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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

3.0 star property
Mountain hostal with outdoor pool, near Lake Arenal

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Unwind at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga, near Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Lake Arenal. Savor healthy meals from the on-site vegetarian restaurant, No aplica, enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or try reflexology at this serene hostal. Guests can also connect to WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
The current price is CNY435
CNY491 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

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Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Casa Bella Vista

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Casitas nomadas

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort House

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Km Sur Escuela del Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, 1230

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Conservatory - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Arenal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 35 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 47.5 miles/76.4 km
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 52.7 miles/84.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lemnos Wetbar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Baldi Premium Bar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

At Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, reflexology, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Volleyball
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Property Registration Number 3101801084

Also known as

Essence Arenal Hostel El Castillo

Essence Arenal El Castillo

Essence Arenal Spa

Essence Arenal Hostel

Essence Arenal Spa Yoga

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Hostal

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Peñas Blancas

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Hostal Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball and yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostal's other amenities, which include a Turkish bath and spa services. Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers vegetarian cuisine.

Does Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room.

What's the area around Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga like?

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is a short 5-minute walk from Lake Arenal and 4 minutes' walk from Butterfly Conservatory.

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Reviews

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect sanctuary! A place to disconnect from the noise and tourism. Morning yoga! Guided evening nature walk! Hot tub! The food is excellent and the staff were super friendly and helpful. A true blessing! 🙏❤️🇨🇷🕉️ Pura Vida!
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice little hotel with Hiking trails, spas, healthy food options and very nice view of Arenal as well as the lagoon
Emile, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unbelievable view of the lake!
Brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Basica hotel with great views to the arenal vulcan

Basic hotel with great views to the arenal vulcano, our room with private bathroom was simple but clean. Nice property with great walks in nature, 30 mins away from fortuna but a car would solve all.
Salvador, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing gem of a hotel.

Absolutely beautiful hotel with incredibly friendly service and amazing food. I would highly recommend it. The chocolate tour was a highlight.
Caroline, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property is little dated but ok, it’s surrendered by nature, so it would be nice if cabins had some outdoor sitting furniture. The area has some beautiful views on the lake and volcano, it’s hard to beat!
Andrea, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great -- clean and spacious. The yoga classes and meals were awesome. I went solo and met a lot of great people, we ended up putting together a group that ate meals together and took a couple of trips together outside of the property. The only real friction point was commuting between the room (some of the rooms are deeper into the property) and the restaurant/sauna area. You can walk the steep road, take a 20 minute trail (which is beautiful), or wait for the shuttle. Not a dealbreaker, just wish I had known. Awesome time! Take the night tour with Aurelio!
Benjamin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was a true sanctuary. Nestled in the jungle with various short walking trails, daily yoga and a spa circuit. The hosts were just amazing and kind and the property was pure heaven. If you want snacks or coffee, there’s no refrigerator or coffee in the room so just plan accordingly. :)
Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful surroundings

This place is really nice. The surroundings are amazing - you can see both the volcano and the lake, and they have a beautiful garden with a pound, a pool, a spa-area and yoga studio. The morning yoga was really good! And the make really nice food in their kitchen. We thought their activities were a bit to pricy for our taste - but that shouldnt stop anyone from going. Im pretty sure you wont regret it!
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Essence is a wonderful place to stay…. The property is well thought out for you to enjoy nature and has a variety of accommodation options. The Glamping tents are surrounded by bamboo trees and very peaceful. (Shared bathrooms, but that was no problem for us….expected with Glamping) They have their own farm and I would recommend taking a walk through it. There are also a number of hiking trails, which makes it feel like you are not only staying at a hotel, but also a nature park. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Gabriel is an amazing chef and wonderful person. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will recommend Essence to friends.
Janice, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful. We saw monkeys lots of birds and other wildlife right from our window. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The restaurant is cute and offers good food at a reasonable price. We had lots of rain while there and it does creep into the casitas. Our towels never really dried and the bed felt clammy too. So be aware of this and decide if that works for you before booking. The kitchen is also only sparsely equipped. It would've been nice to have a chopping board and a sharp knife as we did cook a few times. If you like to cook extravagant meals at home this is not your place but we did make pasta, tacos and other simple dishes without any problems. There is much to explore in the area and it's helpful to have a car, preferably even a 4x4. Overall, we very much enjoyed our time at Essence and would come back. Bring a raincoat and change of shoes and don't miss the Night Jungle Tour. It was a highlight!
Franka, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I could have stayed here for weeks! The ladies running the front desk and kitchen area were some of the sweetest humans ever!!
Brittni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this stay so much!!!! Highly recommend.
Kimberley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is an absolute gem. If you’re considering taking a moment away in the jungle to be with nature, live on a farm, eat amazing food, try different spa treatments, hike, yoga; this is the place! I stayed farm side which was cool at night. It’s a short hike or shuttle ride to the hotel part where dinner or spa activities are. You will not be disappointed. I’m going back and I can’t wait to experience it again.
Sheli, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, quiet, remote, eco friendly, it was fabulous!
Eugene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Me encantó la experiencia, el equipo de trabajo a otro nivel con su dedicación. Definitivamente volveré a reservar cuando vuelva a Costa Rica
Isabelmarie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, eco friendly hotel
Jose Manuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The most wonderful place to relax, detox, and recharge. The staff is full of genuine love and kindness. Beautiful views and excellent heathy food.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nous avons adoré cet hôtel avec une magnifique jungle et une super vue sur le volcan. Le personnel est très sympathique et les repas sont excellents.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rustic. Beautiful views. Staff was amazing. Beds were not so comfortable. Food was great. Right in the jungle so lots of wildlife.
Jeff, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! Beautiful view of Lake Arenal and good vibes
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutly loved staying here. It was a great setting, a nice break out of town, with a wonderful view of the volcano. The staff were amazing and extreamly helpful. I loved the daily yoga classes out in nature with amazing teachers. There were lots of walking trails around the property and you could go walk around the farm where they grow a lot of the fruit used in the kitched for vegitarian meals. Also the massages were super relaxing. I will definitely be coming here again!
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Chambre très petite, même pas de place pour ouvrir les valises. Odeur d’egout dans la salle de bain. Chambre ne correspond pas du tout à la photo.
Trotoux, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel accueillant, personnel aux petits soins, nourriture excellente et végétarienne ! Ballades autour de l’hotel au top...
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Amazing view, beautiful property and trails, delicious meals with the lovely Lillian. If you want some time away from the tourism and to be in nature, this is the place! The staff are so helpful and kind, and I highly recommend you get a tour of the area with Lilander in horseback... will blow your mind!
Carrie, 3-night trip