Nayara Gardens
Arenal
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Double Occupancy
Overall
99%
371 Guest
Ratings
Good to Know
Nayara Gardens, a 5-star luxury eco-resort in Costa Rica's Arenal region, offers an unparalleled rainforest retreat. Guests can unwind in private casitas or villas, featuring amenities like plunge pools and indoor/outdoor showers, all set against a lush jungle backdrop. The resort provides a world-class spa, exquisite dining options, and a gateway to adventures from nature walks to whitewater rafting. With an overall rating of 9.92, Nayara Gardens promises an extraordinary escape where nature's embrace meets indulgence.
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.
Rooms:
50
Check-In:
15:00
Check-Out:
12:00
Hotel Styles
- Luxury
- Eco Style
- Boutique
- Spa
- Romantic
- Hilltop
- Yoga
- Hot Springs
- Sustainable
Hotel Amenities
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room Service
- Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Hot Springs
- Spa
- Fitness Room
- Trails
- Resort Activities
- Gardens
- Handicap
- Computer Station
- Parking
- WiFi
- Laundry Service
Room Amenities
Arenal Pool Casita
- AC
- Cable TV
- Coffee Service
- Hair Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Internet Free
- Jungle View
- Mini-Fridge
- Phone
- Safe Deposit Box
- Terrace
- Volcano View
Rainforest Pool Villa
- AC
- Balcony
- Cable TV
- Hair Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Internet Free
- Jungle View
- Phone
- Plunge Pool
- Safe Deposit Box
- Terrace
Location
Lattitude: N 10° 30' 10.91" (10.50303)
Longitude: W 84° 41' 12.8" (-84.68689)
Recent Reviews
Overall
99%
Cleanliness
96%
Expectations
96%
Staff
96%
Comfort
96%
Value
95%
5/13/2026
beautiful hotel and room, attentive staff, great food
3/5/2026
The staff at this hotel were exemplary—everyone was friendly and incredibly accommodating. We found the property stunningly beautiful and very peaceful, and our room was wonderful. We had all of our meals on site, and the food at each of the restaurants was spectacular and the vegan options were creative and delicious. While we did find the restaurants a bit pricier than other places we stayed, the excellent service and quality of the food made it well worth it.
One small observation: we understand this is a family-friendly hotel, but our casita was situated between two casitas with families and children. At times the children were quite loud—we could hear them clearly while sitting on our deck and even inside our room with the doors closed. It might be helpful if there were reminders for guests to keep noise levels down when outside so as not to disturb others. At one point we did leave our room because the noise was quite loud, though this was only a minor inconvenience since the property is large and there were many other peaceful places for us to go.
7/1/2025
I cant say enough about this place. Expensive but worth every penny! From the staff to the service to the food. Every aspect if the place was outstanding. This part definitely make our trip awesome. We did a few tours from the hotel & again pricy but 100% outstanding & worth it
6/11/2025
Excellent! Loved our bungalow and everything about this place. Only drawback is that it’s a ways from town.
5/25/2025
Perfect hotel. I wasn't aware of the whole campus, that you could do all the restaurants and pools and how spread out it was for walking or hiking. It is a much bigger place with new things every day. Had I known, I might have spent more time there. One this trip, I'm glad we had the variety of experiences we did, though. The staff was amazing. So enthusiastic about your country and so helpful to us. It was nice to be around such warm people. The food was amazing. The variety and quality were great and I appreciated the gluten free options. The staff was aware of my allergy before I told them and super helpful. It felt nice for it not to be a weird thing that inconvenienced everyone. This is a place you can truly enjoy just being at without even doing anything, as the walks watching birds and seeing plants and flowers were awesome all on their own. The views from bridges and pools were great. The spa was lovely. Best massage in the best environment I've experienced. I don't have a lot more feedback, since everything was just perfect and above expectations.
3/19/2025
Nayara got a few emails from us beforehand and tended to say “cannot”. But onsite they did everything we had requested and more. Fantastic nature tours w bellboys, food at Asia Luna was high priced for okay outcome but ramen excellent. Alexandra at check in excellent.
