Nayara Gardens

Hotels
9.7 (231 reviews)
Arenal Volcano National Park, 702 Road, Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica , Fortuna , cr

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 231 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
T
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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Michel couple ca
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
I
Ignacio couple ar
10
Pros:

La calidad de todo, la atención, la comida

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Herman extended_group ch
10
2026-01-30 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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Paola couple cr
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Tamara family_with_children br
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
A
Alvaro couple co
10
Lujo y naturaleza!!
Pros:

Las habitaciones son espectaculares!! El
Servicio y la amabilidad increíbles en todos los lugares. El paisaje maravilloso y todos los ambientes para visitar de los demás NAYARA. Todos sus restaurantes con una comida de altísima calidad!! Los termales en medio de la naturaleza!! En general una experiencia excepcional!!

Cons:

Mejoraría el desayuno, con más variedad de quesos, variedad de frutas ( arándanos, kiwi, fresas), yogurt griego y más frutos secos.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Huneypie family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Staff above and beyond
Room sensational
Great vibe in beautiful settings

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Chris couple us
10
Wonderful. I heartily recommend the property.
Pros:

It is peaceful and quiet. The thermal pools are outstanding.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
F
Francisco Jose solo_traveller cr
9
Pros:

Me gustó mucho las habitaciones

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
F
Felim couple ie
10
At every touch point from every staff member from check in to ground staff cleaning or gardening the
Pros:

At every touch point from every staff member from check in to ground staff cleaning or gardening the service was impeccable, ive never experienced staff attentiveness & training like this before.

Cons:

Nothing it was astonishing hotel / resort

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
K
Keren couple mc
10
Un lieu magique au milieu de la forêt.
Pros:

Être au milieu de la nature et se réveiller avec elle.
Les bain chauds privés au milieu de la forêt.
La qualité et le professionnalisme de son personnel.
Le choix proposé en matière de restauration.
Le dîner exceptionnel à l’Amor Loco.
Le spa dans la forêt.
La vue sur le Volcan Arenal

Cons:

Rien

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Qunjie extended_group us
10
The property is beautiful, the facilities are clean and staff is very friendly and helpful
Pros:

Beautiful

Cons:

Some of the pool tiles are falling off

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
O
Ozge family_with_children us
9
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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stefanie family_with_children pt
10
Pros:

Outstanding experience! The service was absolutely excellent and the hotel exceeded all of our expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and the atmosphere was simply amazing. We truly loved our stay at Nayara Gardens and would highly recommend it. We can’t wait to come back!

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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Gregory solo_traveller br
10
Luxo, acolhimento, comida impecável e equipe motivada
Pros:

Tudo é impecável. O quarto, a recepção, os restaurantes, o conforto, o cuidado. Experiência premium de verdade

Cons:

Tudo é maravilhoso

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Limor couple il
10
יוצא מן הכלל
Pros:

במילה אחת… וואו
המלון הכי טוב בקוסטה ריקה. אסור לפספס.
זה מתחיל מהכניסה
הצוות הנהדר, במיוחד יסמין שדאגה לחווית שירות אישית., שירותי הרכב , המשקה המרענן בכניסה
בכלל כל המקום מיוחד וארוחת הבוקר הנהדרת והמגוונת והכי טובה בקוסטה ריקה. למלון יש גם בריכות חמות אמנם לא כמו בטאבקון אבל הם בסדר. אנחנו שהינו בחדר עם בריכה מחוממת שהיה מהמם ומיוחד. וגם שירד גשם היה לחדר יתרון כי יכלנו להכנס לבריכה מבלי שירד עלינו גשם וככה יכלנו להעביר את הזמן. בקיצור אם אחזור בעתיד ללה פורטונה זה למלון הזה ללא ספק.

Cons:

אין דבר כזה .

2025-12-01 via Nuitee