fresh and tasty breakfast

breakfast was the best i had in costa rica

amazing and personal attitude from christina and camila! great location! awesome breakfast :-).

the free breakfast was delicious

- nice service and good breakfast - view of the sunset is stunning with outlook on nicoya bay - location in

her breakfast was unmatched on our trip to cr

all wood, very nice and clean, friendly staff and very good breakfast.

a little but she is very accomodating and helpful and provides great value accomodation and a breakfast is

we were served a delicious, home-cooked breakfast in the morning, too

friendly staff, good breakfast

spa tub

there was plenty of parking protected by a gate and even an area to enjoy the outside in the common areas

we made an arrangement with another hotel for extra fee to be able to spend the evening in their pool area

restaurant on the premises is small. parking in the lot below is small and can get full quickly.

house (the big one) exceeded our expectations: spacious, all necessary kitchen utilities available, privacy and

give the restaurant and the spa a try

is very picky but worth a note for those who like spa treatments

great small boutiquesh hotel spa was great

they have an awesome spa and swimming pool and extensive gardens

the pool and spa atmosphere was wonderful for our one night stop over

no kids menu, and not kids friendly

many of the rooms are on top of a hill with no parking near them, so it is quite a hike to and from your room

only complaint was that the wifi was not working in our room the first day of our stay

excellent breakfast. location close to town.

there is free parking area

breakfast. everyday exactly same limited set of food.

if you are as unlucky as our neighbors were, kids will wake you up

breakfast and wifi

the wifi not great.

great location, felt like we were emerged in the forest. great breakfast, staff were so lovely!

the kids loved the pancakes

the wifi was a bit patchy, but i am sure that's a mountain thing

the kids loved running around the grounds and jumping on the trampoline

pool is nice for the kids (too cold for me)

my kids loved the pool and monteverde is just spectacular

there is not yet a spa on site but they arranged everything for a massage therapist to come to the room, which

the included breakfast was very good

the bar menu is lovely and the staff incredibly nice, but the bar is not a very nice place to sit

breakfast is included and is way above the average you find in the area

too many great things to list but food, drinks, evening activities for adults and kids, recommendations for

convenient parking right is in front of the building

in need of a makeover, lights hanging out of the sockets, muskito window part that was loose, kitchen

very helpful in setting up visit and guide to monteverde park, transfer to manuel antonio, and my laundry

our room (room 4, on the first floor) was pretty noisy, as it shares one wall with the kitchen, so we were

free parking on-site

while we are there, the spa is not ready

got to meet the owner before we left who was telling us about their current plans to include a spa which would

sunset view was amazing from bar

the rooms are very nice and clean, the breakfast is beyond great

the rooftop bar offers a spectacular view over monteverde and is a great place to view the sunset

we saw wildlife, the kids had a slide/ play area, the hot tub at night was amazing and the tent was so cozy

the kitchen was fully equipped and the fridge had a watermelon, some

the breakfast

got spoiled having breakfast served every other morning we were in costa rica

we loved the modern, clean glamping pod and all the extra little amenities like toys for my kids, complimentary

hotel is great - we are so glad we stayed here - the staff were lovely - hospitality is amazing, breakfast was

breakfast was tasty

staff were extremely helpful, rooms very clean and a great breakfast

wifi is weak.

the breakfast was delicious and the best we ve ever had while traveling

were great, the lodge itself and the views were beautiful, the breakfast was great, the spa was wonderful, and

set up a hillside no wardrobe space no casual lighting no seats in room no bar facility etc

were so kind, the tour activities were great, the lodge itself and the views were beautiful, the breakfast was

breakfast buffet had fruit, eggs, meat, and was very good

location, great views, good breakfast, and helpful staff

wifi is good

the breakfast was amazing, far beyond expectations

owners - they allowed for a late check-in in the middle of the night after my flight, very quick laundry service

breakfast was excellent

the breakfast was delicious and sufficient

we took advantage of the spa and the tennis courts

pool is very small and cold / freeze the spa is good very expensive and the jacuzzi is not

perfect location great view and amenities are awesome spa fully recommended

the spa and restaurant proved to be a great idea and we had one of the best margaritas ever at the bar

spa was relaxing and good massages- although you could gather they were inexperienced

egg breakfast included; great view from room balcony; in-room bar refrigerator; large bathroom

jesus and luis in the bar room were exceptional

no wifi at the room only long. breakfast is not reach no elivator

breakfast

no wifi in the room, everything else was very good.

