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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

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Hot springs/mineral springs, body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy
Living area
Ecotours
Restaurant
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    9 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World
    2 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    4 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Living area

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Boardwalk/promenade hostel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free hostel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel offers 36 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. The spa is open daily. There are hot springs/mineral springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
During your stay at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, body scrubs, or reflexology at the spa
  • Amenities include a terrace and coworking space
  • Onsite recreation includes helicopter/airplane tours, a ropes course, and ziplining
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and a few minutes from Paradise Hot Springs
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel. A beach shuttle and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 5-8 for adults and USD 5-6 for children
  • 1 bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • 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 needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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