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Poshtel Arenal

2.0 star property
Hostel near El Salto Fortuna River in La Fortuna

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Living area
Interior entrance
Poolside bar
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
South side of the Catholic church, La Fortuna, Arenal La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    6 min walk
  • La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    124 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, City View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

La Fortuna

City center stay.You'll find El Salto Fortuna River and Baldi Hot Springs within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Also, Kalambu Hot Springs is within 3 miles (5 km) and La Fortuna Waterfall is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Poshtel Arenal

Hostel near El Salto Fortuna River in La Fortuna
Poshtel Arenal offers its guests hot springs, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Poshtel Arenal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Poshtel Arenal offers 16 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
There are hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 16 ft (USD 24 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 2
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per day (16 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Arenal Fortuna
Arenal Hostel Resort
Arenal Hostel Resort Fortuna
Arenal Resort Hostel
Arenal Hostel Resort La Fortuna
Arenal La Fortuna
Arenal Hostel Resort Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Poshtel
Arenal Hostel Resort
Arenal Poshtel Hostel
Poshtel Arenal La Fortuna
Poshtel Arenal Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Poshtel Arenal Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna

Poshtel Arenal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 172 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 172 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private rooms are a good size. The staff are very helpful with organizing excursions and giving travel tips. Eddie’s a great bar tender as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff. Beds were comfortable. Music was off by 10pm. Good security. Older bathroom but clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and cute!
Very cozy! Definitely we will Come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little spot centrally located in La Fortuna, easy to get around and grab what you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for the money! I'm too old for this place and it's bit noisy. The walls aren't insulated. Great Staff. I highly recommend this to those under age 30 !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MikeM, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two Michelle’s that work the front and tour desk are absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of rules for a backpackers. No smoking areas and had to go out the front or back which was no trouble but didnt feel too safe after dark outside gates by myself.. very nice staff and great grounds.. nice swim up pool bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
They overbooked; we did not get the rooms we reserved; it was a horrible experience to spend a night with 6 people in the same room - totally ruined our vacation spirit, not mentioning if they would refund some of the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Bill, Santa Fe Springs Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very small, Staff is not very helpful When I checked in ,No towels in room . I was provided with one bath towel only. Over priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is pretty, housekeeping not very good. They don’t have enough towels and we had to ask for a blanket/comforter. Fabio, the bartender is very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
The hostel has two sides, one that is very standard and the other that is more upper scale depending on price. Social areas are accessible to everyone regardless of what room/side you choose. Great idea if you want a quick place to stay and on a budget but still want to enjoy a more upper scale environment. We choose the standard. Our room looked a bit run down, was noisy and the roof leaked in the bathroom. Told them about the roof and they said someone would come look at it but no one did. Told them the next day again and no one seemed bother by it. One bed had no box spring so uncomfortable. Staff was great tho, very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff but poorly organized
When we got there at 2pm, our room wasn't ready and it took them another hour to clean it. It was also raining (as it often does in La Fortuna), and our room was leaking and our suitcases are wet. The shower was also clogged and the shower head was not working well. We asked to get another room and the other one's shower was also clogged, and we had to get moved to a 3rd room. Also, when they cleaned our room during the day, they took the dirty towels and when we asked them for new ones, they said we had to wait until 6pm. Wifi is also extremely slow in rooms. Positive points: Nice pool bar, friendly staff, close to all restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very nice, spacious and comfortable. Staff was helpful and welcoming. Carlos helped us plan all of our adventures, which went seemlessly (and he also helped arrange our transportation to the next town).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Lexsu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
poor facilities
Nice environment but I was very disappointed with the room facilities. My friend and I spent three nights here. The shower room drainage was blocked so water everywhere. We requested maintenance first thing in the morning, but apparently nobody came so the room was flooded again on the 2nd night. We requested maintenance again so it was fixed on the third day. The shower system was also working strange. The faucet stopped automatically in the middle of the shower for 10 sec, then only EXTREMELY HOT WATER came out, it was dangerous at the time. On top of that, the shower started working automatically at 5am without anyone touching it. It was so loud that we thought was the pool downstairs. Maybe we just had bad lucks but I hope no one gets something like this again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

4/10 Poor

Serena

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed at all
Very disappointed, first night had to stay in my friend’s room as they put me in a dorm (Although said no other guests would be in there) which was not what I’d booked or wanted, the room was horrible. I asked to move but they were full. The following day I managed to move to a better room but the shower didn’t work properly, it was scalding hot or freezing cold and intermittent, would start and stop. Location was good but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to others.

10/10 Excellent

jonathan, Edmonton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with beautiful relaxing gardens and friendly staff at front desk. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort