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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

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

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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel is near Kalambu Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. Travelers can try the ropes course and ziplines, then relax at the spa. The garden terrace offers a peaceful spot to unwind, and the outdoor pool and in-room WiFi add extra comfort.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Living area

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 - 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

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 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 travelers may like the a ropes course and ziplining at this hostel. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap, and reflexology at the onsite spa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coworking spaces, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, helicopter/airplane tours, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Private yards, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane 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 - 113 ºF
  • 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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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–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?

Check-out 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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