Arenal Hostel Resort Towers  

In the heart of La Fortuna city center, this hostel-resort sits minutes from Arenal Adventure World and the Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. It’s about 2.3 miles from Arenal Volcano National Park — a handy base for volcano hikes and local adventures.

A social, laid-back hostel-resort with a lively bar, restaurant and café. Nine air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and private patios; bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Expect terrace and garden spots to sip your morning coffee while looking over the city.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, grab a drink at the poolside bar or fire up the on-site barbecue area. On-property perks include an arcade/game room, tour and ticket assistance, terrace and garden, free self-parking, transfers and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), plus laundry, dry cleaning, an ATM and safe-deposit boxes.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected. Express check-out and shuttle/transfer services are available.

The Corner restaurant serves international fare with options that nod to local flavors. There’s also a coffee shop/café, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Full breakfasts are offered daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.