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Arenal Backpackers Resort

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
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Arenal Backpackers Resort Room Options

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 8 4 Twin Bunk BedsMore details

Deluxe Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore details

Deluxe Tent

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details

Signature Double Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore details
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Exclusive Tent

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore details
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Grand Tent

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 King BedsMore details

About this property

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Near Puentes Colgantes del Arenal


When you stay at Arenal Backpackers Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and 5 minutes from Los Lagos Hot Springs. This hostel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.


Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.


Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.


Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
El Salto Fortuna River - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Arenal Adventure World - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Baldi Hot Springs - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Paradise Hot Springs - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Ecotermales Fortuna - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
The Motmot Jungle - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
La Fortuna Waterfall - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Termales Los Laureles - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Go Adventure Park - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 117.3 km / 72.9 mi
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 133.9 km / 83.2 mi



Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Self parking (surcharge)

  • Uncovered parking

  • Secured parking

  • Off-street parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

Family friendly

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Self parking (surcharge)

  • Uncovered parking

  • Secured parking

  • Off-street parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

  • Wireless internet access

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 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 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
  • 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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