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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Standard Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
In the heart of the city, Hotel Arenal Rabfer offers a warm retreat with free breakfast and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Open Kitchen, serves lunch and dinner while guests enjoy access to an outdoor pool, business center, luggage storage services. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$72 nightly
The total price is $82
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees

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Family room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Garden Area | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
175 metros norte del banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 3 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 159 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Hotel Arenal Rabfer is just 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Open Kitchen, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit 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 secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Open Kitchen - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Arenal Rabfer 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 Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Hotel Arenal Rabfer and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, spelunking, and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Open Kitchen.

What's the area around Hotel Arenal Rabfer like?

Hotel Arenal Rabfer is in the heart of La Fortuna, a short 2-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and 7 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

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Reviews

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were delicious and varied with several choices available. (14 reviews)
  • The pool was lovely and very clean. (4 reviews)
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Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Downtown
Recreation
Family friendly

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
Tamara Van, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Well kept up hotel with pool and restaurant onsite. Very convenient- is in town, close to stores, other restaurants, and a lovely city park.
Mary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice place, 5 minutes to the center of la fortuna where you can find all the restaurents and bars
Nadine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, walkable to restaurants, a bank and the park. Good size rooms, clean, with AC and a mini fridge. The pool is very nice and clean. Staff is very helpful. For breakfast there are a few options to choose from and it is delicious.
Gabriel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overal

Good services, clean and pretty close to atractions
Harry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful stafff
Randolph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer! The staff are super helpful—a big shout out to Fernanda and Fernando on the front desk, who were a huge help in booking activities (there is so much to choose from!) and transportation. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the pool is lovely, the food in the restaurant is delicious, and the location is fantastic: less than a block to restaurants, a bank, a fresh fruit store, and anything else you might want. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Kathleen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The pool was nice. The breakfast was OK - several options at the restaurant next door. The biggest negative was that the AC was right above the bed and blew cold air directly on us at night.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an excellent hotel. My mother in law can’t walk well and they accommodated so quickly to help her. She loved the pool, convincente to walk around, shop, restaurants, etc.
Diana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was amazing! amazing customer service. Our room was very clean and so is the pool. The breakfast is good!
Clémence, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

front desk people ARE VERY HELPFUL. THEY ARRANGED ALL OUR TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT.
Gajanan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a wonderful hidden treasure in La Fortuna. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable. I strongly recommend this lodging facility for anyone looking for an affordable price with all this Inn has to offer. LUIS A FEBRES
LUIS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasent hotel just 2 blocks from the heart of town. Good onsite resturant that had a scrumptious fixed menu offering for breakfast. Room was comfortable with working AC. Staff were very accomodating of requests.
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great trip to La Fortuna

The staff was always helpful and courteous. The complimentary breakfast was great. Location was convenient to downtown and the city square and restaurants. An item was lost from my suitcase and the staff was extremely helpful in locating the item and went out of their way to return it to me.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

We had bed bugs in the room which spoiled our stay in the hotel. Breakfast was good at the restaurant downstairs.
Boris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My late check-in was easy. My whole family very well. Good wifi signal. Excellent breakfast options. Within walking distance to bus terminal.The bathroom was typical Costa Rican style.
Omar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My daughter and I stayed at Hotel Arenal Rabfer for 8 days. Our stay was very pleasant and peaceful. The customer service here was exceptional and my daughter and I loved the breakfast. Roberto was very kind and treated us like family. Fernando (the lady with the pretty eyes) was very personable and sweet. Everyone was supper nice and made us felt welcome. I would definitely come back or recommend this hotel to my friends.
Sandra, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Exceptional service

We had exceptional service. Fernanda was fantastic and arranged for us to have breakfast to-go because we were checking out super early before breakfast was available. The room was basic, clean, everything you need. Walkable to everything. Pool looked nice though we didn’t use it. Would stay again if passing through la fortuna.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean small property. Nice friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Hotel did not provide any information regarding activities. Although they were easily available once you were in the shopping area. We used Uber for transportation.
Deepak, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

The hotel is clean. I really like the upstairs community room that had sofas and a work table with plug-ins to charge your phone or plug in a computer. It is open air with Windows so you can see outside and it is on the second floor. I enjoy relaxing there and watching the people on the street and enjoying the nice fresh air! The front desk reception was very helpful and accommodating when my tour left right when breakfast started. They offered a cold breakfast option that I could pick up the night before! Since my tour started a little after breakfast started the receptionist scheduled a to go breakfast for me! The hotel is in the center of La fortina so the shuttle tour buses pick up from the hotel.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The photos shown are not exactly how it appears. We were given a room that was so dark and with an outdated tv, no fridge for medication. There was. Very little parking for rental. However it was very near shops and restaurants.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel right downtown La Fortuna. This is not a resort - but has a lovely pool and staff were amazing. Helped us with all our questions! The rooms were comfortable and clean.
sand, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

MARCIA ONILDE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is good in downtown La Fortuna but still one lane away so not very noisy although you can hear vehicles at night. 4 options for breakfast - and they are all good. I tried their avacado toast breakfast twice and it was good. I also had their rice beans eggs breakfast and it was good too. My wife had the fruit bowl and it was great too. Good coffee too. Hotel lobby has water dispenser so you dont have buy water but can use their filtered water. Hotel attracts good birds. Very close to mini mart and also to downtown which has many restaurants. Uber is always available and is always only one minute away due to proximity to downtime. Highly recommended.
Percy, 4-night trip