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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, 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 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Alexander
Germany
“Super great hotel complex, with a view of the volcano. We could see more animals from our room than on the hike in the national park! The staff were super nice and helpful, the food was awesome and everything was very clean👍”
Elisabeth
France
“Essence Arenal is very authentic and genuinely beautiful! It is far from Fortuna and it’s ugly restaurants and stores. Very quiet! Great view on the volcano! The park and farm around are amazing. You live very close to the forest and can observe...”
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Jonathan
Cayman Islands
“I had a wonderful time at this location. Super friendly, willing to help with every request and super nice people. A special shout out to Nicola who was super helpful. Perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.”
Anna
Germany
“The property is in a beautiful location on a hill surrounded by nature. It is really quiet and you can hear the birds and monkeys from your room. We stayed in the tent which was really comfortable with a shared bathroom. Everything was very clean....”
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Vincent
Canada
“I stayed in the Bonita Vista cabin, and wow… that view of the Arenal volcano was next level. No neighbors, just pure peace and quiet in the middle of nature, with a private little plunge pool to cool off. The cabin came with a small kitchen and a...”
Artwithglenna
Canada
“What an amazing location and place to learn about Costa Rica. The food was wonderful and the people even better. The nature tours here with Aurelio were incredible. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the land, I learned so much, and he...”
Ricardo
Portugal
“Everything.
Literally everything. It's one of those places where you can't go wrong.
The rooms are a perfect combination of modern facilities and nature. There's a daily yoga session (paid) with a view to the Arenal volcano and nothing but...”
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Jackie
United States
“Staff were friendly, warm and helpful. We felt cared for. Food was delicious and healthy. There are a variety of activities offered on site. We did the cacao tour and had fabulous massages. Enjoyed morning yoga.”
Angela
United Kingdom
“From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. Staff are exceptional - very helpful and well informed. The vegetarian food served is delicious and imaginative, grown on their farm. Beautiful surroundings and places to walk and relax...”
Trammell
United States
“Everything was AMAZING. We did all three tours and can’t recommend them enough. Aurelio was a perfect guide and provided a truly priceless experience. The food was unbelievably good and very reasonably priced, and the staff were all amazing. Our...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
House rules
Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 8 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
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Breakfast is included in your reservation. Reservations made after july 12th 2025*
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.
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Germany“Super great hotel complex, with a view of the volcano. We could see more animals from our room than on the hike in the national park! The staff were super nice and helpful, the food was awesome and everything was very clean👍”
Elisabeth
France“Essence Arenal is very authentic and genuinely beautiful! It is far from Fortuna and it’s ugly restaurants and stores. Very quiet! Great view on the volcano! The park and farm around are amazing. You live very close to the forest and can observe...”
Cayman Islands“I had a wonderful time at this location. Super friendly, willing to help with every request and super nice people. A special shout out to Nicola who was super helpful. Perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.”
Canada“I stayed in the Bonita Vista cabin, and wow… that view of the Arenal volcano was next level. No neighbors, just pure peace and quiet in the middle of nature, with a private little plunge pool to cool off. The cabin came with a small kitchen and a...”
Portugal“Everything. Literally everything. It's one of those places where you can't go wrong. The rooms are a perfect combination of modern facilities and nature. There's a daily yoga session (paid) with a view to the Arenal volcano and nothing but...”
United States“Staff were friendly, warm and helpful. We felt cared for. Food was delicious and healthy. There are a variety of activities offered on site. We did the cacao tour and had fabulous massages. Enjoyed morning yoga.”
United Kingdom“From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. Staff are exceptional - very helpful and well informed. The vegetarian food served is delicious and imaginative, grown on their farm. Beautiful surroundings and places to walk and relax...”
