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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, 10 km from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 12 kilometers 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Skiba
    Germany Germany
    Its a really nice Spot if you are looking for something in nature.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The setting was fantastic, the staff lovely and very helpful. They assisted us in reaching the location when our car got into trouble!
  • Rahel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, nice staff, in the middle of the nature you can see so many plants and animals, it’s just great ! The cacao tour is really worth it and the guide is incredible he knows everything about nature in Costa Rica ! It’s the 3rd time I...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • 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
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • 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
    • Hammam
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      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 14:00 to 20:30

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    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 6 years and above will be charged as 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 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga 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.

    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.

    FAQs about Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga 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

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

    • Check-in at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is 750 yards from the centre of El Castillo de La Fortuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • The prices at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Room options at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Triple
      • Holiday Home
      • Tent