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Socialtel La Fortuna

3.0 star property
Mountain tranquility awaits at this peaceful retreat where travelers can relax with books from the on-site library while enjoying good company

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Selina La Fortuna - Hostel provides a serene mountain escape with its peaceful garden setting. Travelers can spend their days lounging by the outdoor pool or browsing the on-site library. The restaurant serves tasty meals that guests can enjoy after a day of relaxation.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Bed in a 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 135 sq ft
  • 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
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Teepee Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 75 sq ft
  • 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
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 167 sq ft
  • 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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Suite | 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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About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, Socialtel La Fortuna is in the mountains and in a national park. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, ecotours, and ziplining. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
Map
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007

What's nearby

  • Church time #green
    La Fortuna Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World
    5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolate Fusión
    4 min walk
  • Soda y Restaurante Víquez
    2 min walk
  • POPS
    4 min walk
  • Tayakiry Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Soda La Hormiga
    3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel La Fortuna

Hostel near Baldi Hot Springs
An airport shuttle, a garden, and a library 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 dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Socialtel La Fortuna have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • 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 center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel La Fortuna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Socialtel La Fortuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Socialtel La Fortuna located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Socialtel La Fortuna Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was a good basic clean room. I'd stay there again. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amin

Liked: Staff & service
Underwhelming room in a pretty good area with lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

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

Erica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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

Cindy

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

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

Ryan

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a hostel so considering this, it was good. We had a private room with bathroom, clean. Not soundproof walls/doors so not good for people with sensitive ears. Good location for activities in la fortuna and out of the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudarshan

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

AHMET

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich

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

Nice and clean hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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