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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property
Hotel in La Fortuna with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Hot springs
Standard Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Land view from property
Meeting facility
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

Map
175 metros norte del banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ecotermales Fortuna
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Family room

Family room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Garden Area

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony

Standard Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

Hotel Arenal Rabfer puts you in the heart of La Fortuna, steps from La Fortuna Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, The Open Kitchen, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hotel include Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Hotel in La Fortuna with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Arenal Rabfer. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arenal Rabfer offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. This La Fortuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Open Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (75 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
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, 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arenal Rabfer on 21 Aug 2025 start from NZ$151.80, 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 parking available at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yep, Hotel Arenal Rabfer has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer have a pool?

Hotel Arenal Rabfer has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Arenal Rabfer's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, walkable to restaurants, a bank and the park. Good size rooms, clean, with AC and a mini fridge. The pool is very nice and clean. Staff is very helpful. For breakfast there are a few options to choose from and it is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Nice place

Well kept up hotel with pool and restaurant onsite. Very convenient- is in town, close to stores, other restaurants, and a lovely city park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer! The staff are super helpful—a big shout out to Fernanda and Fernando on the front desk, who were a huge help in booking activities (there is so much to choose from!) and transportation. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the pool is lovely, the food in the restaurant is delicious, and the location is fantastic: less than a block to restaurants, a bank, a fresh fruit store, and anything else you might want. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

The hotel is clean. I really like the upstairs community room that had sofas and a work table with plug-ins to charge your phone or plug in a computer. It is open air with Windows so you can see outside and it is on the second floor. I enjoy relaxing there and watching the people on the street and enjoying the nice fresh air! The front desk reception was very helpful and accommodating when my tour left right when breakfast started. They offered a cold breakfast option that I could pick up the night before! Since my tour started a little after breakfast started the receptionist scheduled a to go breakfast for me! The hotel is in the center of La fortina so the shuttle tour buses pick up from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John, TAMPA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice. The breakfast was OK - several options at the restaurant next door. The biggest negative was that the AC was right above the bed and blew cold air directly on us at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful stafff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, 5 minutes to the center of la fortuna where you can find all the restaurents and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gajanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk people ARE VERY HELPFUL. THEY ARRANGED ALL OUR TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilio

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel. My mother in law can’t walk well and they accommodated so quickly to help her. She loved the pool, convincente to walk around, shop, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great trip to La Fortuna

The staff was always helpful and courteous. The complimentary breakfast was great. Location was convenient to downtown and the city square and restaurants. An item was lost from my suitcase and the staff was extremely helpful in locating the item and went out of their way to return it to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent hotel just 2 blocks from the heart of town. Good onsite resturant that had a scrumptious fixed menu offering for breakfast. Room was comfortable with working AC. Staff were very accomodating of requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deepak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean small property. Nice friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Hotel did not provide any information regarding activities. Although they were easily available once you were in the shopping area. We used Uber for transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Boris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had bed bugs in the room which spoiled our stay in the hotel. Breakfast was good at the restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My late check-in was easy. My whole family very well. Good wifi signal. Excellent breakfast options. Within walking distance to bus terminal.The bathroom was typical Costa Rican style.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room was rather smaller verses what's in the picture. The morning staff in the restaurant were great however there could be more breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Exceptional service

We had exceptional service. Fernanda was fantastic and arranged for us to have breakfast to-go because we were checking out super early before breakfast was available. The room was basic, clean, everything you need. Walkable to everything. Pool looked nice though we didn’t use it. Would stay again if passing through la fortuna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023