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Arenal Backpackers Resort

Property class: 2

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A swimming pool with a tiled deck area, a bar, and outdoor seating.
A residential area with multiple houses, lush greenery, and a central garden.
A treehouse structure with a red circular window, surrounded by lush greenery.
A covered corridor with tiled flooring, metal railings, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A room with two beds, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is $95
$84 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to another room.

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Room, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of greenery, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door, and a red chair.

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

When you stay at Arenal Backpackers Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 5 minutes from Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This hostel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.
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What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. 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). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
At Arenal Backpackers Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Arenal Backpackers Resort has a restaurant on site.

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 transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per stay)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • 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

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 30 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Backpackers La Fortuna

Arenal Backpackers Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this backpackers! Super cool rooms, and the view is excellent looking straight at the Arenal volcano! Awesome pool and bar right on property and downtown is so walkable from the front of the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Interesting place, in the description states there is a swim up bar but this doesn’t exist, the bar itself is only open 5-9pm and they didn’t have things like gin when we stayed. Our pod was cute but it was very small so be aware when booking! The receptionist was very unfriendly really did need to learn some customer service skills. The pool was nice but it’s a very quiet hostel so don’t expect a lively atmosphere. Would recommend for one night but probably not longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

LAURA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid like the plague!

Pros: - The place is well manicured and has a nice pool. - The location is close to town but still quiet Cons: - I was lied to. Repeatedly. The cook in the kitchen lied and told me he was the manager. The girl at the check in counter lied and told me that rooms were still being cleaned, even after I saw the cleaning crew leave. - The check in counter girl was incredibly rude. - The cook in the kitchen tried to lecture me any time I had a problem with something. (and they were legitimate concerns - I don't need a lecture because you are incompetent.) - My first "barrel" had ripped pillows and ripped curtains. - My second "barrel" had trash in it. - The bathrooms and showers were NEVER cleaned. They were always disgusting. - They only take cash at the bar/breakfast kitchen - but there are no signs anywhere to let anyone know about it. - If you ask for the manager / owner's contact, all they give you is the main address that anyone can answer. They did not reply to the email - Speaking of answering, if you book through hotels.com and hotels.com tries to call them to deal with problems, they refuse to answer the phone here so that problems can't be dealt with. - They offer no flexibility whatsoever with reservations. One person tried to check in to their room at 2:56pm (official check in time is 3pm) and was told no, it's not 3. - If you ask if a room might be available earlier than 3, they will not look - they will just tell you it is not 3. No flexibility or customer service
Ripped pillow
Ripped curtain
Trash left behind in my room (there when I arrived)
Trash left in shower - there all three days I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edgar manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Increíble lugar, súper bien ubicado, las instalaciones están súper bien por el precio y es perfecto para hacer amigos en un viaje de mochilero
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Pods at Arenal Backpackers

We stayed in the pods, was an awesome experience! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Matthieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons loué les cylindres pour passer un beau moment romantique. Le seul hic aucune belle vu sur volcan. Très déçevant pour cette raison sinon le tout est un hotel classique resort pas d'accès à une cuisine et le resto pas toujours ouvert un peu déçevant
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var mycket fuktigt i rören.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

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

6/10 Okay

Troy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023