Title: Arenal Hostel 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 Hostel Resort Hostel in La Fortuna with an outdoor pool and a restaurant ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/1fc80a75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/f1337226-932a-4b3c-81a8-4205a6f3ea95-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Standard Shared Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/b1270227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/21038a95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/c6296029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Arenal Hostel Resort and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Pool - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=117286150&PinnedHotelID=117286150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Standard Shared Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/b1270227.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Yard Air conditioning Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Private bathroom Microwave Freezer Rice cooker Cookware/dishes/utensils - 1292 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/6f151d04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Yard Air conditioning Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Private bathroom Microwave Shared/communal kitchen Rice cooker Freezer - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/371239da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Yard Air conditioning Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Private bathroom Microwave Shared/communal kitchen Rice cooker Freezer - 366 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/8520ed16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Yard Air conditioning Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Private bathroom Microwave Shared/communal kitchen Rice cooker Freezer - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117286200/117286150/c772564c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room ### Highlights Yard Air conditioning Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Private bathroom Microwave Shared/communal kitchen Rice cooker Freezer - 753 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double 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-Hostel-Resort.h117286150.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Hostel-Resort.h117286150.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%7C10.47085%2C-84.64683&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HkTv5pz4k5EjBRUk-XVXSR7OYcw=) La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007 #### What's nearby - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.3 km - Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km - La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.0 km #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk - ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk - ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk - ‪POPS - ‬2 min walk - ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Arenal Hostel Resort Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Arenal Hostel Resort. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Charcoal grills, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Arenal Hostel Resort boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Private yards, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574000/6573988/1481227d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Poshtel Arenal La Fortuna - Pool - Kids pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 194 reviews CA $70 CA $80 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=6573988&PinnedHotelID=6573988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15100000/15099700/15099615/5557370b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 556 reviews CA $107 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=15099615&PinnedHotelID=15099615&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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Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83600600/83600560/8deb4798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabañas Rio Escondido Peñas Blancas - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 53 reviews CA $31 CA $35 total includes taxes & fees Nov 13 - Nov 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=83600560&PinnedHotelID=83600560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### 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 ### Family friendly - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Arenal Hostel Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM. ### Is Arenal Hostel Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Arenal Hostel Resort? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Arenal Hostel Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Arenal Hostel Resort? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Arenal Hostel Resort located? > Situated in La Fortuna, this hostel is 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 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jose Alberto Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Personal amable ##### Jose Alberto Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dunior Miguel Jul 28, 2025 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. ##### Dunior Miguel Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Antje Jul 31, 2025 ##### Antje Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025