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Arenal Hostel Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
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Standard Double Room | Living area
Restaurant
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

Arenal Hostel Resort places you steps from La Fortuna Park and within a 10-minute stroll of 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, a garden and charcoal grills. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. .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

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

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
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant
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
  • 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 fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower 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 on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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 on-site 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

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a pool?

Arenal Hostel Resort has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Hostel Resort on 24 Sept 2025 start from NZ$65.60, including 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.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arenal Hostel Resort?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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