300 Metros Oeste Oficina de Correos, 60601 Fortuna, Costa Rica
#99 of 111 hotels in Fortuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 196 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 July 2023
Molly
United KingdomThe staff was so kind and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Wetzel
GermanyOnly one sink, toilet, shower and mirror in tje one bathroom for 8 people in the female dormitory. Blannet is really thin.
The staff was really nice and always helped us out. Breakfast is the typival rice with beams and eggs, but you get a banana fpr your trips as well.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Manuela
SwitzerlandShower was kinda cold but doable.
Quiet during night, extremely friendly staff and breakfast is served quick.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Phil
United KingdomSome of the showers didnt always have hot water. WiFi throughout the property could be bad sometimes.
The location is perfect for all activities in La Fortuna. All facilities were great, rooms are very hot without A/C, but plenty of room in the hostel to relax throughout the day. Staff very friendly, accommodating and keep it clean at all times. Fantastic breeakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Peter
United KingdomNothing, I really enjoyed it
Good facilities and very close to the centre of town. Best breakfast in Costa Rica!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Anna
GermanyThe shared bedrooms were incredibly small and the staff was not very helpful in giving guidance for our stay. We could only pay cash and the free shuttle to the hot springs (which is excessively used for advertising) only goes once a day.
The breakfast was very nice and it was great to have A/C in the rooms.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Tom
United Kingdomvery clean, very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Bieke
Belgium- you need a car - small room - cold shower - walls between rooms was really tin. The ones next to us where just talking but it echoed in our room. We even heard the guy farting.
- netflix tv - nice staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Laura
United KingdomAs a solo traveller may not be the best, as more like a hotel, but great, very friendly staff and very clean
The rooms were very clean and had air con. The hotel was very clean, it was more like a hotel than a hostel, but nice. Breakfast was very nice.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Connor
United KingdomThe beds were noisy. That is the only downside!
The staff at the front desk are extremely helpful. Always wanted to help, they offered tours at the best rates in town. Great location. Friendly and Warm atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Shelley
CanadaJust a warning to watch your stuff in this town. We were at an open air restaurant and the couple in front of us went to dance and there were men lurking just outside and they came back from dancing and her purse was gone with cell phones etc etc. They wait till you are drunk or not paying attention. Not dangerous at all, just locals looking for a quick and easy take. They know there are lots of young travelers who may not be paying attention. This was actually an older couple that had her purse stolen. The men outside can easily reach onto the tables from where they hang out. So sit further in, or just be aware. I forget the name of the restaurant, but the locals were hanging there at night and looked suspicious.
Great to have a breakfast served. The noise went till 2am but it was from a bar a few blocks away so any accommodation would have the same. It is a party town and vibrant for that reason! Got used to the music at night. Our place was chill and they had rules in place for noise. All was wonderful!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Sarah
BelgiumShower wasn’t working great. Help at the frontdesk was dependent on who you had in front of you.
Good location, room with good working airconditioning. Clean.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Olly
United KingdomWe had a problem with our bathroom door locking from the inside with no one in there, so the whole dorm had to use other bathrooms elsewhere while it was fixed. No sockets by each bed so some had to charge on a shelf by the door, which isn’t great for security as the dorm door didn’t lock. No lockers for security. Location is a bit away from the main plaza area compared to other accommodations but not too far.
Nice communal areas to chill or socialise with plenty of charge points, and the staff were helpful. A shuttle to certain sights was a plus and they could arrange other activities easily. Air con available in the rooms. Kitchen space to cook in. Decent breakfast offered and free coffee was always appreciated.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Sarah
United StatesThe shower went cold midway during the shower.
The breakfast was great and the location. It was nice to have AC as well. There was a nice sitting area in the courtyard as well.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Dominique
Netherlandscold shower
it was very clean, great coffee, water all day. good kitchen to cook in and nice private rooms. shuttle bus service is great to explore the area
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Julie
Irelandgreat location and easy to book tours and trips through them. lovely breakfast each morning too
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Navaneet
United StatesWe did not have much of a view from the room. We asked for a second floor but they did not have any for the whole duration of our stay.
Breakfast was very good. Location was excellent with 5 min walk to beach and to the national park. We had a big SUV but they found a good place for us to park. When we asked about Cocoverde national park as we were not sure if we should do the day trip, they told us it is a beautiful place and we should if we had the time. We did and it was one of the best experiences of Costa Rica for us.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Macaninch
United KingdomNothing
Great location, breakfast was great, friendly staff and very well maintained/ convenient
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Paul
AustraliaOne of the front reception staff was rude. I would recommend searching around other places for tours etc as they were overcharging for many of these; with the staff member gloating about his commission on one occasion.
Excellent facilities. We stayed in a private room which was clean and well set up. The communal kitchen was great. Breakfast was also really good. The cleaning staff and kitchen staff were brilliant. Really nice atmosphere with mainly young people. Drinks wrapped up at 10pm and there was no issues with noise after this. The unlimited shuttle was really handy also, would recommend getting this. I would give 10/10 - minus 2 for front reception staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Lilith
Germanystaff was a bit sketchy about the tours they offer, tried to charge you more and suddenly tours weren’t available or more expensive, can’t pay by card when you’re staying in a dorm
walking distance to town, but quiet area, nice facilities, dorms with ac and lockers, really nice breakfast included, nice common area
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Ruby
United KingdomStaff and signs were passive aggressive.
Good location and clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Anika
NetherlandsBreakfast is typical Costa Rican: beans, eggs, toast. If you don’t mind this every day, you are good though.
The location is amazing & the hostel is really caring about the safety of the guests! The rooms & common area are very nice & the staff is sweet and helpful!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Judith
CanadaOutside disco noise was very loud Saturday and Sunday until 1am. The shower not hot but the manager fixed it. Also this was the only place I had to give a deposit for a room key and a towel and you must have the exact amount. Best to book day trips through Posh Backpacker.
The breakfast was great and the outdoor seating area really relaxing. The dorm room was clean and good locker space.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Laura
FranceThere is a noisy bar near the hostel which is playing music late
Hosts are very nice with good recommendations Breakfast is simple and good Location is great, bedroom includes air conditioning
Stayed in March 2023
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