Starting at $410 per night

Overview

Experience Paradise Redefined: Nayara Gardens, Your Rainforest Retreat

Step into a world where the whispers of the rainforest meet unparalleled luxury. Nestled within the vibrant embrace of Costa Rica's Arenal region, Nayara Gardens is a sanctuary for those seeking an extraordinary escape. Imagine waking to the gentle call of howler monkeys, sunlight dappling through lush foliage as you step onto your private terrace. Feel the tranquility of the rainforest during a morning yoga session, the volcanic mist settling upon your skin. This is where nature's embrace meets the height of indulgence.

Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens Video

A Tapestry of Rainforest Delights

Follow meandering paths, perfumed by exotic blooms, leading you to secluded jacuzzis tucked beside vibrant gardens. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our world-class spa, its open-air treatment spaces echoing with birdsong. Let master chefs tantalize your taste buds with the bold flavors of Asia Luna or the refined elegance of a private, garden-side dinner. Every detail at Nayara Gardens is an invitation to unwind, to savor the essence of Costa Rica in unparalleled style.

Your Sanctuary in the Rainforest

Retreat to your private casita or villa, a haven of natural textures and exquisite design. Unwind in your private plunge pool, the rainforest your backdrop. Refresh under both indoor and outdoor showers, where the rainforest canopy forms your ceiling. Every thoughtful amenity – from plush robes to locally sourced bath products – is a testament to Nayara Gardens' commitment to your complete well-being.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

As the sun dips below the volcano's rim, the rainforest transforms. Embark on a twilight nature walk, guided by expert naturalists, and witness the nocturnal wonders of Arenal. Spend your days chasing waterfalls, feeling the thrill of whitewater rapids, or seeking out the sloths that call Nayara Gardens home. From gentle relaxation to heart-pounding adventure, La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano region is your gateway to pura vida.

Where Memories are Made

Nayara Gardens is more than a resort; it's a place where the extraordinary becomes your everyday. Whether celebrating a honeymoon, seeking a rejuvenating escape, or creating unforgettable family moments, the magic of this rainforest haven will linger long after your return.

Discover the allure of Nayara Gardens. Your Costa Rican paradise awaits.

Hotel Tags

  • Luxury
  • Eco Style
  • Boutique
  • Spa
  • Romantic
  • Hilltop
  • Hot Springs
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Hot Springs
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Trails
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Laundry Service

Room Amenities

Rainforest Villa

  • AC
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Phone
  • Internet Free
  • Hot Tub
  • Hair Dryer
  • Rollaway Available
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Jungle View
  • Plunge Pool

Rainforest Pool Villa

  • AC
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Phone
  • Internet Free
  • Hot Tub
  • Hair Dryer
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Jungle View
  • Plunge Pool

Arenal Pool Casita

  • AC
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Phone
  • Coffee Service
  • Internet Free
  • Hot Tub
  • Hair Dryer
  • Terrace
  • Volcano View
  • Jungle View

Handicap Accessibility

  • Accessible Path Of Travel
  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Disabled Parking
  • In-room Accessibility

Location

Latitude: N 10° 30' 10.91"
Longitude: W 84° 41' 12.8"

Reviews

  • Overall 95.7% (334 Guest Ratings)
  • Cleanliness: 96.1%
  • Comfort: 96.3%
  • Meeting Expectations: 95.7%
  • Staff: 95.6%
  • Value: 94.7%

01/11/2023

Everything about this resort is wonderful! The accommodations, the service, the amenities, everything!!

12/17/2022

Wonderful hotel, would definitely come back.

06/28/2022

The best hotel I ever stayed at. Wonderful staff and services. Top notch.

05/10/2022

Nayara was an absolutely luxurious destination- a real dream come true!

03/19/2022

Loved this location, wonderful service, beautiful grounds. Would for sure recommend and come back.

02/15/2022

Nicest resort I’ve ever been to.

11/25/2021

Absolutely amazing. Gorgeous facility, very friendly staff and great food!
A very luxurious and relaxing honeymoon experience

11/23/2021

One of the best hotels I have ever been. Location, vibe, staff - all fantastic

11/12/2021

This is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. I would recommend it to all of my friends, everything was perfect and beyond expectations. Thank you for including this hotel in our trip!!

10/19/2021

If I could give this resort a better score than 10, I would. We absolutely loved this resort and we can’t wait to go back

06/03/2021

The best hotel we’ve ever stayed at, will be back for sure. Everything was top notch. Jason at the front desk went above and beyond, pool bartender Claudia, wine bar staff Leo, all of the cleaning staff / turn down service was incredible. Highly recommend

03/01/2021

Unbelievable. It was Paradise

02/25/2020

The staff was very sweet. They left us a honeymoon present and every evening would bring treats. The rainforest villa was AMAZING. The outside shower, the patio Jacuzzi, and the room itself was very large. We really enjoyed all the food and being in the rainforest.

12/21/2019

Amazing!

12/07/2019

If I coul rate this hotel a 6 I would

11/13/2019

a memorable place. almost too beautiful1

10/13/2019

Amazing place. Would 100% come again.

09/23/2019

This was our Favorite place to be. The rooms & grounds are Impressive & Immaculate. The food is fantastic & the Servicio is Outstanding! We were located close to the Amor Loco restaurant & easily made friends with the Staff there. We ate there daily & enjoyed using the Infinity lap pool there. Our room had Infinity jacuzzi on the back deck. We had an outdoor double shower as well, plus the glass enclosed double shower. inside. the bathroom. We were surrounded by beautiful flowers & vegetation everywhere. This was our Dream Come True Destination!

09/09/2019

The free upgrade here was magical. Lovely.

09/02/2019

The best hotel/resort experience of my life. Didn't want to leave.

08/30/2019

The hotel was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were amazing and the staff was very friendly! Would definitely go back if I have the chance!

04/18/2019

I would give more than a 10 if I could. The service level of the staff and the quality of the rooms and grounds is amazing. Never had an issue finding a spot to sit whichever pool or jacuzzi we wanted (and the resort was full). The food and cocktails were amazing and easily rivaled some of the best cocktail bars and restaurants in US and European cities I have visited. We did not have water one night before dinner and they came right away. A few minutes after arriving at the restaurant someone stopped by to apologize and ended up not charging us for appetizer and breakfast. We had to leave at 4:30 am to go to the airport, we had not even asked but they had packed a breakfast to go for each of us.

04/09/2019

Hands down the best Hotel in Costa Rica. The grounds, staff, food, extra excursions all were perfect.

02/10/2019

Easily the best hotel we have ever been to!

01/29/2019

Amazing!!!!

01/16/2019

Want a great hotel and the finest staff. Would love to spend more time at this hotel,
Very engaging staff.

01/13/2019

The Nayara Resort hotel was absolutely fabulous and the most luxurious accommodations we have ever experienced. The hotel staff was surely trained to please, but at times they seemed to work a bit too hard to please. We wish the staff would have informed us that the "Costa Rica Grill Night" at the dining hall was very expensive. That dinner cost us over $175 plus tips, and I probably only ate $20 worth of food. This was on Tuesday evening at Nayara. Besides that, the hotel was excellent and would recommend it to anyone who is not sensitive to price.

10/08/2018

We LOVED Nayara and all of the experiences we had there. The only complaint is that the furniture was very uncomfortable. All wooden straight back chairs with no padding in the back. It's too bad because the environment there is so relaxing.

10/02/2018

beautiful hotel. Great service!

09/13/2018

Outstanding and amazing hotel and venue. Staff wonderful and helpful, venue is just beautiful, food was good albeit I would be wary of going to the duly tagged "Asian" restaurant venue for dinner due to the format and an abundance of mosquito's.

08/23/2018

Beautiful resort. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Everything was perfect. The breakfast buffet was amazing!

08/18/2018

It exceeded our expectation.. It was such a delight. I have no words

11/19/2017

The hotel was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

10/18/2017

Nicest hotel ever! The stay included breakfast which knocked my socks off! Loved it there

10/04/2017

Everything was perfect here.

07/07/2017

We were lucky to be upgraded to the adjacent Nayara Springs hotel. This was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in - true 5 star service and environment. The Nayara Hotel and Garden looked equally nice and had the same level of service. Cannot recommend highly enough, although it does come at a price.

06/15/2017

Superb resort. Excellent accommodations and staff. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

05/01/2017

The hotel is absolutely beautiful! We wish that we had stayed here at least one more day because we enjoyed not only sitting by the pool or on the balcony looking at and listening to nature but the spa was amazing! We would've gone to the spa for a another service if we had had more time. The food was tasty and very well presented but overpriced.

04/01/2017

This is an amazing hotel. Best I've ever visited.

03/09/2017

Loved it and would go back!

02/23/2017

Outstanding!!

02/10/2017

Fabulous!!

02/09/2017

Beyond our expectations. Staff was wonderful, the room beautiful and the grounds of the hotel spectacular

01/21/2017

Best experience EVER

12/04/2016

Amazing resort. Food a little spendy but not too bad

11/02/2016

There was no Wi-Fi in our room.

10/25/2016

By far the greatest hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff, rooms, property, food, everything was beyond amazing! I hope to make it back there!

10/07/2016

What a beautiful resort. With the exception of the wine bar, the staff was expert, professional and very helpful. Hard to pick the best between the Nayara and El Mangrove. Different but both elegant.

10/04/2016

This was the best hotel we have ever stayed out. Fantastic service, food and ambiance. We will be back!

10/02/2016

Probably the beat hotel we have ever stayed at. The staff was second to none

09/23/2016

Everything about Arenal Nayara was amazing and we will definitely visit there again - probably spend our whole vacation there next time!

08/09/2016

Best Hotel I have ever stayed at!!!

08/03/2016

Arenal Nayara was amazing. This place was the highlight of our stay, and we enjoyed staying at this resort.

07/29/2016

This was the best resort that we have ever stayed at! What an amazing place, thank you so much for booking us into the Nayara!

07/10/2016

Accommodations were beyond expectations and staff and services were excellent. Every single employee greeted us when passing and all were helpful and friendly. Cannot say enough about this place!

06/30/2016

a special hotel

06/27/2016

Literally the best hotel experience I have ever had. Clearly, I'm not rich or famous but I was treated as if I were. This experience was so amazing that it made the remainder of the trip seem just "ok".

06/13/2016

It was a nice resort, a typical high end hotel, including the price for dining, etc.

06/11/2016

This place is tropical paradise. Beautiful location, AMAZING staff and WONDERFUL food.

05/20/2016

Most awesome place we have ever stayed in. Staff was fantastic, grounds impeccable and room accommodations beautiful. We will definitely return to the Nayara. A Number "ONE" for sure.

05/19/2016

The Arenal Nayara far exceeded my expectations! Every member of their team, every meal, everything was fabulous I only wish we had stayed longer.

05/15/2016

Best ever! Food facilities, staff, value.

05/06/2016

This place was great, the staff was great.

04/16/2016

The hotel was beautiful and the staff, food and service were incredible!

04/14/2016

Over the top resort and accommodations! They made us feel like family!

04/08/2016

Wonderful hotel, excellent breakfast buffet. Room was very comfortible

03/22/2016

Love this hotel . the staff were extremely nice , and our room was breath taking !

03/21/2016

One of the nicest hotels I've stayed in anywhere! The staff was absolutely stunning in their attention to the guests. I highly recommend this hotel, and I appreciated the areas which were free of young children.

02/22/2016

I must say the stay at Arenal Nayara Hotel has set the bar pretty high for any other hotel I stay at in the future. The grounds were beyond any compliment I could put into words, the staff made you feel special like a guest in their own home. I have already recommended this hotel to many others and plan on returning again.

02/01/2016

Great place to stay!

01/28/2016

Favorite accommodations! It was wonderful!!!

01/25/2016

Amazing hotel -- we really enjoyed the privacy of the rooms and grounds.

01/19/2016

If we could offer higher scores.
We stayed in a Villa, absolutely beautiful so romantic. The staff goes out of their way to be more than accommodating. The breakfast is excellent. Any trip back to Costa Rica we will stay here again and for more nights.

01/06/2016

Literally everything about this hotel was perfect. The staff were wonderful, the rooms were amazing, and the restaurants were great

11/30/2015

This was undoubtedly the best hotel experience I've ever had. Hats off to all of the staff for outstanding service. And the grounds were stunning.

11/09/2015

We will be going back to stay there again. Staff was spectacular.

10/13/2015

The hotel was really amazing. We were stunned when we first walked into our bungalow. The rooms are very spacious and it truly felt like an upscale, romantic getaway, exactly what we were hoping for. The staff members were all professional and very helpful. We ate at 2 of the 3 restaurants and used the spa for massages which were amazing. We have already been talking about a return trip and staying here.

10/03/2015

This place was absolutely AMAZING. The room we had (Casita Deluxe) was beyond our expectations. I can't even imagine what the Villas looked like. The staff here was so great, and the food was delicious. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking to stay in the Arenal region of Costa Rica.

09/09/2015

This was like we were in paradise. Our overall expectation of hospitality was surprised everyday. They even packed us food and water for our journey. And gave a free bottle of wine as welcome !! Its a great resort.

08/14/2015

Best Hotel Ever

08/13/2015

This place was fabulous

08/08/2015

Beautiful! Wonderful customer service and the property exceeded our expectations.

06/24/2015

Food was high and not up to the rest of the standards we expected. Wine pairing dinner was lots of wine a little bit of food! Place and room... over the top beautiful! Try some other restaurants for dinners and enjoy the place! Staff A++ We did the ECOTERMIALS (?) hotsprings and believe it or not we had no one there for almost the entire 3 hours we played in the springs? Did you all arrange that!

06/22/2015

Our room was wonderful, the staff was great everywhere we went the staff called us by name, we really enjoyed our stay.

06/19/2015

Love the facility. Dinner one night at the new restaurant - service was slow.

06/07/2015

The service, food and cleanliness were next to none. This hotel was the perfect place for our honeymoon; we loved the yoga, the fresh food, friendly staff, impeccable service and how clean EVERYTHING was!! We'd definitely go back again!!

06/02/2015

A wonderful choice, the dining was excellent, the spa staff was outstanding and the hotel staff Andreas was helpful arranging for all of our extra tours while we were there. We did not want to leave this hotel.

05/22/2015

Beutiful, romantic, great food, wonderful staff!

05/15/2015

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Everything was great. And the view of the volcano from our patio: stunning.

05/06/2015

The hotel was disappointing. I am bewildered that it was awarded the no. 2 hotel in the world by Trip Advisor. We have stayed in many better hotels. The staff are poorly managed. We entered the restaurant thirty minutes prior to closing when we arrived after a four hour journey and instructed to only order "something fast" off the menu. It lacks style and the staff are too casual. It would appear that the hotel is reliant on its previous accolades. However the manager was most helpful when one of our activities was cancelled due to excessive rainfall. Fortunately we had arranged activities each day during our stay so our reliance on the hotel was minimal. Would not recommend to fellow travellers.

05/01/2015

We absolutely loved this hotel. It is the best hotel we've ever stayed at. We will definitely go back. Jesse at the restaurant treated us like family. Everything that we asked for was taken care of right away. Couldn't ask for anything better.

04/29/2015

Amazing hotel.

04/18/2015

Paradise.

02/25/2015

Most beautiful hotel we have ever stayed at. Please recommend the dinner and wine pairing at the Wine Bar restaurant. It was a gastronomic experience. And we are Foodies. On the day, we went canyoning, Ellen left her wet clothes on the bus. They dropped it off when they came back to pick us for dinner. We left it at the front desk. They said they would bring it to the room. Not only that, they dried it for her.

02/01/2015

The breakfast was very good and they had sandwiches to take so we were able to pick up some food for lunch, which saved us some money and time.

01/09/2015

Best place I have ever stayed!!!

11/30/2014

Unbelievable hotel!

09/30/2014

Costa Rica is gorgeous and the hotel in Arenal is phenomenal.