Selina La Fortuna
325th Avenue 75 Meters East Of The Bus Terminal, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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#3 of 159 Specialty lodging in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Selina La Fortuna is located in the center of town and is the perfect starting point for all your adventures. Stay in our private rooms, suites, and more. Here you will feel at home, while meeting travellers from all around for the same great experience. Join us at night for a bonfire under the stars near the Teepee area where you will get the real Selina experience, meet other guests and share stories.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Badminton
Bicycle rental
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Parking
Yoga room
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Happy hour
Hiking
Horseback riding
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Water park offsite
Board games / puzzles
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun umbrellas
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Walk-in shower
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 100 out of 100
106Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
11Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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325th Avenue 75 Meters East Of The Bus Terminal, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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Really enjoyed this hostel. Its located in a great place. Very busy and a great place to socialise (with activities offered). The staff were very friendly, especially the receptionist. The hostel also offers a view of the river. The resident iguanas were also great fun!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 12 Jan 2023
Hi Olivia, we appreciate your feedback, it helps us improve and we are always looking to grow for the better. We are happy to see you had a great time with us and really hope to see you again soon. Pura Vida!
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I’m not used to posting bad reviews but this is an exception. The room we were given was 6 bed for our family of 5 with bathroom. On the website these room type are made to look light, airy and clean with a reasonably modern and clean bathroom. Ours was the opposite. Very dark. Right on the main road with heavy trucks and motorbikes all night. Disgustingly dirty with nail clippings in the bed frame. Toilet brush with no holder on the floor of the bathroom (which stank) when we arrived. No hot water tap on the sink. Aircon ducting vibrated so loud through the wooden ceiling that we couldn’t have it on and even then the aircon from the room next door did the same so we barely slept an hour all night. Open slatted window in the bathroom meant we had mosquitoes to deal with on top of everything else. I’ve backpacked though plenty of places including s. America and this was truly an awful room to be in especially with kids. Not what they advertise themselves as at all. We were due to stay 3 nights but asked for money back and moved elsewhere after the first. At $200 a night for the room I feel this is a disgrace. Breakfast included but orange juice watered down with 50% water and what tasted like instant coffee - in Costa Rica?? Oh, and buying a beer at the bar will cost you pretty much double what you’d pay anywhere else. Avoid. If you can’t avoid then avoid room 120.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 19 Dec 2022
Hi Joe, Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. About the room, I'm really sorry it didn’t go as expected. But, I apologize again for the situation. Otherwise, I'm glad you like most of the part of your time with us. We are working hard to improve the general experience and the look & feel of the property. Hopefully, you can visit us soon and see the improvements. Safe travels!
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My room was invested with FLEAS (!!) i got the bite marks and all. Got switched to a 6 pers. dorm but no monetary compensation for the EXTRA LAUNDRY , BUG SPRAY and the fact that I paid almost $100/night for 1 night in the flea (tipi) room and 2 in a 6 person dorm. NO COMPENSATION because the charge was already done?? The funniest thing is that when i started complaining about the fact that i couldn't sleep with the bugs crawling over me (didnt realise what bug yet) is that THE ONLY solution they could come up with is making me pay $50/night extra (so $100 total) so they could move me to a suite.... Nice business model to make money but terrible for returning guests!!! I had to ask for a bed in a shared dorm myself (!) Honestly my most uncomfortable hotel/hostel stay ever. This is supposed to be semi luxurious so I was willing to pay almost $100/night for a great experience. Ended up with a contaminated suitcase, stressful experience, and extra expenses to get rid of this.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Go for the cheapest options. The 6 pax dorm was small but ok. Also there are not enough fridges...
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Selina at La Fortuna was by far my favorite Selina when it came to staff, the layout, and the yoga. I stood at 5 different Selena’s during my 14 day stay in Costa Rica and La Fortuna set the standard of excellence. Gustavo, the bartender made my trip amazing with excellent service every single day - making it feel like home along with Monse, the Yoga teacher is super dedicated to the space and provided amazing yoga and meditation sessions as well as head stand workshops and sound healing which started my mornings off amazingly. Definitely returning next summer!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Meditation at 7am sets the tone for the day!
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 28 Sep 2022
Heyyy Justin! Thank you so much for giving us this review! We are so happy to have the best guests ever. Have a nice day, see you soon, Pura vida!