1/11/2023
Everything about this resort is wonderful! The accommodations, the service, the amenities, everything!!
12/17/2022
Wonderful hotel, would definitely come back.
6/28/2022
The best hotel I ever stayed at. Wonderful staff and services. Top notch.
5/10/2022
Nayara was an absolutely luxurious destination- a real dream come true!
3/19/2022
Nayara Gardens was great time and nothing but luxury.
3/19/2022
Loved this location, wonderful service, beautiful grounds. Would for sure recommend and come back.
2/15/2022
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
6/3/2021
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
3/1/2021
Unbelievable. It was Paradise
2/25/2020
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.
2/7/2020
We upgraded to the tented camps and had the best time!!
12/21/2019
Amazing!
12/7/2019
If I could rate this hotel a 60 I would
11/13/2019
a memorable place. almost too beautiful1
10/13/2019
Amazing place. Would 100% come again.
9/23/2019
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!
9/9/2019
The free upgrade here was magical. Lovely.
9/2/2019
The best hotel/resort experience of my life. Didn't want to leave.
8/30/2019
The hotel was absolutely beautiful! The rooms were amazing and the staff was very friendly! Would definitely go back if I have the chance!
4/18/2019
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.
4/9/2019
Hands down the best Hotel in Costa Rica. The grounds, staff, food, extra excursions all were perfect.
2/10/2019
Easily the best hotel we have ever been to!
1/29/2019
Amazing!!!!
1/16/2019
Want a great hotel and the finest staff. Would love to spend more time at this hotel,
Very engaging staff.
1/13/2019
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.
10/8/2018
Nayara Springs was excellent. Our only comment is that the chairs in the room were not very comfortable. Bed was great and everything was superb. We hope to return, one of the best places we've been.
10/8/2018
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.
10/2/2018
beautiful hotel. Great service!
9/13/2018
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.
8/23/2018
Beautiful resort. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Everything was perfect. The breakfast buffet was amazing!
8/18/2018
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
10/4/2017
Everything was perfect here.
7/7/2017
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.
6/15/2017
Superb resort. Excellent accommodations and staff. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.
5/1/2017
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.
4/1/2017
This is an amazing hotel. Best I've ever visited.
3/9/2017
Loved it and would go back!
2/23/2017
Outstanding!!
2/10/2017
Fabulous!!
2/9/2017
Outstanding service snd beautiful resort our favorite.
2/9/2017
Beyond our expectations. Staff was wonderful, the room beautiful and the grounds of the hotel spectacular
1/21/2017
Best experience EVER
12/4/2016
Amazing resort. Food a little spendy but not too bad
11/2/2016
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!
10/7/2016
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.
10/4/2016
This was the best hotel we have ever stayed out. Fantastic service, food and ambiance. We will be back!
10/2/2016
Probably the beat hotel we have ever stayed at. The staff was second to none
9/23/2016
Everything about Arenal Nayara was amazing and we will definitely visit there again - probably spend our whole vacation there next time!
8/9/2016
Best Hotel I have ever stayed at!!!
8/3/2016
Arenal Nayara was amazing. This place was the highlight of our stay, and we enjoyed staying at this resort.
7/29/2016
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!
7/10/2016
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!
6/30/2016
a special hotel
6/27/2016
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".
6/13/2016
It was a nice resort, a typical high end hotel, including the price for dining, etc.
6/11/2016
This place is tropical paradise. Beautiful location, AMAZING staff and WONDERFUL food.
5/20/2016
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.
5/19/2016
This resort was TOP of the line. Service was beyond amazing!
5/19/2016
The Arenal Nayara far exceeded my expectations! Every member of their team, every meal, everything was fabulous I only wish we had stayed longer.
5/15/2016
Best ever! Food facilities, staff, value.
5/6/2016
This place was great, the staff was great.
4/16/2016
The hotel was beautiful and the staff, food and service were incredible!
4/14/2016
Over the top resort and accommodations! They made us feel like family!
4/8/2016
Wonderful hotel, excellent breakfast buffet. Room was very comfortible
3/22/2016
Love this hotel . the staff were extremely nice , and our room was breath taking !
3/21/2016
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.
2/22/2016
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.
2/1/2016
Great place to stay!
2/1/2016
We talked about barricading the door and slipping our credit card under the door when they came to pry us out. It was that nice. The bed in our room was really uncomfortably hard the first night, but a request to the manager, Jairo, resulted in a quickly padded and comfy bed by that night. Also, we didn't say anything at the hotel, but as a recommendation: both sets of room chairs had arms and were tight for those of us who are large. It would be nice if the rooms had at least one set of upright chairs without arms that could be used either inside or on the porch. Same for the wine bar, bad chairs for a large behind. Housekeeping was impeccable. The grounds were just beautiful. The bar staff was average, but everyone else went above and beyond to be welcoming and helpful. I THINK it was the head 'bellman' who took us to our room one night, and after learning that we hadn't seen a red-eyed tree frog while we were there and were leaving soon, he took us on a frog hunt until he found one we could see and photograph *no flash please/no problem. So very cool. Also, another young man was working in the dining room the night before we left and learned we were checking out at 4AM. He said, "Just ask, someone can put something to eat together for you before you leave in the morning." We insisted at that hour, we'd be too tired for anything. But when we called for our 4AM check out, he picked us up in the golf cart, took us up front to check out, then before our driver came, he pulled out two boxes FULL of food for our 3 hour ride to the airport. (Water, juice, fruit, sandwich) It was such a thoughtful act, and yet at that hour I didn't have the clarity to ask his name for future reference. It might be on our check out paperwork.
1/28/2016
Favorite accommodations! It was wonderful!!!
1/25/2016
Amazing hotel -- we really enjoyed the privacy of the rooms and grounds.
1/19/2016
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.
1/6/2016
Amazing, amazing place. Ask for the nighttime frog tour and take a flashlight!
1/6/2016
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.
11/9/2015
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.
10/3/2015
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.
9/9/2015
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.
8/14/2015
Best Hotel Ever
8/13/2015
This place was fabulous
8/8/2015
Beautiful! Wonderful customer service and the property exceeded our expectations.
6/24/2015
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!
6/22/2015
Our room was wonderful, the staff was great everywhere we went the staff called us by name, we really enjoyed our stay.
6/19/2015
Love the facility. Dinner one night at the new restaurant - service was slow.
6/7/2015
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!!
6/2/2015
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.
5/22/2015
Beutiful, romantic, great food, wonderful staff!
5/15/2015
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Everything was great. And the view of the volcano from our patio: stunning.
5/6/2015
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.
5/1/2015
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.
4/29/2015
Amazing hotel.
4/18/2015
Paradise.
2/25/2015
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.
2/1/2015
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.
1/9/2015
Best place I have ever stayed!!!
11/30/2014
Unbelievable hotel!
9/30/2014
Costa Rica is gorgeous and the hotel in Arenal is phenomenal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accommodations are available at Nayara Gardens?
Nayara Gardens offers private Arenal Pool Casitas and Rainforest Pool Villas. Casitas include a hot tub and volcano view, while villas feature a balcony, plunge pool, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
What dining experiences can guests expect at Nayara Gardens?
Guests can enjoy diverse culinary experiences, including the bold flavors of Asia Luna and refined private, garden-side dinners prepared by master chefs.
What activities and amenities are available for guests at Nayara Gardens?
Guests can partake in morning yoga sessions, indulge in treatments at the world-class open-air spa, embark on twilight nature walks with expert naturalists, or explore nearby waterfalls and whitewater rapids. Private plunge pools and jacuzzis are also available within accommodations.
Where is Nayara Gardens located?
Nayara Gardens is nestled in the Arenal region of Costa Rica, offering proximity to attractions like La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano, providing a gateway to both relaxation and adventure.
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