Arenal Sloth Hostel
Arenal San Carlos Costa Rica Arenal San Carlos Costa Rica
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Why people book this hotel
“Assistance of reception with messages was very helpful, they helped us with dryi…”
“The staff was so kind and nice, very organized”
“A big kitchen, very comfortable”
“Comfortable mattresses, extra bathroom on every floor beside the ones in the roo…”
“Additionally, the room was comfortable and clean, and we enjoyed the relaxing ho…”
“great staff, clean kitchen (but not enough equiped), really nice commun area”
“Outside of the main town by a 10 minute walk”
“Facilities are great and very good location David was super nice 🙂”
“The price is one of the cheapest in the area, David really tries to set people i…”
“This new hostel is perfect, very clean and quality/price super”
Overview
Set in Fortuna, 5 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Sloth Hostel features views of the mountain. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms are complete with a shared bathroom and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Arenal Sloth Hostel offers a sun terrace. Kalambu Hot Springs is 5.4 km from the accommodation, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fortuna, 10 km from Arenal Sloth Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Wynona
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
tried to get in touch twice with the staff because my bus was stuck in a traffic accident and my arrival was delayed to one hour after check-in. At my arrival at the hostel no one was present, only with the help of other guest i managed to get in touch with them to enter the dorm
Eleni
couple
January 4, 2025
“Very basic”
Assistance of reception with messages was very helpful, they helped us with drying our clothes and that was very helpful.
Tal
solo_traveller
December 26, 2024
“Cute hostel”
The staff was so kind and nice, very organized. A very good laundry service. A big kitchen, very comfortable
Janet
solo_traveller
July 3, 2024
Staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved the yoga classes
Dor
solo_traveller
June 5, 2024
“After countless stays in hostels over the world, I think I found one I can say is favorite.”
You can really feel this hostel is run by a backpacker who's really aware if everything that actually matters for one. Comfortable mattresses, extra bathroom on every floor beside the ones in the rooms. The price is one of the cheapest in the area, David really tries to set people in groups for whatever so we won't each take uber for ourselves, he's really into showing you whatever is around the city to do and will try to arrange anything that you might need. Free yoga classes in 18:00 everyday are worth mentioning . And also the effort to devide the people in the different rooms available to promise as much privacy as possible to each one. The kitchen is really big and equipped also and there's even a stone to sharpen the knives.
David
solo_traveller
May 18, 2024
Outside of the main town by a 10 minute walk. Nice quiet location Good relaxing spaces, coumfy dorm bed. I was there in low season so had the dormitory to myself and really can't compain. Staff/volunteers were incredibly friendly and very helpful and I really enjoyed my stay
Marc-André
couple
May 12, 2024
This hostel was perfect! Facilities are great and very good location David was super nice 🙂
Kristina
solo_traveller
May 4, 2024
I had a really nice stay, location was good as well. The owners very kind and helped me with all the information I needed.
Esteban
extended_group
March 27, 2024
“Great place with hot water”
My experience was exceptional thanks to Jimena's attentiveness and friendliness. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome and provided us with all the information we needed. Additionally, the room was comfortable and clean, and we enjoyed the relaxing hot water in the shower. Nice place to cook. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay!
Céleste
solo_traveller
March 13, 2024
“good hostel”
great staff, clean kitchen (but not enough equiped), really nice commun area
Elena
solo_traveller
February 12, 2024
“Comfortable, relaxed with everything I needed”
Super comfortable beds in the dormitories, well stocked and regularly cleaned kitchen, lovely comfy place to hang out upstairs, and the staff are helpful and so friendly. The host Jimena is lovely! I stayed for a week and I had a wonderful time and the hostel played a big part of that.
Sabrina
couple
January 29, 2024
We booked this place because we had an amazing deal on it. It seems good for a hostel and we liked that within the dorms, we had a "private room" with a door that close. So we still had some privacy and the dorm wasn't full either.
Ciarán
couple
January 28, 2024
“Nice clean hostel, good value”
Nice, clean kitchen and communal area. Free (good) coffee every day. Dorms are clean and quiet. Staff let us switch to a room with a window when it was available. Some optional activities including a movie night. Helpful advice from staff
Kate
solo_traveller
January 21, 2024
“Ok for one night.”
The dorm room was split with internal rooms, which meant we all had our own space (2x two-bed bunks in two separate rooms, and 4x 2-be bunks in the main room).
Lucie
family_with_children
January 15, 2024
“Go away”
I booked a room for 4 and we get a dorm for 8 person, after our diner we came back and our beds was occupied because the girl from the reception thought we left so she just gave our beds... the hygien is really terrible, I never so a place dirty like this, even the linen wasnt clean. The second room where she moved us was very humid and it didn't smell good, our clothes have become damp after 1 night... (Cold shower)
ciriaca
solo_traveller
December 22, 2023
“Perfect backpacker hostel in La Fortuna!!”
This new hostel is perfect, very clean and quality/price super. The staff are super kind and Derrick and his cousin are so nice and helpful for everything. The room are very spacious with Ac and private bathroom . The dorm are clean and it was divided in tree rooms with 2 beds in each so I felt to be like in a private room because was not full. The kitchen are very clean too and very well organised, with two spacious and clean fridge, and the storage where to put your foods too. I was impressed by the many home appliances available, from the rice cooker, blender, water boiler, coffee machine with coffee for everyone, and in addition you also have salt, tea and other basic things that you could use it. You could have a laundry wash and dry for 8 dollars, not cheap as everything in Costa Rica, but you also have a place and soap where you can wash and hanging your clothes. 10 minutes by walk from the centre in a quiet area with a good restaurant just beside ( a friend tried and he really enjoyed. The common area whit sofa is very nice . 10 minutes from there you have the free spot “il Salto”. I really recommend.
Guest
solo_traveller
December 16, 2023
Clean, good location out of Town, nice view on vulcano from balcony, good restaurant next the door
Daisy Cheng Nga Yin
solo_traveller
December 10, 2023
“A very comfortable place to stay in LA Fortuna”
Friendly and welcoming staffs and they provided different recommendations of where to go in La Fortuna, Free rope swing, hidden gem waterfall.....etc. The hostel is clean, comfy bed, with air-con and nice shared kitchen, but 2 refrigerators or 4 stoves but still not enough because all of travellers use the kitchen for dinner, and some kitchen utensils are not enough during peak period.
Jasmin Kobel
solo_traveller
December 1, 2023
“Very nice place to stay in La Fortuna”
The dorm is very spacious with AC, the beds are clean and comfy, good kitchen, friendly staff, good location in a quiet neighbourhood 10min out of town, can totally recommend
Robert
extended_group
November 28, 2023
“I’d definitely recommend this place”
It had a fully functional and equipped kitchen, the stuff was helpful and the beds were clean and comfortable
Facilities
Activities
Games room
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Adult only
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Concierge service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.
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