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Arenal Hostel Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Property video
Living area
Standard Shared Dormitory
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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 La Fortuna Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant
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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

Reviews

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dunior Miguel, Pavas

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jose Alberto

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

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

8/10 Good

Antje

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025