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Descripcion de Arenal Backpackers Resort

The author’s choice in hostels  in town. This self- proclaimed “5 star hostel” with volcano views is among the cushier hostels in Costa Rica. Dorm rooms have private hot-water bathrooms, and you will sleep easy on the thick orthopedic mattresses.

Private rooms definitely cater to midrange travelers, though with cable TV, 2 superior double beds and tiled bathrooms, they are worth the splurge. The newest budget accommodations option is the covered tent city; each raised tent contains a mattress, sheets, pillows and electricity. But the real draw is the landscaped pool with swim-up bar, where backpackers spend lazy days lounging with a cold beer.

Other amenities include hammocks, free internet and wi-fi, lockers in every room, 24 hour security a decent but pricey restaurant and bar with great happy hour specials.

To top it off manager Diego and his staff are some of the friendliest, most helpful and informed hostel employees we have ever met.