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Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

3.0 star property
Hostal with free parking, a quick walk to Lake Arenal

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
View from room
Free toiletries, towels, soap
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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿2,395
฿2,706 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)

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Balcony
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Casa Bella Vista | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Casa Bella Vista

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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 | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Casitas nomadas

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Peñas Blancas, Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is in a rural area and in the mountains. Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National 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 horse riding and ziplining nearby.
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1 Km Sur Escuela del Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, 1230

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 27 min drive - 16.7 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 42 min drive - 29.5 km

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 travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and volleyball, at this hostal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a Thai 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, books and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offer amenities, such as room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM 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 - 32 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Shared accommodation

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga on 7 Oct 2025 start from ฿2,394.96, 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?

Checkout 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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