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Located in Fortuna, within 5.6 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.9 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Alpha Arenal Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 20 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, 21 km from Sky Adventures Arenal and 24 km from Venado Caves. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a patio with a mountain view. Each room is fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms come with a terrace and others also offer city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Alpha Arenal Hostel offers an American or vegetarian breakfast.

Ecoglide Arenal Park is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Ecotermales Fortuna is 5.1 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 10 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Alpha Private Rooms in Fortuna provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 5.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.7 km away from Kalambu Hot Springs. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views.

The hostel offers an American or vegetarian breakfast.

You can play table tennis at Alpha Private Rooms.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 20 km from the accommodation, while Sky Adventures Arenal is 21 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 10 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Amaya's Hostel in Tortuguero, you'll be by the sea and within the region of Pacuare Natutral Reserve.

Located in Monteverde, Hotel Jardines de Monteverde is within a 15-minute walk of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hostel Cascada Verde is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Catarata uvita and 7 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This hostal is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Uvita Beach and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Tortuga Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Fuego Arenal in La Fortuna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Los Lagos Hot Springs and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.

Boasting sea views, Cozy room with beautiful oceanview provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a fitness centre and a garden, around 31 km from Tortuga Island. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property has a shared kitchen, a traditional restaurant with an outdoor dining area.

With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation is non-smoking.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Playa Naranjo, like fishing and hiking. Cozy room with beautiful oceanview features a children's playground and a barbecue.

Cobano Airport is 52 km from the property.

Boasting mountain views, Villas en el Bosque features accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a bar, around 1.1 km from Tortuga. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in all units. At the villa complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the villa. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 27 km from Villas en el Bosque, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 42 km from the property.

With a stay at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt in Nacascolo, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marina Papagayo and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Playa Hermosa. This beach resort is within the region of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.

With a stay at Epic Tamarindo Boutique Hotel in Tamarindo, you'll be 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Reserva Conchal Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Playa Langosta and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Conchal Beach.

Situated in Coco, 200 metres from Matapalo Beach, Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The property has a hot tub, nightclub and a shared lounge.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms include a patio.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers a buffet or American breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for windsurfing and snorkelling, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort.

Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 44 km from Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, while Marina Papagayo is 44 km from the property. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 28 km away.

When you stay at Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Tamarindo Beach and 9 minutes by foot from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This beach resort is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Conchal Beach.

With a stay at Lost Iguana Resort and Spa in La Fortuna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Lake Arenal. This family-friendly resort is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

Located in Paquera, Barceló Tambor is connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Parque Nacional Curu and Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. This all-inclusive hotel is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Romelia Wildlife Refuge.

When you stay at Nya Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montezuma Catholic Church and Montezuma School. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Montezuma Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Montezuma Falls.

Located in Cóbano, Villas Cabuya Beach & Forest is in a regional park – a 1-minute drive from Cabuya Island and 6 minutes from Lajas River. This villa is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Montezuma Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Montezuma Falls.

Located in Santa Rosa, Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Tronadora Arena. This family-friendly hotel is 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park.

Located in Cahuita, Hotel La Isla Inn is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Blanca Beach and Cahuita National Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Negra Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Black Beach.

With a stay at Rancho Humo Estancia in San Antonio, you'll be in the mountains and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Samara Trails and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Nicoya Colonial Church. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Iglesia de San Blas and 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Recaredo Briceno Park.

With a stay at Villas Del Caribe in Cahuita, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Playa Chiquita and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Talamanca Family Art.