Available rooms Overview Facilities Map Setup a Price Alert Write a review

Hostel Arenal Backpackers Resort

La Fortuna, San Carlos, Fortuna, 21007 (show map)

7.6

Good

1030 verified reviews

1/40

See rooms & prices »

Hostel Overview

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 Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive from Arenal Backpackers Resort.

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Hotel prices fluctuate. Book now, we will check prices each day for you and then let you know how to re-book if an even better price becomes available.

When would you like to stay at Arenal Backpackers Resort ?

Check-in - Check-out

Rooms

Adults

Children

See availability >

Rooms List

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

These rooms are air conditioned and provide individual lockers. The bathroom and shower are shared.

Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom) - enter dates to see room photos

This tent fits up to 2 people. The bathroom and shower are shared.

Comfort Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room has air conditioning and tile/marble floor

Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom) - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring colourful glass doors, these adults-only rooms offer views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding mountains. The cylindrical rooms are set amidst tropical plants and flowers, specially designed for nature lovers.

Deluxe Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room features a wardrobe and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Map

Setup a Price Alert for Arenal Backpackers Resort

Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Arenal Backpackers Resort. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.

When the hotel goes on sale you will know straight away from the daily email and be able to book with confidence that you've got excellent value.

Please enter your email

First name

Number of adults

Number of children

How far ahead do you need to book?

7 days
14 days
28 days
Weekend
I have specific dates

Nights you want to stay

Start price alert now

protected by reCAPTCHA

PrivacyTerms

Facilities of Arenal Backpackers Resort

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Billiards, Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant

Pools and wellness
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Garden view, Hypoallergenic, Linen, Mountain view, Pool view, Private entrance, Safety Deposit Box, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 5 Dec 2024 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
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 that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Traveller reviews

7.6

Good

1030 verified reviews

Click to write a review and share your experience of Arenal Backpackers Resort with other travellers.

Please enter your email

First name

Last name

Your overall rating of this property

<< Click to rate

Title of your review

Your review

What sort of trip was this?

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

Service

Rooms

Location

Submit your review

Larissa

“Happy with the staff. Disappointed with the facilities. The place has so much potential to be great.”

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

The staff , I commend them on being so good natured. They were helpful for me and I appreciated their effort.

Matt

“Very good”

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

cool pods to sleep in, really clean, shower where spot on, also good location close to town

Erwin

“Very good”

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

I rented the safari tent, which was nice to have a real bed. Showers were very good and everything was kept clean very well. Due to time of the year it was very quiet, so barely heard anybody else (apart from 2 guys 3AM...but yeah... happens)

GETAROOM DEALS

Map

Hotels Nearby

Why make a GetaroomTonight.com Reservation?

#{title}

#{title}

#{title}

Hostel Arenal Backpackers Resort

La Fortuna, San Carlos, Fortuna, 21007 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom) - enter dates to see room photos

Comfort Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom) - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - enter dates to see room photos

Map

Setup a Price Alert for Arenal Backpackers Resort

Facilities of Arenal Backpackers Resort

Hotel Policies

Traveller reviews

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“Happy with the staff. Disappointed with the facilities. The place has so much potential to be great.”

“Very good”

“Very good”

Never miss a deal in Fortuna

Hotels Nearby