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Arenal Backpackers Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Deluxe Tent
Deluxe Room
Interior
Deluxe Tent
Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationBaldi Hot Springs4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano21 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Garden
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
10 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
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About the area

La Fortuna

At Arenal Backpackers Resort you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Arenal Adventure World. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this La Fortuna hostel include Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pollo Fortuneño - 4 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • La Fonda 506 - 6 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión - 8 min walk
  • La Fortuna Pub - 1 min walk

About this property

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Hostel in La Fortuna with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Arenal Backpackers Resort. Parking is available for a fee.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arenal Backpackers Resort offers 43 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and blackout curtains. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • Secured, uncovered 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 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 sockets 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Backpackers Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 30 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 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 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arenal Backpackers La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Arenal Backpackers Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Yep, Arenal Backpackers Resort has a secured uncovered self car park for USD 10 per night.

Does Arenal Backpackers Resort have a pool?

Arenal Backpackers Resort has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Arenal Backpackers Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

No, Arenal Backpackers Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Arenal Backpackers Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy, Altrincham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Interesting place, in the description states there is a swim up bar but this doesn’t exist, the bar itself is only open 5-9pm and they didn’t have things like gin when we stayed. Our pod was cute but it was very small so be aware when booking! The receptionist was very unfriendly really did need to learn some customer service skills. The pool was nice but it’s a very quiet hostel so don’t expect a lively atmosphere. Would recommend for one night but probably not longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Troy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthieu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons loué les cylindres pour passer un beau moment romantique. Le seul hic aucune belle vu sur volcan. Très déçevant pour cette raison sinon le tout est un hotel classique resort pas d'accès à une cuisine et le resto pas toujours ouvert un peu déçevant

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var mycket fuktigt i rören.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022