Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga - Your Ultimate Wellness Escape in El Castillo, Costa Rica

Essence Arenal offers rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views, plus superior tents with balconies overlooking bamboo forest. The property also has two-bedroom houses with living room and partial kitchen, located on the farm. Guests can choose from basic rooms with shared bathrooms to stand-alone houses with private bathrooms.

Essence Restaurant serves vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts, à la carte lunches, and themed dinners using ingredients from the on-site organic farm. The chefs prepare meals from scratch, with fresh fruit from the property and eggs from their own chickens. Cooking classes are also available for guests who want to learn farm-to-table techniques.

The spa circuit includes a hydrotherapy jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, and steam room with a view of Arenal Volcano. Yoga classes are held twice daily in a shala overlooking the volcano and lake. Treatments include massages, Reiki, temazcal ceremonies, and ionic foot detox.

Guided tours on the property include a cacao tour, bird watching day and night, and a night wildlife walk with Aurelio. The farm has hiking trails, a volleyball court, and a spring-fed outdoor swimming pool. Guests can also arrange horseback riding, canoeing, and fishing through the front desk.

The hotel sits on 26 acres of tropical forest with views of Lake Arenal and Cerro Chato. It is located in El Castillo, 10 km from Arenal Volcano National Park and 12 km from the hot springs. The grounds include an organic farm, gardens, and trails where guests regularly spot toucans, howler monkeys, and parrots.

Accommodations: Private rooms, glamping tents, and two-bedroom houses

Dining: Vegetarian/vegan meals from organic farm

Wellness: Spa circuit with jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, temazcal

Activities: Cacao tour, bird watching, night wildlife walk

Location: 10 min from Arenal Volcano National Park

Sustainability: On-site organic farm, solar energy, eco-friendly practices