Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
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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, 10 km from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 12 kilometers from the hot springs. It offers accommodation, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed and 1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
Bedroom 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anna
Germany“The property is in a beautiful location on a hill surrounded by nature. It is really quiet and you can hear the birds and monkeys from your room. We stayed in the tent which was really comfortable with a shared bathroom. Everything was very clean....” 
Vincent
Canada“I stayed in the Bonita Vista cabin, and wow… that view of the Arenal volcano was next level. No neighbors, just pure peace and quiet in the middle of nature, with a private little plunge pool to cool off. The cabin came with a small kitchen and a...”
Peter Germany“The whole Resort invites for walks through the Djungle, very good breakfast and vegetarian Lunch and Dinner, very nice staff and owner! Wonderful view from the casita and the bed into the jungle.”- Artwithglenna Canada“What an amazing location and place to learn about Costa Rica. The food was wonderful and the people even better. The nature tours here with Aurelio were incredible. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the land, I learned so much, and he...”
- Ricardo
Portugal“Everything. Literally everything. It's one of those places where you can't go wrong. The rooms are a perfect combination of modern facilities and nature. There's a daily yoga session (paid) with a view to the Arenal volcano and nothing but...” - Várkonyi
France“This hotel is a little gem with its stunning views, private rainforest, viewpoint...etc. We loved stepping out of our room and seeing hummingbirds and toucans all around. The staff was extremely sweet and helpful, and the food was great quality....” 
Jackie
United States“Staff were friendly, warm and helpful. We felt cared for. Food was delicious and healthy. There are a variety of activities offered on site. We did the cacao tour and had fabulous massages. Enjoyed morning yoga.”- Angela
United Kingdom“From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. Staff are exceptional - very helpful and well informed. The vegetarian food served is delicious and imaginative, grown on their farm. Beautiful surroundings and places to walk and relax...” - Trammell United States“Everything was AMAZING. We did all three tours and can’t recommend them enough. Aurelio was a perfect guide and provided a truly priceless experience. The food was unbelievably good and very reasonably priced, and the staff were all amazing. Our...”
- Juliet United Kingdom“Amazing place to stay, with its own forest trails, 2 amazing viewpoints and onsite tours with a fantastic tour guide Aurelio. We saw loads of wildlife on the night and bird tour including toucans and tree frogs and Aurelio was such an informative...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of Essence Arenal Spa & YogaGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- HammamAdditional charge
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
House rulesEssence Arenal Spa & Yoga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
