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Arenal Hostel Resort

Property class: 2

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A pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of greenery through the window.
An open door leading to a tiled patio with a wooden rocking chair and various tropical plants.
A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a view of a garden through an open door.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a power outlet.

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a view of a garden.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

La Fortuna

Arenal Hostel Resort places you steps from La Fortuna Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and charcoal grills. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this La Fortuna hostel include Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Arenal Hostel Resort.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arenal Hostel Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 16 July 2026 to 7 July 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a pool?

Arenal Hostel Resort has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, Arenal Hostel Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arenal Hostel Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arenal Hostel Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing downtown location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristapor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms! Excelent location! Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An incredible staff that assisted us with everything from parking to restaurant and local attraction recommendations. The rooms are not luxury, but the hospitality and attentiveness of staff, make this a 5-star experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Piere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Room was small but comfortable, quiet and clean. Great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

noura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean room. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Restaurant had a nice selection and everything was delicious. Complementary one free drink. Free breakfast was very traditional andnice . Short drive to many beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good for the price. Staff was nice and helpful. Shower was only cold water and really weird overhead shower. Was hard to find the entrance at first. It’s hidden among shops on the street. Did not really offer parking as marketed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, Chris and David.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Foo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets and linen were clean. Dirt caked onto skirti g board was unsightly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clarisse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Prime location and really cute outdoor area and vibe, but room was outdated, tight on room and didn’t feel very clean. I booked a deluxe and I’m pretty certain I was put in a standard, they ended up moving me after night 2 because there was a cockroach. But the deluxe room seemed like it was still under construction… staff was nice enough to accommodate, just overall didn’t feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had the absolute minimum of amenities and the staff would not provide anymore as requested. The bathroom tile work was long over due for replacement and there was a long hole in the wall below the air conditioner. There was no parking and no sign to indicate where the hostel was located. We decided not to stay and the staff and manager refused to refund any portion of the charged 5 day cost. I would recomment avoiding this property completely!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mehdi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, our stay was okay. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and we really enjoyed the location as well as the outdoor areas, especially the hammocks between the trees. Parking was also easy and convenient. That said, we expected the room especially the bathroom to be a bit cleaner. The shared kitchen could also use more attention: it wasn’t very clean, the refrigerators were not clean, and out of three electric kettles, only one was working. Overall, we expected a bit more from the kitchen. The photos looked nicer than the actual space, the bar shown in the pictures wasn’t working during our 4-night stay, and the pools were also a little smaller than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo super bien la habitación muy acogedora y el personal super super amable volvería otra vez
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Realmente desde que llegue y pregunte en la recepción todo fue bien muy atenta la muchacha el lugar muy tranquilo lo único que la habitación no tenía y nunca pude poner el agua caliente pero eso es segundario.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dunior Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar muy cerca de todo y céntrico. Personal amable y lugar limpio. Nada más ponerle atención al tema del parqueo, no hay. Por lo cual hay que estar lidiando con parqueos externos incurriendo en otros gastos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mayela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

masahiro

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antje

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025