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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Pool
On Private Beach
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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Room Options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin BedMore details

Deluxe Quadruple Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen BedMore details

Economy Double Room

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

Classic Double Room

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

Economy Shared Dormitory

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Economy Single Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Large Twin BedMore details

About this property

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Near Puentes Colgantes del Arenal


A stay at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel places you in the heart of La Fortuna, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. This spa hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.


Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.


Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).


The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
El Salto Fortuna River - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Arenal Adventure World - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Baldi Hot Springs - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Paradise Hot Springs - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Ecotermales Fortuna - 4.8 km / 3 mi
The Motmot Jungle - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
La Fortuna Waterfall - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Termales Los Laureles - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Go Adventure Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 116.9 km / 72.6 mi
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 163.9 km / 101.8 mi



Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Pool
On Private Beach
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Restaurants

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • Snack bar/deli

  • A bar/lounges

  • Restaurant dining guide

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)

Guest services

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Full-service spa

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

  • Coworking spaces

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

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 (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

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:

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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