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3.8/5
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charles b.
charles b.
Visited in april 2024
The dorms were muggy and ac wasn’t really doing much. They kick guests out at 10pm.
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Brendon G.
Brendon G.
Visited in march 2024
Great location. Room was clean. Staff went above and beyond
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Karley D.
Karley D.
Visited in february 2024
I will start with the positive things:
- comfortable bed
- good location for walking to restos & tours
- aesthetic cylinders for IG pics
- pool looked nice & clean but did not swim because it never stops raining in Fortuna
- good air con
the ugly:
- absolutely no atmosphere, i would not recommend this place to solo backpackers
- the staff is extremely inhospitable, they are not friendly nor helpful. not even a smile when you enter or exit the entrance area, asking for help they act like you’re asking them to perform a chore for you
- the cylinder rooms are cool but not practical at all, there is no where to store your things aside from under the bed which is not accessible and no where to hang all of your damp things (everything you own will be damp in this climate)
- the night bar was open 1/4 nights we stayed and only for an hour or two although it is advertised as being open 6-10pm

Overall i would not recommend staying here
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Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
Visited in february 2024
The cylinder rooms were so cool too stay in. The rooms do come with AC but fair warning they can get stuffy inside. Receptionist was very kind. No kitchen besides a small sink and communal fridge. The gentleman working the bar was not fond when we asked for utensils. Location is awesome!
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Mason B.
Mason B.
Visited in january 2024
The place has potential. It is nice but not kept up for the price. The staff were not welcoming. Great location but am happy to leave.
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Justin F.
Justin F.
Visited in january 2024
Nothing but a great experience all around. Take advantage of good breakfast by Alberto on site. Bathrooms and showers are excellent. Cylinder were really fun and very private. Will come again.
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gala m.
gala m.
Visited in november 2023
Très bon rapport qualité/prix pour cette auberge de jeunesse avec bar/restaurant et piscine. Services et excursions dans la région du volcan Arenal.
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Mike B.
Mike B.
Visited in october 2023
Very nice hostel with some hotel-quality private rooms and a beautiful pool area. My friend and I had a great time
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Hanna O.
Hanna O.
Visited in october 2023
I really enjoyed my stay at Arenal Backpackers Resort. The cylinders are a unique place to sleep. Bathrooms, sheets and towels are clean. The garden is very beautiful. In October the place was very quiet, which I liked a lot. Would come back!
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Erik M.
Erik M.
Visited in october 2023
Fair experience. The tents are a bit moldy and there’s a lot of noise from the street, but the pool and showers are really nice. They will try to get you to wear a wristband at all times, which is a little annoying and there’s no communal kitchen. The staff is nice though. :-)
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Sonja M.
Sonja M.
Visited in october 2023
The hostel and the location is very nice. The staff seems annoyed and isnt trying to help
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Rscvlogs21
Rscvlogs21
Visited in september 2023
Don’t go there . they don’t like Mexicans . !!!!!!
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Priscilla S.
Priscilla S.
Visited in september 2023
El lugar muy aseado, las personas que nos atendieron súper amables. La comida muy buena!! Excelente trato por parte de Alberto.
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Joseph H.
Joseph H.
Visited in august 2023
Fantastic spot, walking distance to the town and tons of food around. Sweet deal for the area.
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Mae S.
Mae S.
Visited in july 2023
excellent, central location. food on site. you’re able to book tours right there at reception. beautiful pool. gated. towels available upon request. i felt safe. side note : ac is turned off during the day and back on at night, it gets cold!!
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fute_919641
fute_919641
Visited in january 2017
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Backpachers très bien avec piscine, possibilité de petite restauration sur place, bon rapport qualité / prix pour le pays.
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