Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
What's nearby
Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive
Kalambu Hot Springs - 6 min drive
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 6 min drive
Ecotermales Fortuna - 6 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 157 min drive
Restaurants
Chocolate Fusión - 4 min walk
La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - 5 min walk
Rain Forest Café - 2 min walk
Soda La Hormiga - 3 min walk
La Fonda 506 - 6 min walk
About this property
Selina - La Fortuna
Selina - La Fortuna puts you within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Yoga classes
Pool table
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Ziplining nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Room amenities
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This diner specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Selina Fortuna Hostel
Selina Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna
Socia/tel La Fortuna
Selina La Fortuna Hostel
Selina - La Fortuna La Fortuna
Selina - La Fortuna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Selina - La Fortuna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna
Frequently asked questions
Does Selina - La Fortuna offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Selina - La Fortuna does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Selina - La Fortuna?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Selina - La Fortuna?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Selina - La Fortuna?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina - La Fortuna?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Selina - La Fortuna and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rafting. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Selina - La Fortuna?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Selina - La Fortuna like?
Selina - La Fortuna is a short 4-minute walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and 20 minutes' walk from El Salto Fortuna River.
Selina - La Fortuna Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
January 8, 2025
The hotel was a good basic clean room. I'd stay there again. Great central location.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 7, 2025
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 31, 2024
We stayed in the Teepee. It was pretty cool but quite small. Also ours did not have a mosquito net...
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
November 28, 2024
Would not recommend
Stayed at the micro room. It is too small to fit more than 1 person. Our air conditioner was leaking all night, and the night stand fell on me in the middle of the night and my water glass broke. I complained to the reception but they didn’t care. We paid extra to move to a standard room. The room is located right by the dorms so it was very loud all day and night, we got woken up at 6 every day. There was no community life at all. Yoga was cancelled every day, Coworking space is extra charge. To conclude, there wasn’t any benefit to staying at a hostel as we ended up paying the same as we would’ve paid in a hotel and we didn’t get to meet anyone as there was no community or ambiance at all. Would not recommend
Lihi
Lihi, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 7, 2024
Very accessible
Meghana
Meghana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 9, 2024
4 bed dorm is close to the road and super noisy. People are good, wonderful stuff.
Sudarshan
Sudarshan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 10, 2024
Would stay again
Bonnie
Bonnie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 10, 2024
We enjoyed our stay very much would recommend
Bonnie
Bonnie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 9, 2024
Armoniem
Armoniem, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
Limpio, baños compartidos pero privados
Fatima
Fatima, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 10, 2024
Alyson
Alyson, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 9, 2024
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!
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 28, 2024
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.
Olivia
Olivia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 14, 2024
Absolutely incredible experience. I would love to stay here again. BOOK NOW!
Downtown is a few steps away and the volcano is literally on the same street.
moussa
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 9, 2023
Selina is an amazing hostel experience, no matter where you stay. We always enjoy the stay
Jordan
Jordan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 2, 2023
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 16, 2023
Nice property but felt they lack to execute on VIP Benefits commitments. They tried to pull off the welcome drink as their 2 drink commitment — After discussion manager agreed but this should have never been the case. I did not get credit for the previous night when they failed to tell me about my free drinks. Also when asked about room upgrade as part of VIP membership they told me they would look into it and never executed. Lastly the room was to have daily cleaning (service) and this was never done. Overall very disappointing!
Camilo
Camilo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 9, 2023
Selina’s in La Fortuna is amazing! I had a single room with a great view of Arenal Volcano. I slept like a baby in the comfortable bed!
My only tiny issue was how dark the lighting in the bathroom was. Overall I had a fantastic time and made new friends!
Hazel
Hazel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2023
Amazing place, close to the town and such kind people working and staying there too
Shania
Shania, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 21, 2023
Comfortable but not clean
Great location, space for parking, comfortable room but pretty noisy and the floor was filthy and sticky. Made the mistake of wiping it with the white bath mat and it really wasn’t white anymore after that. The lighting looked cool but rather dark, which could be improved.