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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Nayara Gardens

Nayara Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel and spa set against the panoramic backdrop of the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by Costa Rican Rainforest. Private bungalows have a private terrace with a plunge pool. Bungalows at Nayara Gardens feature local hand-woven fabrics and solid handcrafted wood furniture. All have internet and a flower garden. Guests at Nayara Gardens can book a safari through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, or horseback ride to the Fortuna Waterfall. They can also hike along the Celeste River. For relaxation, the spa at Nayara Gardens offers coffee scrubs and volcanic mud treatments. Guests can unwind with en exotic cocktail from the outdoor pool and wet bar. The bamboo decked restaurant offers 360-degree gardens views and serves Costa Rican cuisine, while the wine bar features a selection of South American and Spanish wines and canapés.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Globe Certification
    Green Globe Certification

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandre
    United States United States
    Our stay at Nayara Gardens was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was perfect from start to finish and truly made our honeymoon unforgettable. We were welcomed with champagne and roses, and the view of the volcano from our room was simply...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough to help us The whole place is beautifully laid out and the gardeners are immaculate, attention to detail is remarkable and whoever designed it has a real eye for detail and style
  • Tatiana
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The property is amazing, you truly feel in the rainforest. We saw sloths, motmots and other birds. Staff was really nice and food was really good as well. They have a lot of options for people with food allergies / intolerances and are...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a special place. The rooms are separate buildings (or luxury “tents”) each with a plunge pool. The rooms are large and well furnished and decorated. The beds are huge. There was an outside shower with excellent pressure (plus an inside one...
  • Chantelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Grounds, location, rooms, buggy’s, food and staff were all excellent.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nayara Gardens is a fantastic resort. The staff could not do enough for you. The accommodation is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Grounds and thermal springs fabulous and full of wildlife. Our stay was excellent in every way
  • Jorge
    Mexico Mexico
    We loved the whole experience, The staff was amazing , the rooms were beautiful, and the view was breathtaking.
  • Ron
    United States United States
    The property is beautiful, the rooms are big and cozy. We were right in the middle of the jungle which is a cool experience. There's a lot of spacing between rooms, so you have a lot of privacy. The staff is very nice and helpful. Breakfast (which...
  • Molly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful layout and lovely villas. Good location, 10 mins to town. Great trip to the saraquipi river for rafting. Lovely pools, thermal pools, bars etc not crowded and family friendly. Jefferson was super helpful and lovely.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Truly fabulous. The rooms are huge and luxurious and the thermal pool a god send. The food and service was the best we've ever had the grounds are beautiful

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Asia Luna
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • La Terraza
    • Cuisine
      Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Nostalgia Wine Bar
    • Cuisine
      Latin American • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Nayara Gardens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$95 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Nayara Gardens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.