Tucked away near La Fortuna Waterfall and Paradise Hot Springs, Hostel La Choza Inn is a haven for adventure-seekers. Start your day with a full breakfast, then zip line through the lush surroundings or unwind on the tranquil terrace. With in-room WiFi, laundry services, and helpful staff on hand to assist with tour planning.
Avenue 331, 300 mts West from the post office, La Fortuna, Alajuela
What's nearby
Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Paradise Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 125 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Chocolate Fusión - 4 min walk
La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - 4 min walk
Rain Forest Café - 7 min walk
Soda La Hormiga - 6 min walk
La Fonda 506 - 3 min walk
About this property
Hostel La Choza Inn
Located just 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the airport, Hostel La Choza Inn offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi, valet parking and full breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children
Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Ziplining
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1991
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 8)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Hostel La Choza Inn
Hostel La Choza Inn Fortuna
La Choza Fortuna
Hostel Choza Inn La Fortuna
Hostel Choza Inn
Choza La Fortuna
Hostel La Choza Inn La Fortuna
Hostel La Choza Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel La Choza Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Fortuna
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostel La Choza Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel La Choza Inn 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel La Choza Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel La Choza Inn?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hostel La Choza Inn?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel La Choza Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hostel La Choza Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Hostel La Choza Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hostel La Choza Inn like?
Hostel La Choza Inn is a short 4-minute walk from La Fortuna Park and 10 minutes' walk from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.
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Hostel La Choza Inn Reviews
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7.8
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10
Good location, right in town.
naling
4-night trip
8/10
Great value in walking distance of Bogarin sloth trail. Plenty of bars & restaurants nearby too. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely freshly prepared breakfast. Good sized rooms & cold showers are very refreshing!
Paul
1-night trip
10/10
Best location
Perfect breakfast
Amazing price
Myung wha
3-night trip
10/10
Free on site parking, walkable to grocery store and restaurant. Friendly staff.
Ailing
1-night trip
10/10
The place was great. Easy to get into. No hassle. Doing the QR code for wifi is great too.
Michael
1-night trip
8/10
Good value for a couple’s private room in La Fortuna. Working AC.
Matthew
1-night trip
8/10
Everybody working there was very nice. The breakfast is great. The courtyard is also nice and quiet and lush. They have good deals with a lot of the tours. The neighbourhood is quiet since it’s away from the main street. The rooms are spacious and clean.
racheltermper
2-night trip
8/10
Staff is very friendly and guided us through our stay. Breakfast was great and the place is super quiet and easily accessible!
Emy
2-night trip
8/10
I was only here one night, in a private room. It was about as basic as it gets. The bed was okay but I could feel the individual springs. The included breakfast was alright but nothing spectacular. The staff were all very polite and professional, but the property itself was very much the stereotypical hostel, passable but not memorable.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay. Good typical costa rican breakfast. Friendly staff and simple good room.
Sophie
3-night trip
10/10
Firest time in a hostel. Older building. Lighting is very dim in the bathroom.
Aside from that, i would recomend
Debora
4-night trip
10/10
The staff was super friendly
David
3-night trip
10/10
Great budget option in La Fortuna with a few private rooms (it's actually a hostel). I stayed in a private room. Clean, typical breakfast and coffee, and friendly staff. And easy walking distance to bars and restaurants.
Bruce
1-night trip
8/10
Staff were great at helping us organise plans and very amenable with allowing us to have early breakfast
Georgina
2-night trip
10/10
Great spot for families looking for a budget friendly but really clean and comfortable option.
Angela
3-night trip
10/10
We were impressed with the how clean and how extremely helpful and nice the entire staff was. Breakfast was more than hopped for. Room was basic but clean and AC worked nicely. If you are on a budget, you get more than you pay for here. Thanks again to the entire staff at La Choza for a wonderful stay.
Martin
2-night trip
10/10
Nice hostel with great value and well located in La Fortuna. Staff is very friendly as well
Alexandre
4-night trip
8/10
Excellent location for those without a car. Very good breakfast and friendly staff
Luis
3-night trip
8/10
Great for the price paid
Vitaliy
1-night trip
10/10
Amazing!
Elin
3-night trip
4/10
Towels smelled soooo bad, I needed to close the bathroom to sleep. Sheets weren't as bad. This was a last minute decission for me, but if you have time, look around more.
Patricia
2-night trip
6/10
Staff was great, rooms clean, great breakfast, noisy guests and noisy nearby disco
Joseph
3-night trip
10/10
Excelente holiday every think was perfect, I would you like to thank to all the members of the staff, they were really professional and very easy going
Valdemar
9-night trip
10/10
Nice hostel for short stay, very kind stuff and good location. I recommend
Martynka
3-night trip
10/10
I liked the vibe of the place, the rooms are spacious, clean with nice view of the Volcan Arenal. The breakfast was amazing, home cooked Costa Rican breakfast. Location was very central to La Fortuna town, and overall great value for money.