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Arenal Backpackers Resort | Hostel in Fortuna

| 7.4 (805 Reviews) |   36 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms  21 Guests
La Fortuna Hostel | Arenal Backpackers Resort

36 Bedroom Hostel in La Fortuna, Fortuna

Located 2.2 mi from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool. Arenal Backpackers Resort features shared dormitories and tents for up to 2 people. The dormitories are air conditioned and have lockers. Bathrooms and showers are shared and provide free toiletries. Arenal has an on-site restaurant that serves local dishes, plus there is also a bar. The property also features sun terraces, laundry services and the front desk operates 24 hours. The hostel can help arrange a variety of tours like visiting La Fortuna Waterfall or the hotsprings, hikes to the volcano, horse riding, rafting or canopy tours. The Arenal Lake is reachable in a 16-minute drive, and La Fortuna Waterfall is 14 minutes’ drive away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive from Arenal Backpackers Resort.

Arenal Backpackers Resort is located in Fortuna.

This 36 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Ocean View, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 805 reviews with the average score of 7.4 . Coming to Fortuna and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 36 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Fortuna. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Arenal Backpackers Resort in Fortuna is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Arenal Backpackers Resort”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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La Fortuna, San Carlos, Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.41
Location:
8.67
Staff:
7.68
Facilities:
7.93
Comfort:
8.1
Cleanliness:
8.05
Peter
Aug 21, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location, staff, and pool. Very large property that looks like it can get quite busy in the high season and unique cylinder sleeping pods are an option.
Negative: I stayed in the slower wet season and the cylinder pod had spiders and visible mold and caused my allergies to flare up - I wouldn't call it a cleaning issue, it seems more of a design flaw with high humidity and no dehumidifiers/circulation. I switched to a regular private room and it cleared up my allergies, but the mattress was old or cheap and had springs poking out of it. Also, the property could use more common area games, planned group activities, and a kitchen - these are all common things expected when staying in a hostel. Overall, I still recommend staying here and will stay here again myself - just want to be honest with my review so the management can know where to improve.
Summary: Mixed feelings. Can be a fun place, but also can use some updates.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans

View

Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom)
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom)

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Fan, Trash cans, Safe, Key access

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Comfort Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Comfort Double Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Air conditioning, Key access, Hypoallergenic, Trash cans, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

View

Mountain view, Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom)

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Key access

View

Mountain view, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Key access, Key card access

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Key access

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Small Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Key access

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

General

Key access, Key card access
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

General

Key access, Key card access

FAQ's

Is this Arenal Backpackers Resort pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Check-in time for Arenal Backpackers Resort starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Arenal Backpackers Resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Arenal Backpackers Resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Best-rates for the Arenal Backpackers Resort starts from $68 per night with includes Sports/Activities, TV, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Parking, Ocean View, Guest Services, Internet, Air Conditioner, Pool, View, Oceanfront, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Arenal Backpackers Resort a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Arenal Backpackers Resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Arenal Backpackers Resort has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Arenal Backpackers Resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Arenal Backpackers Resort are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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