Arenal Backpackers Resort

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

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Outdoor pool
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Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is SAR 287
SAR 317 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Exclusive Tent

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬9 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 concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Private yards and wardrobes/closets

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 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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. 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.

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

7.0

Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

LAURA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid like the plague!
Pros: - The place is well manicured and has a nice pool. - The location is close to town but still quiet Cons: - I was lied to. Repeatedly. The cook in the kitchen lied and told me he was the manager. The girl at the check in counter lied and told me that rooms were still being cleaned, even after I saw the cleaning crew leave. - The check in counter girl was incredibly rude. - The cook in the kitchen tried to lecture me any time I had a problem with something. (and they were legitimate concerns - I don't need a lecture because you are incompetent.) - My first "barrel" had ripped pillows and ripped curtains. - My second "barrel" had trash in it. - The bathrooms and showers were NEVER cleaned. They were always disgusting. - They only take cash at the bar/breakfast kitchen - but there are no signs anywhere to let anyone know about it. - If you ask for the manager / owner's contact, all they give you is the main address that anyone can answer. They did not reply to the email - Speaking of answering, if you book through hotels.com and hotels.com tries to call them to deal with problems, they refuse to answer the phone here so that problems can't be dealt with. - They offer no flexibility whatsoever with reservations. One person tried to check in to their room at 2:56pm (official check in time is 3pm) and was told no, it's not 3. - If you ask if a room might be available earlier than 3, they will not look - they will just tell you it is not 3. No flexibility or customer service
Ripped pillow
Ripped curtain
Trash left behind in my room (there when I arrived)
Trash left in shower - there all three days I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pods at Arenal Backpackers
We stayed in the pods, was an awesome experience! Would definitely stay again!
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