Essence Arenal Boutique Hostel

Located in El Castillo, 30 minutes from La Fortuna, on the lava flowing side of Arenal Volcano. We are a volcano and lake view hostel, surrounded by nature, the perfect opportunity to live a real eco experience in a familiar atmosphere. We offer transfer from/to La Fortuna for $6/person with previous arrangement. Otherwise taxis charge around $25.

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

Accommodation Information

Private Rooms with private or shared Bathroom
Rooms types:
- Double (double or twin beds)
- Tripple
- Quad

All beds are equipped with orthopedic mattress, new anti-allergic pillows, good quality linen and towels (included)

Reservation will be canceled if not arrived or reconfirm by phone at 16.00

Location Information

Essence Arenal is located in El Castillo, 30 minutes from La Fortuna, on the lava flowing side of the Arenal Volcano, with spectacular views over the lake and the volcano's activities. Surrounded by two National Parks, Arenal and Monteverde, our 100 acres property is rich in flora & fauna, which can be appreciated in amazing jungle sites and trails.

Strategically location for adventure and eco-activities:
- Thermal Water (Tabacon, Baldi and others)
- Caño Negro
- Hiking in the forest
- Mountain Biking
- Boat Tours
- Bird watching
- Cerro Chato
- Serpentarium
- Canopy
- Butterfly Garden
- Sky Tram
- Horseback riding at the river
- Hangin Bridges
- Jeep-Boat-Jeep to/from Monteverde
- River Rafting
- La Fortuna Bungee Jumping
- Lava Trail
- Los Tucanes Trail
- La Fortuna Waterfall

We will not charge your card in case of a no show, just please let us know if you are not coming. Also, we hold reservations until 4pm - we cannot guarantee your reservation if you arrive after that time.

HOTEL CONDITIONS:
We hold reservations until 3pm - we don't guarantee reservations after that time.