Lodge Essence Arenal and Spa
1 Km al Sur de la Escuela del Castillo, 24796 El Castillo de La Fortuna, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 532 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything! Especially all the staff who were so lovely. Totally recommend it. But not too much, I want a room available for when I return.
United Kingdomvery nice little hotel in a large wooded property with a great view of the Arenal volcano and lake. The staff was very friendly and the food was very good. I hope to visit again.
United States of AmericaVery nice place with a great view and friendly staff. A quiet place to enjoy nature.
United States of AmericaThe place is beautiful and the view is gorgeous but what we like the most was the staff, very friendly and kind. Another thing we love was the food at the restaurant, the food is delicious!! very recommended...
United States of AmericaGreat place to stay friendly staff that makes you feel at home and really nice and relaxing environment in the mountains.
United States of AmericaBeautiful walking trails and views from tent deck. Interesting guided tour of farm including chocolate making. Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the meals.
CanadaThe staff was amazing and really helped us (we got lost on our way). There are a lot of activities right on the hotel lot - our personal favorite was walking through their private garden and seeing the variety of stuff they grow. The breakfast was some of the best we had on our whole trip. It was in a prime location because it was away from the really touristy feeling Fortuna, but close enough for the volcano hikes and thermal bath experiences.
CanadaWe were in tent #4. The view and bird watching from our little verandah were amazing. Food in the vegan restaurant was very good, staff were helpful. Walks around the property are steep but very enjoyable. Really enjoyed nearby Butterfly exhibit nearby.
CanadaView from road side of Arenal and the lake were fantastic. Staff were eager and helpful.
United States of AmericaAn extremely gorgeous location, with a clear view of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, tonnes of trees , a beautiful vegetable/fruit garden, an yoga room in a gorgeous setup, a spa inside, a restaurant serving healthy vegetarian food from the organic produces from their own garden. There is nothing to not like about this place
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Essence Arenal and Spa
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Deborah
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Johnny
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Johnny
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Paola
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Coswayne
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Linda
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Billy
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Kelly
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Jim
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Sankar
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Located less than 6.2 mi from Arenal Volcano National Park, this rustic farm stay features a spring-fed outdoor swimming pool, on-site yoga lessons and a working coffee plantation.
Essence Arenal offers spacious rooms with a wardrobe, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. They also feature mountain and lake views.
The property serves vegetarian cuisine at its on-site restaurant, and guests will find other dining options within 1,950 feet of the property.
Essence Arenal also offers on-site massage services and temazcal treatments and can help guests arrange hiking and horse riding.
The local Butterfly Conservatory is 2,650 feet from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport can be reached in a 3-hour drive.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Superior Quadruple Room
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| Max adults: 4. Max children: 2 |
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| Max adults: 3. Max children: 2 |
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
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| Max adults: 5. Max children: 2 |
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See what guests loved the most:
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Deborah
United Kingdom“Everything! Especially all the staff who were so lovely. Totally recommend it. But not too much, I want a room available for when I return. ”
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Johnny
United States of America“very nice little hotel in a large wooded property with a great view of the Arenal volcano and lake. The staff was very friendly and the food was very good. I hope to visit again.”
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Johnny
United States of America
“Very nice place with a great view and friendly staff. A quiet place to enjoy nature.”
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Paola
United States of America
“The place is beautiful and the view is gorgeous but what we like the most was the staff, very friendly and kind. Another thing we love was the food at the restaurant, the food is delicious!! very recommended... ”
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Coswayne
United States of America
“Great place to stay friendly staff that makes you feel at home and really nice and relaxing environment in the mountains.”
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Linda
Canada“Beautiful walking trails and views from tent deck. Interesting guided tour of farm including chocolate making. Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the meals. ”
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Billy
Canada
“The staff was amazing and really helped us (we got lost on our way). There are a lot of activities right on the hotel lot - our personal favorite was walking through their private garden and seeing the variety of stuff they grow. The breakfast was some of the best we had on our whole trip. It was in a prime location because it was away from the really touristy feeling Fortuna, but close enough for the volcano hikes and thermal bath experiences.” Read more
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Kelly
Canada
“We were in tent #4. The view and bird watching from our little verandah were amazing. Food in the vegan restaurant was very good, staff were helpful. Walks around the property are steep but very enjoyable. Really enjoyed nearby Butterfly exhibit nearby. ” Read more
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Jim
United States of America
“View from road side of Arenal and the lake were fantastic. Staff were eager and helpful.”
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Sankar
United States of America
“An extremely gorgeous location, with a clear view of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, tonnes of trees , a beautiful vegetable/fruit garden, an yoga room in a gorgeous setup, a spa inside, a restaurant serving healthy vegetarian food from the organic produces from their own garden. There is nothing to not like about this place” Read more
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About Essence Arenal and Spa
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Arenal Eco Zoo0.3 miles
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Sky Adventures Arenal1.2 miles
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Arenal 1968 Trail3.3 miles
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park4.6 miles
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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve6.1 miles
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La Fortuna Waterfall6.1 miles
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Selvatura Adventure Park6.2 miles
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Ecoglide Arenal Park6.5 miles
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Kalambu Hot Springs6.7 miles
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Children's Eternal Rainforest6.7 miles
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Termalitas del Arenal6.8 miles
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Sky Adventures Monteverde6.9 miles
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Ecotermales Fortuna Spa6.9 miles
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Arenal Natura Ecological Park7.1 miles
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Monteverde Orchid Garden8.6 miles
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve8.6 miles
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The Bat Jungle8.8 miles
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Monteverde Cheese Factory8.8 miles
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Monteverde Butterfly Gardens8.9 miles
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Cavernas de Venado9.1 miles
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Lake Arenal Lake0.6 miles
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Mountain Arenal Volcano National Park1.2 miles
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River Hot springs river10.6 miles
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Juan Santamaría International Airport47.5 miles
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San Carlos Airport49.4 miles
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Tambor Airport50.4 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of Essence Arenal and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Hiking
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool with view
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Essence Arenal and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Essence Arenal and Spa
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Essence Arenal and Spa is 2,300 feet from the center of El Castillo de La Fortuna.
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Guests staying at Essence Arenal and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
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
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Spa facilities
- Open-air bath
- Yoga classes
- Horseback riding
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Bathhouse
- Themed dinners
- Steam room
- Walking tours
- Spa/Wellness packages
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The prices at Essence Arenal and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Essence Arenal and Spa include:
- Double
- Quad
- Triple
- Vacation Home
- Tent
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Essence Arenal and Spa (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Essence Arenal and Spa by:
- Car 3h
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Check-in at Essence Arenal and Spa is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's 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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
