Arenal Poshpacker
Calle 142, Frente al Restaurante Lava Lounge
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Why people book this hotel
“Central and beautiful plants everywhere”
“Good location Staff friendly”
“Comfy beds & funny host Easy & chill Good organisation for tourings”
“There’s lots of things to do around which you can book through the hostel as wel…”
“Always easy to find staff as the front reception was well staffed with welcoming…”
“The hostel garden and pool were fun, we even saw hummingbirds outside our room”
“Everybody friendly and helpfull and its clean”
“The staff kept the bar and common area clean and gave us clean towels when we as…”
“Super friendly staff, the main man Chris gave us great advice and sorted some fu…”
“The hotel itself is quite simple but also not expensive so it was worth itx”
“Cool pools”
Overview
Arenal Poshpacker features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fortuna. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge. At Arenal Poshpacker each room comes with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Arenal Poshpacker. La Fortuna Waterfall is 5.4 km from the hostel, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 9 km from Arenal Poshpacker.
Traveller reviews
Landon
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
Central and beautiful plants everywhere
Koopmans
couple
April 8, 2026
“Easy chill fun and action”
Comfy beds & funny host Easy & chill Good organisation for tourings!
Julie
couple
April 1, 2026
“Good location otherwise quite disappointing”
Good location Staff friendly
Oleg
solo_traveller
March 21, 2026
Cool place to stay. Everybody friendly and helpfull and its clean. Perfekt location. Cool pools . They offer also tours (vulcano hike, hotsprings and lots others things . Just ask the staff at the check in or before check (whatsapp)
Frederique
couple
March 19, 2026
“Good times!”
Chris is a super nice guy and makes sure you feel right at home. The location is great, right in the centre of the town. There’s lots of things to do around which you can book through the hostel as well.
Smith
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“A great central spot in La Fortuna with high vibes”
Great location, helpful very friendly staff. Always easy to find staff as the front reception was well staffed with welcoming happy people Pools, and facilities quite good and comfortable AC was great
Drake
family_with_children
March 4, 2026
“This hostel, including kitchen were clean. Owner and staff were friendly and helpful.”
The owner and his staff where very helpful with suggestions for places to visit, and how to get there. Arranging a shuttle and just being very friendly and laid back. The staff kept the bar and common area clean and gave us clean towels when we asked.
Son
couple
March 1, 2026
“Great location, lovely staff”
Great location, really friendly and helpful staff and a decent kitchen.
Daniel
couple
February 23, 2026
“Fun, friendly and good value hostel”
Super friendly staff, the main man Chris gave us great advice and sorted some fun activities at a good price. The rest of the staff were lovely as well. The hostel garden and pool were fun, we even saw hummingbirds outside our room. The rooms themselves were basic but very reasonable for the price. Would definitely stay here again. Perfect location in the middle of town with safe, well lit walking distance to bars and restaurants
Zita
couple
February 14, 2026
“You will have an amazing time if you stay at this place”
Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful location and clean rooms with comfortable beds.
sheila
couple
February 13, 2026
“Worth it for the price.”
No sign outside. It seemed to be a shop. Staff were a little offhand to begin with and wanted a deposit for the room key.
Dominika
couple
February 12, 2026
Location in the center. Nice people.
Matthias
couple
February 6, 2026
Cool hosts, very central, nice reaction times, cool garden in front of the rooms.
Alex
couple
January 25, 2026
“Definitely not good value for money. During the month we spent travelling around Costa Rica this was the poorest accommo”
Central location in La Fortuna.
SAJEEV
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
Everything
Klára
extended_group
December 31, 2025
“Recommended”
The manager was very helpful, everyone was friendly and the location is very central :). The hotel itself is quite simple but also not expensive so it was worth itx
Poppy
couple
December 29, 2025
“Fine for a couple of nights”
Lovely staff Perfect location
Eva
couple
December 21, 2025
“Good value for money great location”
Great Location Free Parking Lovely staff Large Kitchen Bed was comfortable
Culley
solo_traveller
December 20, 2025
“Perfect”
The staff and value for money
Tachfine Baida
solo_traveller
December 18, 2025
Nice hostel located in the centre of La Fortuna. Walking distance from the central square, restaurants, bars, and grocery stores. Very friendly staff.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Hot spring bath, Public Bath, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Archery, Aerobics, Bingo
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
General
Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Shuttle service, Lockers, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Barber/beauty shop, Shuttle service (additional charge), Tour desk, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This air-conditioned apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment offers a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Two-Bedroom Superior Apartment
This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The apartment offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit has 5 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a terrace, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Basic Triple Room
The triple room provides a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Triple Room
The triple room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Triple Room
The triple room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room has garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room has garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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