Title: Arenal Backpackers Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arenal Backpackers Resort Hostel in La Fortuna with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/8c5f971b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/fb2802d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/a1436ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/ee8ea71f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/d2ed5573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Arenal Backpackers Resort, nestled in the mountains, is ideal for relaxation and adventure. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool between excursions, enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, and get expert help planning local tours to explore the area. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Parking available - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast available - Pool - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 22 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 23 - Nov. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=88498400&PinnedHotelID=88498400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![8 Bed Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/4f0bf1bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead In-room safe Wardrobe or closet - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/8b3ae950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Deluxe Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/0b08754c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Tent ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Blackout drapes/curtains Fan Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88498400/88498400/ee8ea71f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Double Room ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead 10 bathrooms In-room safe - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Exclusive Tent ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Blackout drapes/curtains In-room safe Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### Grand Tent ### Highlights Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Blackout drapes/curtains Detached private bathroom In-room safe Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Backpackers-Resort.h88498400.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Backpackers-Resort.h88498400.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.47003%2C-84.65002&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wAYgStb-j8dv-_t-ITmzKuJwGrQ=) La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007 #### What's nearby - La Fortuna Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 14 min walk - 1.3 km - El Salto Fortuna River - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Arenal Adventure World - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Tabacon Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 14.3 km #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬4 min walk - ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪La Street - ‬3 min walk - ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Arenal Backpackers Resort Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs 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 outdoor furniture - Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk - Concierge services Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Private yards and wardrobes/closets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/1fc80a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arenal Hostel Resort La Fortuna - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews CA $72 CA $82 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch and dinner served, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8120000/8112300/8112206/dafe7048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brisas Arenal Hotel La Fortuna - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 363 reviews CA $76 CA $86 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=8112206&PinnedHotelID=8112206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10203400/10203312/66f6bfac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Monte Real La Fortuna - 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Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 565 reviews CA $113 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=15099615&PinnedHotelID=15099615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hot springs, body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy, body wraps](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68270000/68268800/68268780/1c1a39bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel La Fortuna - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 16 reviews CA $106 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=68268780&PinnedHotelID=68268780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2669800/2669741/8a0a7d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Bosco Inn La Fortuna - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 788 reviews CA $90 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=2669741&PinnedHotelID=2669741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8840000/8838300/8838220/45a20757.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 99 reviews CA $135 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=8838220&PinnedHotelID=8838220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12870000/12860300/12860234/f2b45b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Secreto La Fortuna La Fortuna - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 846 reviews CA $127 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=12860234&PinnedHotelID=12860234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7064200/7064176/75303c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Linda Vista La Fortuna - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 826 reviews CA $87 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=7064176&PinnedHotelID=7064176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - In the mountains - 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. - 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 (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - 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 at the property ### 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. Fees may include applicable taxes: - 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### 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? > 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 a 15-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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