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Socialtel La Fortuna

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

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Sundeck
Teepee Room | Terrace/patio
Interior
Free WiFi
Business centre
Nestled in the mountains, Selina La Fortuna - Hostel offers a serene escape with a lush garden and an on-site library. Unwind by the outdoor pool or indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

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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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

6 Bed Female Community Dorm

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive
  • Airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Socialtel La Fortuna

Socialtel La Fortuna is just 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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 not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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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

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
STAR_OUTLINE

Special features

Dining

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

Optional extras

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

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
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Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel La Fortuna offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Socialtel 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 Socialtel La Fortuna?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel 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 Socialtel 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 Socialtel La Fortuna?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Socialtel La Fortuna like?

Socialtel La Fortuna is a short 3-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and 4 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

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Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Breakfast
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

The hotel was a good basic clean room. I'd stay there again. Great central location.
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Amin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Bonnie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This property is cute, and fun. Not the most chic or the most squeaky clean, but a great value overall. The staff was very attentive, and there were a lot of options for everything: food, spa, tours… also very centrally located!
Erica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Bonnie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good central location

Central location in La Fortuna, good communal space area. The hotel has been recently rebranded to Societel - the private room was decent overall and has an A/C, but the overall room is clearly a bit worn out. There are food and drinks onsite but lots more choice in town especially if you’re looking for local food. We didn’t book tours as we wanted to do the sites ourselves, we travelled by uber to the volcano entrance, waterfall and hot springs - which was pretty easy if you don’t have a car!
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not as good as the other Selina’s in Latin America but still good. Quiet, food expensive but overall nice hotel with friendly staff. However local children do come in to use the pool so that area is not quiet.
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Impressed!

Very impressed with how nice our private deluxe room was. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice and big, and everything was clean. They offered complementary drinks every day, had a nice big pool, a full kitchen space to access, and free parking. The location is right in the middle of town so you can walk to everything. Would definitely recommend this place for your visit to La Fortuna.
Ryan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed in one of the cabins — it had a rip in the screen and we got eaten alive by bugs overnight. Didn’t seem worth the money, especially because the “hostel” no longer has a kitchen. Slightly weird vibe. Great location though
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel.
S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms and lots of amenities on-premise. Slightly far from the bus stop for airport or for other places in Costa Rica (but still walk-able), but close to the National Museum and it's not like there's many other things to see in San Jose.
Yang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a hostel so considering this, it was good. We had a private room with bathroom, clean. Not soundproof walls/doors so not good for people with sensitive ears. Good location for activities in la fortuna and out of the village.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean hotel

Nice and clean hotel, good value for money for the region
Erich, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accessible
Meghana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed in the Teepee. It was pretty cool but quite small. Also ours did not have a mosquito net...
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

You can never go wrong with Selina. A basic but well-rounded place to stay.
Franco, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time actually staying in a Hostel, I was actually very happy to be Selina my first, it was a chill place so don’t expect much party, food and drinks in the restaurant were great, I didn’t use the community kitchen or fridge so can’t really comment on that, Staff was very friendly and welcome, coming solo to La fortuna Selina made it great a great experience.
Gerardine Abreu, 5-night trip

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

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.

8/10 Very good

Nice place to meet people

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Everything costs extra. There was noone in the pool because it costs an extra 20 a day
Travis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel in town

I stayed in the 6 person dorms , and the beds were sturdy, so you didn’t wake anyone up by going into the top bunk. They provide bed sheet which is really nice. There was a bathroom for the room, but it was wet every time someone used the shower. I would recommend to use the shared toilet/outdoor bath. They were of high quality and wonderful to shower with a view and sound of nature from the shower cabin. The hostel is right in the city, perfect location and with easy access to walking around. The hostel plans trips , especially needed if you don’t have a car. People were nice and the shared spaces are a great way to meet new people
3-night trip

6/10 Good

I stayed in a teepee, which was just as cute as pictured. It was quite small though, pretty much just enough room to lay in the bed. I struggled to sleep well because the fan was in the corner of the room by the head of the bed, and the height of the fan made it so the top of it rested on the teepee which made a less than peaceful noise when it was on, which led me to turn it off. The property itself was pretty, but the bathrooms were quite old and in need of a renovation. I have never seen a hand dryer that had to be plugged into the wall, and when I did plug it in, it still didn't work. The people who worked in the bar were not friendly (not mean, but not really warm or welcoming) which surprised me for what I had heard about Selina's/Socialtels from a friend who stayed in the past. I think for the price of the accomodation, there is room for improvement.
Stephanie, 2-night trip