Arenal Backpackers Resort - Fortuna
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Arenal Backpackers Resort
No. of rooms
43
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
We speak
ES
7.6/10
No. of rooms
43
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
We speak
ES
7.6/10
Located 3.6 km from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool.
Arenal Backpackers Resort features shared dormitories and tents for up to 2 persons. The dormitories are air conditioned and have lockers. Bathrooms and showers are shared and provide free toiletries.
Arenal has an on-site restaurant that serves local dishes, plus there is also a bar.
The property also features sun terraces, laundry services and the front desk operates 24 hours. The hostel can help arrange a variety of tours like visiting La Fortuna Waterfall or the hotsprings, hikes to the volcano, horse riding, rafting or canopy tours.
The Arenal Lake is reachable in a 16-minute drive, and La Fortuna Waterfall is 14 minutes’ drive away. Juan SantamarĂa International Airport is 2 hours’ drive from Arenal Backpackers Resort.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Contactless check-in/check-out
Sun loungers or beach chairs
First aid kit available
Garden
Tour desk
Physical distancing rules followed
24-hour front desk
Internet services
Evening entertainment
Sun terrace
Fire extinguishers
WiFi
Process in place to check health of guests
Hikingadditional charge
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Parking
Billiards
WiFi available in all areas
Free WiFi
Swimming pool
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Terrace
Outdoor pool (all year)
CCTV in common areas
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Horse ridingadditional charge
Invoice provided
Shared lounge/TV area
Parking on site
Non-smoking throughout
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Canoeingadditional charge
Airport shuttle
Daily housekeeping
Shuttle service
Lockers
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
CCTV outside property
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Access to health care professionals
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Safety deposit box
Luggage storage
Private parking
24-hour security
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. These rooms are air conditioned and provide individual lockers. The bathroom and shower are shared. ;
Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom). This tent fits up to 2 people. The bathroom and shower are shared. ;
Comfort Double Room. This double room has air conditioning and tilemarble floor ;
Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom). Featuring colourful glass doors, these adults-only rooms offer views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding mountains. The cylindrical rooms areamidst tropical plants and flowers, specially designed for nature lovers. ;
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. ;
Single Room with Private Bathroom. Guests will have a special experience as this single room provides a pool with a view. The single room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This single room features a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Small Double Room. This double rooms special feature is the pool with a view. The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. This double room provides air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds. The pool with a view is a top feature of this twin room. The twin room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This twin room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Standard King Room. The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds. The twin room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. This twin room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room. ;
Double Room with Garden View. The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
