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Arenal Backpackers Resort
Northern Mountain Zone / Arenal · Costa Rica
350 Metros Oeste Del Parque Central, La Fortuna, 0View location
7.4/10Very good11 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/10 7.8
Service7.0/10 7.0
Comfort8.0/10 8.0
Condition7.6/10 7.6
Amenities7.6/10 7.6
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About Arenal Backpackers Resort
When you stay at Arenal Backpackers Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 6 minutes from Los Lagos Hot Springs.
This hostel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Cash deposit required
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
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.
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You need to know
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
La Fortuna Park
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
El Salto Fortuna River
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Arenal Adventure World
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
3 km / 1.9 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Baldi Hot Springs
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Paradise Hot Springs
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Ecotermales Fortuna
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
La Fortuna Waterfall
4.9 km / 3 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs
5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Children's Eternal Rainforest
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Termales Los Laureles
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Natura Eco Park
6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Go Adventure Park
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 6
- hostel
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 BedroomDBL.DX-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
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DOUBLE DELUXE
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- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bedrooms
- 1
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- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
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Room code: DBL.DX-1
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DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 BedroomDBL.DX
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
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DOUBLE DELUXE
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
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Room code: DBL.DX
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JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 BedroomJSU.KG-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- JUNIOR SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- JUNIOR SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: JSU.KG-1
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SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIOR • 1 BedroomSUI.SU-6
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
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SUITE SUPERIOR
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
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Room code: SUI.SU-6
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Arenal Backpackers Resort
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LAURA
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
- 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
Callan
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!
Awesome pool and bar right on property and downtown is so walkable from the front of the property!
Kerry
Pods at Arenal Backpackers
We stayed in the pods, was an awesome experience! Would definitely stay again!
Amy
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!
angie
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Arenal Backpackers Resort
350 Metros Oeste Del Parque Central, La Fortuna, 0, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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