The hostel was very clean but lacked personality. We stayed in a private room and all thou it was very clean it lacked amenities. There was no coffee maker, no fridge and the mattress was quite hard. Considering that they charged hotel prices for the room you would think they would have standard amenities included. Prices in the restaurant were... More

The hostel is good considering its a hostel and not a hotel, although its pricy as a hotel too. The buts are that the showers are not hot , just slightly warm and there's loud (comercial) music playing on the pool until late so don't forget your ear plugs in case you have an early tour the next morning and... More

A friend recommended this hostel while in Arenal. It is a nice clean place to stay. We were there for 4 days and 3 nights. It is a small cozy hotel. We stayed in the private rooms: very spacious, clean and comfortable, One of the beds needed a new mattress as we could feel the springs but the other bed... More

We rent 2 room back in April 2013. The hostel is well located in La Fortuna, near restaurant, center of the town, shop, small food market. The room we're clean and with A/C and TV. The room at a big shower and a bathroom. The Hostel has a pool with a pool bar and a bar where you can drink... More

The grounds are very well kept and the service was incredible. Our receptionist helped us with all of our tour and transportation needs. Bartender Jennifer was very helpful and fun. I totally recommend this hostel. Views of the volcano and all.

Arenal Hostel Resort is, in my opinion, the best hostel in Costa Rica. The staff is extremely helpful, nice, and friendly and the rooms and common areas are kept impeccably clean and beautiful. My friend and I stayed here for five nights and Alonso and Jennifer were so helpful in helping us plan tours, answering our questions, and giving us... More

We stayed in a private room in April for 3 nights. The staff where really friendly and helpful. The grounds are excellent and the swim up bar is a real winner. Rooms are basic but clean, they were cleaned every day. The only slight negative was the shower. The water was only warm at certain times and even then it... More

The rooms were clean, secure and affordable. We were told right at the beginning that the water heaters are heated by the sun, so we knew to strategically time when we took our showers; but it was warm enough in our room for colder shower water to not be a big problem. The thing I loved most about this place... More

I never expected Arenal Hostel Resort to look like it did. First, you walk down a very well lit and rainforest themed alley way. Then it opens up to a beautiful garden with trees, wonderfully made wooden tables and chairs, a swim up pool bar, and full kitchen. I was amazed by the service. This does not feel like a... More