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Arenal Hostel Resort

Property class: 2

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Arenal Hostel Resort places you next to La Fortuna Park and within a 10-minute walk of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. This hostel has 24 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 13 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Arenal Hostel Resort features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include a garden and barbecue grills.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves. Change of towels 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: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Arenal Hostel Resort?

This hostel in La Fortuna is within a 10-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. You'll also find Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Hostel Resort?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Hostel Resort on Apr 18, 2026 start from $86, 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 there parking available at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort include a casino?

No, Arenal Hostel Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arenal Hostel 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 10:00 PM.

Is Arenal Hostel Resort good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Arenal Hostel Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Arenal Hostel Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arenal Hostel Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Arenal Hostel Resort?

The closest major airport to Arenal Hostel Resort is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 1.7 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, there aren't any rooms at Arenal Hostel Resort that offer a balcony.

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Clarisse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Prime location and really cute outdoor area and vibe, but room was outdated, tight on room and didn’t feel very clean. I booked a deluxe and I’m pretty certain I was put in a standard, they ended up moving me after night 2 because there was a cockroach. But the deluxe room seemed like it was still under construction… staff was nice enough to accommodate, just overall didn’t feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Foo, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets and linen were clean. Dirt caked onto skirti g board was unsightly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

masahiro

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, Chris and David.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dunior Miguel, Pavas

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo super bien la habitación muy acogedora y el personal super super amable volvería otra vez
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Mayela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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