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Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle 142, 700m Oeste de la Iglesicia Catolica, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Bed and 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

This smoke-free hostel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel offers 36 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. The spa is open daily. There are hot springs/mineral springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
During your stay at Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel, you're just a quick walk from La Fortuna Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, body wraps, or mud baths at the spa
  • Amenities include a terrace and coworking space
  • Onsite recreation includes ziplining, a ropes course, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Baldi Hot Springs and a few minutes from Paradise Hot Springs
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel. A beach shuttle and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 24 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 45 ºC
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per day (66 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL

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 needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arenal Poshpacker
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel La Fortuna
Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Arenal Poshpacker Boutique Urban Tropical Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, lovely grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trine Svanholm

Basic but nice, good location central in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Staff is friendly and helpful! reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ivona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is located in the middle of the city of La Fortuna and is in a fair distance to most of the attractions and excursions. the managers and all who work at the facility are welcoming and super friendly. get ready for a super fun dance night and happy hour offered by the facility team. in addition, they can schedule tours for you for a cheaper rate. we had an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoonhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythong was so nice. great location and clean, cozy room. loved little pool inside of yard. it was amazing experience in La Fortuna. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location. It is right in the middle of everything. Inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Elodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Arenal Poshpackers. Very well located, close to stores and restaurants. The common areas are very nice, with hammocks, and a pool. You can have your room cleaned everyday. You can cook your own meal in the kitchen. Very friendly staff, especially the maids. The room are nice and clean. The AC is a bit asthmatic though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great budget option in the middle of town in La Fortuna. No air conditioning but for the price we enjoyed our stay in this private room in a hostel style stay. The hammocks and pool were a great plus. We used the kitchen every day which was nice to have. The location is what really makes this a great place! It's in the center of town, in the middle of restaurants, bars, and markets. Easy driving to all of the activities near la Fortuna! Overall, great deal for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness
the overall place and our room were under our expectations for this type of accommodation and value for the money, after having travelled for four months in south and central America. We were also surprised to be asked to move to the hotel next door for our second night and when we asked for the reason, we receive mixed messages. Not a overall pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Stay was paid in full to Expedia. Upon check-in, i was told by staff that Expedia did not pay the hotel the full amount and that i was liable for the balance which i had to pay on the spot. I felt i may have been victim of a scam. I await reimbursement from Expedia. Additionally, "maid service" was provided unaware to me while i was away from the room. No prior mention of this was offered, and it's not something i expect from a hostel type property. Without an in-room or on property safe, this intrusion could pose problems. Beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IANNIS

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

Ótima opção

Excelente hostel, confortável, limpo e com bom atendimento
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Económico, céntrico

Es un hospedaje económico y es suficiente para pasar un par de noches ahí, pero si requiere de mantenimiento general...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good located place

Pleasant staff, good located place, travel agency, swiming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy céntrico!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristanna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021