Arenal Hostel Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna

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Standard Double Room | Living area
Restaurant
Deluxe Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Your stay at this La Fortuna hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arenal Hostel Resort

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna
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.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers 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 daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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, and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arenal Hostel Resort to the airport?

Arenal Hostel Resort is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Hostel Resort?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Hostel Resort on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $96, excluding 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.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arenal Hostel Resort.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort offer free breakfast?

Arenal Hostel Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arenal Hostel Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Arenal Hostel Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arenal Hostel Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a pool?

Arenal Hostel Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Arenal Hostel Resort to downtown La Fortuna?

Arenal Hostel Resort is 0.1 mi away from La Fortuna.

Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristapor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms! Excelent location! Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An incredible staff that assisted us with everything from parking to restaurant and local attraction recommendations. The rooms are not luxury, but the hospitality and attentiveness of staff, make this a 5-star experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Room was small but comfortable, quiet and clean. Great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean room. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Restaurant had a nice selection and everything was delicious. Complementary one free drink. Free breakfast was very traditional andnice . Short drive to many beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, Chris and David.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Foo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets and linen were clean. Dirt caked onto skirti g board was unsightly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clarisse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Prime location and really cute outdoor area and vibe, but room was outdated, tight on room and didn’t feel very clean. I booked a deluxe and I’m pretty certain I was put in a standard, they ended up moving me after night 2 because there was a cockroach. But the deluxe room seemed like it was still under construction… staff was nice enough to accommodate, just overall didn’t feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

mehdi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, our stay was okay. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and we really enjoyed the location as well as the outdoor areas, especially the hammocks between the trees. Parking was also easy and convenient. That said, we expected the room especially the bathroom to be a bit cleaner. The shared kitchen could also use more attention: it wasn’t very clean, the refrigerators were not clean, and out of three electric kettles, only one was working. Overall, we expected a bit more from the kitchen. The photos looked nicer than the actual space, the bar shown in the pictures wasn’t working during our 4-night stay, and the pools were also a little smaller than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo super bien la habitación muy acogedora y el personal super super amable volvería otra vez
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dunior Miguel

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mayela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

masahiro

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Antje

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025