La Casa de Detours Costa Rica

Hotels
8 (84 reviews)
LA Fortuna San Carlos LA Fortuna San Carlos , Fortuna , CR

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Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Fishing nearby
Bicycle-friendly property
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (walking distance to town, shops, restaurants)
Great volcano/mountain views from some rooms
Very friendly and helpful owner (Esteban) who assists with bookings and lent items
Good value for money for short/budget stays
Shared kitchen available and functional
Cons:
Frequent sewage/putrid/humidity/mold smells reported in some rooms/bathrooms
Uncomfortable mattresses and poor bedding (feel springs, old pillows)
Thin walls and street noise; loud A/C or only fan in some rooms
Small rooms and limited common space; intermittent or no hot water in some units

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed to negative: multiple guests report sewage/putrid smells, humidity and moldy odors, old pillows and blankets, and mattress springs; a few reviews note the bathroom appeared clean.
Service
10
Very positive: many mentions of the owner (Esteban) being super friendly, helpful, lending a power bank, assisting with bookings and being welcoming throughout stays.
Location
10
Very positive: repeatedly praised for being extremely close to the town center, walking distance to shops/restaurants, and offering good volcano/mountain views.
Room Quality
5
Negative: frequent complaints about uncomfortable mattresses (feeling springs), small rooms, thin walls, loud A/C or only a fan, and intermittent/no hot water.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed: basic but functional amenities (shared kitchen well-equipped, power bank help). Penalized for noisy or absent A/C, lack of hot water in some rooms and limited common space.
Value for Money
10
Positive: repeatedly described as a reasonable/cheap option with good location for the price; many guests recommend it for budget stays.
Food and Beverage
8
Assigned target rating (8.0): no formal F&B service mentioned; guests note a shared kitchen for self-catering.
Overall Experience
8.5
Generally positive for budget travelers: excellent location and outstanding host make it a good short-stay option, though issues with room comfort and odors reduce suitability for longer stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:33

Property Description

Unique Location with Proximity to Attractions

La Casa de Detours Costa Rica offers a prime location in Fortuna, just a few kilometers away from popular attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall, Kalambu Hot Springs, and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.

Convenient Amenities for a Comfortable Stay

Guests can enjoy a hassle-free experience with amenities like a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi throughout the property. The shared kitchen adds a homely touch to your stay, making it convenient for quick meals or snacks.

Cozy and Functional Capsule Rooms

Each room at this capsule hotel comes with a wardrobe and comfortable bed linen, ensuring a cozy and restful night's sleep. Perfect for travelers looking for a unique and efficient accommodation option.

Experience convenience and comfort at La Casa de Detours Costa Rica. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 84 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Nina • solo_traveller • fi
3
Nope
Pros:

The owner lent me his power bank when the electricity went out for over 12 hours. The view from the other side of the road is good!

Cons:

The location is right next to a busy road and the walls are very thin. Also the a/c was unbelievably loud. I found it difficult to sleep, so bring good earplugs! In addition, there was a smell of sewage emanating from the bathroom.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Noam • couple • us
3
Staying here for four nights was definitely too long. Good location, wouldn’t come back.
Pros:

The location is really good with Mountain views and a two minute walk from the town center.

Cons:

The kitchen had a horrible odor, our bed came with an awful smelling blanket, no hot water, and ants all over the room.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ar
9
Muy buen lugar. Recomendable
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El colchón

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • de
8
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Rechkov • family_with_children • mx
9
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • solo_traveller • fr
3
Pros:

La proximité du centre

Cons:

Le bruit de la route nationale

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Polke • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Good location. Walking distance to shop, stores, and restaurants.

Cons:

Solo room with bathroom had a putrid smell of sewage. Unit is very small and shower did not have hot water. A/c did not really work and room was relatively hot at all times. Mattress was in very poor shape and could feel all of the springs. No blankets provided. Pillows were old and poor quality. Room needs completely redone.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Dorka • couple • hu
6
Pros:

It’s a relatively reasonable accommodation for one or two nights in La Fortuna, due to its cheap price and its proximity to the center. You can cook some easier dishes at the kitchen. If you don’t expect too much from a stay it can be a good option for the price. The bathroom was clean.

Cons:

The rooms are small and the bed is not comfortable. Our room (#4) looked right at the street which was really loud even at nights. There’s not much space in the common areas either, so we tried to spend as little time there as we could. For more days (we stayed four) you should look for a better lodge.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • extended_group • cr
10
Buen lugar, calidad, precio
Pros:

Buena ubicación y limpio

Cons:

No de agua caliente, pero tampoco es muy necesario

2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Aurel • solo_traveller • de
7
Simple room for a reasonable price.
Pros:

Esteban is super friendly. The room is simple but fine. The kitchen has everything you need. It's close to the city and river to swim.

Cons:

The noise of the street.
The curtains could be a bit better to block out the sun when you want to sleep a bit longer.
I think something was wrong with the pipes, cause it had a unpleasant smell in my room.

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • cr
8
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline‘ • solo_traveller • br
8
Simplicidade , praticidade , e gentileza do própriotario ! Eu recomendo.
Pros:

Fica muito perto do centro e do ponto de onibus. Quando nāo esta nublado, tem a vista sobre o volcão. Quarto simples e limpo. O Estaban é maravilhaso. Me ajudou muito antes e durante a minha viagem.

Cons:

Faltaria um abajur. E talvez uma segunda tomada mas fora desses pequenos detalhes, nada a dizer !!

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Olga Mirenska • solo_traveller • de
3
Pros:

Персонал приветливый, отвечал на все вопросы. Общие помещения ОК.

Cons:

Комната очень сырая и душная. с запахом плесени.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Toon • solo_traveller • cr
8
prima
Pros:

een basic kamer met douce en wc. Je kon de gemeenschappelijke keuken gebruiken.
rustig gelegen met een fantastisch uitzicht op de arenal-vulkaan, maar slechts een paar minuten lopen naar het centrum.
De eigenaar is erg behulpzaam en via hem kun je ook tours boeken.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Fantastic location with a great view of the volcano. Nice staff

Cons:

The bed was super uncomfortable and I only had a fan instead of air con which wasn't enough.

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Mame Fana • solo_traveller • ca
7
Really nice.
Pros:

Esteban was really nice and welcoming. The place was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Smell of humidity in the room.

2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Fumagalli • solo_traveller • it
7
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • es
7
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Josie • couple • us
9
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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pauline • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons étés très bien accueillis notre hôtes nous a aidé a réserver nos activités.
Le logement est proche des restaurants et des magasins.
Il est propre et la literie est confortable.

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee