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Selina La Fortuna - Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel with business center and outdoor pool
VIP Access

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Sundeck
Free WiFi
Business center
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Free WiFi
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Popular LocationPuentes Colgantes del Arenal4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall10 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano22 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 8 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Selina La Fortuna - Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. 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 rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 4 min walk
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • La Fonda 506 - 6 min walk
  • Chocolate Fusión - 4 min walk
  • Chipotle's - 5 min walk
  • Arábigos Coffee House - 5 min walk

About this property

Selina La Fortuna - Hostel

Hostel in the mountains
A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • A reception hall, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 18 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night

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 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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Selina La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna Hostel Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna - Hostel La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina La Fortuna - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel?

As of May 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel on Jun 5, 2024 start from $48.96, 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 Selina La Fortuna - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Selina La Fortuna - Hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Selina La Fortuna - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Selina La Fortuna - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fatima, Lima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpio, baños compartidos pero privados
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with how spacious and clean the Selina was! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's right in the middle of town so everything is walking distance and they have a lot of organized tours available. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

moussa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible experience. I would love to stay here again. BOOK NOW! Downtown is a few steps away and the volcano is literally on the same street.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but felt they lack to execute on VIP Benefits commitments. They tried to pull off the welcome drink as their 2 drink commitment — After discussion manager agreed but this should have never been the case. I did not get credit for the previous night when they failed to tell me about my free drinks. Also when asked about room upgrade as part of VIP membership they told me they would look into it and never executed. Lastly the room was to have daily cleaning (service) and this was never done. Overall very disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina’s in La Fortuna is amazing! I had a single room with a great view of Arenal Volcano. I slept like a baby in the comfortable bed! My only tiny issue was how dark the lighting in the bathroom was. Overall I had a fantastic time and made new friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable but not clean
Great location, space for parking, comfortable room but pretty noisy and the floor was filthy and sticky. Made the mistake of wiping it with the white bath mat and it really wasn’t white anymore after that. The lighting looked cool but rather dark, which could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

LE PHUONG

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My Personal Experience
Selina was nice, however a little more expensive than I think it was worth. I felt that the staff were a little disorganized. They were very friendly though and I appreciated the help I got with bringing my bags to and from my room! The breakfast was alright, however I think could use a little more flavor! I didn'y use the pool. It was a nice size though and the parties there were fun. I didn'y spend much time on the property during my 3 nights there. I was in a room with my own bathroom. The whole room was nice and a good size. The bed wasn't as comfortable as I would like and the pillows were also not great for my neck! Overall a great place, I just think maybe they should charge a little less for the type of room I booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

avi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The explanation of the place's services is not given. Just a key. I did not know that I deserved breakfast and not on all the activities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Setareh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Maybe Never Again
As beautiful as the property is, our stay was somewhat disappointing. To start off, masks are not enforced at all here, most of the staff did not wear masks when near guests. Fine. We got a teepee room which was advertised with A/C. The teepee has little to no room for yourself, let alone luggage and has a fan, but no A/C, which is sweltering, especially if you are with another person. Everyday, the river near by begins to smell like feces, which infiltrates the teepee making it completely suffocating. Luckily, we voiced our concerns and they moved us to a deluxe room which was great. Upon a few hours in our new room, a front desk staff member (not a maid) opened our door and saw me naked. Don’t know why he was coming into our room, or why he did not knock. At the restaurant, the food was very inconsistent. I didn’t like my frozen banana bowl because it was warm and soupy. I asked for oatmeal instead, but they just brought me back a cold soupy banana bowl. I scheduled a spa day 2 days in advance. When I checked in to my appointment, it seemed as though they forgot they scheduled me. They called the masseuse because she was not on the premises, which led to my appointment being pushed to half an hour later. The masseuses was very nice and my massage was great. It seems as though the front desk functions off of personal laptops. To end things on a good note, the premises are nice. the tourist desk girl was very helpful and they offer fair prices. Maybe never again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location. Teepee room was adorable, comfortable & clean. The property has a fun, local character. Staff made it easy to book excursions. I met great people. I saw a toucan in the tree above my teepee. That was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos E

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Savannah, GA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing space with a great gathering area & happy hour! Our deluxe room had amazing artwork & was very thoughtfully decorated. The staff was super nice & I very much enjoyed my time in La Fortuna
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

stephanie, Seattle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Selina was amazing! We liked it so much we ended up extending our stay several nights. We had a private room that was very cute and clean. Amenity spaces were great. Luis at the front desk was always available to help and very accommodating. Also a good place to stay if you want to meet other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Como siempre un excelente servicio y lugar, muy buen ambiente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0