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Hotel Arenal Rabfer

150 mts north of Banco Nacional de La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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London, United Kingdom
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is a very nice little place - only about 5 mins walk to all the shops and restaurants, good sized room with balcony etc. Breakfast was included but it wasn't massively inspiring so I only had it one morning. The staff are very helpful and booked our trip to the hot springs and onward travel to our next location.... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Lovely hotel situated just next to but not in the town centre so you avoid noisy traffic but you're within a 5 minute walk of all the shops and restaurants. Lovely pool, friendly staff, good food, scenic views of the volcano and the rooms were very stylish. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting the La Fortuna/ Volcano Arenal area.

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Ocala, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I found the room to be very comfortable and quiet for being in town. Also, the pool is nice and the small balcony relaxing. It's just a short walk to the town square, and while La Fortuna isn't exactly a nightspot destination, it provides some a few good sodas nearby for meals. Don't take any of your meals here unless... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

This is a family owned and run hotel. The owners are very friendly and will help you with reservations to attractions in the Arenal area at discounted prices. The hotel is at walking distance of La Fortuna downtown. La Fortuna is a very lively town and you will find plenty of things to do around. Be aware the hotel rooms... More

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Ithaca, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

And that starts right from the name: RABFER stands for the names of the owner's sons (and daughters?). The F stands for Felipe, who was the guy who served us mostly when we were there. I think some other reviewers mention him as well. He was an excellent help at arranging for rides and providing directions! I love the location... More

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Rawdon, Canada
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Unfortunately we were disappointed by this hotel.. When we got there, they showed us our room, which was completely stuck in a corner. The room in itself was so small, and looked like an hospital room, we asked if they had any other available. Felipe ( I think was his name ) was really helpful and accepted to get us... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Pros - Excellent location - Helpful staff - Pool area - Small balacony - Clean bathroom and room Cons - Terrible mattress - Very small bathroom with no where to put your things - Small room - Very loud air conditioning unit kept me awake

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

This is a great family-run hotel in La Fortuna. The rooms are clean and breakfast was homemade. The staff is very helpful with arranging tours and whatever you need around town, but helped me the most when I lost my wallet. Special thanks to Felippe that went out of his way to drive me to then next city so I... More

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Medellín, Magdalena, Colombia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

As seasoned travellers, we arrived in Fortuna with no reservations. We have learned that "seeing is believing" when it comes to hotels...too many times we have been sold by a great web presence only to find the real thing disappointingly different. When we arrived in Fortuna, we looked at about a dozen properties before choosing this one. We stayed at... More

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Rochester Hills
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel and found it to be very clean and well run. It is a family run hotel and the sons speak very clear English. As we arrived and registered, one son offered to take us up to our room. He made sure we understood the air conditioner and answered any questions. In the mornings,... More

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Arenal Rabfer Hotel
Hotel Arenal Rabfer Costa Rica/La Fortuna De San Carlos
Address: 150 mts north of Banco Nacional de La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Swimming Pool
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Ranked #35 of 62 hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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