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Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel

La Fortuna Alajuela
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
A stay at Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel places you in the heart of La Fortuna, within a 5-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. This spa hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Coworking spaces
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Ropes course on site
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining on site
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Terrace

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight.

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Arenal Poshpacker - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Arenal Adventure World - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Chato Volcano - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Baldi Hot Springs - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Kalambu Hot Springs - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Paradise Hot Springs - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Ecotermales Fortuna - 4.8 km / 3 mi
The Motmot Jungle - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
La Fortuna Waterfall - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Termales Los Laureles - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Go Adventure Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 117 km / 72.7 mi
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 133.6 km / 83 mi

  • 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 required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.


Hotel policies

General

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Private host property
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–8 for adults, and USD 5–6 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Calle 142, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica