Arenal Backpackers Resort
2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Parking available
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
- Baldi Hot SpringsPlace, Baldi Hot Springs5 min drive
- Costa Rica Chocolate TourPlace, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour5 min drive
- La Fortuna WaterfallPlace, La Fortuna Waterfall10 min drive
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)5 min drive
Room options
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8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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Deluxe Room
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Tent
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Signature Double Room
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Exclusive Tent
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Grand Tent
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
About the neighborhood
La Fortuna
Arenal Backpackers Resort is a short stroll from La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. This 43-room hostel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
What's nearby
- Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
- Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
- Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
- La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
Getting around
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
- Restaurante Fortuneño - 4 min walk
- Kenko Bar & Restaurant - 1 min walk
- Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
- Arábigos Coffee House - 6 min walk
- Boka Café - 5 min walk
About this property
Arenal Backpackers Resort
Hostel in La Fortuna with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests staying at Arenal Backpackers Resort enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden. Self parking is offered for USD 10 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hostel also has a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Private yards, safes, and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- In the mountains
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets or service animals
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
- A damage deposit of USD 30 will be collected before check-in.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per night
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
- The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- There are no elevators.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Property is also known as
Arenal Backpackers La Fortuna
Frequently asked questions
Are free cancellation options available at Arenal Backpackers Resort?
Arenal Backpackers Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.
What's there to do around Arenal Backpackers Resort?
This hostel is located in La Fortuna, a short 6-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. You'll also find Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Arenal Backpackers Resort?
Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 10 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.
Does Arenal Backpackers Resort include a casino at the property?
No, Arenal Backpackers Resort doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Arenal Backpackers Resort?
No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Is Arenal Backpackers Resort good for couples?
There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.
Are there hot tubs at Arenal Backpackers Resort?
No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Arenal Backpackers Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
Yes, Arenal Backpackers Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.
Will Arenal Backpackers Resort allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Arenal Backpackers Resort.
Does Arenal Backpackers Resort have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.
How far is the airport from Arenal Backpackers Resort?
The closest major airport to Arenal Backpackers Resort is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 1.6 mi away (5 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Arenal Backpackers Resort?
No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Arenal Backpackers Resort.