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About this property
Located 3.6 km from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, this hostel offers its guests complimentary Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, and a snack bar. The property also has an outdoor pool. Arenal Backpackers Resort features shared dormitories and tents for up to 2 persons. The dormitories are air conditioned and have lockers. Bathrooms and showers are shared and provide free toiletries. Arenal has an on-site restaurant that serves local dishes, plus there is also a bar. The property also features sun terraces, laundry services and the front desk operates 24 hours. The hostel can help arrange a variety of tours like visiting La Fortuna Waterfall or the hotsprings, hikes to the volcano, horse riding, rafting or canopy tours. The Arenal Lake is reachable in a 16-minute drive, and La Fortuna Waterfall is 14 minutes’ drive away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive from Arenal Backpackers Resort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chloe
United Kingdom“The hot tub and the pool were nice, the room was lovely and modern” - Victoria
Canada“The amenities are very good, nice pool jacuzzi and shared bathrooms. The location is perfect and the hotel is very safe with a gate at the entrance.” - Lara United Kingdom“We stayed in one of the tents and it was big enough and cool enough for us but had a few mosquitos even though we kept the door zipped closed at all times. Reception happy to book activities and arrange laundry for you but we found at a slight...”
- Jake United Kingdom“A great stay at backpackers lodge, we stayed in the cylinders which were lots of fun and an adventure. The pool was lovely and the environment was chilled and social. Colleagues were very helpful with advice on tours and very kind during breakfast.”
- Jiří
Czech Republic“Nice staff, nice facilities, great swimming pool if you want to chill.” - Peter United Kingdom“The staff are amazing, super friendly, the bartender Alberto had my breakfast ready when I spoke to him about it the night before I checked out as he knew I had to be up early and out the next day. These guys are so helpful and it really helps...”
- Anna Czech Republic“Very nice hostel, we enjoyed our stay. Close walking distance to the city and close by car to all the attractions in the area.”
- Ola
Poland“The entrance with nice green plants, trees and colorful flowers immediately makes a good impression. Windows in the room that open straight onto the garden. The pool looks nice, you can really relax here. Staff is friendly and helpful. You can...” - Nicole
Sweden“Enjoyed my stay here, really friendly staff and great value for money breakfast!” - Lucy
Australia“Hostel was absolutely beautiful! The pool and the property were immaculate. Beautiful green grass spaces everywhere.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Arenal Backpackers Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A damage deposit of US$40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
