Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

La Fortuna · Costa Rica

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

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35% SHIT
Medium confidence 140 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
Other facilities (25)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Mini-Supermarket Towels For Hire Linen Included Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Hot Showers Common Room Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $42 / night

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Recent reviews

Netherlands COUPLE Apr 14, 2026 Atm 40%

Vreselijk! Juist uitgekozen vanwege de keuken. Is deze kapot en elke dag maar zeggen dat ze deze repareren. Verder kakkerlakken in de badkamer. Vies en onhygiënisch

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 60%

was alright but nothing too great, too expensive (there are better valued hostels in la fortuna)

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 60%

Basic accommodation for a very good price. The room had beds, that's it - no lockers, no shelves, no curtains, and only one power outlet (behind someone's bed, so no one else could use it). Huge hostel, but no atmosphere or socializing in common spaces during my stay. Room and bathroom was clean, kitchen so-so. For the price it was alright, and it had the basics needed for a stay.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 40%

The hostel was nice, right in the middle of a very busy town, so there wasn’t much quiet. But it was clean had a great kitchen and pool. There were no social activities and they were working on hiring a bartender, so there wasn’t a lot to do except go out, which is fine because it’s a beautiful town, but it’s also very touristy so you have to watch prices.

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England MALE Mar 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Staff make this place who go out of their way to help. Only one power socket for 4 bunks. Staff(chris) went out of his way to find extention cables etc. Nice kitchen and pool areas. My motorcycle was allowed inside the premises and parked in the garden. Nice. Room was small no security lockers. If 4 people were in it would be tight for room. There is a supermarket next door. Music from 630am outside.

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Canada COUPLE 31-40 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

We were in La Fortuna for a short period of time and maybe a slower time, the hostel was pretty quiet but my stars go to the staff.. 10 stars!! We were only there for 3 nights but we felt like we were leaving friends and family!! So much trust, great info anc conversation .. would definitely come back here!!!

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 20%

Room was not up to cleanliness standard (and I am usually very tolerant on basic accommodation, but this was not up to minimal cleanliness e.g. hairs in bedding, stained / dirty towels, grime throughout shower and bathroom). Facilities weren't in use because of lack of staffing. Staff tried very hard sell on various touristic activities. Attempt at double payment through disorganised systems (having had a payment taken in advance).

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Chile FEMALE Feb 7, 2026 Atm 80%

Sus habitaciones son cómodas y está muy bien ubicado. Falta aseo en la cocina y tener más secaplatos. No me dio confianza contratar tour con ellos, luego que me ofrecieran por US 25 un trekking al volcan un dia nublado en que no se veia nada y que incluia ir a las termas el choyin, cuando estas son gratuitas....extraño.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 100%

This could be one of my favourite hostels I stayed at on my 5 week trip. It was clean, decent location, very very friendly staff (but not overly or in a creepy way which is always appreciated), and the best part is that it had such an awesome atmosphere. It was beyond easy to meet friends here: within 30 minutes of arriving to the hostel we were already walking with a random group of travellers to the rope swing. Great place 🙂‍↕️

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 80%

Nettes und günstiges Hostel mitten in La Fortuna. Zimmer sind recht normal eingerichtet. Das Bad war leider sehr schlimm (kaputter Klodeckel). Das Personal ist freundlich und kümmert sich. Für uns war es ausreichend.

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Italy MALE 31-40 Jan 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Posto bello e in posizione comoda. Bagno un po al di sotto delle aspettative. Consiglio di mettere un po più di appendiabiti.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Jan 20, 2026 Atm 20%

Staff is nice, trying to help. Unfortunately, that is all the positive about this hotel (it is not a hostel!). Our room was tiny, no storage option whatsoever, the bathroom door did not close properly and the kitchen was in rather bad condition, the fridge leaked water heavily. Furthermore, the price on hostelworld was apparently without tax which meant they were charging our credit card higher than the booking said - without communicating that with us. Too expensive, would not go there again.

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Chile FEMALE 31-40 Nov 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Solo faltó un poco de limpieza en la habitación y cocina

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Oct 21, 2025 Atm 60%

Overall fine hostel rooms had a slightly odd smell, but I think mostly due to moisture. Staff was amazing and super helpful. But overall not a very social hostel.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Oct 13, 2025 Atm 60%

Perfect hostel for exploring La Fortuna! From our arrival, Milton made us feel very welcome! The check in was easy and they had the room ready early for us which was nice. The hostel was quite quiet but it was the off season so to be expected. Our room was clean and the AC was great. Would recommend!

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Sweden FEMALE 31-40 Oct 9, 2025 Atm 80%

We visited in low season and got a much nicer room than the one in the pictures. Clean and safe with super friendly personnel.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Oct 9, 2025 Atm 20%

le dortoir n’a pas été lavé durant les 6 jours où j’étais présente. personnel agreable, emplacement top, piscine cool.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Oct 3, 2025 Atm 60%

Sehr saubere Zimmer aber die Küche war schon dreckig und schlecht ausgestattet. Trotzdem hatten wir eine schöne Zeit dort

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Sep 19, 2025 Atm 80%

This hostel was such a great place to stay in La Fortuna. It is right on the main street, right next to food, bars, and stores. It was clean and the staff was lovely. Jenny was available to help us get anything we needed booked and it was so helpful! There's a great kitchen that everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!

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England COUPLE 18-24 Sep 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Great that towels are included and the two pools are a nice touch. Some areas were very dirty like the kitchen which made us want to eat out in a restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location!

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