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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 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
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
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tara
    United States of America United States of America
    The nature! Amazing mature forest & jungle + great views of Arenal Volcano. The food was delicious. Staff was friendly. Everything was reasonably priced. The guide for the night tour & cacao tour was AMAZING!
  • Irina
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is great! Amazing views. Beautiful trails. Staff is extremely attentive and helpful. Good food. Hotel offers a variety of relaxing spa procedures and unique tours with their own guide.
  • Rao
    United States of America United States of America
    Stay: The room was decent sized for the price, it was clean and hygienic. The USP of the place is living between the nature, pure and holistic with focus towards a healthy lifestyle. Food: This was a major draw, it is by far the best vegetarian...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

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

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    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 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.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club Cash Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Couples' massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Horseback 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 dinners

    • The prices at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is 2,300 feet from the center of El Castillo de La Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Vacation Home
      • Tent

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Check-in at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.