alice chung

Review of Essence Arenal

I didn't stay at Essence Arenal as a guest but I d...

I didn't stay at Essence Arenal as a guest but I did frequent the cafe almost every day when I stayed in El Castillo.

Their coffee and food offerings are delicious. I recommend coming here and speaking with their staff members. The owner of the establishment, Mico (sp), is a German expat who visited Costa Rica while on vacation many years ago and fell in love with the country. This story echoes throughout the country to other expats because it was the same story we kept hearing from foreigners who moved their life to the country.

The hostel is located on the top of a hill in a small village. The view is outstanding with the Arenal Volcano right out of the window. To get this view, make sure to walk all the way towards the windows.