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Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Sundeck
Outdoor pool
Business centre
Free WiFi
Hiking
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Room options

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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

  • Arenal Adventure World - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs
A garden, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Socialtel La Fortuna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Socialtel La Fortuna have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Socialtel La Fortuna?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel La Fortuna on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$108.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Socialtel La Fortuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Socialtel La Fortuna located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Beautiful property, garden, pool, and restaurant area. My room was nice and clean, front desk was always helpful with guidance, and arranging trips. Overall a good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amin

Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMET

Great place, I had so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yang

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghana

Very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine Abreu

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Franco

You can never go wrong with Selina. A basic but well-rounded place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Everything costs extra. There was noone in the pool because it costs an extra 20 a day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Great hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Nice and clean hotel
Nice and clean hotel, good value for money for the region
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan

4 bed dorm is close to the road and super noisy. People are good, wonderful stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

moussa

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 Good

Francisco

Nice place to meet people

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lihi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024