Nayara Springs
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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#2 of 71 hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Our 35 villas are 1,500 square feet of pure luxury, romance, and privacy. These villas offer the ultimate experience with a private plunge pool fed by water directly from the volcano which is some of the purest in the world. The room includes complimentary breakfast, minibar, laundry, daily yoga classes, and your very own personal host! Nayara Springs is an adult-only luxurious property with many unique and exclusive features. The hotel has two savory restaurants; Amor Loco and Mis Amores. In Amor Loco guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine while sitting by the pool or dining inside with live music seven nights a week. Mis Amores is our casual Italian fare restaurant with a beautiful direct view of the Volcano which is also connected to our new swim-up pool bar Cielito Lindo. Nayara Springs also has its own coffee bar; the coffee is a Nayara Signature that can only be found on the property. Guests can also enjoy our open-air yoga pavilion or work on their fitness at our new state-of-the-art-gym. Nayara Springs is connected by two footbridges perched 150 feet high, above the rainforest canopy to our sister property Nayara Gardens.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Airport transportation
Valet parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Plunge pool
Yoga classes
Yoga room
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Bicycle tours
Darts
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Hot spring bath
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Open-air bath
Pedicure
Steam room
Adults only
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Mosquito net
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
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Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
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Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
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Grade: 66 out of 100
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Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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We loved every minute of our stay at Nayarra Springs. We were greeted warmly by Alfredo who helped curate the most perfect mix of excursions and meals. We even did the zip line, Canyo Negro, white water rafting, and Bird Watching with the Nayara staff. Our favorite meals were at Mis Amores with the Argentinian Italian Chef. We cannot emphasize enough how helpful and warm the staff is. It was easy to fall in love with Nayara and Costa Rica.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I just returned from an amazing trip to Costa Rica and the highlight was our stay at Nayara Springs. We loved everything about our trip from the hospitality, to the food and the private tours. Alfredo started our trip by making us feel welcome and showing us around the beautiful property. Our villa was amazing and our favorites were the outdoor shower and the terrace with private hot springs pool. One day we had a couple's experience at the spa. Veronica and Pamela were terrific masseuses and they made our experience feel special. If you are debating whether to go on a private tour...do it! The hotel takes care of everything and you have your own personal guide the entire time. Alonso was so exceptional on our first tour, that we requested him for our second tour. You should request him too! We loved that you could visit the other restaurants and pools throughout the property so we went to Nayara Gardens and Nayara Tented Camp. Ayla was our favorite restaurant even though it was too cloudy to see the view. We enjoyed Joseph's company at Henry's Bar. He was knowledgeable and engaged in conversation with us. We even got to meet the owner of the hotel our last night! He took the time to ask us how our trip was going and if we had any feedback for him. Only one thing....they are constructing a new spa on the property, so if you have a villas 33, 34 or 35, you are going to hear some noise. Our last morning they started at 5:30am.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Best hotel! The rooms were so comfortable and big! The outdoor area was beautiful, the wild life, trees and our own personal thermal pool - was awesome! The food and the people at the resort were spectacular!!! Also the spa was fabulous - highly recommend the 60 min plus facial experience. I am looking forward to our trip back :)
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed three nights at Nayara Springs and throughly enjoyed the hotel. The setting, hotel service and lodging were all wonderful. The hotel is located with a view of Arenal from the main dining area and the swimming pool. The hotel manager and staff were all very helpful and always in a good mood. Finally, the room was exactly as described with its own plunge pool with water from the hot springs. We arrived after a long drive from San Jose, and it was wonderful to be able to go in the pool and let the water relax our tired muscles. There is a plan to expand the Springs with additional villas which are bigger. I hope that will not change the intimate atmosphere that we experienced, and will not create too much congestion on the paths. We are planning to go back soon.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed here for 5 nights for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect. We didn’t want to leave! We booked all of our excursions through the resort and had a fantastic time. The food was excellent at every restaurant we tried at the resort. The yoga classes in the morning were amazing. Definitely will be back.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Muy, muy, muy Bueno all around. If that is even allowable in espanol. First class facility, with very private Villa's for ADULT only and full access to the Gardens and Tented areas of this spectacular property. 7+ restaurants, multiple pools, hot spring pools with first rate services. That is if you even leave your large, well equipped Villa that has its own plunge pool. Beautiful with in and out showers, LARGE and well equipped. Great property for walkers ( lots of up and down paved trails ) or those that have limited mobility as golf carts with drivers are on demand and on time. If Diego is driving see if he can give you a drive around of the entire propter. He did a great job and may even show you the little hummingbird nest...shhhhh Staff is never satisfied...asking if you are! Starting with Alen at the reception desk and always welcoming us as we passed thru the area. Perhaps the BEST staff we have experienced at ANY hotel or resort across the globe. David gave a first rate tour of Mistic Bridges. Yaharia is a GREAT guide + passionate photographer for Cana Negro tour arranged by the Springs. Both are internal guides and I would suggest booking any and all tours thru the hotel who provides both driver and guide. She is TOP SHELF. Food is abundant, tons of variety. 7 course tasting dinner never ended and was phenomenal as was the breakfast buffet ( customizable ) option at Terraza. Again: "What else can we do to make you happy?" at each location, with every bite. Wine pairing dinner was a nice touch in the very cozy wine location which needs a revisit for sure. Beautiful spot with smart technology and well educated Sommelier In a rural landscape this is Paradise and both facility and staff make it a location you never want to leave. But if you do, use their talented staff for the multiple offerings in this beautiful and of La Fortuna! You will also be La Fourtuna!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: There are 29 private Villa's and I doubt there is a bad one.
