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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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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

    • 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
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    Canada 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 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 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 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 United States
    Such a beautiful place! Amazing views, wildlife and wellness offerings. Truly a sanctuary.
  • Sarah
    United States 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 United States
    Beautiful setting. Excellent food. wonderful staff.
  • Karen
    Canada 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 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.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
Great 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 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.

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