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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Family room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Family room

Family room

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

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Standard Room, Balcony

Standard Room, Balcony

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

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Standard Room, Garden Area

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

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

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

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

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 - 2.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 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
  • Smoke-free property

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.

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. 80 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Qiang, Rancho Santa Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was delicious!! The best part of the stay easily. The rest of the place was nothing special but was comfortable and clean. Could hear a lot of birds outside the window which we didn't mind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location and room was clean and nice. Bathroom very tight. The sharp corner of shower injured my foot. No coffee maker in the room. Breakfast was limited and very small portions, hardly a breakfast. Very poor and slow service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anuradha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA, San Miguel, Grecia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te property is located a few meters from the La fortuna Central Park. If I have to say something to improve at the place, the hotel has not elevator to access 2nd floor. my score of the property is 9 of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a coupke of blocks from the town center. Friendly staff. Simple but nice breakfast a few steps from the hotel entrance. Swimming poool, A/C, view of the volcano (when the clouds lift...).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

louis-olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel right downtown La Fortuna. This is not a resort - but has a lovely pool and staff were amazing. Helped us with all our questions! The rooms were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Percy, Milpitas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good in downtown La Fortuna but still one lane away so not very noisy although you can hear vehicles at night. 4 options for breakfast - and they are all good. I tried their avacado toast breakfast twice and it was good. I also had their rice beans eggs breakfast and it was good too. My wife had the fruit bowl and it was great too. Good coffee too. Hotel lobby has water dispenser so you dont have buy water but can use their filtered water. Hotel attracts good birds. Very close to mini mart and also to downtown which has many restaurants. Uber is always available and is always only one minute away due to proximity to downtime. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Overal

Good services, clean and pretty close to atractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, walkable to restaurants, a bank and the park. Good size rooms, clean, with AC and a mini fridge. The pool is very nice and clean. Staff is very helpful. For breakfast there are a few options to choose from and it is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer! The staff are super helpful—a big shout out to Fernanda and Fernando on the front desk, who were a huge help in booking activities (there is so much to choose from!) and transportation. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the pool is lovely, the food in the restaurant is delicious, and the location is fantastic: less than a block to restaurants, a bank, a fresh fruit store, and anything else you might want. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

The hotel is clean. I really like the upstairs community room that had sofas and a work table with plug-ins to charge your phone or plug in a computer. It is open air with Windows so you can see outside and it is on the second floor. I enjoy relaxing there and watching the people on the street and enjoying the nice fresh air! The front desk reception was very helpful and accommodating when my tour left right when breakfast started. They offered a cold breakfast option that I could pick up the night before! Since my tour started a little after breakfast started the receptionist scheduled a to go breakfast for me! The hotel is in the center of La fortina so the shuttle tour buses pick up from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John, TAMPA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice. The breakfast was OK - several options at the restaurant next door. The biggest negative was that the AC was right above the bed and blew cold air directly on us at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful stafff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gajanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk people ARE VERY HELPFUL. THEY ARRANGED ALL OUR TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilio

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024