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
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
Hostel in the mountains
A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Selina - La Fortuna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Selina - La Fortuna have amenities such as free WiFi.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 13 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Library
Reception hall
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is 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 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Selina - La Fortuna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Selina - La Fortuna?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Selina - La Fortuna?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Selina - La Fortuna?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Selina - La Fortuna located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, El Salto Fortuna River, and Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Selina - La Fortuna Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Not as good as the other Selina’s in Latin America but still good. Quiet, food expensive but overall nice hotel with friendly staff. However local children do come in to use the pool so that area is not quiet.
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
MILTON
26 December 2024
MILTON
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Travis
19 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything costs extra. There was noone in the pool because it costs an extra 20 a day
Comfortable rooms and lots of amenities on-premise. Slightly far from the bus stop for airport or for other places in Costa Rica (but still walk-able), but close to the National Museum and it's not like there's many other things to see in San Jose.
It was my first time actually staying in a Hostel, I was actually very happy to be Selina my first, it was a chill place so don’t expect much party, food and drinks in the restaurant were great, I didn’t use the community kitchen or fridge so can’t really comment on that,
Staff was very friendly and welcome, coming solo to La fortuna Selina made it great a great experience.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.