About

Arenal Backpackers Resort is the 5-star property of Costa Rica. This beautiful hostel/resort has a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, and is just a few minutes walk from the town centre and bus stop. The open setting of the property also makes it the perfect place for meeting fellow travelers.

Facilities include: Pristine swimming pool., A large garden. Games: cards, board games, pool table, etc, Information and Tour Desk , Fully bilingual staff and 24 hour security

In the rooms: Private bathroom with hot water, Lockers, New thick mattresses, pillows, and linen, Key card access & A/C


Tents:

We have a brand new deluxe camping area! This area is covered and each tent has a double mattress, lighting, power sockets and an outside locker room.

Private rooms:

- All private rooms have: Flat screen TV with cable, 1 or 2 Double Beds, A/C, Lockers, Towels, Private bathrooms with hot water, New thick mattresses, pillows and linen


Luxury cylindrical room with a beautiful view of the Arenal Volcano and surrounding mountains.

We created an original concept that could lodge people looking for relaxing while blending in with nature. These rooms are perfect for couples or if you want to explore solo while making new friends in our property. All of them are equipped with a queen size bed with a pillowtop mattress inside colorful glass doors that makes each room very pleasant. Shared bathroom. Surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and flowers, where you can feel like inside a peaceful mountain listening to different sounds of animals during day and night. These rooms are just perfect for who loves to explore and experience the contact with nature.

Please Note: For guests traveling with children, the maximum occupancy for these rooms is two individuals (e.g., one adult and one child, or two adults). Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to occupy a room.

Parking available for $10 the whole stay!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(3878)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.2
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Arenal Backpackers Resort in La Fortuna offers a fantastic pool and hot tub, perfect for relaxing. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, and the convenient location. Some recent reviews mention issues with humidity and occasional cleanliness concerns in certain accommodations like tents and pods, with limited storage space.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
J
Jacobi
Couple, 25-30, USA
We did the tubular rooms with A/C in July and it was a great experience the biggest downside is during rainy season nothing dries because the humidity is too high. I wish they had a drying room at the hostel but besides that it was amazing. You can walk to everything, the A/C in the room worked great and the people we met in the hot tub were a great time. Overall would highly recommended this place.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Molly
Female, 25-30, USA
Staff were amazing! Favorite part is when the staff have a fun time with the guests. Shoutout to Ashley, Daniel, Juan Carlos, Pablo, Jonathan, and Gustavo!! Clean facilities and great advice on activities. Recommend!
Stayed in Jun 2026
4.0
S
Scarlet
Female, 18-24, England
The pool was lovely as was the location within La Fortuna itself!!! However the noise was horrendous, building works and music all day long. Then at night we were in a glamping tent and the bar behind us pumped music until past 11PM three nights in a row (this was despite assurances by the front desk that it would stop at 9PM - and it was just an anomaly) - it felt like we were in a club. Beware the laundry here is also 15USD for any amount you have!!
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Location

350 meters west of central park, towards volcano, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
0.7km from city centre