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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with complimentary local breakfast, cool off at the pool, and explore city attractions before returning to this peaceful urban retreat.

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Hotel Arenal Rabfer, in the city center, offers a tranquil escape with a garden setting and outdoor pool. The Open Kitchen restaurant serves lunch and dinner on-site. Practical amenities include a business center and luggage storage. The notably helpful staff enhances every stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 327
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan

Room options

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Family room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden Area | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪POPS - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Hotel near Baldi Hot Springs
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Arenal Rabfer. The on-site restaurant, The Open Kitchen, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arenal Rabfer boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Open Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Arenal Rabfer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arenal Rabfer?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Arenal Rabfer provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Arenal Rabfer located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Arenal Rabfer Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and the room was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful. The on-site restaurant was great. Rooms were good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were really amazing good healthy produce, well served, obvious care taken.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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...).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent conversation with helpful staff for booking excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, 5 minutes to the center of la fortuna where you can find all the restaurents and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Budget friendly hotel no frills but clean, good service, nice included breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Itzaxo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Yummy breakfasts and pretty surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overal

Good services, clean and pretty close to atractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful stafff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paula at the front desk was so nice and helpful, and the free breakfast was delish. Best avocado toast I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te property is located a few meters from the La fortuna Central Park. If I have to say something to improve at the place, the hotel has not elevator to access 2nd floor. my score of the property is 9 of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! amazing customer service. Our room was very clean and so is the pool. The breakfast is good!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Arenal Rabfer! The staff are super helpful—a big shout out to Fernanda and Fernando on the front desk, who were a huge help in booking activities (there is so much to choose from!) and transportation. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, the pool is lovely, the food in the restaurant is delicious, and the location is fantastic: less than a block to restaurants, a bank, a fresh fruit store, and anything else you might want. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel. My mother in law can’t walk well and they accommodated so quickly to help her. She loved the pool, convincente to walk around, shop, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice. The breakfast was OK - several options at the restaurant next door. The biggest negative was that the AC was right above the bed and blew cold air directly on us at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a wonderful hidden treasure in La Fortuna. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable. I strongly recommend this lodging facility for anyone looking for an affordable price with all this Inn has to offer. LUIS A FEBRES
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gajanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk people ARE VERY HELPFUL. THEY ARRANGED ALL OUR TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent hotel just 2 blocks from the heart of town. Good onsite resturant that had a scrumptious fixed menu offering for breakfast. Room was comfortable with working AC. Staff were very accomodating of requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024