Arenal Backpackers Resort

La Fortuna · Costa Rica

Arenal Backpackers Resort

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28% SHIT
High confidence 299 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (31)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Fire Extinguishers Hot Showers Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Flexible NRR Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $24 / night
Privates $54 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 25-30 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

one of the best hostels ive ever stayed in - the rooms were big and really clean, the staff was so nice and helpful, and the people i met were great. wish i had more time to stay.

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Canada COUPLE 31-40 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 60%

Stayed in the tubes in the garden. They were cute and the ac was fantastic. The only thing that could improve the space is having collapsing hooks on the wall/ceiling. Also maybe some ventilation as it can get smelling musty in there, which makes sense with the humidity. Showers were good and warm. Taylor swift was on blast for hours though, that was awful hahhaah

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 80%

A lot of groups stayed there but I still felt included as a solo traveler. No kitchen and no restaurant or breakfast to get some food. But there are lots of restaurant in the area. Good location also.

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India MALE 31-40 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 80%

We booked an outdoor tent at this property. However, the whole tent was covered in black mold and was full of heavy humid air. We complained to the management and asked them to move us to another accommodation, but they denied. Apart from that the vibe of the place is nice. But staying in a black mold covered room is super bad for your health

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Looks just like the pictures! Great location to the town you can walk into. Very helpful with planning activities and transportation. Plan to eat a Restaurante Fortuneño btw amazing food!

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USA ALLMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 20%

It was horrible, the cylinders are way too small and infeasible to live in and store anything

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USA MALE 25-30 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 60%

The pool, hot tub, and central location were great, and the bar had decent $3 Imperials. Showers were hit or miss with warm water, my tent had mosquitoes, and a nightclub across the street was loud at night. No kitchen, strict no outside drink rules, and no outside guests allowed ever. Lots of kids and families staying when I was there, not sure if that’s common but it felt more like a hotel than hostel. It wasn’t terrible, but knowing these things I probably would have stayed somewhere e...

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Canada COUPLE 18-24 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 20%

It’s clean and very pretty. The location is nice if you want to stay downtown La Fortuna, but it’s near nothing. The shuttles are expensive if you want to get around. The is no common kitchen so you need to be prepared to spend money on restaurant. It’s more or a family hotel than a backpacker hostel so there is no social experience at all. The pool is nice. The staff was nice when we needed to book some tours or ask recommendations.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

top place to stay for solo travelers!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel in a very good location with really kind and helpful staff. We also enjoyed the nice pool area for relaxing. The room was a bit small for the price, and a tour recommended by the hostel wasn’t great. There’s no restaurant on-site, so breakfast isn’t included, but overall we had a very enjoyable stay. 🙂

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 60%

This is a nice hostel, beautiful pool area and bar. I’ve never seen so many rules in one hostel but the staff were friendly enough in my opinion

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Peru MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 20%

The hostel was not terrible but we did not feel like the staff was welcoming, they wanted to charge us more for activities that were cheaper outside of the hostel, the tents were next to a rooftop bar that was extremely loud. There is a deposit and a fee for parking. Drinks were ridiculously expensive.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 80%

C'est trop cher pour ce que cela a offrir. C'est un beau "resort", mais ce n'est pas un bon "Hostel". Pas de cuisine, le café à 5$US, pas possible de faire séchez ses trucs... en contrepartie, le jacuzzi est propre et le bar sert de bons drinks. Il faut donc faire le choix en fonction de ce que vous recherchez!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 20%

It’s a nice property with good location but the staff were absolutely horrible. Not a single nice one. Felt so uncomfortable to be there. It’s almost as if they went out of their ways to be aholes. They advertised as a social hostel but there was no one there. So many rules that didn’t make sense. There were other hostels we visited to actually socialize that were just down the road - wasted our time here I would recommend those other ones.

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Canada MALE 31-40 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 80%

A good hostel to relax at. Location is perfect. We booked a private (the barrels) which unfortunately has very little room (the only downfall we experienced). There is no kitchen but there is a fridge. You are allowed to bring some snacks which is good. This is however far from a social hostel.

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Canada COUPLE 25-30 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! Definitely a “backpackers vibe”, the hot tub was perfect for rainy days. We stayed in the pods which are definitely tight but great experience overall. I’d recommend they add shelves or hooks for more storage but regardless had an amazing stay.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

The jacuzzi and the happy hour made the hostel really social, especially while it was raining. The pod rooms are not practical for two people and their belongings, especially when it was raining. Would not recommend booking them.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

L’endroit était très propre et calme. Près de tout et avec des employés vraiment géniaux😎!

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England MALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 20%

cockroaches woke me up in the night eating my belongings. I had to move accomodation. Lovely staff but sadly awful time there, not for me.

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USA MALE 25-30 Jan 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to stay, great vibes. Very friendly and helpful staff who speak pretty clear English and are easy to understand. Only downside is the parking situation. We parked in their lot for the paid price and the next morning nobody was in the security control box at the arm gate to let us out… Be careful if you need to leave early the next morning and you have a rental car. The hostel is not responsible for the arm gate nor responsible for making sure someone is there to open that one.

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