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Arenal Backpackers Resort

2.0 star property
Dive into an unforgettable getaway where you can bask by an outdoor pool or unwind over drinks at a bar with friends.

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
In the mountains, Arenal Backpackers Resort is your haven for relaxation and adventure. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, savor a meal at the restaurant or explore local attractions with tour assistance.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Exclusive Tent

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
10 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Tent

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
La fortuna, 600 Metros Oeste del Parque Central, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 167 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.6 miles/79.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort puts you within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 30 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 10 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Arenal Backpackers La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Arenal Backpackers Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arenal Backpackers Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Arenal Backpackers Resort and nearby?

Arenal Backpackers Resort has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arenal Backpackers Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Arenal Backpackers Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around Arenal Backpackers Resort like?

Arenal Backpackers Resort is located a short 14-minute walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

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Arenal Backpackers Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this backpackers! Super cool rooms, and the view is excellent looking straight at the Arenal volcano! Awesome pool and bar right on property and downtown is so walkable from the front of the property!
Callan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Convenient location
angie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Interesting place, in the description states there is a swim up bar but this doesn’t exist, the bar itself is only open 5-9pm and they didn’t have things like gin when we stayed. Our pod was cute but it was very small so be aware when booking! The receptionist was very unfriendly really did need to learn some customer service skills. The pool was nice but it’s a very quiet hostel so don’t expect a lively atmosphere. Would recommend for one night but probably not longer!
Amy, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Avoid like the plague!
Pros: - The place is well manicured and has a nice pool. - The location is close to town but still quiet Cons: - I was lied to. Repeatedly. The cook in the kitchen lied and told me he was the manager. The girl at the check in counter lied and told me that rooms were still being cleaned, even after I saw the cleaning crew leave. - The check in counter girl was incredibly rude. - The cook in the kitchen tried to lecture me any time I had a problem with something. (and they were legitimate concerns - I don't need a lecture because you are incompetent.) - My first "barrel" had ripped pillows and ripped curtains. - My second "barrel" had trash in it. - The bathrooms and showers were NEVER cleaned. They were always disgusting. - They only take cash at the bar/breakfast kitchen - but there are no signs anywhere to let anyone know about it. - If you ask for the manager / owner's contact, all they give you is the main address that anyone can answer. They did not reply to the email - Speaking of answering, if you book through hotels.com and hotels.com tries to call them to deal with problems, they refuse to answer the phone here so that problems can't be dealt with. - They offer no flexibility whatsoever with reservations. One person tried to check in to their room at 2:56pm (official check in time is 3pm) and was told no, it's not 3. - If you ask if a room might be available earlier than 3, they will not look - they will just tell you it is not 3. No flexibility or customer service
Ripped pillow
Ripped curtain
Trash left behind in my room (there when I arrived)
Trash left in shower - there all three days I was there.
LAURA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Increíble lugar, súper bien ubicado, las instalaciones están súper bien por el precio y es perfecto para hacer amigos en un viaje de mochilero
edgar manuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kailey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pods at Arenal Backpackers
We stayed in the pods, was an awesome experience! Would definitely stay again!
Kerry, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Troy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nous avons loué les cylindres pour passer un beau moment romantique. Le seul hic aucune belle vu sur volcan. Très déçevant pour cette raison sinon le tout est un hotel classique resort pas d'accès à une cuisine et le resto pas toujours ouvert un peu déçevant

6/10 Good

Det var mycket fuktigt i rören.
Susanne, 2-night trip