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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property

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A multi-level outdoor pool area with seating and plants.
A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a swimming pool.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown sofa, and a glass partition with a geometric pattern.
A modern building with a view of a mountain.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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175 metros norte del banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family room

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light, a heater, and a door.

Standard Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden Area

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A building entrance with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a covered patio area with potted plants.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

La Fortuna

Hotel Arenal Rabfer places you in the centre of La Fortuna, steps from La Fortuna Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, The Open Kitchen, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hotel include Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Arenal Rabfer. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arenal Rabfer offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. This La Fortuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Open Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (75 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Hotel Arenal Rabfer offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arenal Rabfer on 1 Aug 2026 start from AU$128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yep, Hotel Arenal Rabfer has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer have a pool?

Hotel Arenal Rabfer has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Arenal Rabfer's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and attentive staff. Great location, with easy parking, and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The location gave us easy access to Arenal volcano area and easy access to Tenario (rio Celeste).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and pretty consistent breakfast, cleanliness could be better but overall a nice property to stay in. Pool was also nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the free breakfast at the restaurant was good. Super convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Breakfast was at the adjoining restaurant it was very good. Staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and the room was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a great location. The restaurant connected to the place is very good too, wonderful breakfast. Pretty much everything in town is in walking distance with the very unique Soda Rodriguez and a delicious steakhouse a block away. Pool was clean and refreshing. I’d stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful. The on-site restaurant was great. Rooms were good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were really amazing good healthy produce, well served, obvious care taken.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool lively and clean. Breakfast excellent. Staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and they changed towels daily. The restaurant next door had amazing food with lots of gluten-free options, and they gave you a 10% discount if you were a hotel guest. The hotel is also just 15 minutes from the volcano lookout hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff has been wonderful. Welcoming and personable. The location of this site is fantastic, with easy access to restaurants and tour companies .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, clean rooms, and a stellar team. They even arranged a packed breakfast for my early morning tour! Loved the breakfast next door (best French toast of the whole trip). Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Even packed our breakfast to go. Pool area was clean. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, bars and restaurants. It has an excellent restaurant onsite that serves gluten free options. Hotel itself was perfect. Easy to park. Amin at reception was warm, welcoming and professional. Very helpful.
Great view from the room above reception
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great start - contacted me before arrival to confirm time and if any assistance required; room was ready on arrival, very helpful staff: attached to fabulous restaurant, The Open Kitchen - absolutely delicious food!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, 5 minutes to the center of la fortuna where you can find all the restaurents and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Well kept up hotel with pool and restaurant onsite. Very convenient- is in town, close to stores, other restaurants, and a lovely city park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROSEMARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints! Stafff was amazing! Breakfast amazing! Beautiful hotel and it’s located right where everything is. I had three stays in Costa Rica. This was my favorite! And it was lit even the most expensive! Such great deal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Itzaxo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Yummy breakfasts and pretty surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Staff was amazing!! So helpful, kind, and always willing to help. Allowed us to store luggage since we arrived early & carried heavy luggage up the stairs to 2nd floor!!! Restaurant was amazing! Great included breakfast!!! Would absolutely book it again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and sweet!! They helped us book tours. The breakfast was at 7 am and if you left early you could get it in advance to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025