Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
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About this property
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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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 full bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed | ||
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 twin bed and 1 bunk bed | ||
1 queen bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Susanna
United States“The food was phenomenal! This place really feels like a retreat from the world-- but is also close to activities, so you can opt in or out, choose your own adventure.”- Kerstin United States“Breakfast was excellent. The staff was very attentive and nice, very personable. They were great in answering questions and organizing activities. The location is just beautiful, with a wonderful view at the volcano and in the midst of the...”
- Jason United States“The staff is very friendly, proactive, and helpful. The property is a yoga retreat and bio farm. Meals are prepared with ingredients from the farm. Spa, massage, and other services are available. Dinner was vegetarian and delicious every time, and...”
- Wes United States“This place is amazing! This was my forth trip to Costa Rica, I stayed at Essence Arenal for two full weeks. From the service to the farm, the food, the trails, the trees… I could go on forever! Howler monkey troupe near or on property, red eyed...”
- Lamba
Canada“It is a beautiful property at a great location so peaceful and the hosts are also very kind and helpful. Super cosy and nice accommodation that I would highly recommend.” - Patricia United States“It’s so beautiful; incredible nature immersive experience; loved the fresh, healthy food; friendly staff; enjoyed the hiking; and had a great massage!”
- Joshua United States“Essence was great. Right in the middle of the jungle with the volcano towering over. Keep in mind, this is more of a budget resort. That being said, it’s a 5 star budget option. The staff are amazing. Miguel helped us out with everything and...”
- 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...”
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Restaurants
- Restaurante #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Breakfast is included in your reservation. Reservations made after july 12th 2025*
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.
