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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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Sun deck
Terrace/patio
Business centre
Free WiFi
Interior
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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Free WiFi

Compact Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Bed Female Community Dorm

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 839 reviews
The price is HK$761
HK$859 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 154 min drive
  • Airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel La Fortuna

Socialtel La Fortuna is only 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall are within a short drive.

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 older; 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 cots (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 on-site 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 fridge

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

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 shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This diner specialises 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna
Socia/tel La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Hostel
Socialtel La Fortuna Hotel
Socialtel La Fortuna La Fortuna
Socialtel La Fortuna Hotel 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 that you 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 such as hiking, horse riding and rafting. Additional recreation on-site 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 on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Socialtel La Fortuna like?

Socialtel La Fortuna is a short 3-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and 4 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

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Reviews

Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Bonnie, 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

6/10 Good

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!
Erica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel.
S, 2-night trip

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

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.
Andrea, 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

6/10 Good

Good central location

Central location in La Fortuna, good communal space area. The hotel has been recently rebranded to Societel - the private room was decent overall and has an A/C, but the overall room is clearly a bit worn out. There are food and drinks onsite but lots more choice in town especially if you’re looking for local food. We didn’t book tours as we wanted to do the sites ourselves, we travelled by uber to the volcano entrance, waterfall and hot springs - which was pretty easy if you don’t have a car!
3-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

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

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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Stephanie, 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

2/10 Poor

We originally booked to stay at Societal La Fortuna through Expedia and we were quite excited to stay there after the AMAZING experience we had at the Societal Jaco. After a VERY long day of busses rides and changes we eventually made it to Societal La Fortuna & were excited to just go for a swim and have some supper. However, when we got there we attempted to get in to the hotel only to be told that they are having issues with the local government and cannot have us stay there..... they stated that they sent emails however we NEVER received any emails from them and Expedia stated that they NEVER received any notifications either. We did end up finding another place to stay but now we were out the $550CAD we paid to stay at Societal La Fortuna plus what we paid for our new hotel. We reached out to Expedia for a refund and they spent the last five days trying to get the refund but with no luck as they could not get ahold of anyone... My husband is going to contact the CC company & see if we can dispute the charges through them and hopefully we will cover more ground. Anyway just want to warn anyone that may be traveling the La Fortuna to NOT book to stay here!!!
Stacie, 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

The stuff was super friendly
jhon, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Unterkunft hatte geschlossen. Wir mussten uns eigenständig um ersatz kümmern
Kristin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lugar unico y diferente

Un hospedaje unico y difernte de los habituales
LUIS EDGAR, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at Socialtel La Fortuna. The room was clean, practical and nicely decorated. The hotel is centrally located close to shops, restaurants. The staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was excellent with many a la carte choices. The pool and bar areas were nice spots.
Jeremy and Sandrine, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed in one of the cabins — it had a rip in the screen and we got eaten alive by bugs overnight. Didn’t seem worth the money, especially because the “hostel” no longer has a kitchen. Slightly weird vibe. Great location though
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Asif, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Amin, 2-night trip

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

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