After hearing such great reviews, we were very disappointed. The hostel is clean and well maintained, but the service was terrible. We were not given a tour or even shown to our tent, and felt like we were bothersome for asking where the bathrooms were, etc. I wouldn't recommend the tents. They are very close to one another and there... More

I've stayed in a lot of hostels in a lot of countries but this one stands out! I dont normally write reviews but I felt I had to because it was such a great experience. The staf was friendly and more than accommodating, even taking the time to cut down coconuts and make us drinks! (free of charge). The pool... More

I stayed at the Arenal Backpackers last week and it was the best hostel I've ever stayed at!!! From the moment we arrived we had great service and were given excellent suggestions from Diego about how to spend our time in Arenal. The other people working at the front desk were also very helpful and very kind. The pool and... More

It has everything you would ask for in a hostel: the dorm rooms are very well kept, the private ones also have TV and a fridge. An interesting option is booking a tent, which does have electricity and lockers: a reasonable solution, since when you're in La Fortuna, you are going to spend the least amount of time in your... More

It is affordable, luxurious, and perfect for those backpackers who need a vacation from their vacation. The food, especially the burgers, is excellent. The staff is super friendly and will help you with anything, even cutting open coconuts. Definitely an excellent and affordable place to base yourself while you explore all the attraction La Fortuna has to offer.

Staying at Arneal Backpackers in La Fortuna was my first hostel experience and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff was amazingly helpful and gave us great advice on what adventures and places to visit while there. The rooms and resort was extremely clean and comfortable. Definitely worth noting and sharing with others. I would highly recommend this place to anyone... More

We were not very impressed with the desk service, I don't know if it because I am not a pushy person, but any time I was waiting in line at the front desk for something, I was skipped by the guys working behind the service desk, as if I was invisible or something. That was quite irritating because it happened... More

WoW! What a place! Fantastic place to be in Arenal. Close to town. Very clean with super friendly and helpful staff (especially Freddie) at the hotel part. We stayed in a romantic double tent, loved it. The music from across the street could be heard, but not a big deal. The restaurant was overpriced and the food was made with... More

This hostel is very nice! we stayed in a tent which is comfortable, clean, kind of a different experience (good one). The pool is a good hang out place. The people at the front desk are very helpful. But there is a bar/club right across the street which plays loud music all the way to 2 or 3 in the... More