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Nayara Gardens

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury resort near Baldi Hot Springs

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

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
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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

About the area

La Fortuna

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this resort, you'll find Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Costa Rica Sky Adventures is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Arenal Volcano - 16 min drive - 11.5 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

4.5-star luxury resort near Baldi Hot Springs
Nayara Gardens offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Nayara Gardens. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star La Fortuna resort is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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

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Hot springs

Nayara Springs - Adults only

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 332 reviews
The price is CA $1,146
CA $1,294 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Nayara Springs - Adults only

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

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 elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby 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. 580 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 632 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Portland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sept/Oct was an amazing time to go in my opinion. Slower and less crowded, and the weather made the Termas even better. A light rain and fog while in the thermal baths in the middle of the rain forest. Everything was better than we could have hoped for and expected. The property, and staff/service is next level, and we were really impressed! It was surprising to learn that Nayara Gardens guests can use Nayara Springs amenities too! The Casitas in Nayara Gardens were perfect, and the staff split the king bed into two beds for me and my friend! Amazing place, and we will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is AMAZING! If you are looking for a place to relax, connect with nature without having to worry about anything, this is it. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos, Santana de parnaiba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todos muito amaveis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This resort was like being in paradise. Exquisite villas with private plunge pools but also numerous other large pools and thermal spring pools. Exceptional staff across the whole resort, and wonderful food in all of the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manoucheka, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthieu

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Grettel, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly that compensated for everything else. We had an unfortunate event on our first night with Housekeeping, and they tried to compensate us as much as possible, kindness and attention was our favorite reaction from all their personnel, from cart drivers, restaurants, SPAs, and the stars were the reception team. Alonso is a great asset for this property, he made us want to come back and resolved every request we had. Great property, PURA VIDA! Memorable experience for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namas, Johns Creek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be pampered in your suite, have infinite pool within, launder your clothes for free every day, have a refrigerator full of eatables free, twice a day turn down service twice, see all kinds of animals and birds within the property, and have a lava-fed hot spring, and a golf cart service in the very hilly resort Najara gardens is the right place for you. I have stayed in many upscale hotels and this I would consider among the top except for a few minor blemishes. Upon arrival, both Noelle and Alonso welcomed us with the true Costan Rican spirit of “Pure Vida” and lived up to it through our three-night stay. Their tours are conducted by Jacamar (we took two of them, a real highlight to our trip-separately reviewed). You are inside the rain forest very close to the just now inactive Arenal volcano. So expect rain anytime of the day or night with significant wind and humidity. We were in April 2024 that was still considered to be a dry season, but it rained so heavily in the night that we were afraid to go on tour in the early morning at 5 am; we changed our mind, and we are glad we did. They have several restaurants that cater to a variety of food that are reasonably priced. The breakfast was very moderate considering all other aspects of the resort, and they even charged for cappuccino while it was free in the room. Compared to all the other staff, the staff at La Terraza were not that courteous or extra-friendly. Also, there is no easy way to go to the La Fortu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

arvinder

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff was super friendly and kind. Beautiful rooms, you don’t even need to go out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nayara Gardens is a gorgeous luxury property. Our rainforest pool villa was even better than expected & I had sky high expectations. The grounds are amazing! Lush flora and fauna ♥️. We saw Sloths and many beautiful birds that you don’t see in the US. The varied dining options, the eager to please staff and various activities made this an unforgettable vacation. I would definitely go back and stay at this resort again & highly recommend it. The thermal spas were a beautiful place to relax. I cannot say enough good things about this property. Again, the rainforest villas with that thermal private infinity pool, outdoor and indoor showers & roomy layout are simply stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort. The newly renovated Casita's are stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay here. Amazing hotel. Nothing compares in the region. The private pools are so unique and the rainforest setting surreal. This brand knows hospitality Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO, Tamarindo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023