Arenal Hostel Resort

Prós: Central location, clean, very helpful staff, 2 pools

Prós: The breakfast buffet next door was very good. The security staff and manager were amazing; so help and friendly. They gave great adventure advice. The rooms had air conditioners!

Contras: I can't complain, really, but there were no clothes hooks in the bathroom.

Prós: The staff were great, friendly welcoming and very helpful. Communications prior to arriving were exceptional in terms of advice, recommends and bookings. Great location and good vibe in the hostel.

Prós: The swim up bar was fun, and the staff was really helpful in scheduling tours.

Prós: Excellent location, hostel facilities are impressive, you almost feels like at a resort (bar access from the pool)... at a very good price...

Contras: Not much actually... It would have been good if the staff of the hostel would have been able to help more 'autonomous' travellers about hiking the Arenal Reserve instead of only trying to ...

Prós: One of the nicest hostels I have stayed in Central America. Lots of communal spaces with hammocks, swimming pools and bars. The dorm was spacious and the staff speak good English and are helpful in ...

Contras: I asked about getting a bus to Monteverde and a male member of staff said it was usually $25 but he could do it for $20. When I went back to book it a female staff member insisted it was a fixed price...