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La Fortuna Backpackers Resort

2.5 star property
Hostal near La Fortuna Waterfall in La Fortuna

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La Fortuna Backpackers Resort

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio

Overview of La Fortuna Backpackers Resort

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Map
142, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationPuentes Colgantes del Arenal1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall10 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano22 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 322 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is $96
per night
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
La Fortuna

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 2 miles (3 km) of Arenal Adventure World with a stay here. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 1 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World - 3 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
  • La Fonda 506 - 7 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión - 5 min walk
  • Chipotle's - 8 min walk
  • Arábigos Coffee House - 7 min walk

About this property

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort

Hostal near La Fortuna Waterfall in La Fortuna
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at La Fortuna Backpackers Resort. A complete renovation of La Fortuna Backpackers Resort was completed in September 2016.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Fortuna hostal.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
La Fortuna Backpackers Resort offers 4 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This La Fortuna hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 180 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • 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 and cash
Heating is not provided
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Heating is not provided.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at La Fortuna Backpackers Resort.

Property is also known as

Fortuna Backpackers Resort
Backpackers Fortuna
Fortuna Backpackers
Hostel Backpackers La Fortuna
Fortuna Backpackers Fortuna
La Fortuna Backpackers Resort Hostal
La Fortuna Backpackers Resort La Fortuna
La Fortuna Backpackers Resort Hostal La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Fortuna Backpackers Resort to the airport?

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Fortuna Backpackers Resort have an airport shuttle?

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 180.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does La Fortuna Backpackers Resort offer free breakfast?

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Fortuna Backpackers Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at La Fortuna Backpackers Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Fortuna Backpackers Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does La Fortuna Backpackers Resort have a pool?

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort does not have a pool.

Does La Fortuna Backpackers Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is La Fortuna Backpackers Resort to downtown La Fortuna?

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort is 0.3 mi away from La Fortuna.

La Fortuna Backpackers Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diana, Chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Not many amenities, some hammocks and an outdoor kitchen. Reason for the lower rating is it reflected that breakfast was included. I read prior reviews of people saying theirs said the same but that the staff said it was in fact not included. Therefor i screenshoted my room booking that said breakfast included. When i got there, of course i had the same issue. They told me breakfast was not included. I then showed them on the expedia site of their own bookings that their posting says its included. Her resonse was thats it was not included in the price paid. Either way its the hostels problem sounds like they advertised incorrectly . She said she would check with the manager. I stayed there 2 days and she never acknowledged it, apologized, or gave us breakfast. Not good service in my opinion, was not handled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super clean, very helpful staffs. Amazing breakfast and 1KG free laundry included in room price. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel. Had a private room that was clean & comfortable. The male receptionist was very helpful & friendly. The hammocks were lovely at night to relax in with the lights hanging above. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again!
While we did not get to stay here as hoped, apparently another guest "broke" our room the night before. They did go out of their way to re-book us a new hotel that offered all of the same amenities and give us free laundry coupons. Staff was beyond nice and even took us to our new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! Will definitely come back! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

kong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful garden
Cheap and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Sam, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hostel at the edge of town in La Fortuna. Not a ton of atmosphere, but a good place to get away from the noise. Private room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent place to stay with great staff
This is a great place to stay and the staff is a) super helpful, and b) extremely accommodating (I had a stomach bug while here, and the hotel staff helped make suffering through that bearable). I will say that the dorms could be improved - a separate place for showering and a separate toilet would help, and some of the beds lack easy access to stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019