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Reviews of Hotel Arenal Rabfer 3 stars

175 mts norte del Banco Nacional, La Fortuna de San Carlos., 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica

#70 of 118 hotels in Fortuna

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Review score

Based on 200 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    A great place to stay close to town with lovely staff who are happy and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clan rooms and close to town. The staff were excellent!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside to this hotel was our room had a door connecting to the adjoining room. The door was locked but it had spaces around the edges so there was zero soundproofing. Loud fiesta next door which sounded like they were literally in our room with us. It's the only reason I wouldn't stay again

    Delicious breakfast included, cafe next door open till late with great food options. Lovely hotel staff, super clean and the pool was nice. Great location too

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Recommend, Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could use a little updating but not a problem

    Welcoming, great location, good breakfast/great restaurant, clean pool, spacious room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    Good budget place to stay for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was no blackout curtains.

    Clean, a good pool which my son loved, nice location, friendly and helpful front office staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Great location, clean room, breakfast included, and a refreshing pool after hiking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we missed was a clothesline to hang up towels and swimsuits after using the pool. Breakfast is served at the attached restaurant, which is not part of the hotel. Unfortunately, there’s little flexibility – they offer fixed menu sets that can’t be combined, and they were quite inflexible about any changes, so our two vegan family members were not so happy

    We really loved this location. The room was simple but had everything we needed and was spotless, breakfast was included, and the pool offered the perfect refreshment after a day of hiking in the area

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Great Accomodation in the Centre of La Fortuna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much really…. WiFi could be better

    Very centrally located, everything in walking distance without being in the center of the noise. Good breakfast. Super nice staff. Good value for money during low season. Spacious family rooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not the best.

    Good breakfast. Close to town.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Excellent restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Don't stay in a room above the restaurant!

    We changed room after the first night as we were disturbed by loud music coming from the restaurant area below late at night and very early in the morning. The staff apologised and moved us immediately. We were upgraded to a luxurious, very clean, comfortable and quiet room which was great! We overlooked the stunning pool. The food at Arenal Rabfer restaurant was always excellent, generous and delicious breakfasts were included in the price. Lunch and evening meals were the best we had in La Fortuna, which is probably why people came to eat there from all over the town.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    A long weekend in a great hotel with a nice view of the volcano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a conveniently located place with a good restaurant attached. The communal areas of the pool - a couple of work spaces, the pool etc, were all clean. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast, good location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    8.0
    I recommend without hesitation...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent accommodation price ratio. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Lovely centrally located hotel with easy access to shops, restaurants and tours.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast was good but you had to choose what you wanted the night before and after 3 days we were a little frustrated by the same 5 options (although we understood it maybe helped reduce food waste!).

    Great location to walk into the centre of La Fortuna in a couple of minutes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and spacious with small balconies or terraces. There was a nice pool with loungers and a visiting iguana! You could see lots of birds from both the pool and the restaurant areas, and the food in the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast was good. There was also an upstairs reading room with power points.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are a bit basic, and could use a bit more of a table or bench to organize beloings. Overall it was quite functional.

    Friendly staff, great common area facilities, pool, and the included breakfast was delicious (and had multiple options to choose from). I would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful Stay In La Fortuna!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All Good

    Beautiful, Clean, Well Kept Hotel In The Heart Of La Fortuna, With Easy Walk To Local Restaurants And Shops, Along With A Great View Of Arenal Volcano! Restaurant On Site Serves Delicious Meals And Breakfast Included In Hotel Provides Great Tasting Options. Front Desk Helps With Excellent Local Suggestions And Tour Bookings! Roberto Was So Accommodating And Did His Utmost To Ensure The Best Possible Experience While Staying At Hotel!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Very relaxing 4 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean rooms and grounds. Nice pool. Location is short walk from center and quiet. Great restaurant next door. Staff helped with info and arranged a few day trips.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    La Fortuna stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast next door was good but service on occasion wasn't great if you're in a rush go early.

    Nice hotel in a great location. Loads of beautiful birds around the pool. Was originally given a very dark room behind the kitchen but was able to change to a much brighter nicer room. We went on the best reasonably priced tour of our sat in La Fortune to Mariolas Trail which was only 10 mins walk away.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    8.0
    Close to everything and comfortable stay with breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were quite small for a family of four. But if you are going to be out the whole day, it is fine. Shower pressure could be better. But there was no issue of hot water.

    Walking distance from the La Fortuna Central Park and all the restaurants. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Included breakfast was great, specially with vegan and vegetarian options. Staff was helpful in booking activities.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic location, excellent breakfasts , great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff, ideal location for visiting the Thermal baths nearby. Clean, good free parking onsite. Good rooms. Visited Baldi Springs nearby on day passes, bought them in town saved $45 a day between us than booking direct with the Springs

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Great Location for multi Day Stays in Arenal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    + Breakfast + Good value for money +;Refrigerator in room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The site is a bit noisy

    Very helpful front desk especially Andres. The lady at the other shift of the front desk is also very nice. She swiftly changed my room when my original assigned room has water problem.The restaurant next door provide good breakfast and very facilitating. They provide packed breakfast if you go early for tour. They even gave me cake for my birthday. Very appreciated for their kindness !

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Will stay here again if we will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Very clean, free breakfast & courteous staff.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable Very close to the center Great breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

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