Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel
2.0 star property
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Spa
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pool
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
- La Fortuna ParkPlace, La Fortuna Park2 min walk
- Puentes Colgantes del ArenalPlace, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal8 min walk
- Arenal Adventure WorldPlace, Arenal Adventure World2 min drive
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)4 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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Classic Double Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Economy Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
- 409 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Deluxe Double Room
- 366 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
La Fortuna
A stay at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel places you in the heart of La Fortuna, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. .This spa hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.
What's nearby
- La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- El Salto Fortuna River - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Arenal Adventure World - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles
Getting around
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
- Chocolate Fusión - 4 min walk
- Restaurante Fortuneño - 1 min walk
- Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 1 min walk
- POPS - 2 min walk
- La Street - 1 min walk
About this property
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel
Boardwalk/promenade hostel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel offers 36 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. The spa is open daily. There are hot springs/mineral springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- A bar/lounge
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Full-service spa
- Helicopter/airplane tours
- Outdoor pool
- Ropes course
- Ziplining
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Coworking space
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Garden
- On a lake
- On the boardwalk/promenade
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Full-service spa
- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- Facials
- Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Hot springs water temperature - 113 ºF
- Hot/mineral springs
- Mud bath
- Reflexology
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Smooth flooring in room
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Arenal Poshpacker
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel La Fortuna
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