the breakfast was ok, but we expected a little bit better based on the reviews.

they have free parking and an extra service for laundry that was very useful

my kids loved exploring the garden which was relaxing for me because they had something to do that

the complementary breakfast was a real meal made fresh

very friendly staff, nice rooms, good breakfast

the spa tub was an absolute blast, but the amount of hot water you get depends on the time of day, and

the kitchen is equipped with all you need from making a hot tea or having a glass of wine

kitchenette facilities make it challenging to cook a meal, but then, that's what we signed up for

only time we fell short was during a downpour, and there was safe and convenient parking a bit lower down the

large rooms with wonderful oriented terrace, a pound, a juice bar, a spa

room had a spa bath which was lovely, the view from the hotel restaurant is beautiful

the hotel has many hidden treasures, like their wine bar by their lake, own garden and farm from which their

to top it all off, we even had the incredible experience of sharing breakfast with some curious monkeys

the quality of the food from the kitchen is a little inconsistent day to day; some day it's great and other

- even though the restaurant is expensive, it did seem popular, which means parking is difficult at peak dinner

staff even put up hotel laundry outside my villa window

nice custom wood, room size, bathroom, parking lot, not too far from city center, friendly staff

high-speed wifi throughout

parking is kind of small but we had no issue finding a spot

spa tub, outdoor spaces for relaxing, and everything we needed in the kitchen

the kitchen was also well stocked

the house itself was very big with all the commodities you might need: comfy big beds, a kitchen and relaxing

spa tub, outdoor spaces for relaxing, and everything we needed in the kitchen

parking in front of the apartment

good wifi

very comfortable beds, great showers, well equipped kitchen and just a heavenly place to hang out and feel very

room and bad are confortable, the spa is nice

what you see in the pictures, the pool as well as the spa are closed for long term renovations

there is a beautiful pool and spa area also with a bar, and monkeys and birds easily seen on the property

great location, beautiful sunset very nice spa and good beds. very nice staff. very quiet.

is why we booked this property- the only thing they did was allow us to use the jacuzzi in the spa but unfortunately

with the big windows, it's not possible to blind completely and the illumination of the parking lot makes a

the kitchen was very well stocked with lots of items left for breakfast and drinks

there were free snacks in the kitchen, which i needed because i didn t bring any with me and i didn t have

the kids (7,8) loved to watch birds/pizotes, play some games and enjoy some of the activities nearby

the kids watched the grinch on the projector screen, we stayed up late taking turns in the hot tub

the spa was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the volcano and nearby rainforests

the mountain view s were spectacular and the spa was amazing as

the room and then one night in the tent) good activities schedule with possibility to do yoga and spa treatments

i would highly recommend essence arenal and spa to anyone looking for a great experience with nature

excellent spa facilities

breakfast is okay but nothing to write home about

wifi was terrible

restaurant was excellent, as was the pool and hot tub

the pool and the hottub are very nice, too

breakfast nice

stayed in a junior suite: a beautiful, spacious room, completely finished in wood, with a view over the garden

there s a kids room with legos, that allowed us to have a quite breakfast on day

restaurant was very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent

lovely pool and garden as well as fruit and nature trail great atmosphere and kids friendly

laundry

appointed & spacious rooms

spa available however we didn t use

it would also be nice to have a small meditation room at the spa and maybe some some yoga classes would be nice

room was spacious and clean

we also asked for a package of romantic spa and dinner both at the room, dinner was amazing however the massage

the restaurant made a wonderful breakfast, fresh, not buffet, and in the evenings a very nice dinner

the breakfast was good and we enjoyed the private trekking in the

breakfast was amazing

the place needs room service

the breakfast was repetitive every day but there were three options to pick from

lovely property, comfy beds and thermal spa was fabulous.

it was also extremely difficult to get treatments at the spa despite staying two whole days at the location

spa is 5min walk down the road - they offer a shuttle service but walking is okay, wish was better

the spa and massage was amazing

the extras at the hotel and spa were very expensive. the food was good, but seemed overpriced.

wonderful breakfast included, extremely caring and helpful staff

weak wifi in our room but good at reception and pool area

it was perfect for our two families with teenage kids with the pool, hot tubs, ping pong and pool table

there is no bar until 3pm- not a big deal at all. there is a bar next door anyway.

very nice restaurant and bar with a nice selection of wines and menu items

the spa hot tub in this room was incredible! very clean very polite staff

very good spa service and better priced than other places in the area

had trouble booking spa services.

oh and the staff at the spa magic hands

my wife used the spa and she loved it

good breakfast, spa was nice, pool was great for kids and adults, and not crowded

the hot springs and spa facilities are excellent

i highly recommend enjoying the spa as it was almost the best part of the trip

the treatment i received at the spa was also very good, again with a unique view looking into costa rican jungle

is super clear, room service until 10pm which is almost impossible to find in costa rica, the spa has amazing

the breakfast is great the town is so nice quiet. the owner his wife are so nice

pool needed cleaning and the driveway up to the hotel is very steep with a deep curb that was

very friendly and great breakfast for the price you pay. defiantly would go back.

excellent coffee and breakfast. kids would love the pool

super super friendly personal. nice breakfast to choose. great showers and beds.

are squeezed in tight so parking is tight to swing into, as the overall property size is smaller than their

relaxed in between going out and coming in at the pool which was a great temperature

the pool was a great way to cool off and we loved using the outdoor kitchen space

each room had their own designated parking spot so you weren t fighting for a spot close to your door

they have outdoor kitchen to cook and

good location for arenal volcano, la fortuna town and tabacon spa 3

spacious and with a good kitchen

wifi didn't work well in the room.

no wifi at the appartment. only at the kitchen erea.

the pool was a great way to cool off at the end of a hot day

we loved the beautiful views, butterflies, pool - and the delicious breakfast.

nice room and equiped kitchen, super friendly and nice stuff (it was very nice to talk to vladi and to take a

all the kitchen items listed weren't in the room (not sure if they were available on request)

and nice stuff (it was very nice to talk to vladi and to take a hike with his dogs), very cool pool with beautiful

the swimming pool is on the edge of a beautiful garden, you can swim while watching the sunset on nicoya

the whole place was super clean from the pool to the plants and even the parking lot

nice pool you get everything in front: codes to entrance so easy

the pool was a highlight looking to the vulcano while swimming

property was smaller than it looked. pool area in suites face the parking lot.

bathroom was a dream and we felt like having full privacy on our little terrace with the plunge pool

very friendly owners, hot spa and very good breakfast!

if you are looking for a spa and restaurants - this won't be for you

have many pools with hot spa water

outdoor porch was set up with kitchen which was stocked with coffee, but don't leave food out since there are

the pool was nice and is fed by natural hot springs

pool and spa areas were great!

the staff is wonderful, breakfast was delicious and the spa is wonderful.

our bed was super creaky but after we mentioned it to staff, they offered a free spa session (it was great)

the spa is fabulous; the room is entirely open to the jungle

nothing! could have more reference to spa facilities on website.

and maybe build a swimming pool or thermal spa as well with a view on the

breakfast and parking included

the hotel is so nice that it would benefit from an outdoor common area or even a small swimming pool

wifi was non existent; room over head light must have a wiring issue as would not come on the first

tried to get rid of them very bad internet, you won t be able to work/video call no swimming pool

very clean and nice, spa was awesome and in a good location

liked the privacy, hot tub, shower, and the kitchen area

we especially appreciated the small kitchen it was very convenient and made our stay even more enjoyable

kitchen nicely appointed

the kitchen has almost everything you need to prepare something simple

bills itself as a thermal spa hotel

they had heated pools/spa which was nice

bar,no alcohol service in general

we also liked the breakfast very much

breakfast was delicious and we could do artisan craft shopping and book all our tours in the same

free parking and free breakfast were also helpful when getting picked up for early morning excursions

includes full breakfast w/typical local menu & american

poor breakfast,internet weak.

clean good breakfast nice staff great view from the porch

loved our view of the volcano, the delicious breakfast, and the staff was very helpful with booking our

restaurant and pool and spa areal

mary at the spa did a fantastic job on her massage and the spa facilities were perfect and so relaxing

it was very nice, spacious and we loved the thermal spa pools. wonderful stay.

the balm massage at their spa was incredible

also the onsite attractions were cool and great spa services and excursion

pool and spa were great ways to pass our down time, the rooms are nice and private and i loved watching the

the little kitchen had everything we needed and our room was cleaned everyday

wifi was great - no complaints from the kids

plus if you like cats as much as my kids you will love the two resident cats

the kitchenette with the huge fridge and the clean big pool/hot tub were great for traveling with kids

spa tub was wonderful after hiking

great location, easy to access with plenty of parking, a bit away from busy part of town so we didn't have to

the only thing we would have liked is a pool on the premises.

breakfast was a continental style buffet breakfast, with some north american and costa rican items

the breakfast was also good