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Arenal Backpackers Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationKalambu Hot Springs5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano21 min drive

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ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Loved this backpackers! Super cool rooms, and the view is excellent looking straight at the Arenal volcano! Awesome po...
Callan
Mar 2, 2024

Room options

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Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Yard
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
10 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
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7.6 out of 10, Good, (12)
The price is SAR 300
SAR 332 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Backpackers Resort is in the mountains and near a boardwalk/promenade. Baldi Hot Springs and Tabacon Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pollo Fortuneño - 4 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • La Fonda 506 - 6 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión - 8 min walk
  • La Fortuna Pub - 1 min walk

About this property

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Hostel in the mountains
Take advantage of a garden, an outdoor entertainment area, and a bar at Arenal Backpackers Resort. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Arenal Backpackers Resort boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and guidebooks
  • Private yards and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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 night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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:

  • 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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per night

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Backpackers Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Arenal Backpackers Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arenal Backpackers Resort located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, El Salto Fortuna River, and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Arenal Backpackers Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Amy, Altrincham

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

angie

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

6/10 Okay

Troy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Matthieu

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Susanne

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