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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
Free WiFi
Business center
Outdoor pool
Hiking
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.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$62 per night
Feb 20 - Feb 21

Room options

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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 2 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

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

At Socialtel 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

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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

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
La Fortuna

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 4-minute walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 20 minutes' walk from El Salto Fortuna River.

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Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Bonnie, 3-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 accessible
Meghana, 2-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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel.
S, 2-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice place to meet people

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip