Essence Arenal Boutique Hostel, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Located in El Castillo, 30 min. from La Fortuna, surrounded by Arenal National Park.

We offer

Affordable accommodations for backpackers & eco-travelers, 22 hectares of primary & secondary forest, jungle trails, organic farm, permaculture & biointensive vegetable gardens, lake with tilapias & ducks, free range chicken, with the best position to observe Arenal volcano & Lake Arenal.

Offering morning & night hikes, temazcal, Spa with different massages & treatments.

Amenities:

Essence Arenal offers a cafeteria with breakfast, lunch and with a Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant. DEMO CUISINE, where guest are able to participate in 1 part of the meal with the Chef.

Jacuzzi with spectacular view, infinity big size trampoline, Fireplace, TV room with cable TV, Play station and projector for movie nights, Free internet, Laundry service, Tour desk

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 Springs, Horseback Riding, Canopy Tours, Hanging Bridges, Sky Tram, Butterfly Conservatory, Arenal Eco Zoo, Boat Tours, Bass Fishing, Mountain Biking, and more...

Credit card payment accepted

Private Rooms with bathrooms,

Private rooms with shared bathroom &

Our Jungle Tents

Rooms types:

- Double (double or twin beds)

- Trippe

- Quad

- 5 person rooms

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

30 minutes from La Fortuna: 3 km after Tabacon Thermal Water, there's a police station on the right, take your left leaving the main road and pass the Arenal National Park, then turn left.

Alter the bridge turn right and within 3 km arrive to El Castillo village, take the left up to the Butterfly Farm, after 1 Km see Essence Arenal on the right side of the road.

We can arrange transfer from/to La Fortuna for $6/person with previous arrangement. Otherwise taxis charge around $25.