Arenal Poshpacker

Restaurant/places to eat, Garden, Food and drinks, Guests, Swimming pool, Drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Non alcoholic drinks

Staff, Restaurant/places to eat, Activities, Garden, View (from property/room), Balcony/Terrace, Food and drinks, On site, Garden view, Garden view, Pool view, Entertainment, Meals, Breakfast, American breakfast, Drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Non alcoholic drinks, Open Air Bath, Family, locker, pet friendly, sunbed, towels

Night, Natural landscape, Lounge or bar, Swimming pool

People, Lounge or bar, Swimming pool, Drinks

7.9

Outstanding(1,428 Reviews)

Hostel in La Fortuna

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.4 km of La Fortuna Waterfall.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

6.8 mi

100% Aventura

15.1 mi

Sky Adventures Monteverde Park

14.4 mi

Alberto Manuel Brenes Park

29.1 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Triple Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

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Arenal Poshpacker

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7.9

Outstanding(1,428 Reviews)

Hostel in La Fortuna

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

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

Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.4 km of La Fortuna Waterfall.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

6.8 mi

100% Aventura

15.1 mi

Sky Adventures Monteverde Park

14.4 mi

Alberto Manuel Brenes Park

29.1 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Triple Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Reviews

7.9

Outstanding(1,428 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

7.0

Nov 2024

Mixed feelings.

Jenny was fantastic! We arrived late and she came back from her home to settle us in. There was nothing she wouldn't do to help. She's an outstanding staff member. For her alone I would stay again. I also like the layout of the place, book it, but only get the deluxe rooms.

The staff at the bar were totally inconsiderate, they played music really loud, despite the fact our rooms were nearby. The woman who opened up the bar on 02/11 woke us up at 05.12 she was so noisy! She then put on loud music at 06.00 so we had to get out of bed and ask her to let us get some rest.

4.0

May 2024

Sólo como estadía de emergencia.Se requiere más servicio al cliente y ajuste de tarifas.

El desayuno estaba rico pero no viene incluido. Es céntrico pero no tiene parqueo, buen WIFI.

1.Me cobraron doble (aún cuando dijeron que no cobraban por la app, no tienen el cuidado con los clientes en esa parte y por dicha me dijo en la cuenta para que me hagan el reembolso en ese momento), 2.cobraban por las toallas y por las llaves como si fuera un hotel 5⭐ 3.Si tenía alguna solicitud siempre era "dígale a tal o vaya agarre de ahí" 4. Las habitaciones no están como se ven como en las fotos o al menos la mía. 5. Habían cucarachas dentro de la habitación(maté 4) y cuando entré a la habitación el piso estaba mojado, era resbaloso. 6. Tenía check in a las 12 y me dijeron que no estaba lista la habitación hasta las 2 p.m.

10.0

May 2024

Clean and spacious.

Room was spacious, staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The hostel grounds were clean and there were lots of hammocks and chairs to hang out. It also had a pool. There were plants all around that helps keeping the area cool.

9.0

May 2024

Great place!

Breakfast is good! Good service! Easy to relax in the shared areas!

Low ventilation in the dormitory.

9.0

May 2024

Muy buena opción para alojarse en La Fortuna

Excelente ubicación, muy amable el personal. Nos dieron de regalo un trago de bienvenida, son detalles que suman.

Estoy.muy conforme, buena relación precio calidad!

5.0

May 2024

Nous voulions un lieu peu cher et les services étaient à hauteur du prix.

Le prix.

le bruit.

6.0

May 2024

It was fine for a couple of days. The pool was OK for a quick dip but it was small and shallow.

The location on the main road was convenient, they provided information about tours and organised transport services. The hammocks were nice.

The music around the bar and pool area was loud and not exactly relaxing. My private room was fine but things in the bathroom were a bit clunky. I had to ask for towels and for a couple of things to be fixed a couple of times.

7.0

Feb 2024

Deluxe double room

Had a private double room. Very comfy beds and nice bedlinen. Aircon was good.

WiFi not great in deluxe rooms as further away from main signal. Noisy as restaurant above , but middle of town so can't expect it to be quiet.

8.0

Jan 2024

Bon marché justifié

Le rapport qualité prix

la musique dans l'hôtel très forte jusqu'à 22h. Petite chambre sans rangements très vétuste

4.0

Jan 2024

Nicht nochmal

Die Lage ist toll und wir hatten Glück, dass unser Zimmer nicht voll belegt war - das war’s

Schmutzig, Schimmel im Bad, den ganzen Tag Beschallung bis Spätabends, unbequeme Betten, Küche sehr schlecht ausgestattet für so viele Leute

9.0

Jan 2024

Simple et efficace

Proximité de restaurant, épicerie, Volcan Arenal, El salto et source thermale chaude

Aucune pression d’eau dans la douche. Aucun stationnement

9.0

Jan 2024

excelente

personal muy amistoso

no hay parqueo

6.0

Jan 2024

6/10

centrale ligging, Chris de eigenaar is zeer vriendelijk

gedateerde onpraktische kamers, slechte WiFi verbinding moest steeds nr receptie.

4.0

Jan 2024

Undichte Zimmerdecke

Der Außenbereich ist schön, der Pool gut.

