Nayara Springs - Adults Only

We stayed here and loved everything about it. The room was spectacular and so were the people. The breakfast was excellent. Sometimes you travel to a country and you feel resentment from staff--but I have to say there was genuine good feelings here--and not only at the hotel, but with everyone we encountered in this beautiful country. Pura Vida indeed.

We recently stayed at Nayara Springs. From the moment we arrived the service was warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming. Steven Rojas the front desk manager-was very kind and made sure all of our needs were met We loved all of our excursions but our favorite was the hanging bridges and Celeste River walk. Alonzo was our guide for both. He really took the time to get to know us. We learned so much about Costa Rica and the wildlife. Ronnie and all the drivers were so friendly. Our villa was stunning private, spacious and beautifully designed. We loved our plunge pool. The grounds are immaculate and blend seamlessly with nature. This was our second trip and we can’t wait to start planning our third trip.
Al Tolken and Mary Rahn

Nayara Springs is a luxurious and exotic place! The "jungle wrapped private villa" is exactly as in their photos. You have your own private hot mineral springs pool to lounge in after exploring the volcano area. La Fortuna is the nearest town with many restaurants. We ate on the property for the entire stay and relished the gourmet meals. Very romantic and restful!! The hotel staff are friendly and very accommodating. They arranged for a driver to bring us to the hotel from San Jose Airport. Our driver, Norman, was wonderful and pointed out many attractions during our drive. This is the place to stay if you want quiet and peace but have opportunities to explore as much as you want!

What a unique and wonderful property. The staff was beyond excellent, I only wish I could remember more names but special thanks to Tatiana at check-in, Jonathan who seemed to be everywhere and William at Amor Loco, whose whole staff brought the fun. Check-in and check-out were seamless but so was every interaction at the hotel, all of our needs were anticipated, so all we were left to do was wander around the vast grounds and immerse ourselves in the special experience that is Nayara Springs (and its associated properties). We loved eating ceviche IN the pool at the tables with umbrellas to duck away from a stray shower, spending the afternoons in the thermal springs on-site, enjoying the varied and excellent restaurants (also on-site), and spending the evenings relaxing in our warm personal pools fed by the same thermal springs. It is a very special place. Highly recommend.

Nayara Springs was one the best hotel experiences we ever had. From the villa with its mineral hot spring pool, ample square footage, lovely furnishings and his and hers bathrooms; the varied restaurants and bars with wonderful food and drink; golf carts to ease our getting from place to place on the resort property; the integration of the resort into the surrounding rain forest environment; and most importantly, the outstanding friendliness, patience and service by every employee that we made contact with. A sincere thank you and we hope to return to this beautiful and restful place in Costa Rica.

This resort is absolutely amazing. It felt like the Garden of Eden. Our room was the most beautiful one we’ve ever stayed in. The service was impeccable. Everyone made us feel so welcome.

Sehr gut

From the moment we began planing, our arrival, our experience, the staff and property was an absolute delight. We booked a villa with a hot spring pool/jacuzzi and it was divine. In the morning, you hear the howler monkeys on your roof, you will see sloths in the trees, fantastic birds, and experience wonderful massages and spa experience. We opted for massage and mud treatments. Coming from NYC it was the perfect r beginning to our zen holiday. While you are in a rainforest, we enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the occasional rain. The food at the restaurants was good and the service was excellent. We are foodies and can say that the food was mild and nothing that would be up for a Michelin star but still very good - I would not go for the food alone, it was about the experience of the place that made it worth it. Also in the springs where we were it is adults only so it was delightfully quiet.

From a late night arrival to departure, Nayara Springs delivers a true five star experience. Staff were calm, warm and fully present, even after dark. Transfer to the villa was seamless. The villa was immaculate, silent and beautifully designed. Service stayed consistent throughout. Breakfasts were excellent. Spa and dining matched the setting.
The grounds were beautiful , and whilst it rained all the time - that’s fine , as it is a beautiful rain forest and sitting in your warm pool in the rain or using your outdoor shower was bliss.

A truly lovely experience of great food and service! A few standout world-class people we met include: front desk Merlyn, Noelia, Steven, Bernie and Jessica, amazing Angel and Leo at restaurant Amore Loco, Also Caesar and Ignacio at Terrazzo restaurant, plus extraordinary Harley and Julio at Nostalgia wine bar/restaurant - highly recommend the wine pairing! Robin at Ayla restaurant was terrific and caring, not to mention kind general manager Karina, Bernie, Silvia in housekeeping, many drivers like Isaac, Adrian, Francesco, and Jefferson. Great Rio Celeste tour guide Zander. Maria for best reaction to seeing wildlife (See Coati pic) Sorry that’s all I could remember : ) oh and driver Bryan with a “y!”

