Essence Arenal and Spa
1 Km al Sur de la Escuela del Castillo, 24796 El Castillo de La Fortuna, Costa Rica – Great location - show map
Perfect Yoga-Location, very good Yoga-Teacher! Healthy Food!

We only stayed 1 night out of the 4 nights booked has the hotel was not advertised as a vegetarian hotel and that you would need a 4x4 to get to your room and the walk to bar/restaurant was 10 minutes away down a very steep hill or you could drive to but u could not have a drink The hotel view was amazing over looking arenal volcano if your into yoga it's a great retreat for that and meditation 🧘♂️. The place is amazing the views the area you have your own bit of costa rica. Fabulous.

Bedroom facing the jungle. In the middle of the nature.

What a great place. We loved our stay there, the view of the volcano is spectacular. Very quiet and peaceful. They have a great vegetarian chef, food was delicious.

Friendly helpful staff. Great spa halfboard deal. Good food

Lovely staff. Great food on site. Good views (when not cloudy!)

The team are great especially the kitchen team who create delicious food. Our rooms were simple however very clean and really comfy beds, I slept really well. The view is amazing and looks over the lake and volcano and also next to the Butterfly Conservatory which is a great activity for an easy day. Pleasant to stay out of the main town. There was massages too which I didn't have time for. Easy to organise transport and the team helped us with our transfers too.

The location is amazing, you have access to a beautiful rainforest on the property and the volcano views are unbeatable. We stayed in a room, which was simple but very comfortable. We had shared bathroom and shower, they were very clean and the shower has hot water which is lovely in the fresh mountain evenings. The restaurant on the property serves delicious vegan/vegetarian food all day. To be noted that it's not close to La Fortuna, it's about a 30 minutes drive out, so it's best to have a car. It's one of the things we personally loved. We did the night walk with Aurelio and it's been the highlight of our trip so far! He is so knowledgeable and very interesting, everyone should do it!

Very relaxed accommodation with a beautiful view on the vulcano. The staff was very kind and the accommodation area very nice. You could make use of the spa, the pool, the yoga classes and walk through the beautiful garden. Activities around La Fortuna were very reachable (we travelled by car). And we saw a lot of coatis on our way to the accommodation.

What a fantastic and beautiful place. So peaceful. Out in nature. I had the tent which was great with a comfy double bed, lockable wardrobe, and balcony. These tents aren't your normal camping experience. There is a small spa on site which was very relaxing. The area is on a eco farm which they are slowly increasing in size. The food was good all locally grown (much of it by themselves) vegetarian and organic. The staff were super friendly and helpful. When the clouds cleared what a stunning view of Arenal volcano and lake Arenal. I had such a relaxing time. It's about a 40 minute drive from la fortuna.

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Mischa
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Shirley
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Leo
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Gabriela
United Kingdom
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Barbara
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Tommy
Canada
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Emma
United Kingdom
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Maude
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Timo
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Alex
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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 miles from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 7.5 miles 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 until 21:00 to 07:00 (the following day). If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, you must notify Essence, 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.
- Hi there Does the accommodation price include yoga? Also please advise how much a transfer from San Jose would be, for a 9pm collection. Thank you, CharlotteHi Charlotte! The accomodation price does not include yoga classes. We can offer it for $12 if our yoga teacher is on site. The price for the transfer..Answered on 26 November 2020
- Do you offer any tours? Or can help us make tours? We’re also interested in visiting Rio Celeste !Thank you for your question. Yes we offer different tours like horseback riding, hikings, rafting, canopy, ATM tours, kayaking on the lake, hanging br..Answered on 13 January 2021
- Is your place accessible without a 4x4?Hi thanks for your question. Yes you also can come without 4x4Answered on 29 August 2021
- Hello! I'm very interested in booking one of the tents and am wondering whether the WiFi will be accessible from the tent? my partner may need to workHello! Yes, you can access the wifi from the tent and all the other rooms.Answered on 2 October 2022
- Thanks for your reply about the house. Isn't it possible to walk the 600 meters, without a car?Hello, I hope you are doing well. Yes, it is possible to walk to the house. It is a nice paved road with the trees to both sides and a little waterfal..Answered on 30 March 2021
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Restaurant
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Toilet paper
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- 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
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- 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
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 6 years and above are considered 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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Essence Arenal and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Please inform Essence Arenal and Spa 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.
FAQs about Essence Arenal and Spa
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Guests staying at Essence Arenal and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Essence Arenal and Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Couples massage
- Spa facilities
- Horse 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 dinner nights
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The prices at Essence Arenal and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Essence Arenal and Spa has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essence Arenal and Spa on this page.
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Check-in at Essence Arenal and Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Essence Arenal and Spa include:
- Double
- Quadruple
- Triple
- Holiday Home
- Tent
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Essence Arenal and Spa is 750 yards from the centre of El Castillo de La Fortuna.