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The place is very clean, people are nice and welcoming. Guests are young and the bar area is very lively with music all the time. The restaurant is also very good, with healthy options and not expensive.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stayed in Costa Rica for a month and stayed here for two weeks. It was honestly the best Selina we stayed in, the room, the cowork area, the bathrooms, kitchen and communal areas were always kept incredibly clean and organized. We were lucky enough to have met Yendry and Marylin who kept our room and surrounding spaces in excellent condition and were incredibly friendly and always helped us out when needed. Everyone at the reception including Laura, Alejandra and Anielka were also very welcoming and were always looking out so we could have the best experience. The wifi all across the Selina was superb and I was able to take meetings and calls all over the place with no problem at all. A superb experience thanks to all the staff and people we met here. The activities and noise volume were always adequate so would definitely come back here. Congratulations for making this stay an incredible one!…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 25 Jul 2022
Hi Ekai! we are so glad you had such a nice experience with all of us and that your experience has been amazing! we hope you return :) We will be waiting for you! Thanks for visiting us!
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We got lucky with the deal but still overpriced. Stayed in tepee which is normally $85 plus but got it for $44 but I still think it’s way too much. Very very small, no air conditioning, if you were to pay $85+ you would expect a private bathroom aswell but that is not the case. Shared bathrooms are not private at all - shower doors you can easily see over if you’re over 5’6 and water temp very inconsistent. Shared kitchen way too small for the number of people staying here. Pool was quite nice and the decor of the hostel is cool it’s just so so expensive for what it actually is.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: You can rent a 2 bed house 5 mins away for 1/3 of the price
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 22 Jul 2022
Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, for us is fundamental to understand how you feel to improve our services. Hope to see you again soon! Pura Vida!
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Amazing place if you don’t plan to sleep lol! Booked a private room for 4 for our family and I didn’t like it whatsoever : no privacy as it was on thé way across from the communal kitchen and absolutely NOT quiet with people yapping super early am up to late night in that open kitchen. This explains why they gave us so many earplugs smh! Then thé bar played loud music with deep bass until past 11pm. There were 4 bunk beds -that looked like concentration camp ones- and a full bed. Anyhow it’s great for single young travelers that travel alone and can sleep for cheap in any condition. That’s not me lol!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Selina Management, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 4 May 2022
Hello Caroline! Thank you very much for the feedback, we will take into consideration to improve our services. We hope you have a good trip! Pura Vida
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I can’t say enough amazing things about this hostel/hotel. I will never stay anywhere else when traveling if there is a Selina nearby. I stayed in a suite with my friend. The cleanliness was excellent. The room smelled amazing and had chic decor. Everything was spotless. The overall vibe of Selina is so welcoming. When you stay here you feel as if you are part of the family. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast fruit bowls. We got smoothies a couple mornings which were delicious. Cocktails were all delicious (esp the mango margarita!). I can’t say enough about the staff- all super helpful, welcoming, and friendly. Shoutout to Gustavo, Wayner, and Tiffani for making our stay extra special. There’s also always so much to do at Selina’s- yoga, drink/paint, sound therapy, etc- you could never leave the Selina and have an amazing trip!…
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Parking here is super easy and safe.
My best tip- don’t bother staying anywhere else. Selina...
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Response from Selina Management, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 6 Apr 2022
Hi Abby thank you very much for all the positive feedback and taking the time to leave a review. Here at Selina La Fortuna we aim to create a community experience and provide as many wellness/activity opportunities as possible. Hopefully you will be back in the future to create more memories and amazing experiences, Pura Vida!
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I had no idea the Selina hotel brand existed until this trip and we enjoyed it so much I don’t think I can stay in any other hotel without wishing I was at a Selina. The room was very clean, work space was amazing, staff helpful and friendly, amazing food and drinks, I could go on forever. We felt like we were home when there. They have activities everyday all day. We did a workout class one morning for free in a beautiful open air room overlooking a river. Just overall a wonderful experience.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Selina Management, Owner at Selina La Fortuna
Responded 6 Apr 2022
Hi Kelly thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide such positive feedback. One of our main goals here at Selina is to provide the best experience possible while make you feel like you're home so its great to read that and all the other elements you liked. We hope to have you back in the future to make more wonderful experiences.
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PRICE RANGE
US$49 - US$188 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaArenal Volcano National ParkLa Fortuna de San Carlos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Frequently Asked Questions about Selina La Fortuna
Which popular attractions are close to Selina La Fortuna?
Nearby attractions include Iglesia de La Fortuna de San Carlos (0.2 km), Onirica Art Gallery (0.3 km), and Galeria Estudio (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Selina La Fortuna?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Selina La Fortuna?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at Selina La Fortuna?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Selina La Fortuna?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chifa La Familia Feliz, Chipotle's, and Restaurante Tierra Mia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Selina La Fortuna?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Does Selina La Fortuna have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Selina La Fortuna offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Selina La Fortuna have airport transportation?
Yes, Selina La Fortuna offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Selina La Fortuna located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of La Fortuna de San Carlos.
Are pets allowed at Selina La Fortuna?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.