Wood House Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in La Fortuna with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Property amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3 km oeste de la Iglesia Catolica, la Fortuna, Frente a Hotel Villas Vilma, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    6 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World
    2 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    4 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    4 min drive

Room options

Grand Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room

Highlights

Patio
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Estandar Room

Highlights

Patio
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Familiar

Highlights

Patio
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

At Wood House Hostel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Arenal Adventure World. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this La Fortuna hostel include Los Lagos Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 6 min walk
  • Arenal Adventure World - 2 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wood House Hostel

Hostel in La Fortuna with free parking
As a guest of Wood House Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wood House Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

This La Fortuna hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Wood House Hostel offers 5 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Rooms open to patios. This La Fortuna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Living room
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hostel Arenal Fortuna
Hostel Arenal
Arenal Fortuna
Wood House Hostel La Fortuna
Wood House La Fortuna
Wood House Hostel La Fortuna
Wood House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Wood House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wood House Hostel?

Yep, Wood House Hostel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wood House Hostel?

No, Wood House Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wood House Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Wood House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners & managers so so kind & helpful. It was a unique experience. All 4 of us got our own bed! The only thing missing was a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tico living.
This place is wonderful for the travler who doesn't want to be right in the middle of town, but still close enough to walk to everything. Also this is tico living not for those who want a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostel! Great value!
This was a wonderful stay! Extremely good value! It was a little unknown to drivers and such and it's name confuses it with another hostel in town so it is easier to say that it is across from the "Villa Vilma". We were thoroughly impressed and would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

s, Canada, Montrel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Dirty, smelly, noisy, no hot water, uncomfortable bed. Arenal hostel and Hostel Arenal are not the same place , check two time before reservation. The only things that was OK was that the staff are welcoming. Don't go there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wouldn't go expecting anything fancy, but the price is right and the woman managing the place is very friendly and accommodating. Place is a little tough to find, its down the alley to the side of the shopping center and looks like a private residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little spot!
Lovely, quiet little house. Wonderful place for the end of your days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Homely, away from the tourist chaos
Lovely relaxed atmosphere, a little difficult to find though. Friendly owner along with friendly dogs and pig! A nice porch area to sit and read also.

2/10 Terrible

Lucien

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Lutz

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon hôtel!
Le meilleur rapport qualité prix de la Fortuna! Pour une somme vraiment modique, vous ayez accès à un hôtel tout en bois et en couleurs, avec des espaces communs très agréables. Cuisine commune. Accueil très chaleureux, ambiance familiale. L’hotel Ne compte que 5 chambres, ce qui rend l’ambiance conviviale. Un peu en retrait de l’agitation et du bruit de la ville, il est très calme. Excellente connexion internet! Très bon petit déjeuner pour 5 dollars (les pancakes sont délicieux!). Bémol: pas de serviettes de toilette!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Greger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yeon sup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hostel in La Fortuna
We stayed two nights there. The host was super kind and friendly. If you need anything, just ask her. We loved our staying in Hostel Arenal La Fortuna. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017