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4.8 out of 5

"Amazing grounds! Very friendly staff! The hot springs are beautiful and romantic " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 17 Jul 2021

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Hotel Description

4.5-star luxury resort near Tabacon Hot Springs

Close to airport

Within 6 miles (10 km) of this resort, you'll find Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Costa Rica Sky Adventures is within 12 miles (20 km).

Award-winning

A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and airport shuttle. Enjoy the gym and free perks like buffet breakfast and valet parking.

Arenal Pool Casita

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$524* Per night/room Apr 13 - Apr 14

Villa (Rainforest Pool)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Nayara Gardens ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Nayara Gardens

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Amazing grounds! Very friendly staff! The hot springs are beautiful and romantic

Posted by on Jul 17, 2021

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5 out of 5
Amazing. Loved every minute of our stay there. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Nayara Gardens!

Posted by , from Guatemala on Jan 1, 2021

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5 out of 5

Inland Adventure

Pros: The staff was super friendly and genuinely worked to make sure our stay was exquisite. The food was creative and very tasty.
Cons: The pathways tended to get very slippery, and even while wearing tennis shoes. Offer a second yoga class or at least change the time on a few days.
Location: Most activities were a minimum of an hour drive. Arenal Natura Ecological Park was literally right next door and fantastic.
We stayed a week in a Villa with a private pool, went white water rafting, zip lining, and visited the Spa several times. Daily yoga was a great treat, but not an option if activities were planned because of the time offered.

Posted by on Jan 12, 2017

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4 out of 5

This is a very nice hotel with great staff.

This was a very nice hotel with great staff but we wished they showed us the property and how to make the amenities in our room in English. It is very pricey and the food prices were steep but the quality is great.

Posted by , from Texas on Jul 3, 2016

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5 out of 5

Best hotel in the area

The hotel is great clean beautiful everything you expect for the price you pay, but the hotel staff is amazing from the Gardner to the general manager. The front desk staff is just amazing. Will defenetly return

Posted by , from Faria on Sep 6, 2015

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5 out of 5

Spectacular property, outstanding service

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, wine bar
Our room was huge, 2 beds,balcony with a jacuzzi outside, 2 sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, very comfortable. You could see volcano from our balcony, which had chairs to sit outside. They have an amazing wine bar, you can use a card to select wines you like, it will serve and charge automatically. Somelier is there if you need help, but its not a stuffy atmosphere, its very casual and light, there are chessboards and ipads if you want to use them. Breakfast was included, they had packed breakfasts in case you´re leaving early or heading out on a tour which I thought was perfect.

Posted by , from San Jose, Costa Rica on Feb 7, 2012

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5 out of 5

This Hotel is Paradise!

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Our hotel stay was wonderful! From the moment that you arrive, you are treated like VIP! We reserved the regular casita which is their regular suite and it was just breath taking. All the rooms have such beautiful views to the rainforest, Arenal volcano and gardens that which ever one you get will be unforgettable! Each (Casita) suite comes with a private jacuzzi, and cozy chairs, it's a great way to end your day and wait to you see the the bathrooms..........You have an inside shower and an outside shower. Which ever you decide to use, you won't want to leave. They also come with a luxurious king size feather bed and equipped with LCD flat screen TV. Nice! While there we enjoy the grand opening of their spa and it was just fantastic! The prices were reasonable in comparison to the states. The rainforest views from the spa are breath taking!! And the staff were very friendly, professional and knowledgeable of all the treatments they had to offer. It's a great way to start your trip and relax, weather you are on pleasure or business. The pool area has a magnificent view of the active volcano and gardens are just beautiful! For all the wine lovers you must see the wine room. The tour desk offers a full list of exciting day tours around the area. We recommend the Combination Tour which starts early in the morning and it takes you to the Arenal Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano National Park and last but not least a stop at the Tabacon Hot Spring to soak in the hot spring. It's a great chance to take beautiful pictures. The Hotel is a magical place, an oasis of peace and serenity. Whether you come for a romantic get away, the thrill adventure, or just to relax your stay will be an unforgettable experience.

Posted by , from Miami on Apr 13, 2011

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5 out of 5

Lush and gorgeous

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Our stay at the Arenal Nayara Hotel was wonderful. Upon arrival we were greeted with warmth and excellent customer service. We reserved a junior suite with a view of the volcano and it was spectacular. The hotel grounds are lush and gorgeous. The restaurant is located in a beautiful open air pavilion. The food and service were excellent. There is also a very cool wine bar. The pool area is beautiful and intimate. The daily tours and activities in the area, which are too numerous to mention, can easily be reserved with the staff at the front desk. Our complaints were that the room we were given had two queen beds (we requested a king) and the comfort of these beds was extremely poor and lumpy.

Posted by , from San Diego on Feb 8, 2011

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5 out of 5

Arenal Nayara is first class

Pros: Free breakfast, Free Internet
Every detail of this hotel was well planned and executed. High quality material, great service, friendly staff, great views. Breakfast was good. Dinner needs improvement. Wine bar was fantastic, although a bit pricey. WIFI throughout the public areas, even laptops for customers' use at the front lobby. We loved our stay!!

Posted by , from Colorado on Feb 6, 2011

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4 out of 5

Nice Hotel

We stayed at the Arenal Nayara for 3 nights. The hotel has an Indonesian feel with magnificent views of the volcano as well as spectacularly lush grounds. Most of the staff were excellent especially ABC at check in. Our room was spacious with view of the volcano from a large private balcony that had an outside jacuzzi tub as well as a hammock and 2 gorgeous wood chairs, The restaurant is in an outside open air pavilion with good food and service. There is also a very cool wine bar. Pool and spa facilities were beautiful too. As far as some things that need improvement- the mattresses, bedding and the lighting in the room should be addressed as they definitely need to be replaced. They use those horrible energy saving bulbs which give off terrible cold light making everything at night look dingy and unattractive. The lights in the bathroom are also very unflattering. The mattresses are lumpy and the bedding low quality.

Posted by on Dec 12, 2010

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Property Features

Nayara Gardens offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Nayara Gardens. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking and valet parking are available. This 4.5-star La Fortuna resort is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Nayara Gardens offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This La Fortuna resort provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Private Plunge Pool
  • Private balcony
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • First-run movies
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • International calls (free)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

La Terraza - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Nostalgia Wine Bar - Overlooking the garden, this wine bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Asia Luna - Overlooking the garden, this sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Nayara Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Nayara
  • Nayara
  • Nayara Gardens
  • Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens Fortuna
  • Nayara Spa
  • Nayara Spa Gardens Fortuna
  • Arenal Nayara Hotel And Gardens
  • Arenal Nayara Hotel Gardens
  • Nayara Hotel Spa Gardens La Fortuna
  • Nayara Resort Spa Gardens La Fortuna
  • Nayara Spa Gardens La Fortuna
  • Nayara Spa Gardens
  • Nayara Gardens Resort
  • Nayara Gardens La Fortuna
  • Nayara Resort Spa Gardens
  • Nayara Gardens Resort La Fortuna

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Nayara Gardens is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the Leading Hotels of the World.

  • Green Globe
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.