Breakfast was excellent great food options.Fresh fruit, juices and bread basket. Absolutely great

An absolutely amazing time at Nayara. We stayed at Nayara Springs for our honeymoon and it was incredible. The service is a 10/10. The food is incredible. I highly recommend!

A beautiful setting, excellent service, gorgeous rooms with terraces and plunge pools, and everything you could want from a resort: beautiful pools with cabanas, hiking trails, a gym and yoga studio, excellent restaurants ranging from casual to elegant. There’s plenty to do in LaFortuna, but Nayara Springs is a place you could come and just stay on property. It has everything you could want!

Nayara Springs is a truly luxurious resort nestled in the rainforest surrounding the Arenal Volcano. Its stylish and immaculate facilities, wonderful staff, and stunning villas made for a perfect celebration of our mile-stone anniversary.

Booking/Coordination. We booked directly via Nayara’s website which gave the best rate and cancellation policy available (at least that I could find). Pre-coordination before arrival was via e-mail and they were very responsive. We coordinated dinner reservations, airport transfer, and experiences. They provided a personalized itinerary and fulfilled any request we had for information and detail. A demonstration of their commitment to service and a perfect experience even before we landed in Costa Rica.

Check-in. We opted to fly into Liberia vs. San Jose based on what we had read for an easier ride. We booked a transfer with Nayara and the price was competitive to other independent options. Our ride was just under three hours and included a pit-stop an hour and a half in with a nice view of Lake Arenal and restaurant which we skipped. The second half of the drive is windier so if anyone has motion issues recommend dramamine. The driver was friendly, the vehicle clean, they even provide water and snacks. The check-in process was efficient and as expected. Although I did their on-line check-in, I don’t think we saved any time. The concierge did a nice job of reviewing the property, our itinerary, and how to contact them. Once on property any services coordination is done via a phone call to the front desk. Although always responsive and friendly, a “WhatsApp” option would have been nice. After check-in we were taken via golf-cart for a short tour and then to our villa accompanied by our assigned concierge and driver/porter. She gave us a nice run-down of the room/amenities and after depositing our bags we were left to settle-in.

Room. All of the villas in Nayara Springs are the same and they are truly remarkable. The pictures do in-fact do them justice and one could really spend their entire experience in-suite. Fantastic bathroom area (split vanity area targeting gender) with inside and outside dual head showers. The main living area has a large sitting area, a desk area, and of course the bed. The selling point was the terrace with breathtaking views of the jungle and volcano spring heated pool/hot-tub (they have some control over temperature and it was perfect for us however think “hot-tub” not “plunge-pool”). These villas are very well thought-out and we loved it.

Facilities. Nayara grounds are huge as they encompass three resorts in one. It is very vertical and at times steep. They have drivers at the ready for quick transport to anyplace you may choose on the resort. As Nayara Springs is Adults only, they have two pool options. Both have food and drink available but Cielito
Lindo pool has a few more options and the Amor Loco pool is considered the “quiet pool”. However both were very relaxed and quiet and they heated the water to be very comfortable. They also have numerous other facilities like hot springs (in Nayara Tented Camp), two Spas with full services, and a boutique. The grounds are immaculately maintained, full of wonderful wild-life, and like the Villas, brilliantly thought-out and curated.

Dining. We had high expectation and the resort delivered. Breakfast is complimentary and served either in the Mis Amores restaurant or taken in your villa (for a small fee). It is al a carte and should satisfy any pallet. Good ingredients, nice preparation, and friendly service of course with marvelous views of the jungle. We had light lunches by the pool and the highlight was the pizza available at the Cielito Lindo pool. Most critical to our experience was dinner. First we enjoyed Mis Amores Italian: An outside covered terrace elevated above the forest, they had a nice Italian menu and solid wine list. Highlight was Linguine alle Vongole (clams) and Tagliata di Angus (skirt steak). Besame Mucho Private Dinner: They have two cozy dining rooms, each a perfect fit for two people. You have a dedicated server and chef providing a wonderfully prepared and presented tasting menu and optional wine pairing. You have the option of setting the tone/music and the overall experience was nice, tasty, and intimate. Ayla Mediterranean: Located in the Tented Camp has a nice covered/tented terrace. Highlight was the freshly baked pita and hummus. Amor Loco Tasting Menu: A cozy retro-lounge with comfy couches and hip lighting this dining experience was a real standout experience for us. Featuring a modernist cuisine tasting menu with Costa Rican flavors and ingredients, the experience was on-par or exceeded many previous Michelin level establishments we have enjoyed in the past. The thoughtfully curated menu, ingredients, and flawless preparation were only outdone but the enthusiasm and expertise of the front of house staff from servers to sommeliers. Truly remarkable. Do not miss this experience, we would return to the resort for this restaurant alone.

