Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga | Hotel in El Castillo de La Fortuna

| 8.4 (718 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  32 Guests
El Millon Hotel | Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Hotel in El Millon, El Castillo de La Fortuna

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, 6.2 mi from the Arenal Volcano National Park and 7.5 miles from the hot springs. It offers accommodations, 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, à la carte lunches and themed dinners, all 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 Santamaría International Airport is a 3-hours away

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga is located in El Castillo de La Fortuna.

This 23 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 718 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to El Castillo de La Fortuna and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Foot massage
  • Cooking class
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
  • Hiking
  • Open-air bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Full-body massage
  • Themed dinners
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Steam room
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Sauna
  • Horseback riding
  • Couples' massage
  • Spa facilities
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rental
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool with view

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Breakfast is included in your reservation. reservations made after july 12th 2025*, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.33
Location:
8.8
Staff:
9.24
Facilities:
8.06
Comfort:
8.4
Cleanliness:
8.47
Susanna
Aug 28, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The food was phenomenal! This place really feels like a retreat from the world-- but is also close to activities, so you can opt in or out, choose your own adventure.
Negative: Nothing!
Summary: Wonderful relaxing place with amazing food, spa, yoga, and nearby activities.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Safe

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Mountain view, Lake view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

General

Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Safe

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

View

View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Superior Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Safe

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Mountain view, Lake view

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

General

Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Safe

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
One-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

General

Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Safe

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Bathroom

Toilet paper

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Tent
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

General

Trash cans, Safe

Living Area

Desk

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Terrace

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 45 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

General

Trash cans

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Two-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 90 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

General

Trash cans, Safe

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Tent
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

General

Trash cans

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
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