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Arenal Hostel Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna

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Outdoor pool
Standard Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Standard Double Room | Living area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Your stay at this La Fortuna hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Arenal Hostel Resort.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arenal Hostel Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Poshtel Arenal

  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 192 reviews
$47 nightly
The price is $54
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Poshtel Arenal

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arenal Hostel Resort to the airport?

Arenal Hostel Resort is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Hostel Resort on Aug 22, 2025 start from $34.95, excluding 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.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arenal Hostel Resort.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arenal Hostel Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Arenal Hostel Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Arenal Hostel Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a pool?

Arenal Hostel Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Arenal Hostel Resort to downtown La Fortuna?

Arenal Hostel Resort is 0.1 mi away from La Fortuna.

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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