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Poshtel Arenal

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, near El Salto Fortuna River

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Interior entrance
Living area
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The price is HK$241
HK$273 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

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Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
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  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 6 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, City View

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Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
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  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna, Arenal La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Poshtel Arenal

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs
Located close to El Salto Fortuna River and Kalambu Hot Springs, Poshtel Arenal provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and ecotours, at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. The on-site coffee shop, Creperia, features Latin American cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and hot springs on-site
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and ATM/banking services
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Poshtel Arenal include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 16 ft (USD 24 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Restaurants on site

  • Creperia

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 22

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 5
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (return)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per day (16 ft away)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Arenal Hostel Resort La Fortuna
Arenal Hostel Resort
Arenal Hostel Resort Fortuna
Arenal Poshtel
Arenal Hostel Resort
Arenal Poshtel Hostel
Poshtel Arenal La Fortuna
Poshtel Arenal Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Poshtel Arenal Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Poshtel Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Poshtel Arenal?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel Arenal on 26 Jan 2025 start from HK$241.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Poshtel Arenal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Poshtel Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Poshtel Arenal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Poshtel Arenal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Poshtel Arenal located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hostel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from El Salto Fortuna River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Baldi Hot Springs and Kalambu Hot Springs. La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Poshtel Arenal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 176 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and courtyard. However, we booked 2 “ Deluxe” rooms. 2 beds and a bathroom. They hand you 2 bath towels. No washcloths or hand towels. We had sheets and one thin blanket but our friends only had a sheet on their bed! They also had one tiny wastebasket in the bathroom, and since you can’t put anything in the toilets here, that’s a problem! Diago ( who checked us in)was terrific. Welcome drink is a four ounce strawberry daiquiri, literally served in a small plastic champagne glass. The grounds are well done, just wish they would put a little effort into the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food options nearby. Shared dorms were very open.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private rooms are a good size. The staff are very helpful with organizing excursions and giving travel tips. Eddie’s a great bar tender as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff. Beds were comfortable. Music was off by 10pm. Good security. Older bathroom but clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and cute!
Very cozy! Definitely we will Come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little spot centrally located in La Fortuna, easy to get around and grab what you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for the money! I'm too old for this place and it's bit noisy. The walls aren't insulated. Great Staff. I highly recommend this to those under age 30 !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MikeM, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two Michelle’s that work the front and tour desk are absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. It looked better in person then in the pictures. Rooms were decent and the beds were very comfortable. The outside is very nice has about 4 hammocks and chairs outside all the rooms. Very nice mini bar with a cool pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Frederick, South Florida, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you book on this Hostel, you will ended up in Backpackers Hostel (sister hostel). I book for a double room and I got room 125 next to the bar, music was off by 10pm and light by 10:20pm but people still around that area playing pool/smoking/loud conversation which didn't end until 11pm, kinda of late if you want to get some rest after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of rules for a backpackers. No smoking areas and had to go out the front or back which was no trouble but didnt feel too safe after dark outside gates by myself.. very nice staff and great grounds.. nice swim up pool bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
They overbooked; we did not get the rooms we reserved; it was a horrible experience to spend a night with 6 people in the same room - totally ruined our vacation spirit, not mentioning if they would refund some of the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hostel is part of the Costa Rica hostel chain. Big spacious and clean rooms, with pools and bar and hammocks in the courtyard. Cheap prices, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Bill, Santa Fe Springs Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very small, Staff is not very helpful When I checked in ,No towels in room . I was provided with one bath towel only. Over priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is pretty, housekeeping not very good. They don’t have enough towels and we had to ask for a blanket/comforter. Fabio, the bartender is very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
The hostel has two sides, one that is very standard and the other that is more upper scale depending on price. Social areas are accessible to everyone regardless of what room/side you choose. Great idea if you want a quick place to stay and on a budget but still want to enjoy a more upper scale environment. We choose the standard. Our room looked a bit run down, was noisy and the roof leaked in the bathroom. Told them about the roof and they said someone would come look at it but no one did. Told them the next day again and no one seemed bother by it. One bed had no box spring so uncomfortable. Staff was great tho, very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff but poorly organized
When we got there at 2pm, our room wasn't ready and it took them another hour to clean it. It was also raining (as it often does in La Fortuna), and our room was leaking and our suitcases are wet. The shower was also clogged and the shower head was not working well. We asked to get another room and the other one's shower was also clogged, and we had to get moved to a 3rd room. Also, when they cleaned our room during the day, they took the dirty towels and when we asked them for new ones, they said we had to wait until 6pm. Wifi is also extremely slow in rooms. Positive points: Nice pool bar, friendly staff, close to all restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018