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Arenal Hostel Resort

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Standard Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Living area
Living area
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant
This smoke-free hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and charcoal grills. Change of towels is available on request
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.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Arenal Hostel Resort, you're just a quick walk from La Fortuna Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 13 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Arenal Hostel Resort has a restaurant on site.

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

  • 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

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 at the property

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: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dunior Miguel, Pavas

Travelled 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

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Realmente desde que llegue y pregunte en la recepción todo fue bien muy atenta la muchacha el lugar muy tranquilo lo único que la habitación no tenía y nunca pude poner el agua caliente pero eso es segundario.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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