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Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort

La Fortuna Alajuela
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Arenal Backpackers Resort, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, 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 25 minutes drive to Arenal Volcano National Park and 25 minutes drive to Tabacon Hot Springs.

Our spacious rooms feature a private bathroom with premium toiletries, air conditioning, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, rainfall showerhead and cable & satellite channels, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include an in-room safe.

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Property Details

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.

  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 43

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

At Arenal Backpackers Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
La Fortuna Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
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
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
Natura Eco 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

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

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Cash deposit required
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

La fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica
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