Nayara Gardens

Hotels
9.7 (243 reviews)
Arenal Volcano National Park, 702 Road, Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica , Fortuna , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Exceptional service
Luxurious stay
Cons:
Some pool tiles are falling off
Expensive drinks
Limited cheese options at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.62
Facilities are clean.
Service
10
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.62
Beautiful location with private casitas.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are perfectly styled and comfortable.
Amenities
9.62
Includes wonderful tours and hot springs.
Value for Money
9.62
Overall value is good despite some expensive drinks.
Food and Beverage
9.12
Breakfast is exceptional but limited cheese options.
Overall Experience
10
Exceptional experience with all expectations exceeded.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:12

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel and Spa in Costa Rican Rainforest

Private Bungalows with Plunge Pools: Enjoy the privacy and luxury of private bungalows with hand-woven fabrics, wood furniture, internet, and flower gardens.

Adventure and Relaxation: Explore the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, horseback ride to the Fortuna Waterfall, or hike along the Celeste River. For relaxation, indulge in coffee scrubs and volcanic mud treatments at the spa, then unwind with a cocktail at the outdoor pool and wet bar.

Gastronomic Delights: Experience Costa Rican cuisine with garden views at the bamboo decked restaurant, and savor South American and Spanish wines at the wine bar.

Book your stay at Nayara Gardens for a luxurious and adventurous getaway in the heart of Costa Rican nature.

Important information:

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$65 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 243 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.62
Service: 10
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.62
Value for Money: 9.62
Food and Beverage: 9.12
Overall Experience: 10
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mariafernanda123456 • family_with_children • br
10
Pros:

Atendimento, restaurantes, estrutura

Cons:

Ar condicionado muito gelado no quarto e não desliga

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Seraina • couple • ch
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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claude • couple • fr
9
Wonderful
Pros:

L attention du personnel et le jardin tropical

Cons:

Noisy air conditioning equipment

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Victor Y V • family_with_children • gb
10
Piece of heaven in the Costa Rican rainforest.
Pros:

This is hotel is a little piece of paradise! The gardens are absolutely unreal, full of exotic animals and plants, while super safe and fun to walk through. The hot springs looked like a pure bliss, tho we didnt have a chance to try them as there were so many other things to do. The restaurants on site are incredible, and if anything, there are too many of them, so we only tried a few, during our 3 day stay. The room was huge and the heated pool was incredible feature. We felt like we were alone in the middle of the jungle most of the time, all while being super safe.
The service was also amazing, everyone was trying really hard to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Hard to describe in words what an amazing piece of art and comfort this hotel is.

Cons:

The golf cart service was a bit slow at times, so we had to walk around quite a bit, as the complex is quite large.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Tejal • couple • us
10
Breathtaking experience in the villa and on the grounds.
Pros:

Everything. Top notch, deserving of its 3 star Michelin ratings.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • extended_group • cr
10
Más que un hotel. Una experiencia de naturaleza, confort y trato cálido.
Pros:

Este hotel superó todas mis expectativas en instalaciones, servicios, atención del personal y calidad de la habitación. La "casita" en la que me hospedé, contaba con todas las condiciones necesarias para tener una estancia placentera y tranquila. El trato del personal del hotel es un punto a destacar, todas las personas saludaban e incluso se sabían mi nombre, brindándome una atención personalizada y cálida. Las instalaciones del hotel son hermosas, muy bien cuidadas y limpias, con una combinación estupenda entre el confort de los huéspedes y el cuido de la naturaleza.
El desayuno es variado y para diferentes gustos y la comida en sus distintos restaurantes fue de gran calidad, lo mismo que el servicio.
Un hotel de primera clase en todos sus servicios y en la calidad de su personal.
Mi estancia en este hotel fue espectacular.

Cons:

No tengo nada que señalar en este punto.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • family_with_children • ch
10
Immaculate 5 star resort in all aspects
Pros:

Wonderfully landscaped
Airy and roomy Villas, excellently designed
Service top notch
Great selection of restaurants

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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fabienne milan • extended_group • fr
10
fabuleux
Pros:

tout
chambre magnifique
cadre exceptionnel
service impeccable
petit déjeuner parfait

Cons:

rien
si ce n'est que les repas restent chers mais au Costa Rica rien est bon marché....

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Katja • couple • ch
10
Paradies im Regenwald
Pros:

Das Nayara Gardens ist ein kleines Paradies im Regenwald. Üppige Gärten, stille Teiche, verwunschene Wege. Die "Casitas" und Villen liegen eingebettet im Grünen und bieten viel Privatsphäre.
Besonders beeindruckt hat uns die herzliche, aufmerksame Gastfreundschaft. Man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • es
9
Un sitio increíble
Pros:

La ubicación

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • couple • fr
10
La perfection !
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • de
10
Nayara Gardes, eins der schönsten Hotels auf der Welt!
Pros:

Wir waren im Dezember 2025 für drei Nächte im Nayara Gardens!
Es war das allerschönste 5 Sterne Hotel, in welchem wir jemals übernachtet haben! ❤️
Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich, hilfsbereit und liest quasi jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab! Das haben wir zuvor noch nie erlebt!
Während des Aufenthaltes hatte meine Frau Geburtstag, und das Hotel hat ihr einen unvergesslichen Tag gezaubert! Im Restaurant war der Tisch mit Rosenblättern gedeckt, es gab einen Geburtstags-Kuchen und es wurde für sie gesungen!
Das Hotelzimmer war so wunderschön dekoriert inklusive einer Flasche Sektflasche!
Der Service sucht wirklich seinesgleichen!
Herzlichen Dank an das gesamte Team!
Wir würden eigentlich mehr als 10 Punkte vergeben!
Das Hotel hat natürlich seinen Preis, dafür ist der Aufenthalt einmalig! Once in a lifetime!
Wir würden sofort wiederkommen!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ad
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Gergely • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio • couple • ar
10
Pros:

La calidad de todo, la atención, la comida

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • ca
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Herman • extended_group • ch
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • cr
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Isabela • extended_group • br
10
Muito receptiva e encantadora
Pros:

O quarto é incrivel, muito limpo e confortavel.

Cons:

Tudo foi otimo

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • family_with_children • br
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee