Description
Amenities:
Essence Arenal offers a cafeteria with breakfast, lunch and demo cuisine veg dinner; pool, free internet, social area with fireplace,TV room with cableTV, laundry service and tour desk. We do not offer common kitchen.
Essence demo cuisine is a meat free restaurant that gets everyone involved with the food. We show our international guests about local products and present them in a non-traditional way, preparing 3 gourmet vegetarian dishes not only in your presence but, if you desire, with your participation.
Close by activities:
Thermal waters, horseback riding, canopy tours, hanging bridges, sky tram, butterfly farm, snake exhibition, boat tours, fishing, bicycle rental, and more...
Credit card payment accepted
Essence Arenal offers a cafeteria with breakfast, lunch and demo cuisine veg dinner; pool, free internet, social area with fireplace,TV room with cableTV, laundry service and tour desk. We do not offer common kitchen.
Essence demo cuisine is a meat free restaurant that gets everyone involved with the food. We show our international guests about local products and present them in a non-traditional way, preparing 3 gourmet vegetarian dishes not only in your presence but, if you desire, with your participation.
Close by activities:
Thermal waters, horseback riding, canopy tours, hanging bridges, sky tram, butterfly farm, snake exhibition, boat tours, fishing, bicycle rental, and more...
Credit card payment accepted
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The location was fantastic with a great view of the volcano & surrounding countryside in El Castillo. The staff were very friendly & helpful & pointed us in the direction of some free hot springs & a free waterfall (a bit of a walk away). The idea of getting people to help out with the evening (vegetarian) meal is great & helps the guests get to know each other. Also the prices for anything extra you wanted were quite fair. And finally they had a pool surrounded by a community area where you could all chill out & relax & their collection/courier service to and from town for $6 is good value for money.
— Dominic Hicks (2011-07-20)
Hostelbookers
staff and food and owner who was great
— Martin Colin (2011-07-17)
Hostelbookers
The view was spectacular with a cute pool overlooking the lake and volcano. The staff was amazing, going above and beyond to help us with details on our trip and offer trip advice. Also, the food was amazing to participate in and delicious to eat, my boyfriend didn't even notice until the meal was over that there was no meat, since it was so good.
— Lisa Cuneo (2011-07-16)
Hostelbookers
The views were incredible, and there are so many amenities it feels like your staying at a resort. the staff is friendly and super helpful. The food is amazing. A really unique experience!
— Sarah Neurauter (2011-07-05)
Hostelbookers
It is situated on a very beautiful terrain overlooking the lake and the vulcano.
I liked the rainforest walk right behind the house and we enjoyed the very communicative dinners.
— Gabriela Salzmann (2011-06-29)
Hostelbookers
The view of the volcano and lake was excellent. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the idea of helping to prepare some of the evening meal was great although they should develop it by giving people the option to get even more involved.
— Dominic Samways (2011-06-02)
Hostelbookers
Great atmosphere, really helpful for onward travel and activities in the area, great food at good prices
— Sarah Malcomson (2011-05-07)
Hostelbookers
Amazing view of volcano and mountains.Loved the pool. Wish hottub was working. Staff is amazing. Dinner was fab! Visit the hotsprings for free!! Very secluded.. nearby village about 15 min walk away.
— David Gaudet (2011-01-31)
Hostelbookers
Everything was great. It was a quiet hostel with plenty of opportunity to meet other travelers. The food was amazing for a good price. My carnivore boyfriend really enjoyed the vegetarian meals. I would definitely recommend it.
— Christiann Munro (2011-01-30)
Hostelbookers
This place is all about the atmosphere. Nico, the owner, and his staff are great people who help you out with everything you need and are full of good tips on what to do at any weather.
— Marco Hacker (2011-01-14)
Hostelbookers
We had a great time at Arenal Essence. The people were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
— Carol McCarthy (2010-12-03)
Hostelbookers
It had a nice view overlooking the lake and volcano.
— Stine Knudsen (2010-10-22)
Hostelbookers
Incredible view of the volcano, lake, and nature all around. Kelly is very friendly and helpful in planning activities all over. Great hiking path on the property. Can't say enough about the view.
— Roman Fayman (2010-10-10)
Hostelbookers
Wondeful view on the vulcano
— Thomas Wendel (2010-09-23)
Hostelbookers
the ambient, the owner, the staff, the meat, the place, the views, the rooms
— FELIX MONTERO RUIZ (2010-08-20)
Hostelbookers
Essence Arenal is incredible. The location has spectacular views of Lake Arenal and of the volcano. You can swim in their pool and enjoy the view. The food is exceptional and the participation dinners are a lot of fun. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and provides any assistance you may need.
— Ronald Godwin (2010-08-03)
Hostelbookers
It has a beautiful view
— Alejandro Ortega Nieto (2010-07-21)
Hostelbookers
The place was great. A marvellous view on volcano. the meals were delicious
— daniel asselin (2010-03-10)
Hostelbookers
the location is wonderfull, but rooms are very small, to many rooms for the shared bathroom. The cook was very inventive.
— inge Dejonckheere (2010-02-05)
Hostelbookers
Fantastic staff who went out of their way to be super helpful. The location has a fantastic view of the volcano and they will transfer you to the park, hot springs etc when you feel like draggin yourself out of the lovely garden.All round beautful place
— rhian pearce (2010-02-05)
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