Selina - La Fortuna

Family Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

8.6

Excellent(176 Reviews)

Hostel in La Fortuna

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Hostel in La Fortuna with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a business center are onsite.
Selina - La Fortuna offers 27 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

11.2 mi

100% Aventura

24.6 mi

Sky Adventures Monteverde Park

23.5 mi

Alberto Manuel Brenes Park

46.7 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 135 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen • 108 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Teepee Room

1 Double • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 65 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Selina - La Fortuna

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8.6

Excellent(176 Reviews)

Hostel in La Fortuna

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

11.2 mi

100% Aventura

24.6 mi

Sky Adventures Monteverde Park

23.5 mi

Alberto Manuel Brenes Park

46.7 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 135 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen • 108 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Teepee Room

1 Double • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 65 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.6

Excellent(176 Reviews)

2.0

Nov 2024

Stayed at the micro room. It is too small to fit more than 1 person. Our air conditioner was leaking all night, and the night stand fell on me in the middle of the night and my water glass broke. I complained to the reception but they didn’t care. We paid extra to move to a standard room. The room is located right by the dorms so it was very loud all day and night, we got woken up at 6 every day. There was no community life at all. Yoga was cancelled every day, Coworking space is extra charge. To conclude, there wasn’t any benefit to staying at a hostel as we ended up paying the same as we would’ve paid in a hotel and we didn’t get to meet anyone as there was no community or ambiance at all. Would not recommend

5.0

Oct 2024

Incredibly good private rooms for a hostel and great value compared to the other town centre alternatives. For us, it felt like a hotel as we were keeping ourselves to ourselves at the beginning of the trip. Selina noted it was our honeymoon and decorated the bed with flowers which was really appreciated the night before transferring to Tortuguero. We also stayed two days in a premium room prior to staying at Tabacon for one night and returning back. The previous Selina booking was via another booking provider and the more premium room was one of our favourites in Costa Rica as it had a balcony, was spacious and had a huge smart tv! Breakfast options were limited but were good. One can sit at high tables that overlook the small river to the rear of the property. Wear insect repellent in the earlier hours as insects were a little energetic. You can watch leaf cutter ants decent the tree, birds fishing and even otters play in the water. The reception staff could have been slightly more enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the local area :) Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying her to anymore.

10.0

Sep 2024

Very accessible

8.0

Aug 2024

You can never go wrong with Selina. A basic but well-rounded place to stay.

10.0

Aug 2024

4 bed dorm is close to the road and super noisy. People are good, wonderful stuff.

10.0

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend

10.0

Jun 2024

Would stay again

10.0

Apr 2024

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!

5.0

Mar 2024

Really well set up. Gorgeous pool and open kitchen for hanging out. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I hadn’t stayed in a hostel in over 10 years, so was unsure about what a dorm would be like. No worries - totally chilled. To any other solo travelers in their mid-30s - this place is fab.

10.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0

Dec 2023

Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay

8.0

Oct 2023

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!

10.0

Jul 2023

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!

10.0

May 2023

Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too

4.0

May 2023

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.

10.0

May 2023

Great hostel.

8.0

Jan 2023

Nice place to meet people

5.0

Feb 2022

Nice and clean hotel, good value for money for the region

5.0

Nov 2021

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.

2.5

Nov 2021

3.0

Sep 2021

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

3.0

Jul 2021

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.

1.5

Jul 2021

10.0

May 2021

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!

10.0

Dec 2020

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

10.0

Dec 2020

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.

5.0

Dec 2020

5.0

Oct 2020

Como siempre un excelente servicio y lugar, muy buen ambiente

10.0

Feb 2020

Modern, funky, fun place to stay. Comfortable bed and pillows. We stayed in the deluxe room, a little more spacious and private. They seem to have a lot of options for travelers of all budgets, hostel type rooms and camping. If I was a young backpacker on a budget the shared bathrooms and kitchen areas looked really nice. Many nice lounge areas and pool. Pretty quiet too. Close to the center of town, so very walkable to eateries and shopping.

1.0

Jan 2020

Extremely expensive. The tent is super tiny and cost around $150 per night. The picture is fake.

5.0

Jan 2020

A great place to meet fellow travelers. Perfect fit for young and middle age travelers

3.0

Dec 2019

This is a hostel, not a hotel so make sure your aware of that before booking. In our experience people were very loud and constantly slamming doors in the hallway. The towels have orange/brown stains supposedly because other guest take them to the springs. If this is the case then it’s not the hotels fault. The staff is very nice except for the guys at the front desk at night, not friendly, not welcoming and not helpful (don’t have their names) The rooms are ok and kind of small. The common area feels dirty and it’s always crowded, so if you are there to meet people it’s a good thing. The location is great.

1.5

Dec 2019

3.0

Nov 2019

Great location and views. The single room in this Selina was ok by hostel standards but not as nice as the one in La Fortuna.

4.0

Nov 2019

We came for a few days while visiting the area. I didn't realize it was going to be so quiet. We thought it might be a bit rowdier but it was good for what we needed. Big focus on working remote and tourism. I would go back for a weekend for sure.

2.0

Nov 2019

We came for a few days while visiting the area. I didnt realize it was going to be so quiet. We thought it might be a bit rowdier but it was good for what we needed. Big focus on working remote and tourism. I would go back for a weekend for sure.

2.5

Oct 2019

I had a private room, it was clean and comfortable. Overall place is clean and beautiful. However, my room was in between a shared bathroom and a dorm, meaning it was always very busy and noisy. Also the swinging chairs in front of my room make the most horrible sound, especially when drunk people just hang out there late at night...Restaurant on site is good but reaaaaaally pricey, especially at night. A simple nachos was 5500 colones...

5.0

Oct 2019

I had a private room, it was clean and comfortable. Overall place is clean and beautiful. However, my room was in between a shared bathroom and a dorm, meaning it was always very busy and noisy. Also the swinging chairs in front of my room make the most horrible sound, especially when drunk people just hang out there late at night... Restaurant on site is good but reaaaaaally pricey, especially at night. A simple nachos was 5500 colones...

5.0

Sep 2019

This was the first time my boyfriend and I stayed on a hostel and we loved it. We spent two nights in a tepee and it was great. The staff is very friendly and the food is amazing. It is budget friendly and delicious.

5.0

Sep 2019

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in La Fortuna?

The average price for a rental in La Fortuna is $91 per night. This rental is $10 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Selina - La Fortuna. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Selina - La Fortuna. Enjoy the water!

Is Selina - La Fortuna pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Selina - La Fortuna?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Selina - La Fortuna

Hostel in La Fortuna

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Teepee Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Selina - La Fortuna

Hostel in La Fortuna

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Teepee Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in La Fortuna?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Selina - La Fortuna pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Selina - La Fortuna?

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