8/10 Good
Dunior Miguel, Pavas
Travelled with partner
28 Jul 2025
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Dunior Miguel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Arenal Hostel Resort
2.0 star property
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Popular amenities
- Bar
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Housekeeping
- Pool
- Kitchen
Explore the area
La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour5 min drive
- Baldi Hot Springs5 min drive
- La Fortuna Waterfall10 min drive
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)4 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory
Standard Shared Dormitory
- 120 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
- 34 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room
Deluxe Quadruple Room
- 70 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
La Fortuna
With a stay at Arenal Hostel Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 9 minutes from La Fortuna Waterfall. .This hostel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.
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
- La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - 1 min walk
- Rain Forest Café - 4 min walk
- Soda La Hormiga - 3 min walk
- La Fonda 506 - 2 min walk
About this property
Arenal Hostel Resort
Hostel in La Fortuna with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Arenal Hostel Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
At Arenal Hostel Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Arenal Hostel Resort has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- No on-site parking available
Food and drink
- Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
- 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 lift
More
- Smoke-free property
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
- 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
Arenal Hostel Resort Reviews
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Staff & service
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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