Staff. The staff makes the resort experience and Nayara Springs certainly has fantastic staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, personal, and each invested in ensuring our stay was perfect, we always felt as if we were the most important guests. We have enjoyed many resorts around the world and this staff ranks as one of the best we have experienced. All are deserving of mention but then this would be a resort roster. That said there were three people who gave us the “highlight experiences” of the trip. Drivers William and Francesco not only gave us a friendly ride but ensured we saw the wildlife the rainforest is famous for. But most memorable will be Sergi of the Amor Loco. A standout among professionals, he made our dining experience among one of the best we have ever had. Thanks Sergi!

Tips. Always a personal choice and none of the staff expected it however we chose to tip. Each check provides an option of additional tip (above the 10% service charge) which is divided among all staff of the entire resort (as I understand it). So if you want to “reward” a specific individual with money, cash is king. And as a small note….there is no ATM on property. They only offered “cash advance” at an unreasonable fee.

Our visit to Nayara Spring will go down as one of our favorites thanks to the staff and terrific property. They have it all - facilities, accommodations, breathtaking location, and world class staff. Thanks very much to all the men and women of Nayara springs. See you next time!

Magique !

My wife and I spent 5 nights here after our wedding in Tamarindo and it was exactly what we needed. A romantic, remote location, with excellent food, service and activities.

The check-in process was very intimate and personalized. The welcome pumpkin cocktail was superb. We then took a private tour of the whole Nayara property on golf cart and ended in the room where all the luggage had already been unloaded for us. The photographs online do NOT do the room justice. The rooms here are gorgeous and extremely spacious. Outdoor shower was amazing, and always clean. The personal spring fed hot tubs were our favorite. Turn down service always left us a little treat, and upon arrival a bottle of sparkling wine was left for us to celebrate our recent marriage.
Housekeeping left the room immaculate each and every visit. The water and mini-bar snacks were always restocked and everything was perfectly organized.

The properties restaurants are all very good.
We dined at Nostalgia wine bar and did the tasting menu with pairing which was actually quite hearty. Delicious food and wine. We went back several times during our stay to try more wine with the Sommelier Leo. The Wine bar is a great place to hang out have light bites and socialize. The Amor Loco Fine dining is a whole vibe itself- can look up their reviews but, MUST TRY if you're foodies and into Michelin restaurants. The espresso martinis at the coffee bar were also on point.

With a booking at Nayara springs you'll have access to the entire resort, Nayara Gardens and Tented Camp. The resort is large enough and well thought out that if absolute privacy is the goal, it will be easily achieved. If socializing is the goal, that too is possible. We played a mixture of both, even met some other honeymooners, had dinner with them and was a great time.

The spa was very nice and clean. Priced like most 5* resorts, so don't be surprised. Likewise, food and drink (even poolside cocktails) are priced to 5* resorts around the world and US. The on-site hot springs are perfect, no real need to travel into la Fortuna for this, unless you're looking for an adventure. Plus side of the on-site hot springs is there is a server that will be happy to bring drinks while in there. We had a beautiful quick rain shower while in the hot-spring, and it was amazing.

Only possible downside to resort is the steep areas walking around. My wife and I had no issue but said our parents would definitely need to take the golf cart (quickly available) everywhere if they ever stayed here.

Overall, very glad we picked this resort. It exceeded our expectations and would happily stay again.

This resort is in a great location with lovely views of the volcano. The service was the best we had in Costa Rica. Our villa was large, comfortable, and well appointed. The indoor and outdoor showers and the mineral pool were highlights.

Overall, though, this place is not at the level of like an Aman or St Regis. The food, which we had heard such good things about, was pretty mediocre, especially Mis Amores, where I had dry and overcooked chicken. We had a better meal in La Fortuna. Amor Loco was a fun experience - I loved the gastronomic twist on Costa Rican foods.

The spa is nice because of the setting but my treatment was only OK (volcanic
Mud massage - I loved the mud part but the massage was just average).

One word of warning - the property is hilly so if you aren't in decent shape you will need to rely on the golf carts to get around and the paths are a bit narrow for them. We ended up walking almost everywhere.

Overall, though, I give it five stars because I am not sure there is anything better in the area.