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, 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Barbara
Canada
“I loved this place! Great hospitality. Loved all the nature closeby. I also loved the cozy/family vibe with the kitchen/food they would make. Every meal was delicious! Especially the set-menu dinners. The yoga was great and so were the on-site...” - Vicky
Canada
“Amazing location on a forested hill with spectacular view of the volcano. It was so convenient to stay somewhere that offered so many options for services and activities. Our room Was basic but clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the spa circuit....” - Elizabeth
United States
“I loved that it was more than just a place to stay, it was an experience in and of itself. Set on 26 acres it had its own hiking trails, restaurant (100% recomendó), and vibe. Also the staff was so friendly and accommodating that even when our...” - Sarah
United States
“Breakfast was great, the food was awesome and vegetarian. We loved our time and enjoyed walking on the beautiful grounds and doing the spa circuit. This is a really special place and wayyy better than saying in La Fortuna (too busy). Loved the...” - Michelle
United States
“Such a beautiful place! Amazing views, wildlife and wellness offerings. Truly a sanctuary.” - Sarah
United States
“Rude the receptionist was an angel, he went above and beyond to be sure our stay was comfortable and perfect. We upgraded from the tents to the cabins with no problem. The communal areas, trails, and services were amazing. Highly recommend getting...” - Lisa
United States
“Beautiful setting. Excellent food. wonderful staff.” - Karen
Canada
“The restaurant was superb. Manfred was our main waiter and he was a delight. He was one of the reasons why we came back to eat. The food was wonderful. We liked the superior tent is never leaked although it rained a lot.” - Lisa
United States
“Great location, wonderful restaurant with exquisite vegetarian food. Staff were great.” - Sara
United States
“Beautiful location and amazing views. Lovely vegetarian food. Some of the best we had in Costa Rica.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurante #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Amenities of Essence Arenal Spa & YogaGreat facilities! Review score, 8
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 classAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- 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 BathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional 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 all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine printMust-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.