Nayara Springs

A warm private pool in the rainforest

A hot-spring-fed plunge pool on your own balcony gives Nayara Springs its intimate appeal. This adults-only resort sets private villas among Arenal's rainforest, with a daybed, a dining table for two and an outdoor garden shower making the space around your room as inviting as the interior. You can spend the morning over breakfast in the villa, then choose between exploring the region and simply staying awhile.

The villas bring polished hardwood floors, four-poster beds with comfortable linens and a living area into an open layout. Dual vanities and a choice of indoor or outdoor showers give getting ready its own leisurely pace. A personal host attends to your stay, while an espresso maker and daily replenishment of the mini-fridge and coffee supplies take care of familiar comforts.

Follow the paths beyond your villa

Natural trails connect the dining spaces, two swimming pools, a rainforest-view gym and a yoga pavilion with complimentary sessions. The hilltop setting looks toward Arenal Volcano, and an 80-meter fixed hanging bridge offers another outlook over the greenery. In the evening, gentle lighting adds to the pleasure of a stroll along the grounds. Staff-guided walks provide opportunities to look for resident sloths and other wildlife, with the forest setting giving you plenty to notice along the way.

The spa received Conde Nast Traveler's Number 1 Spa in the World recognition in 2016, and a treatment adds another possibility for an afternoon at the resort. Together with your villa's warm plunge pool, it makes a persuasive case for leaving space between excursions. Air conditioning is available in the villas when you want it; you can shape the quieter hours around your own comfort.

Make an evening of dining

Amor Loco combines Caribbean specialties with nightly live music, while Mis Amores serves artisanal bread and wood-oven pizzas throughout the day. Mi Cafecito brings together coffee roasting, a cafe lounge and a library. The pool bar offers an informal dining choice. For a different evening, Nostalgia Wine & Tapas pairs a five-course meal with five selected wines; private romantic dining overlooking the scenery can also be requested. Nayara Springs also provides a setting for adult wedding celebrations.

Complimentary breakfast can be delivered to the villa. It is an appealing way to enjoy the privacy you have chosen, with time at your own table before deciding what comes next. Dining, pools and garden paths give a day at Nayara Springs enough variety to feel complete without leaving the resort.

Arenal outings and your arrival

La Fortuna is the center for nearby ziplining, canyoning, river rafting and nature tours. Arenal Volcano provides the region's defining backdrop, while the resort offers a quieter place to return to together. This is an adults-only choice: keep that boundary in mind when comparing the Nayara properties for your party.

If you seek swift transportation, a private Piper jet can whisk you away to La Fortuna in just 20 minutes from either San Jose or Liberia airports, while ground transportation from the international airports typically takes around 2 hours.