Der Hauptgrund für die schlechte Bewertung: das Dach war bei einem starken Regen undicht und es hat auf unser Bett geregnet. In der ersten Nacht bekamen wir ein neues Zimmer, in der zweiten war das dann nicht möglich und wir sollten zurück ins nasse Bett. Der Schaden würde repariert werden. Bis mittags ist nichts passiert, also sind wir früher abgereist, Erstattung gab es nicht. Wir haben selbst einen Eimer aufs Bett gestellt, der das Wasser auffängt, damit die Matratze nicht komplett durchweicht. Das frühstücksbuffet sollte bis 10 Uhr gehen. Um 8:30 Uhr gab es kaum noch etwas, an anderen Tagen fiel das Frühstück einfach aus und man musste erst Mitarbeiter suchen um zu fragen, was los ist. Wenigstens hat man das Geld dafür dann wieder bekommen. Die Ausstattung ist eigentlich perfekt für socializen, aber das Hostel wirkt tot. Vom Restaurant sind die Rollläden runter, keine Ahnung, ob es jemals etwas zu essen gab, ich habe es nicht gesehen. Hier fehlt es eindeutig an volunteers, die animieren, und an Events, die die Leute zusammenbringen. Es hat alles Potential, aber so wirkte es wie ausgestorben und die Mitarbeiterinnen haben keinen Elan etwas daran zu ändern, Hauptsache Touren werden angedreht.

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Great location, hot water and A/C. Staff was very helpful, friendly and assisted with tours

9.0

Jul 2023

Great atmosphere, nice people and good location

Lovely staff, nice hammocks, pool to good to cool off, welcome drink, room nice

Wifi didn’t work well

10.0

Jun 2023

Highlight of my trip! Will never forget this place!

The staff where amazing! Everyone is so friendly and you meet so many amazing people, it’s a very social hostel and a great way to make some new friends on your travels. I would recommend this hostel to anyone, i just left and already want to go back, highlight of my trip. Two most special people are Maria and Danny they make they really make that place unlike any other.

9.0

May 2023

Would definitely recommend staying here and booking tours

Lovely large private room on ground level tucked away from the main thoroughfare, with own fridge and coffee machine, great water pressure in the shower. The pool is on,y waste deep but refreshing no the less from the heat. Did not use the kitchen but it was spacious and very clean. Danny, Gabby and Chris were very helpful and we booked all our tours with them.

The wifi near our room was awful. During our 3 months in Central America we have never been asked to pay a deposit for our towels $10 each and were fearful we would forget to take them back on checkout,

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

the receptionist were super friendly! Danny was amazing!

8.0

May 2023

Very good

Great location! Chris is very welcoming and you get a free drink on arrival! The private room was comfortable.

The wifi is a bit spotty and the kitchen had quite a few ants - but that's to be expected in this climate.

2.0

May 2023

Shoddy, leaky walls, $10 towel deposit

Located in the middle of the tourist strip. Two yards with comfy hammocks. Bar on-site, free welcome drink. Staff speaks English, there's generally someone by the front desk most of the day and night.

I was checked in to a room with a bathroom that had not been cleaned - trash in the bathroom, visible dirt and someone's tweezers on the sink. Got moved to another room which was clean but has a window that doesn't close (no insect screen either) and faces an open dump of construction materials on site. Had to chase the staff twice to give me towels - $10 deposit per towel and you have to carry them to the reception at the end. In the morning my backpack left on the floor or the room was wet - water was leaking through the wall from the shower. Breakfast is extra and there is a strong up-sell to buy excursions. Would not recommend nor stay again.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Clean, with personality, good staff

Loud music late in the evenini g sometimes and loud guests. Kitchen not always clean.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything was perfect! Milton the bartender, the soul of the place!

5.0

Apr 2023

Passable

Very nice and helpful staff - they took time explaining the services and the hostel around, and booked for us additional services. Very helpful when we had an issue with our tour provider. The hostel itself has nice vibes and a lovely communal garden with a pool, hammocks and tables; breakfast buffet was good with a decent choice of food and drinks. Our room also had A/C.

The rooms really need improvements as they are very old, especially the bathrooms (most of the tiles in our shower were broken). Also, music from the breakfast/kitchen area is on from 6am, which seems way too early and not necessary.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Good things about this hostel: -the people are very social and are willing to help you with anything -The breakfast was amazing with many options and for a good price. -The location is perfect, with it laying in the centre of everything.

The music. from 6:00 am to around 10:00 pm they play loud music through the day. It was loud enough to wake us up every morning at 6:00. It starts with only saxophone music the first hour and a half and then it switches to house??? at 7:30 am. Furthermore the kitchen is very limited as it only has around one knive. The stove only had 2 pits which were working, which is way too little.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

The location was amazing! The staff were super friendly and helpful, they were even able to set us up with an excursion which was amazing. Super handy to have a bar and food available on site but not a far walk from restaurants as you are right in the town. The pool was nice and so was the view

The only issue we had during our stay was our toilet wasn’t working properly our last day.

8.0

Mar 2023

Great value and good people

good value. in town

nothing

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Chris, one of the owners was extremely welcoming and he helped up with anything and everything we needed. It is right in the center of town and only takes a few minutes to walk anywhere. I would most definitely stay here again

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Location is great, breakfast was good and the price is so affordable

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

perfect location. perfect for people wanting to connect and party

not somewhere where a person can find quiet and clean eating areas. the kitchen looks like a group of teenage boys had been there.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in La Fortuna is $64 per night. This rental is $21 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Arenal Poshpacker. 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 Arenal Poshpacker. Enjoy the water!

Is Arenal Poshpacker pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Arenal Poshpacker?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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About this hostel

Amenities

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Triple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Arenal Poshpacker

Hostel in La Fortuna

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of La Fortuna

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Triple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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 Arenal Poshpacker pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Arenal Poshpacker?

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