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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

2.0 star property
Hostal with free parking, walk to Lake Arenal

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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is P2,288
P2,586 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

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1 Km Sur Escuela del Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, 1230
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures8 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park25 min drive

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16/10 Good

We had a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful. We saw monkeys lots of birds and other wildlife right from our windo...
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Feb 21, 2024
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Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Casitas nomadas

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Exterior

Casa Bella Vista

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

Located in Peñas Blancas, Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is in a rural area and in the mountains. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Tabacon Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 15 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 20 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 36 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 18 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Tucanes - 19 min drive
  • Restaurante Las Palmas - 25 min drive

About this property

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hostal near Lake Arenal
Located close to Costa Rica Sky Adventures, Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like volleyball and hiking/biking at this hostal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a hot stone massage or reflexology. The on-site vegetarian cuisine restaurant, No aplica, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga have amenities such as room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • No aplica

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot spring
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 90 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

As of May 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga on May 18, 2024 start from P 2,288.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostal is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Franka

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, eco friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most wonderful place to relax, detox, and recharge. The staff is full of genuine love and kindness. Beautiful views and excellent heathy food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff, Prince George bc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rustic. Beautiful views. Staff was amazing. Beds were not so comfortable. Food was great. Right in the jungle so lots of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay! Beautiful view of Lake Arenal and good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carrie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay
The rooms are small but nice, service is great and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

erin, Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family fun time
We took our three young kids, agreed 6, 8, and 10. Our room was very small, but doable. If the kids were a little older, we would have gotten 2 rooms. The service was fantastic. My kids didn't want to leave. The pool wasn't a pool, but more of a mosquito pond children's pool. The food was fantastic. I'd like to see maybe another light out brighter light brought into the room. It was a bit darker than I prefer..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018