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Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property

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Sundeck
Free WiFi
Business center
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

6 Bed Female Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

When you stay at Socialtel La Fortuna in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This hostel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monteverde Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel La Fortuna

Socialtel La Fortuna offers 27 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At Socialtel La Fortuna, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This diner specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person

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 credit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park

Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AHMET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I had so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was a good basic clean room. I'd stay there again. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich

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

Nice and clean hotel

Nice and clean hotel, good value for money for the region
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amin

Liked: Staff & service
Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Socialtel La Fortuna. The room was clean, practical and nicely decorated. The hotel is centrally located close to shops, restaurants. The staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was excellent with many a la carte choices. The pool and bar areas were nice spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, garden, pool, and restaurant area. My room was nice and clean, front desk was always helpful with guidance, and arranging trips. Overall a good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is cute, and fun. Not the most chic or the most squeaky clean, but a great value overall. The staff was very attentive, and there were a lot of options for everything: food, spa, tours… also very centrally located!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with how spacious and clean the Selina was! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's right in the middle of town so everything is walking distance and they have a lot of organized tours available. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

moussa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible experience. I would love to stay here again. BOOK NOW! Downtown is a few steps away and the volcano is literally on the same street.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to meet people
Verified

8/10 Good

Franco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can never go wrong with Selina. A basic but well-rounded place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and lots of amenities on-premise. Slightly far from the bus stop for airport or for other places in Costa Rica (but still walk-able), but close to the National Museum and it's not like there's many other things to see in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as good as the other Selina’s in Latin America but still good. Quiet, food expensive but overall nice hotel with friendly staff. However local children do come in to use the pool so that area is not quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Very Impressed!

Very impressed with how nice our private deluxe room was. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice and big, and everything was clean. They offered complementary drinks every day, had a nice big pool, a full kitchen space to access, and free parking. The location is right in the middle of town so you can walk to everything. Would definitely recommend this place for your visit to La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a hostel so considering this, it was good. We had a private room with bathroom, clean. Not soundproof walls/doors so not good for people with sensitive ears. Good location for activities in la fortuna and out of the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Teepee. It was pretty cool but quite small. Also ours did not have a mosquito net...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine Abreu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time actually staying in a Hostel, I was actually very happy to be Selina my first, it was a chill place so don’t expect much party, food and drinks in the restaurant were great, I didn’t use the community kitchen or fridge so can’t really comment on that, Staff was very friendly and welcome, coming solo to La fortuna Selina made it great a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
4 bed dorm is close to the road and super noisy. People are good, wonderful stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024