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Essence Arenal is an ecological hotel surrounded by Tropical Forest that offers a wellness center to tourists, it is surrounded by gardens and beautiful views of Lake Arenal, the Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato. Its location is in the Castle, 6.2 mi from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 7.5 miles from the hot springs. It offers accommodations, gardens, trails, volleyball court, organic farm, free parking, WiFi, outdoor pool with water from a spring. Additional services are offered such as Yoga classes, Temazcal, Spa Circuit (jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna), Massages, different therapies such as Reiki, Ionic Detox, cooking classes. The cocoa tour, bird tour day and night are also offered. We have our Essence Restaurant that offers vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfasts, à la carte lunches and themed dinners, all created with local products or from the Essence organic farm. Essence has rooms with a wardrobe, tiled floors and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries. Paid laundry service is available. The reception provides tourist information and is open from 07:00 am to 21:00 pm everyday. If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, you must notify Essence, and they will provide you with the information necessary to do the check-in process. You can do so in the special requests section. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 3-hours away

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
Superior Double Room
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Great location, wonderful restaurant with exquisite vegetarian food. Staff were great.
  • Sara
    United States United States
    Beautiful location and amazing views. Lovely vegetarian food. Some of the best we had in Costa Rica.
  • Deborah
    United States United States
    Terrific breakfast. Homey atmosphere to gather with fellow guests for meals. Warm hearted and helpful staff. Perfect location to explore Arsenal.
  • Katie
    United States United States
    The food was amazing and the staff very friendly! Did the cacao tour and learned so much!
  • Laetitia
    Canada Canada
    The place, beautiful view on the volcano and the lake. We observed lot of birds early in the morning.
  • Anahitta
    United States United States
    This is a bio farm and yoga haven. It was like being in Eden. Every aspect of the place was beautiful from the farm to table meals to the morning yoga and sound baths. Our little cottage was great. It had a kitchen that was fully equipped and a...
  • M
    Miranda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The food was incredible. World class cooking with ingredients sourced on location. The Cacao tour was also world class, sharing fascinating and thought provoking knowledge.
  • Jill
    United States United States
    It’s stunning! It’s also a farm and they prepare what they grow in the restaurant. The food was amazing as was the Cacao tour. The guide was extremely passionate and inspiring.
  • Tara
    United States United States
    The nature! Amazing mature forest & jungle + great views of Arenal Volcano. The food was delicious. Staff was friendly. Everything was reasonably priced. The guide for the night tour & cacao tour was AMAZING!
  • Irina
    United States United States
    Location is great! Amazing views. Beautiful trails. Staff is extremely attentive and helpful. Good food. Hotel offers a variety of relaxing spa procedures and unique tours with their own guide.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga on this page.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Couples' massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Horseback riding
      • Open-air bath
      • Full-body massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot massage
      • Public Bath
      • Cooking class
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Walking tours
      • Steam room
      • Yoga classes
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Themed dinners
    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1
    • The prices at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Vacation Home
      • Tent
    • Check-in at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is 2,300 feet from the center of El Castillo de La Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.