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We were aware the Selina was a hostel on booking so opted for a suite room with a private bathroom. We’re seasoned travellers and have realistic expectations of ‘you get what you pay for’. It also has a pool which at the time of booking swayed the decision. We thought the comparatively high cost indicated a high quality accommodation with a more laid back and boho vibe than a standard hotel. Positives… Great location, central to La Fortuna and many excellent eateries. Less than 10 dollars in an Uber to most of the local attractions in the area. Good facilities in the room - arty decor, fridge, coffee machine, mirrors, 65 inch TV with Netflix, large bed, nice toiletries, good WiFi and a powerful shower. The not so great… The whole place didn’t feel as clean as it should be and a little shabby for the cost which was very expensive relative to the other accommodation in the area. No outlook at all with grubby fly screens and old rusty caged windows; located next to a building site. Nowhere to hang clothes and just little inconveniences like the bedside lights switches located at the opposite end of the room. The awful… Noise - when the air conditioning wasn’t rattling like mad, it was the industrial sized washing machines in the laundry below from the early hours that felt like a plane was continually taking off under our room. After three nights, we left exhausted and ready for a quieter space. Looking at reviews, mechanical noise seems to be a regular issue. For a hostel, I would just have put up and shut up but after paying a premium hotel price, the noise was not acceptable. We’ve also got loads of random small charges on our invoice for coworking and well-being which I queried and received no response. It all looks great on the website and the funky branding lures you in but the reality is, we got ****** in by clever photos and copy - there is a gap between what they promise and what you get for the cost. I think they need to maybe stay in their lane and focus on delivering a great hostel experience rather than trying to dress up overpriced and mediocre rooms as a hotel offer at hotel prices. We’ve stayed in four other places to date and the Selina by far offered the least value for money (and we got a ‘deal’ at £115 per night without breakfast). We were excited to stay somewhere a little different - and left tired, disappointed and a little ripped off. Unfortunately we fell for the slick marketing.

I loved this hotel in which we stayed as a family for seven days. The views are breathtakingly beautiful (website photos don't do it justice at all) and everything is just so easy because of the exceptional help of the hotel staff who will take care of anything you could possibly need. The tours organized in partnership with this hotel are extraordinary and we did almost all of them. The beauty of the place and the accommodations (living and service) were exemplary. To testify further, when I left, it seems I had forgotten my laptop, and before I had even realized this and fallen into complete panic, the hotel staff contacted me through what's app to make arrangements to currier it to me in the hotel in San Jose we would be staying in the night before we catch our flight back to Canada. Thank you Jocy for saving me! I would have been lost without my laptop and you and the entire staff were truly exceptional. This place is spectacular. Don't miss it.

When you stay at HOTEL TANGARA ARENAL in La Fortuna, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs. This bed & breakfast is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Arenal Volcano.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, a 1-minute drive from La Fortuna Waterfall and 9 minutes from Baldi Hot Springs. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a meal at EwaÚ or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Hotel Secreto La Fortuna in La Fortuna, you'll be connected to a shopping center, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Arenal Volcano.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.