Hostel La Fortuna - Jardines Arenal
La Fortuna - Jardines Arenal
2km east of Bank of Costa Rica
La Fortuna
San Carlos
Costa Rica
Tel.
(506) 2479 9728
Fax.
(506) 2479 9323
Customer Rating
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| 96% | |
| 90% | |
| 94% | |
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| 74% |
A budget Price! Welcome to Jardines Arenal Hostel, La Fortuna's latest accommodation with a difference where you can experience a unique combination of nature and peaceful. Built in 1981, this substantial farm house has been restored to offer our guests not just budget accommodation but also a unique experience during their stay in La Fortuna.
The hostel has it's own garden and provides amenities, security and comfort for the independent traveller or anyone wishing to stay in peaceful, calm surroundings after a exhausting day sightseeing in the most exciting and beautiful town in the world.
Jardines Arenal Hostel has a wide selection of dorms; from private rooms with 2 - 6 beds to 6-beds dorm for the price conscious traveller. Great care has been taken in furnishing our rooms to the highest standard with top quality beds and secure storage facilities.
Guests can enjoy FREE Internet access in the lobby, relax in the lounge or have a drink with friends in our hammocks exclusive area. A free full breakfast, served in the dining room, is included in the price.
*All our bedrooms are Non-Smoking
Our hostel is also situated in a great location and minutes away from the most important activities like National Park, Hot Springs, waterfalls, canopies, rafting, canyoning, waterfall rappel, shops, bungee jumpin etc. Just ask our staff for ideas! Free transportation to all the activities above mentioned is provided everyday.
Check in from 2pm or leave your bags before Check out is 12:00 m.d. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Photo ID required at check in
ATTENTION!
Families with children under 16 years old must take and pay for a whole room as children are not to share with other guests.
The hostel has it's own garden and provides amenities, security and comfort for the independent traveller or anyone wishing to stay in peaceful, calm surroundings after a exhausting day sightseeing in the most exciting and beautiful town in the world.
Jardines Arenal Hostel has a wide selection of dorms; from private rooms with 2 - 6 beds to 6-beds dorm for the price conscious traveller. Great care has been taken in furnishing our rooms to the highest standard with top quality beds and secure storage facilities.
Guests can enjoy FREE Internet access in the lobby, relax in the lounge or have a drink with friends in our hammocks exclusive area. A free full breakfast, served in the dining room, is included in the price.
*All our bedrooms are Non-Smoking
Our hostel is also situated in a great location and minutes away from the most important activities like National Park, Hot Springs, waterfalls, canopies, rafting, canyoning, waterfall rappel, shops, bungee jumpin etc. Just ask our staff for ideas! Free transportation to all the activities above mentioned is provided everyday.
Check in from 2pm or leave your bags before Check out is 12:00 m.d. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Photo ID required at check in
ATTENTION!
Families with children under 16 years old must take and pay for a whole room as children are not to share with other guests.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception opened everyday from 7.00am to 8.00pm. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open 365 days |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From San Jose to La Fortuna there are 3 different departures: 6:15, 8:40, 11:30 a.m. Return trip 12:45, 2:45 p.m. Ca. 12, Av 7/9 (Atlantico Norte Terminal) 4 hrs. 30 min. |
| Parking: | Free Parking Lot in Jardines Arenal Hostel |
| Location: | Jardines Arenal is located 2 Km. east of Downtown La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Jardines Arenal Hostel is located in one of the safest areas in La Fortuna. La Fortuna is the closest town of Arenal Volcano |
| Airport: | We are located 3 Kilometer east of El Tanque Airport. Just for local Flights There are 2 flights every day from San Jose |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in La Fortuna - Jardines Arenal |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Breakfast in price |  | TV room |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Air conditioning |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews La Fortuna - Jardines Arenal
| 01 Dec 2011 Leanna, USA | 90% | |
| Hernan the owner is really great. The hostel is about a 45 min. walk from town, out in the country side. Transportation is easy. If the air is clear you can view Volcan Arenal. Hernan can set you up with any activities or transportation you want, or you can just enjoy the peace and quiet. | ||
| 27 Nov 2011 Leanna, USA | 100% | |
| This was more like a boutique hotel than a hostel. Hernan Blanco, the owner, and his staff are very friendly and very helpful. The only drawback was the very clean, well lit kitchen. I could not find any pot (there are skillets), and kitchen tools are scarce. It was an Olympic effort to prepare pasta with cheese and vegetables. Don't let this put you off. It´s a great place to enjoy the country side. The staff can help you arrange any activities. | ||
| 20 Nov 2011 Barbara, USA | 93% | |
| Nice comfortable hostel. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast of fruit, eggs, ham, and toast was wonderful. No hot water was a shocker, but that is the norm in Costa Rica. Those advertising "hot water" had barely luke warm water. The biggest drawback to this hostel was the distance to city and attractions. We had a car, so it wasn't an issue for us, but for those without a car, travelers would have to take tours or use taxis which is costly. | ||
| 17 Nov 2011 Roxanne, Canada | 90% | |
| Harmon was realy friendly and helpful. Had a great stay. | ||
| 18 Apr 2011 Jean, USA | 100% | |
| Outstanding hospitaly by Senor Herman Blanco.
His assistance and knowledge with all inquiries was exceptional | ||
| 22 Feb 2011 Lillian, Canada | 90% | |
| The owner of this hostel, Herman was a super friendly Tico. He helped us plan the guides that we wanted to do during our stay in Arenal. He went as much as calling up all the booking companies to confirm our reservation for a canopy tour. He also saved us 10$ because we were able to get a student discount with him. He also paid for our taxi into town for dinner the first night of our stay. Both me and my friend were very grateful for the service he provided us with. The rate also included breakfast. Herman and his wife actually cooked the breakfast for us. Suffice to say, the portions were large and Herman made sure to ask us how we liked our eggs :).I would definitely go back to this family fun place as it was well worth the money we paid. | ||
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