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Palacios Arenal - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with 4 outdoor pools and massage/treatment rooms

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
4 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Microwave

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
600 Metros Oeste de la Iglesia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, Mixed Dorm (3 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Economy Room, Mixed Dorm (3 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds - A/C)

Family Room, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds - A/C)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (6 Beds) | Living area

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (6 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

Family Room, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Economy Room, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

La Fortuna

A family-friendly stay in the heart of La Fortuna awaits you at Palacios Arenal - Hostel. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Highlights at this hostel include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and waterslide as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and massage/treatment rooms. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .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

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Palacios Arenal - Hostel

Family-friendly hostel with 4 outdoor pools and massage/treatment rooms
As a guest of Palacios Arenal - Hostel, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly Palacios Arenal - Hostel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Palacios Arenal - Hostel offers 20 accommodations. 44-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 7 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 7 per pet, per stay

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Palacios Arenal Hostel Fortuna
Palacios Arenal - Hostel La Fortuna
Palacios Arenal - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palacios Arenal - Hostel?

Palacios Arenal - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Palacios Arenal - Hostel have a pool?

Palacios Arenal - Hostel has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Palacios Arenal - Hostel have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes Palacios Arenal - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Palacios Arenal - Hostel.

Is Palacios Arenal - Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and a waterslide, it's no surprise that Palacios Arenal - Hostel is a hit with families.

Does Palacios Arenal - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palacios Arenal - Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palacios Arenal - Hostel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Palacios Arenal - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay at Palacios Arenal

Despite being a little mix-up on room type, Adrian (the owner) did all he could to make it right and I had a very pleasant experience. Their hospitality was amazing and the room was comfortable. I had to work one afternoon and the internet worked great. The lounge/common areas were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you would need. The only thing I would recommend is that if you book through a 3rd party (like Hotels.com) to call and confirm your room type in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

Would stay again

The gentleman that runs the establishment is an absolute gem. He's very friendly and very willing to help you with whatever you may need. The location is about 800 M from the downtown so it's an easy walk to get to more exciting things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

exelente!!

todo estuvo exelente muy buena atencion al cliente y buena ubicacion !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019