Arenal Backpackers Resort | Hostel in Fortuna

| 7.7 (713 Reviews) |   40 Bedrooms  8 Bathrooms  22 Guests
La Fortuna Hostel | Arenal Backpackers Resort

40 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 40 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Internet, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 713 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . 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.

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Amenities

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

Facility Overview

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

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
Corey
Feb 17, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Canada
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Fantastic hostel with incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff. Everyone was so helpful and went out of their way to share great recommendations on places to see and things to do in the area. The 8-bed dorm was very clean, and the surrounding property was also well maintained. I especially loved that the entire property is fully gated, which made it feel very safe and secure. Would absolutely stay here again.
Negative: The only downside during my stay was that the air conditioning was turned off during the day, which made the dorm room very humid. The AC wasn’t turned back on until later in the evening unless requested, which meant clothes and towels didn’t dry and everything felt damp for most of the day. Once the AC was on, the room was comfortable again.
Summary: Amazing staff and a clean, secure hostel, but the dorm was very humid during the day when the AC was off.
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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

Bathroom

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

General

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

View

Garden view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

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

General

Fan, Trash cans, Key access, Safe

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

Bathroom

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

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Key access

View

Garden view, Mountain view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

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

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key access

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

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

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Privacy curtain, Key access

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

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
Standard King Room

Bathroom

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

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
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

General

Key access, Key card access
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Private bathroom
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