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Yoga and meditation classes are held in a gorgeous sheltered hardwood yoga space
overlooking a gurgling creek, and there's a tree-house healing center for Reiki and mas-
sage. Wait, we feel an 'om' coming on.
Agua Inn Spa
B&B
US$60-90; )
The sound of the rushing river will lull you to sleep at this intimate B&B on the banks of
the rainforest-shaded Río Cote. This gorgeous property is designed for total relaxation and
rejuvenation, with a jungle-shaded pool and a private lake trail. Four simple rooms feature
bold colors and plush linens. Downstairs, the full-service spa does facials, massages and
body scrubs.
Surf & Reit Chalets
CABINA
Nab your hippie-kitesurf habitat in this breezy, tumbledown, disorganized, alluring collec-
tion of wooden
cabinas
on a hill. Don't misunderstand: there is elegance here. The rooms
are built of wood and polished concrete, and decorated with colorful linens. What's more,
the property has a majestic perch over the lake.
The turnoff is about 12.5km from Nuevo Arenal, near the village of Rio Piedras.
Minoa Hotel & Microbrewery
HOTEL
11am-9pm; )
If you like beer, consider staying at the only hotel (that we're aware of) that has a micro-
brewery onsite, mixing up the hops and barley to bring you delicious pale ales and nut-
brown beers. Drink it while feeling the lake breezes and admiring the views at the top-
floor restaurant (the food is also good here).
Formerly Volcano Brewing, the whole place has been overhauled by new owners and
it's looking fine. The rooms have been refurbished with attractive textured paint jobs and
colorful quilts. You'll pay more for lake views and private patios.
