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Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

2.0 star property

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Garden view
A hammock with a person holding a drink, set against a backdrop of trees and other hammocks.
Front of property
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Bed and 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

La Fortuna

A stay at Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel places you in the heart of La Fortuna, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. .This spa hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel offers 36 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. The spa is open daily. There are hot springs/mineral springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 24 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 45 ºC
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per day (66 ft away)

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Poshpacker

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel La Fortuna

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, lovely grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ivona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is located in the middle of the city of La Fortuna and is in a fair distance to most of the attractions and excursions. the managers and all who work at the facility are welcoming and super friendly. get ready for a super fun dance night and happy hour offered by the facility team. in addition, they can schedule tours for you for a cheaper rate. we had an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
the overall place and our room were under our expectations for this type of accommodation and value for the money, after having travelled for four months in south and central America. We were also surprised to be asked to move to the hotel next door for our second night and when we asked for the reason, we receive mixed messages. Not a overall pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Staff is friendly and helpful! reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Stay was paid in full to Expedia. Upon check-in, i was told by staff that Expedia did not pay the hotel the full amount and that i was liable for the balance which i had to pay on the spot. I felt i may have been victim of a scam. I await reimbursement from Expedia. Additionally, "maid service" was provided unaware to me while i was away from the room. No prior mention of this was offered, and it's not something i expect from a hostel type property. Without an in-room or on property safe, this intrusion could pose problems. Beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Elodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Arenal Poshpackers. Very well located, close to stores and restaurants. The common areas are very nice, with hammocks, and a pool. You can have your room cleaned everyday. You can cook your own meal in the kitchen. Very friendly staff, especially the maids. The room are nice and clean. The AC is a bit asthmatic though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great budget option in the middle of town in La Fortuna. No air conditioning but for the price we enjoyed our stay in this private room in a hostel style stay. The hammocks and pool were a great plus. We used the kitchen every day which was nice to have. The location is what really makes this a great place! It's in the center of town, in the middle of restaurants, bars, and markets. Easy driving to all of the activities near la Fortuna! Overall, great deal for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location. It is right in the middle of everything. Inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristanna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

IANNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima opção

Excelente hostel, confortável, limpo e com bom atendimento
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Económico, céntrico

Es un hospedaje económico y es suficiente para pasar un par de noches ahí, pero si requiere de mantenimiento general...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoonhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythong was so nice. great location and clean, cozy room. loved little pool inside of yard. it was amazing experience in La Fortuna. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good located place

Pleasant staff, good located place, travel agency, swiming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy céntrico!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021