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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with complimentary local breakfast, cool off at the pool, and explore city attractions before returning to this peaceful urban retreat.

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Hotel Arenal Rabfer, in the city center, offers a tranquil escape with a garden setting and outdoor pool. The Open Kitchen restaurant serves lunch and dinner on-site. Practical amenities include a business center and luggage storage. The notably helpful staff enhances every stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Family room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden Area | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Hotel Arenal Rabfer is in the city center and in the mountains. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out 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. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with ziplining, mountain biking, and ecotours nearby. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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175 metros norte del banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park
    La Fortuna Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    16 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    156 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolate Fusión
    1 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill
    4 min walk
  • The Open Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Soda y Restaurante Víquez
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Arenal Rabfer. The on-site restaurant, The Open Kitchen, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arenal Rabfer boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Open Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Arenal Rabfer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Arenal Rabfer located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the free breakfast at the restaurant was good. Super convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Breakfast was at the adjoining restaurant it was very good. Staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and the room was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool lively and clean. Breakfast excellent. Staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful. The on-site restaurant was great. Rooms were good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff has been wonderful. Welcoming and personable. The location of this site is fantastic, with easy access to restaurants and tour companies .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROSEMARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints! Stafff was amazing! Breakfast amazing! Beautiful hotel and it’s located right where everything is. I had three stays in Costa Rica. This was my favorite! And it was lit even the most expensive! Such great deal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Room was very clean and hotel is well organized. Nothing fancy in terms of amenities but what they do have is cozy and charming. We only ate breakfast on property. It was good but not great. Only 5 or 6 items to choose from for the breakfast that’s included and the menu didn’t change while we were there. Location is great as long as you want to be in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills hotel BUT it was spotlessly clean, shiny floors. Shower was clean, but a bit outdated. Staff was amazing!!! Good restaurant at the hotel (the Open Kitchen) and also a good Italian restaurant just across from it. The hotel is located on a quiet side street, but only about 5 min walk from the main street in La Fortuna. Also, a very good coffee shop on that street (Vanilla).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Staff was amazing!! So helpful, kind, and always willing to help. Allowed us to store luggage since we arrived early & carried heavy luggage up the stairs to 2nd floor!!! Restaurant was amazing! Great included breakfast!!! Would absolutely book it again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was managed by a great staff who was available and helpful. The location is walkable to dining and shopping. It is an older property. Be advised that the you can't flush toilet paper. That took some getting use to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and sweet!! They helped us book tours. The breakfast was at 7 am and if you left early you could get it in advance to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Nice place

Well kept up hotel with pool and restaurant onsite. Very convenient- is in town, close to stores, other restaurants, and a lovely city park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a coupke of blocks from the town center. Friendly staff. Simple but nice breakfast a few steps from the hotel entrance. Swimming poool, A/C, view of the volcano (when the clouds lift...).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel right downtown La Fortuna. This is not a resort - but has a lovely pool and staff were amazing. Helped us with all our questions! The rooms were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, walkable to restaurants, a bank and the park. Good size rooms, clean, with AC and a mini fridge. The pool is very nice and clean. Staff is very helpful. For breakfast there are a few options to choose from and it is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful stafff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel. My mother in law can’t walk well and they accommodated so quickly to help her. She loved the pool, convincente to walk around, shop, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer! The staff are super helpful—a big shout out to Fernanda and Fernando on the front desk, who were a huge help in booking activities (there is so much to choose from!) and transportation. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the pool is lovely, the food in the restaurant is delicious, and the location is fantastic: less than a block to restaurants, a bank, a fresh fruit store, and anything else you might want. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent hotel just 2 blocks from the heart of town. Good onsite resturant that had a scrumptious fixed menu offering for breakfast. Room was comfortable with working AC. Staff were very accomodating of requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice. The breakfast was OK - several options at the restaurant next door. The biggest negative was that the AC was right above the bed and blew cold air directly on us at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great trip to La Fortuna

The staff was always helpful and courteous. The complimentary breakfast was great. Location was convenient to downtown and the city square and restaurants. An item was lost from my suitcase and the staff was extremely helpful in locating the item and went out of their way to return it to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Boris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had bed bugs in the room which spoiled our stay in the hotel. Breakfast was good at the restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023