled Guests

Bar

Free Parking

Tea/Coffee Maker In All Rooms

Family Rooms

Free WiFi

Breakfast

Restaurant

Non-smoking Rooms

Reviews

9.1 / 10 - 44 Reviews

Location

2 kilometers outside of Nuevo Arenal on the road to Fortuna, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica

Neighborhood

Cafes, Coffee, and Tea Houses

Cafetería Gallery

9 km

Cafeteria Arenal Maleku

11 km

Cafetería del Norte

16 km

Natural Parks

Arenal Volcano National Park

8 km

Zona Protectora Tenorio

10 km

Cavernas Venado

12 km

Airports

Fortuna Airport

33 km

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

71 km

Juan Santamaría International Airport

93 km

Cobano Airport

95 km

Lakes

Lago Arenal

0 m

Amenities

General

Smoke-free property

Fan

Family rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Shuttle service (Paid)

Shared lounge/TV area

Tile/Marble floor

Carpeted

Bathroom

Private bathroom

Toilet

Shower

Toilet paper

Towels

Bathtub or shower

Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Spa

Full-body massage

Back massage

Massage (Paid)

Hand massage

Head massage

Foot massage

Neck massage

Food & Drink

Restaurant

Bar

Wine/Champagne (Paid)

Special diet meals (on request)

Tea/Coffee maker

Fruit

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Delivered food covered securely

Breakfast to-go containers

Safety & security

Key access

CCTV outside property

Security alarm

Fire extinguishers

Safe

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Activities

Live music/Performance

Live sports events (broadcast)

Fishing

Horseback riding

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

First aid kits available

Outdoors

Terrace

Garden

Outdoor furniture

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Currency exchange

Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

Babysitting/Child services

Indoor play area

Outdoor play equipment for kids

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Cashless payment available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Toilet with grab rails

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Laundry (Paid)

Parking

Parking

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Internet

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Reviews

9 / 10

Pascale - 03/19/2025

Pretty room for gourmets

Excellent breakfast shared with all the hosts concocted by the chef of the restaurant, flavors of the world pretty room by its splendid wall decoration good welcome, calm, very good bedding

9 / 10

Jeff - 04/21/2025

Gingerbread lives up to the reputation!

The food was amazing and there's nothing like Gingerbread anywhere. We had a balcony room and the view of the lake was so wonderful.

They could have stocked the room a bit better with more hotel toiletries (such as conditioner).

10 / 10

Monique - 03/31/2025

The bar/restaurant is what drew us to this hotel. What a find! Eyal is a man after my own heart with his food and personality. We did the tasting menu. Hands-down the best fucking meal I’ve had in a while. Plus the bed was pretty comfortable!

10 / 10

Marilou - 03/25/2025

A nice stopover on the shores of Lake Arenal

The hotel is very nicely decorated and is located in the middle of a superb garden with lake views. Breakfast was delicious and changed from the ordinary. Very comfortable room, very quiet.

I would have liked to have breakfast earlier, but the quality of the products served deserved the wait!

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Important information

A prepayment deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions. Please inform Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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