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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

3.0 star property
Hostal with free parking, 5-minute walk to Lake Arenal

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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offers a serene escape near Lake Arenal. The hostel features an outdoor pool, a vegetarian restaurant, and WiFi in public areas, perfect for a break from wellness activities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Casa Bella Vista | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Casa Bella Vista

Highlights

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

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Casitas nomadas

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Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Arenal Eco Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Arenal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 42 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jilguero - ‬15 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 hiking/biking and volleyball at this hostal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a Thai massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant 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 smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, 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
  • Kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • 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

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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 15 for adults and USD 9 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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.

Is Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Tabacon Hot Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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