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Nayara Gardens

4.5 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Arenal Pool Casita | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Wine bar, garden views, open daily

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
7 km West from La Fortuna Town Road 142, the entrance to the Volcano Lodge, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Arenal Natura Ecological Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Villa (Rainforest Pool)

  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Arenal Pool Casita

Arenal Pool Casita

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Nayara Gardens is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. .This luxury resort is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Sky Adventures.
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Nayara Gardens

Luxury resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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.

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.

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 hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite at La Terraza, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Asia Luna
  • La Terraza
  • Nostalgia Wine Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run films
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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

Nayara Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 642 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional!

Nayara Gardens was exceptional!! It truly exceeded my expectations. The property is gorgeous, the restaurants offer delicious food, and the rooms are spacious, modern, and beautiful. As others have mentioned, it is essentially one big resort with 3 different sections, so you can easily visit Nayara Springs and Nayara Tents by simply strolling the property. Personally I loved staying in Nayara Gardens because of the fantastic location/proximity to the Terraza restaurant where the complimentary breakfast buffet was offered (I’m not a morning person and so I’m usually rushing to make it 😅). Plus, golf carts are available to take you across the property to different restaurants, pools, and spas. I got a treatment at Sukho Spa (the spa in the Nayara Tent section) and it may have been the most gorgeous spa experience I have ever had. We also loved the hot springs on the property; beautiful and relaxing. The staff is extremely warm and helpful. We saw a couple sloths and several toucans in the property (admittedly with the assistance of staff pointing them out). Overall we had a fantastic stay and wish we spent more time there!
Adorable and vibrant check-in area
Beautiful spots throughout the property
LOVED the room, especially the gorgeous mural
Lovely lily garden
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgij

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the pleasure of staying at Nayara again and everything was excellent! From the room to the service we had a great time and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our honeymoon and really loved it. The vibe is tropical and intimate. It was very romantic. The staff are extremely friendly all the time and the spas are incredible. Awesome if you are looking for the jungle side of Costa Rica near the Arenal Volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer R

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most magnificent stay all the way around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Unforgettable Stay at Nayara Gardens

From start to finish, our experience at Nayara Gardens was absolutely immaculate. We arrived via shuttle, where we were warmly greeted with a personalized sign. Check-in was seamless, and our room was already set up with a special anniversary treat waiting for us. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a refreshing drink, taken on a tour of the property, and personally shown to our room. Though we stayed at the Gardens, we had full access to both Nayara Tented Camp and Nayara Springs. The resort’s golf carts made getting around effortless, arriving within minutes whenever needed. A special shoutout to Kevin and Johnn from the front desk, who handled all our reservations and answered any questions we had with ease. One of the highlights was our private heated pool, perfect for a relaxing late-night dip. Everything was impeccably clean, and we loved the thoughtful turn-down service. The stunning views and serene atmosphere made this the most relaxing stay we’ve ever had. We spent a lot of time at the Tented Camp infinity pool, where Christopher and Andrey kept us well-hydrated with incredible cocktails—thank you both! The resort also helped us spot incredible wildlife, making us feel truly immersed in the rainforest. We saw sloths, monkeys, and beautiful birds, which made our stay even more magical. We also indulged in a couple’s massage, which was so soothing that I nearly fell asleep. Afterward, we enjoyed extra time unwinding in a jacuzzi overlooking the rainforest, complet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vadhusara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is immaculate and clean! Each accommodation is well designed to give you privacy and a feel of luxury. The thing that really stands out is the service. - staff is so polite and welcoming, just makes your day start right. The welcome drink, the scrumptious breakfast, the special attention at dinners - get you in the right mood for rte vacation. Our only sour experience was that our unit’s water pipe had burst and we did not get water in the unit. That was a bummer as we wanted to freshen up after a long day of journey. They said that it would be fixed in an hour, which it wasn’t and after we raised the concern, we were given another room. And they picked up our dinner tab. Again - the staff was very courteous about it, we appreciated the gesture a lot. But nevertheless did not like the fact that we had to pack/unpack twice; and that they did not keep us informed/get the issue corrected by when they said they would. Regardless I would definitely give another chance and stay at the property as it was so well planned. The golf carts, thermal pools, luxurious ambiance, food options were excellent. Above it all was the hospitality and friendliness of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rainforest Relaxation

Villa with Rainforest Pool and view of Arenal Volcano was beautiful. Staff was amazing in every department. Food was great at all restaurants we tried.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms are truly amazing and so private. We stayed here for our honeymoon and the hotel gifted us a bottle of sparkling wine and little desserts. The turndown service was really nice and dry cleaning was fast and had great pricing compared to other hotels we stayed at. I can’t say enough about the staff, we arrived early for check in but staff brought us complimentary drinks and one staff William gave us an amazing tour of the property which was needed because it is enormous. So impressive with bridges and wildlife and lush tropical forest everywhere. We loved the orchids along all the paths in the resort. William also showed us the frog pond in the evening which we loved. He had amazing suggestions and helped throughout our entire stay. We did the complimentary yoga and loved the fresh cold coconut water provided afterwards. I was blown away with everything what was included and every little detail. We saw several sloths, howler monkeys and six different species of frogs on the property. We did not want to leave the resort and ate at Ayla the Mediterranean restaurant which was good and the Italian restaurant which we loved. Great vegan options at all the dining options. I can’t say enough good things and look forward to returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Llewelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is top of the heap!! I have stayed at lots of quality resorts and this one is on top of the list.. check in was easy, room was awesome, food and restaurants were great and plentiful. You can get a golf cart to shuttle you around or walk.. the property is beautiful and has three resorts to wander thru to eat, get coffee, jump in the thermal baths, or go to one of their three spas.. its a must try and the people are also awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and outstanding service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most excellent experience in every single aspect of hospitality. They provide ammenities in which you don't need to bring anything, knowing that you feel right at home. Definitely returning; PURA VIDA!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing hotel we have ever stayed. A perfect combination of luxury and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gopi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pura vida...very friendly staff, good food and great set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024