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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hostel with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Hot springs/mineral springs, body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy
1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
Desk
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Living area

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Living area

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Single Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Kalambu Hot Springs. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘLa Street - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘSoda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • â€ȘChocolate FusiĂłn - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘPOPS - ‬2 min walk
  • â€ȘSpectacolar Cantina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs
Located close to Kalambu Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. Adventurous travellers may like the a ropes course and ziplining at this hostel. Indulge in a facial, reflexology and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Private gardens, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 45 ÂșC
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 6 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this spa hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Baldi Hot Springs, Kalambu Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ivona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is located in the middle of the city of La Fortuna and is in a fair distance to most of the attractions and excursions. the managers and all who work at the facility are welcoming and super friendly. get ready for a super fun dance night and happy hour offered by the facility team. in addition, they can schedule tours for you for a cheaper rate. we had an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoonhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythong was so nice. great location and clean, cozy room. loved little pool inside of yard. it was amazing experience in La Fortuna. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IANNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima opção

Excelente hostel, confortĂĄvel, limpo e com bom atendimento
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Económico, céntrico

Es un hospedaje econĂłmico y es suficiente para pasar un par de noches ahĂ­, pero si requiere de mantenimiento general...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Staff is friendly and helpful! reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Elodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location. It is right in the middle of everything. Inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good located place

Pleasant staff, good located place, travel agency, swiming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy céntrico!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021