Title: Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=16456147&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga A peaceful retreat near Costa Rica Sky Adventures where travelers can enjoy hot stone massages, reflexology treatments, and healthy vegetarian dining options ## Photo gallery for Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga ![View from room - Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga (Peñas Blancas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/c1fa5e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga (Peñas Blancas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/8fea0ff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake - Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga (Peñas Blancas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/82bb5209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Yoga - Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga (Peñas Blancas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/8276cb63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Casitas nomadas | Living area | Books - Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga (Peñas Blancas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/8917c302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available £59 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=16456147&PinnedHotelID=16456147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom ![Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/5644471d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Kitchen Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed ![Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/5b093a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Kitchen Detached private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Casa Bella Vista ![Casa Bella Vista | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/5f66ce7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Casa Bella Vista ### Highlights Kitchen Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Lake view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Casitas nomadas ![Casitas nomadas | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/391457ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Casitas nomadas 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Kitchen Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Mountain view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/67c72107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Kitchen Detached private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Mountain view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Tent ![Standard Tent | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/99c75e97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Tent ### Highlights Kitchen Detached private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Tree House ![Family Tree House | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/00b46984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Tree House ### Highlights Kitchen Detached private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Comfort House ![Comfort House | Living area | Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16460000/16456200/16456147/87952619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort House ### Highlights Kitchen 2 bedrooms Detached private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Mountain view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPenas-Blancas-Hotels-Essence-Arenal-Hostel.h16456147.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPenas-Blancas-Hotels-Essence-Arenal-Hostel.h16456147.Hotel-Information) ## 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 ziplining and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Peñas Blancas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas.dx6184019) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.42545%2C-84.75104&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9jhTnvCNgXS8fdTYFffsASNXDgM=) 1 Km Sur Escuela del Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, 1230 ### What's nearby - ![Had to stop the car and breathe in the beauty. #lake #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622845864507/3cb0bbf4-11f4-4f77-8b60-cdd66b46762d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Arenal 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Arenal Eco Zoo 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Butterfly Conservatory 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Shangri-La Gardens 18 min drive - Soda La Palma 20 min drive - Lemnos Wetbar 25 min drive - Ave Restaurant 18 min drive - Restaurante Las Palmas 25 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 volleyball and hiking/biking trails, at this hostal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage or a body scrub. 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception - Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga offer amenities, such as room service. 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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 lift ### More - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Detached private bathroom - Free toiletries - Soap - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Kitchen - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 9 for children - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga? ### Is Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga? ### What time is check-in at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga? ### What time is check-out at Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga? ### Does Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect sanctuary! A place to disconnect from the noise and tourism. Morning yoga! Guided evening nature walk! Hot tub! The food is excellent and the staff were super friendly and helpful. A true blessing! 🙏❤️🇨🇷🕉️ Pura Vida! ##### James Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unbelievable view of the lake! ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emile 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice little hotel with Hiking trails, spas, healthy food options and very nice view of Arenal as well as the lagoon ##### Emile Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Salvador 14 Apr 2025 #### Basica hotel with great views to the arenal vulcan Basic hotel with great views to the arenal vulcano, our room with private bathroom was simple but clean. Nice property with great walks in nature, 30 mins away from fortuna but a car would solve all. ##### Salvador Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing gem of a hotel. Absolutely beautiful hotel with incredibly friendly service and amazing food. I would highly recommend it. The chocolate tour was a highlight. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/28A0ADBC3413E903F58BF022F803C18B3DCCC1C01740519864605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7DCD0BCC356EA8430BEFEE1C58EDCB7A60B5AB601740519928900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/249607ADC777AD4CAA869A8338C228764E41B1DD1740519926087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D01FE58D10AA0498A492B1BFBBEDBA42399388D21740519924809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Caroline Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrea 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The property is little dated but ok, it’s surrendered by nature, so it would be nice if cabins had some outdoor sitting furniture. The area has some beautiful views on the lake and volcano, it’s hard to beat! ##### Andrea Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property was a true sanctuary. Nestled in the jungle with various short walking trails, daily yoga and a spa circuit. The hosts were just amazing and kind and the property was pure heaven. If you want snacks or coffee, there’s no refrigerator or coffee in the room so just plan accordingly. :) ##### Tiffany Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful surroundings This place is really nice. The surroundings are amazing - you can see both the volcano and the lake, and they have a beautiful garden with a pound, a pool, a spa-area and yoga studio. The morning yoga was really good! And the make really nice food in their kitchen. We thought their activities were a bit to pricy for our taste - but that shouldnt stop anyone from going. Im pretty sure you wont regret it! ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice 15 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing Essence is a wonderful place to stay…. The property is well thought out for you to enjoy nature and has a variety of accommodation options. The Glamping tents are surrounded by bamboo trees and very peaceful. (Shared bathrooms, but that was no problem for us….expected with Glamping) They have their own farm and I would recommend taking a walk through it. There are also a number of hiking trails, which makes it feel like you are not only staying at a hotel, but also a nature park. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Gabriel is an amazing chef and wonderful person. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will recommend Essence to friends. ##### Janice Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Franka 21 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful. We saw monkeys lots of birds and other wildlife right from our window. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The restaurant is cute and offers good food at a reasonable price. We had lots of rain while there and it does creep into the casitas. Our towels never really dried and the bed felt clammy too. So be aware of this and decide if that works for you before booking. The kitchen is also only sparsely equipped. It would've been nice to have a chopping board and a sharp knife as we did cook a few times. If you like to cook extravagant meals at home this is not your place but we did make pasta, tacos and other simple dishes without any problems. There is much to explore in the area and it's helpful to have a car, preferably even a 4x4\. Overall, we very much enjoyed our time at Essence and would come back. Bring a raincoat and change of shoes and don't miss the Night Jungle Tour. It was a highlight! ##### Franka Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittni 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I could have stayed here for weeks! The ladies running the front desk and kitchen area were some of the sweetest humans ever!! ##### Brittni Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberley 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved this stay so much!!!! Highly recommend. ##### Kimberley Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheli 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is an absolute gem. If you’re considering taking a moment away in the jungle to be with nature, live on a farm, eat amazing food, try different spa treatments, hike, yoga; this is the place! I stayed farm side which was cool at night. It’s a short hike or shuttle ride to the hotel part where dinner or spa activities are. You will not be disappointed. I’m going back and I can’t wait to experience it again. ##### Sheli Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yang 22 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, great view, many fun and educational activities, food is delicious and healthy. ![Overlooking the lake ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9005969c-76b3-4267-ac97-825e2e970e66-1771750957746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Cacao smoothie ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b4bce408-ca5b-4846-b1cf-b99004dd361b-1771750960967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c58fb917-21a9-46d8-96fd-cbdb0a33e7a9-1771750963087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eabcd925-ba19-4b72-baab-6928f7e87da0-1771750966749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yang Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Jill 20 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Pros- friendly staff, good vegetarian food, good 7am and 4pm yoga, enjoyed the hot tub and steam room Cons-room was very basic with out a fan, screen door or any way to make tea/coffee, very steep, difficult walk from back section to front section of property and only infrequent shuttles ##### Jill Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026 ### 6/10 Okay #### Saskia 15 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Het personeel en de voorzieningen waren zeer goed. Echter, de tent waarin wij sliepen was in zeer slechte staat. Het materiaal was op veel plekken vergaan en de tent kon niet meer goed worden afgesloten. Gezien de andere tenten precies hetzelfde waren denk ik dat de staat daarvan net zo was... Het is dat je ook betaalt voor de voorzieningen, maar de overnachting in de tent was het echt niet waard. ##### Saskia Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelmarie 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Me encantó la experiencia, el equipo de trabajo a otro nivel con su dedicación. Definitivamente volveré a reservar cuando vuelva a Costa Rica ##### Isabelmarie Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Manuel 18 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, eco friendly hotel ##### Jose Manuel Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The most wonderful place to relax, detox, and recharge. The staff is full of genuine love and kindness. Beautiful views and excellent heathy food. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nous avons adoré cet hôtel avec une magnifique jungle et une super vue sur le volcan. Le personnel est très sympathique et les repas sont excellents. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff, Prince George bc 26 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Rustic. Beautiful views. Staff was amazing. Beds were not so comfortable. Food was great. Right in the jungle so lots of wildlife. ##### Jeff Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing stay! Beautiful view of Lake Arenal and good vibes ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I absolutly loved staying here. It was a great setting, a nice break out of town, with a wonderful view of the volcano. The staff were amazing and extreamly helpful. I loved the daily yoga classes out in nature with amazing teachers. There were lots of walking trails around the property and you could go walk around the farm where they grow a lot of the fruit used in the kitched for vegitarian meals. Also the massages were super relaxing. I will definitely be coming here again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Trotoux 1 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Room comfort Chambre très petite, même pas de place pour ouvrir les valises. Odeur d’egout dans la salle de bain. Chambre ne correspond pas du tout à la photo. ##### Trotoux Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hôtel accueillant, personnel aux petits soins, nourriture excellente et végétarienne ! 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