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Arenal Backpackers Resort

2.0 star property
Travelers soak up mountain views from the outdoor pool at this adventure-ready resort, where days of exploration end with drinks among new friends

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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.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

About the area

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Backpackers Resort is in the mountains and near a boardwalk. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos 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. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Church time #green
    La Fortuna Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World
    5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Fortuneño
    4 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Kenko Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Tierra Mía
    7 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 a 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 such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Private gardens and wardrobes/cupboards

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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 transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 sockets 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Arenal Backpackers Resort Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

angie

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

10/10 Excellent

Callan

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

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Matthieu

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

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

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

6/10 Okay

Troy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023