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La Fortuna

3.0 star property
Mountain hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Sundeck
Outdoor pool
Free WiFi
Hiking
Business centre
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is CA $143
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Room options

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 8 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Fortuna

At La Fortuna, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 27 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This diner specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Selina La Fortuna
La Fortuna La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Hostel
La Fortuna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Fortuna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does La Fortuna offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Fortuna does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Fortuna?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at La Fortuna?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 18 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at La Fortuna?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Fortuna?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at La Fortuna and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rafting. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La Fortuna?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around La Fortuna like?
La Fortuna is a short 4-minute walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 20 minutes' walk from El Salto Fortuna River.

La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Would not recommend
Stayed at the micro room. It is too small to fit more than 1 person. Our air conditioner was leaking all night, and the night stand fell on me in the middle of the night and my water glass broke. I complained to the reception but they didn’t care. We paid extra to move to a standard room. The room is located right by the dorms so it was very loud all day and night, we got woken up at 6 every day. There was no community life at all. Yoga was cancelled every day, Coworking space is extra charge. To conclude, there wasn’t any benefit to staying at a hostel as we ended up paying the same as we would’ve paid in a hotel and we didn’t get to meet anyone as there was no community or ambiance at all. Would not recommend
Lihi, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly good private rooms for a hostel and great value compared to the other town centre alternatives. For us, it felt like a hotel as we were keeping ourselves to ourselves at the beginning of the trip. Selina noted it was our honeymoon and decorated the bed with flowers which was really appreciated the night before transferring to Tortuguero. We also stayed two days in a premium room prior to staying at Tabacon for one night and returning back. The previous Selina booking was via another booking provider and the more premium room was one of our favourites in Costa Rica as it had a balcony, was spacious and had a huge smart tv! Breakfast options were limited but were good. One can sit at high tables that overlook the small river to the rear of the property. Wear insect repellent in the earlier hours as insects were a little energetic. You can watch leaf cutter ants decent the tree, birds fishing and even otters play in the water. The reception staff could have been slightly more enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the local area :) Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying her to anymore.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4 bed dorm is close to the road and super noisy. People are good, wonderful stuff.
Sudarshan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Bonnie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Bonnie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Armoniem, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Limpio, baños compartidos pero privados
Fatima, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Alyson, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with how spacious and clean the Selina was! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's right in the middle of town so everything is walking distance and they have a lot of organized tours available. Would stay again!
Cindy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming and chilled
Really well set up. Gorgeous pool and open kitchen for hanging out. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I hadn’t stayed in a hostel in over 10 years, so was unsure about what a dorm would be like. No worries - totally chilled. To any other solo travelers in their mid-30s - this place is fab.
Olivia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely incredible experience. I would love to stay here again. BOOK NOW! Downtown is a few steps away and the volcano is literally on the same street.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay
Jordan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice property but felt they lack to execute on VIP Benefits commitments. They tried to pull off the welcome drink as their 2 drink commitment — After discussion manager agreed but this should have never been the case. I did not get credit for the previous night when they failed to tell me about my free drinks. Also when asked about room upgrade as part of VIP membership they told me they would look into it and never executed. Lastly the room was to have daily cleaning (service) and this was never done. Overall very disappointing!
Camilo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Selina’s in La Fortuna is amazing! I had a single room with a great view of Arenal Volcano. I slept like a baby in the comfortable bed! My only tiny issue was how dark the lighting in the bathroom was. Overall I had a fantastic time and made new friends!
Hazel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Shania, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable but not clean
Great location, space for parking, comfortable room but pretty noisy and the floor was filthy and sticky. Made the mistake of wiping it with the white bath mat and it really wasn’t white anymore after that. The lighting looked cool but rather dark, which could be improved.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel.
S, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joelle, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

LE PHUONG, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My Personal Experience
Selina was nice, however a little more expensive than I think it was worth. I felt that the staff were a little disorganized. They were very friendly though and I appreciated the help I got with bringing my bags to and from my room! The breakfast was alright, however I think could use a little more flavor! I didn'y use the pool. It was a nice size though and the parties there were fun. I didn'y spend much time on the property during my 3 nights there. I was in a room with my own bathroom. The whole room was nice and a good size. The bed wasn't as comfortable as I would like and the pillows were also not great for my neck! Overall a great place, I just think maybe they should charge a little less for the type of room I booked.
Kayla, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The explanation of the place's services is not given. Just a key. I did not know that I deserved breakfast and not on all the activities
avi, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mila, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Maybe Never Again
As beautiful as the property is, our stay was somewhat disappointing. To start off, masks are not enforced at all here, most of the staff did not wear masks when near guests. Fine. We got a teepee room which was advertised with A/C. The teepee has little to no room for yourself, let alone luggage and has a fan, but no A/C, which is sweltering, especially if you are with another person. Everyday, the river near by begins to smell like feces, which infiltrates the teepee making it completely suffocating. Luckily, we voiced our concerns and they moved us to a deluxe room which was great. Upon a few hours in our new room, a front desk staff member (not a maid) opened our door and saw me naked. Don’t know why he was coming into our room, or why he did not knock. At the restaurant, the food was very inconsistent. I didn’t like my frozen banana bowl because it was warm and soupy. I asked for oatmeal instead, but they just brought me back a cold soupy banana bowl. I scheduled a spa day 2 days in advance. When I checked in to my appointment, it seemed as though they forgot they scheduled me. They called the masseuse because she was not on the premises, which led to my appointment being pushed to half an hour later. The masseuses was very nice and my massage was great. It seems as though the front desk functions off of personal laptops. To end things on a good note, the premises are nice. the tourist desk girl was very helpful and they offer fair prices. Maybe never again.
Setareh, 7-night trip
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