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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in La Fortuna with spa and outdoor pool

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Hot springs, body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy, body wraps
Living area
Restaurant
Ecotours
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Near Kalambu Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel offers an adventurous vibe with a ropes course, ziplining, and a rejuvenating spa. Relax on the garden-filled terrace or by the outdoor pool; stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach cabanas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $40
$45 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Living area

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 161 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.5 miles/79.6 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

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 Poshpacker - Hostel

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel is just 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. You can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Rope course
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ziplining
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults, and USD 5 to 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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 and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Arenal Poshpacker
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel La Fortuna
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel also has beach cabanas and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel like?

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel is a short 4-minute drive from La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) and 9 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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
Christian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Económico, céntrico
Es un hospedaje económico y es suficiente para pasar un par de noches ahí, pero si requiere de mantenimiento general...
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Juan Pablo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, Staff is friendly and helpful! reasonably priced
Michelle, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Gerardo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

chrissy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Elodie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Jania, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location. It is right in the middle of everything. Inexpensive.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good located place
Pleasant staff, good located place, travel agency, swiming pool.
Antoine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Muy céntrico!
2-night trip