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7.7

768 reviews

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort

La Fortuna, San Carlos , La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Arenal Backpackers Resort

Arenal Backpackers Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, is a 5-star property located just 0.3mi from the city center. Address: La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica. The listing shows 768 reviews, signaling a steady flow of traveler feedback.

Facilities include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and complimentary Wi-Fi. Shuttle service and airport shuttle are available for an extra charge. Inside, features include air conditioning, a tour desk, a bar, sun deck, private entrance, terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms offer mountain or garden views, non-smoking options, balconies, and bathtubs, with garden or beach views and on-site parking. Horseback riding is available for an extra charge.

Located in La Fortuna, this property puts guests close to town and the natural surroundings, combining garden and mountain vistas with plenty of on-site perks like free parking and a pool, easy access to local sights, and a 0.3mi stroll to the center.

Located in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, this 5-star retreat sits a short 0.3mi stroll from the town center, offering easy access to local sights while framed by garden and mountain vistas. On-site perks include a restaurant, a free outdoor pool, and free private parking, plus complimentary Wi-Fi. Inside, conveniences include air conditioning, a tour desk, a bar, a sun deck, a private entrance, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk.

Guest rooms showcase mountain or garden views, with non-smoking options, balconies, and bathtubs, plus garden or beach viewpoints and on-site parking. A diverse slate of accommodations covers King Room, Deluxe with 2 Queen beds, Comfort with 2 Double beds, a Room - 2 Double, Small with 2 Twin beds, Dormitory (8 Bed), Dormitory (6 Bed), Tent with Double and Shared Bathroom, Tent with 2 King beds, and a Single Room with Private Bathroom.

Dining is on-site at Restaurante #1, serving traditional local cuisine. Payment options include cash, Mastercard, and Visa. The all-season, adults-only outdoor pool adds a splash of leisure, while shuttle service and airport shuttle are available for an extra charge to simplify travel plans after a day of exploring La Fortuna.

Closest airports

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

4.8mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

44.6mi

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

49.6mi

Tambor Airport

56.3mi

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

61.4mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Cylinder Room (Adults Only - Shared Bathroom) in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

95 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Air conditioning

Shower

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Featuring colorful glass doors, these adults-only rooms offer views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding mountains.

The cylindrical rooms are set amid tropical plants and flowers, specially designed for nature lovers.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Bed In Dormitory

1 Bunk Bed

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

More details

These rooms are air conditioned and provide individual lockers. The bathroom and shower are shared.

Tent in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Tent, 2 King Beds

2 King Size Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

x4

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The tent includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Single Room with Private Bathroom - single occupancy in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Room, Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

More details

Guests will have a special experience as this single room provides a pool with a view. The single room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This single room features a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Twin Room in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Private entrance

x4

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The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room features a wardrobe and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

Small Double Room in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. This double room provides air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Comfort Double Room in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x4

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Safari Tent (Adults only - Shared Bathroom) in Arenal Backpackers Resort

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Tent, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

95 sqft

Garden view

Shower

More details

This tent fits up to 2 people. The bathroom and shower are shared.

Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

More details

The twin room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. This twin room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Room

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

More details

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest reviews

7.7

768 reviews

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Comfort

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Facilities

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Value for money

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Points of Interest Around Arenal Backpackers Resort

Attractions

La Fortuna Waterfall

2.2mi

Arenal Volcano National Park

5mi

Tabacon Hot Springs

5.1mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

7.2mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

7.2mi

Lake Arenal

7.6mi

Butterfly Conservatory

7.7mi

Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center

9.6mi

Venado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)

9.9mi

Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)

10.4mi

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)

13.2mi

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

15.2mi

Curi-Cancha Reserve

15.4mi

Celeste River (Río Celeste)

25.4mi

Tenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)

28.2mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Arenal Backpackers Resort

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Arenal Backpackers Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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