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La Fortuna de San Carlos Costado Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#97 of 111 hotels in Fortuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 377 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Fun, lively and good value stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only two things that bothered me: - the H for hot and C for cold for the shower was on the wrong way (leaving you waiting for hot water to come when it is the cold that is running) - the pool area turns into a bit or a nightclub at night, which is cool, but the music stays super loud sometimes well after 10 (I think up to around 11), which is not great if you have an early tour or have to leave early the next morning

    I love this place! It’s very cabina, so don’t expect the Waldorf, but it’s comfortable, unpretentious and very cool. Lots of hammocks, a nice pool and right in the middle of town. The room I stayed in was very large and air conditioned.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to atay in central La Fortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are great. Worked hard to accommodate my needs and got it all done. Pool area was great with a swim up bar, and warm water. Plenty of hammocks. The music by the pool was USA rock, and i found it intrusive, but as promised it stopped at 10pm. It is the only reason i couldn’t give a ten across the board.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Spacioua clean central base
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy between 6pm-11pm. Am aware its a hostel with party vibes (and I work in the event/club industry so not a stranger to noise) but the volume was insanely loud with high tempo dance music, and its not a great sound system so really blares out and people in the pool then have to shout over the volume, so it is difficult to relax in the room and get to sleep after a long day out. Probably great fun if you are 20 and drunk, just be aware if travelling with kids or wanting any evening rest. Maybe i should have thought to ask the front desk for earplugs though.

    Central. Very clean. The double room was spacious and the bed very large and comfortable. Shower had good pressure and hot water. Everything worked! Warm greeting on arrival and friendly helpful staff. The tours I had booked via front desk were great value and an excellent tour company Jungle Tours. Great base for a couple of nights. Very peaceful in the mornings.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location with all the necessities, but few frills.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room are nothing exceptional or cute and just pretty basic. Would be nice to be able to hang clothes, which was one of the rules. Also with AC running, more linens other than a thin sheet would be nice.

    Great location, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much of a vibe at the hostel if that's what you're looking for. No hot water in the showers

    Very helpful staff, helped to book all my tours. Hammocks and common area is nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some issues with the toilet in my first room, then I was moved to another room that didn't have hot water, but it got fixed quickly the next morning. The A/C was quite bad and really loud, but it was great in the first room. Overall it was alright and they reacted quickly when they could.

    Staff was great, you can't have a more central location than that. Between 11h00 and 20h00 there was someone to help plan activities and shuttle, and they were really helpful. Bar closes at 22h00, after that it was pretty quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, friendly staff, awesome tours
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a bit uncomfortable, and we went during 90-100 degree heat and the pool was heated 😭

    The pool area was great and it was super easy to book tours at the front office!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Great view from my shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Does exactly what it says on the tin, a posh hostel! Friendly and welcoming to our children too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for the money. The view from our room’s balcony was awesome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location and all the facilities needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem was that the air con is very noisy.

    For the price, the property was well equipped and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Good place for stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good Hostel! Staffs are nice and helpful to arrange tours.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared dorms are a bit uncomfortable as there’s no space to hang/put things, no hooks on the walls so in a six bed for example drying towels and bikinis became a bit of an issue.

    I’ve had a great stay here, the social spaces are super nice and the staff is lovely!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During our stay, the TV at the hotel was non-operational. The thumping bass from the bar goes on until 10:30-11 each night. The hotel does not provide a blanket. Just a top sheet.

    The location in downtown La Fortuna is very good— walking distance to everything in town. The pool with swim up bar and waterfall is a highlight of the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have to remove 3 points from the evaluation only because of the mattress. The worst i have ever had in long time i travel.

    Excellent staff, available for any question and for booking all the excursion you need. The bar and the swimming pool are Top.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing missing was something to hang and dry our clothes but we still had a great stay and would come back.

    We had a nice room with a clean private bathroom. The staff was very helpful, the atmosphere was great and we enjoyed the heated pool with the bar. We slept very well in the comfortable beds and it was very quiet at night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Great value in an amazing location; perfect for a couple seeking tranquility in a busy town.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We only stayed for one night, but it seemed extremely quiet there. At most, there was 1 or 2 people in the bar/pool area. This could be great for some people, though!

    The location was amazing-- right in town! Loved the large balcony overlooking the main road. Spacious. Huge shower. Comfy beds. Cute courtyard/pool. Nice employees. Kitschy and fun. Walkable to absolutely everything.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel/hostel but let down by the lack of noise insulation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom’s position at the front meant we were exposed to the noise of the traffic especially the motorbikes that screeched past all night

    Lovely communal area and generous sized bedroom and helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loudly music in the evening up to 21.30 and sometimes early in the morning

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great! I was in the all girls dorm and it was nice to not have bunks and have a private clean bathroom. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space in the room for everyone's things.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Yeah, it's air conditioned, but with six people in a room you have to agree on a temperature. And there might be someone there who insists the temperature be set so high the air conditioner doesn't even run. So if you really want AC, maybe spring for the private room. All of the rooms have windows facing the courtyard, and when they start prepping and serving breakfast at 5:45 a.m., it will probably wake you up.

    Excellent location with potentially a great view of the volcano if the clouds allow. Fantastic bakery next door with amazing food at great prices. Very close to the bus station. Nice pool, hammocks, and chairs to relax in. Includes a restaurant with affordable food. Nice atmosphere of travelers.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds didn’t have curtains so not very private

    The outside social space was amazing! Also staff were very friendly and super helpful, I really enjoyed the tour I did through them.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    I had a blast at this place. It’s not a laid-back vacation stay since music will be played every night till 9:30-10 in t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish the room could smell fresher, maybe the hotel could add some incense.

    Location in the heart of La Fortuna Downtown

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable and fun place to stay for a few nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The walls were thin so there was some noise from the neighbours.

    The room was huge with a comfortable queen size bed and air conditioning. The staff were friendly, and the hostel is right in the centre of town, close to the restaurants and bars.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay in central of La Fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a great breakfast

    Nice pool, great location, spacious and clean room

    Stayed in January 2024

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