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La Fortuna BackpackersvsArenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, La Fortuna Backpackers ranks slightly better than Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa. La Fortuna Backpackers scores 76 with recommendations from 1 reviewers like Lonely Planet.
La Fortuna Backpackers
Lonely Planet
75 mts Norte del Banco Popular, Frente a la Escuela La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4417, Costa Rica
From $9/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The best hostel in town is set in a humble peach tinted casa (house) and blessed with a cutesy sky blue paint job."
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
23 km west from La Fortuna town, Main road to Arenal National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine "Within the grounds of the Arenal Observatory Lodge in Costa Rica, there are several paths of varying length that can be walked." Full review
Fodor's "These cozy, comfortable, and simple rooms allow you to sleep as close as anyone should to a volcano—it's a mere 2¾ km (1¾ miles) away, and stellar views and outdoor activities are what the place is all about." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Close enough to Arenal Volcano for visitors to hear and feel the nearly constant rumbling, this observatory (on a hillside just over a mile from the peak) gets excellent views of the eruptions." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms range from La Casona’s rustic doubles with shared bathrooms and views from the porch, to plus junior suites, with king-size beds, local art and huge picture windows framing the volcano." Full review
Frommer's "The views from the rooms, restaurant, and common areas are simply spectacular. The main dining room features a massive wall of glass, with a V-shaped peak that perfectly frames the volcano." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This all-inclusive, 864-acre, 48-room property on a mountain has some of the best views in the area of both the lake and the volcano, and allows guests to be immersed in the rainforest" Full review
