Essence Arenal Hostel
Best hostel
No. 7 in Costa Rica
Essence Arenal Hostel
1 km al sur de El Castillo, junto a la Granja de Mariposas, El Castillo, Costa Rica
+506 2479 1131
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Cheapest
rate per night
8.6
Excellent
based on 600 reviews
Compare vs KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| Hotels.com | £30 |
| Booking.com | £49 |
| KAYAK | £68 |
Good to know
| Distance to city centre | 0.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Location rating | 8.8 |
Rooms
Deluxe rooms
£49+
Bed type
Provider
Nightly + local taxes & fees
Unknown
£49
per night
Double bed
£49
per night
Unknown
£68
per night
Reviews
Pros
| "Great staff and wonderful breakfast." | (in 72 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "A wonderfully relaxing place to stay." | (in 28 reviews) |
| "The food was excellent!" | (in 37 reviews) |
Traveller rating
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| bit pricey | in 4 reviews |
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| delicious food | in 51 reviews |
| fantastic staff | in 95 reviews |
| great facilities | in 7 reviews |
| great place | in 39 reviews |
| la fortuna | in 8 reviews |
| lake and volcano | in 39 reviews |
| location with an amazing | in 38 reviews |
| room was basic | in 28 reviews |
| view of the volcano | in 73 reviews |
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ExcellentMar 20209.0
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful place. We absolutely enjoyed the jacuzzi, the pool, the views, the birds, the restaurant. Excellent place.
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GoodMar 20207.9
The place is nice, people really helpful and friendly
It’s far away from everything you want to see in La Fortuna, and almost no buses.
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ExcellentMar 202010.0
Very comfortable and for everyone theres something here. I stayed in one of their tents and it was great to feel a part of nature. The spa services are highly recommended and the food was amazing too!
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ExcellentFeb 202010.0
Excellent location, scenery, food and staff. Cannot praise them enough!
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ExcellentFeb 202010.0
The view is stunning of lago Arenal and the volcano. We stayed in a fancy tent in the jungle. Two yoga classes per day and a lovely pool. The food was excellent and healthy.
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About
Overview
With a stay at Essence Arenal Hostel in Peñas Blancas, you'll be steps from Lake Arenal and a 4-minute drive from Arenal Volcano National Park. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Hotels.com
Features
8.6 Excellent
based on 600 reviews
9.5
Service
8.8
Location
3.3
Comfort
1.7
WiFi
Things to know
- Friendly service
- Great view
- Yummy vegetarian & vegan dishes
Check in |
12:00 |
Check out |
11:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Car hire
Internet
Concierge service
Gift shop
Laundry service
Room service
Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Safe
Sauna
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free parking
Storage available
Terrace/Patio
Hiking
Massage
Laundry facilities
No smoking
Pets not allowed
FAQs when booking at Essence Arenal Hostel
Where is Essence Arenal Hostel located?
Essence Arenal Hostel is located at 1 km al sur de El Castillo, junto a la Granja de Mariposas, 0.4 miles from the centre of El Castillo. Butterfly Conservatory is the closest landmark to Essence Arenal Hostel.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Essence Arenal Hostel?
Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Essence Arenal Hostel.
Does Essence Arenal Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Essence Arenal Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.
Does Essence Arenal Hostel offer free parking?
Yes, Essence Arenal Hostel offers free parking.
Does Essence Arenal Hostel offer free airport shuttle service?
No, Essence Arenal Hostel does not offer free airport shuttle service.
How far is Essence Arenal Hostel from the airport?
Essence Arenal Hostel is 12.4 miles from La Fortuna. Essence Arenal Hostel is 47.4 miles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Can you bring pets to Essence Arenal Hostel?
No, pets are not allowed at Essence Arenal Hostel.
Does Essence Arenal Hostel have a pool?
Yes, Essence Arenal Hostel has a pool on-site.
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Reviews about Essence Arenal Hostel
“Beautiful view of the volcano and helpful staff with a lot of recommendations on activities to do around the area”
“The location of the hotel with a incredible view of the lagoons and the volcano.”
“Location, Nice view if not smoggy, people!”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Butterfly Conservatory 404 yd
- Arenal Eco Zoo 0.3 mi
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures 1.2 mi
Getting around
| La Fortuna | 12.4 mi |
|---|---|
| San José Juan Santamaria Intl | 47.4 mi |
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