Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga - El Castillo
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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
El Castillo 1 Km al Sur de la Escuela del Castillo
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES FR
8.4/10
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES FR
8.4/10
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, Ă la carte lunches and themed dinners,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 SantamarĂa International Airport is a 3-hours away
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 11:00.
Please inform 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.
Superior Double Room. This spacious room features a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower with massaging jets. It also boasts a wardrobe, tiled floors and mountain views. ;
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom. This spacious room features a wardrobe, tiled floors and mountain views. The bathroom is shared and comes with a shower and toilet. ;
Superior Quadruple Room. This spacious room features a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower with massaging jets. It also boasts a wardrobe, tiled floors and mountain views. ;
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom. Offering a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a tiled floor, this triple room includes a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed. ;
One-Bedroom House. Rooms are 60 square metres. To get to the property 4X4 vehicle is recommended. ;
Superior Tent. This tent has a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Double Room. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Two-Bedroom House. The holiday home is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a safe deposit box and a sofa. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Tent. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Superior Double Room. The unit offers 1 bed.
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Airport shuttle
Pool with view
Fruitsadditional charge
Steam room
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Non-smoking rooms
Laundryadditional charge
Walking toursadditional charge
Yoga classes
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Massageadditional charge
Public Bath
Outdoor pool
Outdoor fireplace
Saunaadditional charge
Room service
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Key access
WiFi available in all areas
Designated smoking area
Physical distancing in dining areas
Hammamadditional charge
Family rooms
Internet services
Swimming Pool
Outdoor pool (all year)
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Couples massage
Themed dinner nightsadditional charge
Horse ridingadditional charge
First aid kit available
Sun terrace
Free WiFi
Hiking
Shuttle service
Invoice provided
Swimming pool
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
Parking on site
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Spa facilities
Private parking
Luggage storage
Kid mealsadditional charge
Daily housekeeping
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Special diet menus (on request)
WiFi
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Free parking
Parking
Fishingadditional charge
Cooking classadditional charge
Picnic area
Packed lunches
Tour desk
Safety deposit box
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Terrace
Car hire
Grocery deliveriesadditional charge
Canoeingadditional charge
Non-smoking throughout
Foot massage
Dry cleaning
Open-air bath
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Fire extinguishers
Garden
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Full body massage
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Spa/wellness packages
Hot tub/Jacuzziadditional charge
Restaurant
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

