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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
Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Hiking
Business centre

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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

About the area

La Fortuna

At Socialtel La Fortuna you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and within 20 minutes of El Salto Fortuna River. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hostel include Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.
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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 in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socialtel La Fortuna. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star La Fortuna hostel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel La Fortuna offers 27 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Socialtel La Fortuna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel La Fortuna on 6 Apr 2025 start from NZ$83.51, 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 parking available at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Yep, Socialtel La Fortuna has a free self car park.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a pool?

Socialtel La Fortuna has an outdoor pool.

What makes Socialtel La Fortuna a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Socialtel La Fortuna.

Does Socialtel La Fortuna serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socialtel La Fortuna?

No, Socialtel La Fortuna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Socialtel La Fortuna?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel La Fortuna?

No, pets are not allowed.

Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 193 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the Teepee. It was pretty cool but quite small. Also ours did not have a mosquito net...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MILTON

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

AHMET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I had so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lihi

Travelled with group
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

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine Abreu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Meghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan, Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armoniem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima, Lima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpio, baños compartidos pero privados
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

moussa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023