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Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Sundeck
Free WiFi
Business centre
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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

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

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 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)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 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

Suite

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

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About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find 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

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 15.0 km

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

3-star hostel near La Fortuna Waterfall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socialtel La Fortuna. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star La Fortuna hostel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel La Fortuna to the airport?

Socialtel La Fortuna is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel La Fortuna.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel La Fortuna, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel La Fortuna?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel La Fortuna?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a pool?

Socialtel La Fortuna features an outdoor pool.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Socialtel La Fortuna to downtown La Fortuna?

Socialtel La Fortuna is 0.2 mi away from La Fortuna.

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 traveller

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 traveller

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