Ave 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica, 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica
#77 of 107 hotels in Fortuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 481 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 June 2024
Tamara
United KingdomThe room I had didn't have great natural light and the bulbs were very dark. With the curtains open people would be able to see our stuff/us very easily because of where the room was which wasn't ideal so had to keep curtains closed most of the time. It was also not very sound proof so when people were sat down in hammocks outside our room it was so loud and you could hear every conversation which was annoying when you were trying to sleep. We didn't get fresh towels/change of sheets which was quite needed after a few days of hiking but this was possibly due to us not realising we had to put a sign on our door till leaving.
The common spaces are so beautiful and perfect atmosphere. Loved the pool/bar and the fire pit area where welcome drinks were held. This place was just very sociable with lots of opportunities to talk to other guests. The room I had was beautiful and very very clean. Breakfast included was great as well and made very well. It was super well situated by the town/bus station and the staff were friendly. I would definitely return!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Henrike
GermanyThe rooms are really tiny. I think the smallest hostel room I have ever been to. Almost no space to store any luggage, but still.it was OK, and it kind of worked. :)
Lovely hostel central in La Fortuna. Enjoyed the stay. It was clean, I met wonderful people, the kitchen for everyone was nice and they had some activities for free.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomYou can’t eat food you’ve cooked at the tables in the bar area which is a bit frustrating as the single (if large) table in the kitchen gets very busy.
Two pillows!! Amazingly friendly & helpful staff at reception (bar not so friendly). Great vibe & easy to meet people. Nice pool. Good size room with OK space even when full. Bar closes at 22:00 which manages the noise if you’re trying to sleep. Good location in town. Supermarket very close. Free afternoon yoga with Wolf was great! welcome drink also aided in meeting people.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Megan
CanadaThe rooms were clean and stylish, set up for comfort (we had a private room with bathroom), the area was right in town easy to walk to shops and restaurants. The overall vibe was chill, everyone was friendly. The food was good and convenient. We even had the pleasure to watch a sloth in the trees off the back patio above the river which was really cool. Nice to have the pool for down time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Nicolas
MexicoYou do not have a curtain to prevent light from hitting your eyes at sleep
The vibe of the hostal. Met really nice people
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Sean
United Kingdomthe hostel was not in the best location, there were times the area felt a little unsafe. However the hostel it’s self was a safe haven. the teepee was comfortable however was very small, and did not have space to dry wet clothes which would be useful in La fortuna given the heavy rains.
stayed in deluxe room for one night and the teepee for 2 nights. the deluxe room was very comfortable and clean. the teepee had a comfortable bed and a good bug net.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ldv
NetherlandsHygiene could be better in communal bathrooms, no free coffee
Good atmosphere, communal kitchen, good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Gautney
Abkhazia, GeorgiaI wasn't able to keep my bracelet 😆
The convenience of everything was great for the price.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Sophia
United KingdomWe were there on Easter weekend (Holy week here) and it was busy. Selina allow people to come and use the pool for free, which is great but it ended up turning it into a bit of a crèche. So many people came all weekend with their children, it really lost the hostel vibe. They also brought in their own food and drinks, even though we are told we couldn't. Think they need to review their policies! The food and drink is quite expensive for a hostel we thought!
This is a great Selina, with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The pool and restaurant/bar were lovely to sit around and relax at. The place was clean and it was in a great location for the main town and also to get to Arenal volcano etc. They also have parking which was a plus! There was a fridge in the room which was a plus!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Rijk
NetherlandsNothing
Good location with private parking places. Beautiful garden, with pool, a nice restaurant and enough places to chill. Good beds and spacious rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Erin
NetherlandsThe Teepee tents are small. It’s fine for one person but would be hot and small for 2.
Great location. Really lovely tram of staff who were helpful and available for any requests. The pool is great and needed for the hot day trips. It has a nice restaurant and bar area. The shared bathrooms and showers felt very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
María
ArgentinaThe cleanliness overall could improve, especially in the common areas (the hammocks really stink). Room 403 was too small for the price we paid. There are not enough parking spaces for everyone.
The facilites are very good, nice vibe. They are not very clean though. The food in the pool bar is good, a bit too greasy. The room was okay. Receptionists could not answer any of our questions, but at least we didn't have to wait to get our room since they were very organized. Location is very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Michelle
IrelandNo toilet in room and mosquitos everywhere
Close to bus station and good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Danika
SwitzerlandLazy and rude reception staff. Not helpful at all.
Lovely facilities with lots to do. Great pool and restaurant area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Pippa
United KingdomIt was quite noisy in the mornings with the traffic and unfortunately our room was next to the bins and the staff emptied lots of bottles early each morning.
Social, felt very safe, lots of activities, our private room was cleaned every day which was a bonus, good food and a nice pool.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Matt
United KingdomThe bathroom could have been a little cleaner
Great value for money. Room was large and well equipped.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Marian
RomaniaTeepees could have been just one square meter bigger. We barely fit our luggage, and it was not a big one.
Right in the middle of nature. Has a creek at the property. Nice ace to meet travelers.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Kristi
United StatesShower drain got clogged which flooded bathroom, also wish they had more hooks to dry out clothing and curtains for the dorm beds.
Very convenient location, extensive concierge service that can help you book any tours/shuttles/activities you want, beautiful dining area facing a river, delicious breakfast, great way to meet other solo travelers here!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Julie
United KingdomThe place is great but it feel sterile. Bunch of people staring vacantly into their phones all day long.
The room was comfy but unpractical. Literally nowhere to any clothes and a giant TV we didn’t need as the place as a cinema and everyone has tech.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Tom
GermanyFor one of the more expensive hostels in the area, I would've expected at least a curtain at every bed and good bed linens and towels.
Nice hostel with a restaurant + bar, pool, co-working space, workout area and more that normally hostels don't offer. Makes it very easy to meet other travellers. Located close to the center of La Fortuna, where you find everything you need.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Juyoung
South KoreaBar is closed at 22:00 that is quite early, bed does not have a curtain
Staffs are very kind, facility is clean, food from the bar is great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Christa
CanadaThe matresses are a little springy.
Location is great and it would be a 9 rating had I stayed in my second room the entire time. The first night I was in a dorm with metal bunkbeds that felt dark, musty and crammed. After asking for a different dorm my experience changed 100% for the good. Nicely equipted sturdy private bunks. All the food I had there was more than excellent. Nice pool enviroment. Friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Trisha
India1. The storage lockers above the bed were in a weird place and I kept hitting my leg 2. I had cobwebs in the corner of my bed (which I cleaned) 3. The beds weren't super comfortable (6.5/10)
1. Great staff 2. Great location - very close to the supermarket, main square and a lot of restaurants 3. Rooms and bathrooms were cleaned everyday and refilled with toiletries 4. Air-conditioning worked well 5. Security in the rooms was great 6. Great property with a restaurant and bar that had a good selection of food and drinks
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Kolesnykova
Canadathe room was super loud also they don't have bathroom inside the room so its just 2 bathrooms and 1 toilet for few rooms.... which is outside... not good at all
I really like how it looks outside, but not in the room... also they have good location
Stayed in January 2024
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