TripAdvisor Reviews - Arenal Backpacker's Resort Feed

Must've gotten the short end of the room stick

glowingdaisies, Hollywood, Florida — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:27:01 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

After reading what Lonely Planet had to say about Arenal Backpacker's Resort my partner and I were excited to stay at this hostel. When we arrived on the property we were pleased to see that what was...

Very Comfortable

Bronwyn17, Toronto — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice little spot that isn't too expensive (for Costa Rica). The pool is really fabulous and well-maintained and the dorm room and bathrooms were incredibly clean and nice. The place is close...

good place to stay...

monamuya — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:28:04 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

its a high quality hostel. we've stayed in a private room with bath. the room was big and clean, with an a/c. the hostel is full of flowers and trees, and even a small pool. its a good price for this...

Good hostel for sure but i would not stay in a tent again.

최도원, East Haddam, Connecticut — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:24:04 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

they have reasonable price tours. (there are many street tour agencies but usually they are more expensive than the tours offered in the hostel.) Bathrooms and shower rooms are very clean as well....

Pretty Much Perfect in Every Way

Sarah B, San José, San Jose, Costa Rica — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The only thing that would make it perfect would be if it included breakfast and towels. Other than that, I have absolutely no complaints. I stayed in the shared dorms. $15 per night is not a bad price...

This is a party hostel(!)

Helado F, Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:33:04 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

Since we already fled one of the weirdest B&B in La Fortuna (Cabinas Arsol) we were really happy to get a room at this resort. The staff was very helpful, but this turned out to be only when it was to...

OK

selson, Brighton, United Kingdom — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:03 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

We stayed in the tents, which were amazing, so lovely to wake up to the sounds of the rainforest. If only I could say I went to sleep to them too. The hostel my have a quiet time after 11 (or 10 or...

Best hostel I have stayed in Costa Rica

koolchic101, Vancouver, Canada — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:08:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have stayed at several hostels throughout CR and this is hands down the best one I have stayed at. The staff are very nice and friendly and is always available to assist you with any questions or...

Best hostel I've stayed at!!

Drmaxlav, Montreal, Canada — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:38:24 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best hostel I've stayd at during my whole trip to Costa Rica! I felt like I was on a resort! The whole setup was amazing.. swimming pool, hammocks in trees, grass area. The rooms were just perfect,...

Best Hostel in Costa Rica

Wanderingaround88 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:12:22 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Had a great stay here! Had a tent with a double bed. That was really quite nice. And at $25 it was an unbeatable price. The pool is awesome! Feels like a resort! There are also plenty of...