Nayara Gardens

Hotels
9.7 (394 reviews)
Arenal Volcano National Park, 702 Road, Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica , Fortuna , CR
+1 844-865-2002

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Extremely friendly and attentive staff
Stunning rainforest setting with volcano views
Immaculate rooms and housekeeping
Heated pools (room balcony + natural springs)
Excellent breakfast and restaurants
Yoga, gym and resort activities
Golf-cart transport, valet and complimentary laundry
Cons:
Checkout/bag pickup delay reported
High prices for room service and some restaurants
No designated smoking area for guests who smoke
Air conditioning noisy or too cold in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple reviewers praised immaculate rooms and perfect housekeeping (no sign of insects despite jungle setting).
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as extremely friendly, attentive and willing to go out of their way; concierge/valet and golf-cart service noted.
Location
10
Resort praised for magnificent rainforest setting and volcano views; access to natural hot springs and tranquil environment highlighted.
Room Quality
10
Rooms described as beautiful with heated balcony pools in some rooms; reviewers called them the best room and very comfortable.
Amenities
9.8
Excellent facilities cited: heated pools (room and natural springs), yoga, gym, golf-cart transport, multiple restaurants, valet and complimentary laundry.
Value for Money
7.9
Generally excellent experience but several mentions of high prices for room service and restaurants and limited smoking facilities, reducing perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Breakfast repeatedly described as fantastic (fresh fruit, great juices, hot stations); restaurants and dining called excellent by multiple guests.
Overall Experience
10
Overwhelmingly positive overall feedback; guests called it exceptional, one of the best hotels they have stayed at, and expressed desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 06:31

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

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Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Justin • couple • us
10
The most incredible resort experience ever. Perfect in every way.
Pros:

The staff were absolutely incredible in every way. I have never seen this level of service….ever. The attention to detail is beyond compare to any resort I have ever stayed at. I’m actually speechless. The property is immaculate and the food is outstanding. Yes, it is expensive, but you get way more than what you pay for in my opinion. We will 100% be returning to Nayara on our next vacation.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • cl
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • cr
8
Beauttifull property unfortunately hardly any volcano view wonderfull staff and great food
Pros:

The staff and the food

Cons:

No volcano views

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Orta • couple • us
10
El mejor lugar visitado
Pros:

El mejor lugar

Cons:

Todo limpio todo agradable

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • es
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Szabolcs • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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julieth • solo_traveller • co
10
Pros:

Nos encantó y hicieron cada detalle único el servicio añ cliente es increíble se siente en casa 🏡 super recomendado un resort que escoger y volveré gracias

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
10
We felt alive.
Pros:

We loved everything about the property. Being in the trees, we felt spread out and private, the views from the room, the staff was exceptional, it was a very special stay for us. The room felt clean and spacious, we loved the outdoor shower, breakfast was good, loved the coconut water every day and mostly as with everything in Costa Rica, I loved being outdoors for all the meals and activities. The hot springs are also amazing.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • cr
9
Noche de amor
Pros:

El diseño de la habitación, el lujo y la atención y comodidad

Cons:

Que tuvimos un error en la habitación que recibimos pero lo arreglaron

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Qian • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

I absolutely loved my stay here. The hotel is top-notch, and the staff are genuinely friendly and always happy to help. The view of the volcano from our room was absolutely stunning.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • ch
10
This was an amazing experience. Beautiful location, great people, variety of activities offered by the hotel!
Pros:

Absolutely everything

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Luxurious , thoughtful and excellent experience
Pros:

top notch resort , dealt with allergies very well , and very friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • br
10
Experiencia no natureza com muito conforto
Pros:

Pessoas, além de todo o conforto do hotel em todos os sentidos. Fui comemorar meu aniversário com minha família e foi incrível o lugar, os quartos sem nenhum vestígio de possíveis bichos(estávamos no meio da selva), muito conforto, piscina aquecida na varanda do quarto. Além das piscinas aquecidas naturalmente no meio da mata. Café da manhã muito bom. Deslocamento pelo complexo do hotel com os carrinhos de golfe, ioga maravilhosa em meio ao canto dos pássaros, academia perfeita. Tudo incrível. Ah, meu quarto tinha vista para o vulcão Arenal.

Cons:

Ir embora

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful, fabulous spot with the friendliest staff anywhere. Highly recommend!
Pros:

Absolutely everything! The resort is gorgeous, in a magnificent setting in the middle of the rainforest. There are actually 3 separate parts to Nayara (gardens, springs which is adult-only, and tented camp) but you can use any of the facilities at will. Great bars and restaurants at each location. Breakfast is fantastic - fresh fruit (BEST mango you will ever have), breads/pastries, fresh juices, fresh coconut juice daily and a hot station where you can order any type of egg dish (or potatoes, meats, etc) you want. But by far, the friendliest and nicest staff ANYWHERE! They will go out of their way and make a point of saying how important our satisfaction is to them. And it's truly genuine. Ticos (people from Costa Rica) are the nicest people.

Cons:

Checkout was a bit troublesome. We/our bags were supposed to be picked up at 6:20 but no one showed. We walked down to get breakfast to-go and had to ask again for someone to pick our bags up, which finally showed up 20mn late. But that's the only thing.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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christian • family_with_children • be
10
Extraordinaire (merci Alex !)
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • ca
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
10
We will be back!
Pros:

We loved the room, the resort, and the staff. Everyone was so nice. The restaurants are excellent. The grounds are beautiful. Best room ever!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • cy
10
Exceptional- one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at
Pros:

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at! Would love to have stayed for longer. Facilities are amazing, we had a morning yoga session which was truly an experience! Breakfast and dinner were yummy and staff was so friendly and professional.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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LUIS • solo_traveller • es
10
Excelente
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee