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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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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Tent
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Exclusive Tent

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Double Room

Highlights

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

Grand Tent

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

La Fortuna

At Arenal Backpackers Resort you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. 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. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. 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 - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Street - ‬3 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. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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.

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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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 at the property

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.