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Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Sundeck
Property grounds
Interior
Free WiFi
Business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Bed Female Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel La Fortuna

3-star hostel near La Fortuna Waterfall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socialtel La Fortuna. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star La Fortuna hostel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel La Fortuna offers 27 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to 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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person

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 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 or credit 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel La Fortuna to the airport?

Socialtel La Fortuna is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel La Fortuna.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel La Fortuna, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel La Fortuna?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel La Fortuna?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a pool?

Socialtel La Fortuna features an outdoor pool.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Socialtel La Fortuna to downtown La Fortuna?

Socialtel La Fortuna is 0.2 mi away from La Fortuna.

Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacie, Regina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We originally booked to stay at Societal La Fortuna through Expedia and we were quite excited to stay there after the AMAZING experience we had at the Societal Jaco. After a VERY long day of busses rides and changes we eventually made it to Societal La Fortuna & were excited to just go for a swim and have some supper. However, when we got there we attempted to get in to the hotel only to be told that they are having issues with the local government and cannot have us stay there..... they stated that they sent emails however we NEVER received any emails from them and Expedia stated that they NEVER received any notifications either. We did end up finding another place to stay but now we were out the $550CAD we paid to stay at Societal La Fortuna plus what we paid for our new hotel. We reached out to Expedia for a refund and they spent the last five days trying to get the refund but with no luck as they could not get ahold of anyone... My husband is going to contact the CC company & see if we can dispute the charges through them and hopefully we will cover more ground. Anyway just want to warn anyone that may be traveling the La Fortuna to NOT book to stay here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Sandrine, Pepper Pike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Socialtel La Fortuna. The room was clean, practical and nicely decorated. The hotel is centrally located close to shops, restaurants. The staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was excellent with many a la carte choices. The pool and bar areas were nice spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good central location

Central location in La Fortuna, good communal space area. The hotel has been recently rebranded to Societel - the private room was decent overall and has an A/C, but the overall room is clearly a bit worn out. There are food and drinks onsite but lots more choice in town especially if you’re looking for local food. We didn’t book tours as we wanted to do the sites ourselves, we travelled by uber to the volcano entrance, waterfall and hot springs - which was pretty easy if you don’t have a car!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed in one of the cabins — it had a rip in the screen and we got eaten alive by bugs overnight. Didn’t seem worth the money, especially because the “hostel” no longer has a kitchen. Slightly weird vibe. Great location though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rj

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed in a teepee, which was just as cute as pictured. It was quite small though, pretty much just enough room to lay in the bed. I struggled to sleep well because the fan was in the corner of the room by the head of the bed, and the height of the fan made it so the top of it rested on the teepee which made a less than peaceful noise when it was on, which led me to turn it off. The property itself was pretty, but the bathrooms were quite old and in need of a renovation. I have never seen a hand dryer that had to be plugged into the wall, and when I did plug it in, it still didn't work. The people who worked in the bar were not friendly (not mean, but not really warm or welcoming) which surprised me for what I had heard about Selina's/Socialtels from a friend who stayed in the past. I think for the price of the accomodation, there is room for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is cute, and fun. Not the most chic or the most squeaky clean, but a great value overall. The staff was very attentive, and there were a lot of options for everything: food, spa, tours… also very centrally located!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, garden, pool, and restaurant area. My room was nice and clean, front desk was always helpful with guidance, and arranging trips. Overall a good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Very Impressed!

Very impressed with how nice our private deluxe room was. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice and big, and everything was clean. They offered complementary drinks every day, had a nice big pool, a full kitchen space to access, and free parking. The location is right in the middle of town so you can walk to everything. Would definitely recommend this place for your visit to La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amin

Liked: Staff & service
Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as good as the other Selina’s in Latin America but still good. Quiet, food expensive but overall nice hotel with friendly staff. However local children do come in to use the pool so that area is not quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was a good basic clean room. I'd stay there again. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Teepee. It was pretty cool but quite small. Also ours did not have a mosquito net...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MILTON

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything costs extra. There was noone in the pool because it costs an extra 20 a day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AHMET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I had so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lihi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

Stayed at the micro room. It is too small to fit more than 1 person. Our air conditioner was leaking all night, and the night stand fell on me in the middle of the night and my water glass broke. I complained to the reception but they didn’t care. We paid extra to move to a standard room. The room is located right by the dorms so it was very loud all day and night, we got woken up at 6 every day. There was no community life at all. Yoga was cancelled every day, Coworking space is extra charge. To conclude, there wasn’t any benefit to staying at a hostel as we ended up paying the same as we would’ve paid in a hotel and we didn’t get to meet anyone as there was no community or ambiance at all. Would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and lots of amenities on-premise. Slightly far from the bus stop for airport or for other places in Costa Rica (but still walk-able), but close to the National Museum and it's not like there's many other things to see in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024