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Poshtel Arenal

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with children's pool and outdoor pool

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Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
8.4

Very good

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South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna, Arenal La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Popular LocationKalambu Hot Springs5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano21 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very cute little spot centrally located in La Fortuna, easy to get around and grab what you need.
Jared
Feb 19, 2024
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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Poshtel Arenal is located in La Fortuna. Baldi Hot Springs and Tabacon 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 6 min walk
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pollo Fortuneño - 2 min walk
  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 1 min walk
  • La Fonda 506 - 2 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión - 2 min walk
  • Chipotle's - 1 min walk

About this property

Poshtel Arenal

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Poshtel Arenal and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and ecotours at this hostel. 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 sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Poshtel Arenal offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Creperia

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arenal Fortuna
Arenal Hostel Resort
Arenal Hostel Resort Fortuna
Arenal Resort Hostel
Arenal Hostel Resort La Fortuna
Arenal La Fortuna
Arenal Hostel Resort Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
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 May 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poshtel Arenal on Jun 2, 2024 start from $59.25, 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.

How much is parking at Poshtel Arenal?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Poshtel Arenal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Poshtel Arenal?

Check-out 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?

Situated in La Fortuna, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World, and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Ecoglide Arenal Park and Baldi Hot Springs are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 166 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 166 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very nice, spacious and comfortable. Staff was helpful and welcoming. Carlos helped us plan all of our adventures, which went seemlessly (and he also helped arrange our transportation to the next town).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Lexsu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
poor facilities
Nice environment but I was very disappointed with the room facilities. My friend and I spent three nights here. The shower room drainage was blocked so water everywhere. We requested maintenance first thing in the morning, but apparently nobody came so the room was flooded again on the 2nd night. We requested maintenance again so it was fixed on the third day. The shower system was also working strange. The faucet stopped automatically in the middle of the shower for 10 sec, then only EXTREMELY HOT WATER came out, it was dangerous at the time. On top of that, the shower started working automatically at 5am without anyone touching it. It was so loud that we thought was the pool downstairs. Maybe we just had bad lucks but I hope no one gets something like this again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

4/10 Poor

Serena

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed at all
Very disappointed, first night had to stay in my friend’s room as they put me in a dorm (Although said no other guests would be in there) which was not what I’d booked or wanted, the room was horrible. I asked to move but they were full. The following day I managed to move to a better room but the shower didn’t work properly, it was scalding hot or freezing cold and intermittent, would start and stop. Location was good but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to others.

10/10 Excellent

jonathan, Edmonton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with beautiful relaxing gardens and friendly staff at front desk. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rashmi

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

8/10 Good

Rashmi

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