Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Property class: 3
Mountain hotel in La Fortuna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Hotel Arenal Rabfer is just 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Open Kitchen, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY470
CNY645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Family room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light, a heater, and a door.

Standard Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden Area

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A building entrance with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a covered patio area with potted plants.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
175 metros norte del banco Nacional, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 15 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

  • Hotel Arenal Rabfer is just 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Open Kitchen, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit 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 secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Open Kitchen - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Arenal Rabfer
Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer La Fortuna
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Arenal Rabfer 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 Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Hotel Arenal Rabfer and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, spelunking, and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Open Kitchen.

What's the area around Hotel Arenal Rabfer like?

Hotel Arenal Rabfer is in the heart of La Fortuna, a short 1-minute walk from La Fortuna Park.

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Reviews

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were delicious and varied with several choices to suit different tastes. (29 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious food with various options, including gluten-free choices, and offered a good breakfast. (22 reviews)
  • The pool was described as lovely, nice, lively, clean, and refreshing by multiple guests. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing. The location gave us easy access to Arenal volcano area and easy access to Tenario (rio Celeste).
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8/10 Very good

Parking was easy and the free breakfast at the restaurant was good. Super convenient location.
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8/10 Very good

Good and pretty consistent breakfast, cleanliness could be better but overall a nice property to stay in. Pool was also nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was really nice and the room was clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Breakfast was at the adjoining restaurant it was very good. Staff was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were helpful. The on-site restaurant was great. Rooms were good for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little hotel in a great location. The restaurant connected to the place is very good too, wonderful breakfast. Pretty much everything in town is in walking distance with the very unique Soda Rodriguez and a delicious steakhouse a block away. Pool was clean and refreshing. I’d stay her again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Pool lively and clean. Breakfast excellent. Staff were extremely helpful
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, and they changed towels daily. The restaurant next door had amazing food with lots of gluten-free options, and they gave you a 10% discount if you were a hotel guest. The hotel is also just 15 minutes from the volcano lookout hike.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff has been wonderful. Welcoming and personable. The location of this site is fantastic, with easy access to restaurants and tour companies .
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, clean rooms, and a stellar team. They even arranged a packed breakfast for my early morning tour! Loved the breakfast next door (best French toast of the whole trip). Thanks for everything!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
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8/10 Very good

Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Well kept up hotel with pool and restaurant onsite. Very convenient- is in town, close to stores, other restaurants, and a lovely city park.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff. Even packed our breakfast to go. Pool area was clean. Would highly recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to shops, bars and restaurants. It has an excellent restaurant onsite that serves gluten free options. Hotel itself was perfect. Easy to park. Amin at reception was warm, welcoming and professional. Very helpful.
Great view from the room above reception
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect! Staff was amazing!! So helpful, kind, and always willing to help. Allowed us to store luggage since we arrived early & carried heavy luggage up the stairs to 2nd floor!!! Restaurant was amazing! Great included breakfast!!! Would absolutely book it again!!!
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8/10 Very good

The staff was very helpful and sweet!! They helped us book tours. The breakfast was at 7 am and if you left early you could get it in advance to go.
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10/10 Exceptional

No complaints! Stafff was amazing! Breakfast amazing! Beautiful hotel and it’s located right where everything is. I had three stays in Costa Rica. This was my favorite! And it was lit even the most expensive! Such great deal!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a coupke of blocks from the town center. Friendly staff. Simple but nice breakfast a few steps from the hotel entrance. Swimming poool, A/C, view of the volcano (when the clouds lift...).
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel right downtown La Fortuna. This is not a resort - but has a lovely pool and staff were amazing. Helped us with all our questions! The rooms were comfortable and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean and hotel is well organized. Nothing fancy in terms of amenities but what they do have is cozy and charming. We only ate breakfast on property. It was good but not great. Only 5 or 6 items to choose from for the breakfast that’s included and the menu didn’t change while we were there. Location is great as long as you want to be in town.
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10/10 Exceptional

No frills hotel BUT it was spotlessly clean, shiny floors. Shower was clean, but a bit outdated. Staff was amazing!!! Good restaurant at the hotel (the Open Kitchen) and also a good Italian restaurant just across from it. The hotel is located on a quiet side street, but only about 5 min walk from the main street in La Fortuna. Also, a very good coffee shop on that street (Vanilla).
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful stafff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, walkable to restaurants, a bank and the park. Good size rooms, clean, with AC and a mini fridge. The pool is very nice and clean. Staff is very helpful. For breakfast there are a few options to choose from and it is delicious.