Hotel Arenal Rabfer
175 mts norte del Banco Nacional, La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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Why people book this hotel
“Breakfast was superb, staff helpful”
“Great location and friendly staff, situated next to the Open kitchen which serve…”
“The staff and the location are great”
“Very nice hotel with really good location ( close to the town centre), very help…”
“Good breakfast in the restuarant downstairs”
“Restaurant attached where we had our breakfast”
“Room ok”
“I had an issue with wifi in my room and it was resolved quickly”
“Beautiful surroundings, great pool to cool off in”
“The pool area is very nice”
“The hotel is clean and the staff is courteous”
“Clean”
Overview
Offering an outdoor pool, a terrace and tropical gardens, Hotel Arenal Rabfer is just 25 km from the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. Each air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi. The Arenal Rabfer’s bright rooms feature cable TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have volcano views. Hotel Arenal Rabfer can arrange activities including canopy tours, canyoning, canoeing and rafting. The River Fortuna is 2 km from the hotel, while hot springs can be found 6 km away. Local restaurants and grocery stores can be found within a 5-minute walk in La Fortuna town centre. La Fortuna Bus Station is 500 metres away, and San José International Airport is around a 2.5-hour drive away.
Traveller reviews
Claire
family_with_children
June 7, 2026
“We liked our staying at this hotel. It’s well located.”
The staff and the location are great!
Katarzyna
extended_group
June 1, 2026
Very nice hotel with really good location ( close to the town centre), very helpful staff- they helped us to organize jeep boat jeep to Monteverde and were very quick in response in English. It's very cosy inside as it's not very big hotel. Good breakfast in the restuarant downstairs.
Shirley
couple
April 28, 2026
“Excellent”
Beautiful surroundings, great pool to cool off in. Breakfast was superb, staff helpful
anne
extended_group
April 8, 2026
“Fantastic staff in a great location in town- would recommend”
Great location and friendly staff, situated next to the Open kitchen which served delicious breakfast- included in price of stay- good overall value
Carl
family_with_children
April 5, 2026
“Hotel Arenal Rabfer did meet our expectations”
The hotel is clean and the staff is courteous. It is well located near restaurants and shops. Everything is at walking distance.
Caroline
couple
March 15, 2026
“Great location and value for money.”
The location and value for money and the proximity of the Open Kitchen restaurant made it the perfect place for our stay in La Fortuna. Plus the staff were so helpful and friendly.
Annette
couple
February 25, 2026
More like a motel. About 5 minute walk from town. Room ok. Clean. Restaurant attached where we had our breakfast..
Suzanne
solo_traveller
February 17, 2026
“Excellent value for money”
The staff were extremely helpful and nice. I had an issue with wifi in my room and it was resolved quickly. The pool area is very nice. The location is excellent. The attached restaurant is good and also has very nice staff. The room was clean and sheets and towels were changed daily. I was impressed by the way housekeeping arranged my towels differently each day.
nicola
couple
February 15, 2026
“A perfect stay”
A special mention goes to Fernanda the receptionist who was so helpful professional and friendly and who went out of her way to help us with slightly complicated transfer arrangements and even phoned and booked an early entrance to Mistico park and an uber to get there with Danny the driver - we are so grateful to you!!!
Charlotte
couple
February 8, 2026
“Could be great if some money was injected to update property.”
Basic hotel in a good location. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Balcony with chairs.
Anna
couple
February 7, 2026
“Good quality for the price paid and for the short stay on the further trip to Costa Rica”
Localization was very good, in the center of La Fortuna. For breakfast there were several option selection from menu but all were very good.
Lora
solo_traveller
February 5, 2026
“Hotel staff were super friendly. Room was small but adequate. Very clean.”
Very close to centre of La Fortuna and lots of eateries.
Janssens
family_with_children
February 3, 2026
Fernanda, super friendly staff, breakfast, clean rooms, all the help from the staff, location,..
Clare
couple
January 30, 2026
Very central location. FANTASTIC breakfast in joining cafe in great atmosphere. Staff were so so helpful with tours and so brilliant when we had a problem with a transport booking. Rooms are lovely, plenty of communal space and nice little pool.
emma
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
Roberto on reception was exceptionally helpful and friendly
Marta
family_with_children
December 29, 2025
“Amazing!”
Amazing Staff, very good food in the restaurant, nice pool area!
Anderchek
solo_traveller
December 4, 2025
Breakfast was fine. It was typical for the area. The food off the menu looked really good though. The staff was excellent. They were friendly, courteous and made good recommendations without seeming robotic
Mona
extended_group
December 2, 2025
very nice staff, helped us organize tours and gave great advice for our time in la fortuna, breakfast was very good, you eat at the restaurant next door and choos of five options, beds were very comfortable,
Martin
family_with_children
November 20, 2025
The swimming pool and the volcano view was awesome.
Jody
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
“A great place to stay close to town with lovely staff who are happy and welcoming”
Clan rooms and close to town. The staff were excellent!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
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, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room
This quadruple room features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, safe and bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
Double Room with Balcony
This double room features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, safe and bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
Double Room with Garden View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room has air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Economy Twin Room
This air-conditioned twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.
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