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Billy, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share such a detailed and wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that our team exceeded your expectations. We're thrilled that you found our villas to be spacious and well-equipped, and that you enjoyed your own private plunge pool. It's also great to hear that you had a chance to explore our beautiful gardens and hot spring pools, and that our staff made you feel so welcome throughout your stay. We're especially pleased that you had such positive interactions with Alen, David, and Yaharia. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them and the rest of the team. It's always fantastic to hear that our team members have gone above and beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable stay. Thank you also for your kind words about our food and beverage offerings. We're glad that you enjoyed our variety of dining options and that you had a chance to experience our customizable breakfast buffet and seven-course tasting dinner. Hope to welcome you back real soon!
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This resort is the closest that I have been to paradise! From the moment you walk in Erick and Fernanda make you feel right at home with a lovely drink, a warm smile and some great suggestions for excursions! The rooms are spacious and all have a thermal spring and a relaxing terrace. The breakfast, which is included, is the most delicious and fragrant experience! Our massage therapists, Gregory and Alejandra made all our aches and pains disappear. If you want to live in a tropical rainforest wonderland,alongside the Arenal Volcano, with impeccable service then look no further, Nayara Springs is the place to be. Pura Vida!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Book early as it does fill up quickly, we made the reservation 6months in advance. Nayara Springs...
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Responded 5 days ago
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Nayara Springs! We are thrilled to hear that our team members Erick and Fernanda made you feel at home and provided you with excellent service. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the spacious rooms, thermal springs, and relaxing terrace. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Nayara Springs in the near future.
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chillinwithabeer wrote a review 21 Mar
Washington DC, District of Columbia19 contributions5 helpful votes
Simply Amazing. Enjoyed 4 nights here. All the dining options were great. The Romantic Dinner had some great extras. Breakfast buffet was great as was room service breakfast. Pretty much everyone here is excellent. Saw more frogs here than we did on a wildlife tour in town. There is a bridge on the far end of the resort where all the frogs are. Easy proximity to town, we had a car. Side note, If you are not in shape - the hilly terrain might get to you. Tho there are golf cart rides available if you cant handle some steep walking.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Chillin, Thank you so much for your kind review. We couldn't be happier that you enjoyed all of our dining options, and the Romantic Dinner in particular! Gad you got to see more wildlife on-site than you did in the official excursion. Thanks again and can't wait to host you again soon.
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Second time to NS, there is no comparison to anything in the area and rivals every boutique hotel in the western hemisphere. Make no mistake, will be enjoying this place for years to come! Do not hesitate to book a trip for yourself or your family.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Jeff, Thank you for honoring us with a second visit and for stating that we rival any other boutique hotel in the western hemisphere. Thanks for the recommendation again and lets make it trip number 3!
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My husband and I loved our experience at Nayara Springs! All the other reviews are correct; the experience in person is better than just reading the reviews or seeing the pictures online. The employees, villa, food, excursions, etc. really make this location special! A few things that the reviews didn’t tell us prior to our trip that I wish we would have known. 1) You do not need to transfer from USD to Colon. USD is accepted and appreciated for tips both on the resort and off. But do definitively tip, as everyone does go above and beyond to ensure your needs are met! 2) You can drink the water! The resort does refill several water containers twice per day in your villa. The water is tap water, but it tastes fine and you can drink it. There is no need to bring your own water to the resort or pay for bottled water on property. 3) We used the private transport offered from the airport to the resort. We are glad we did as walking/biking on the side of the mountain roads is common and especially at night it’s hard to see walkers. In addition, there are several one lane bridges that the locals definitely knew there way around better than we would have. They offer you water or beer and depending on the driver will stop halfway into the drive for a stretch and restroom break. 4) There is a lot to do on the property. Everyone is different, but find a balance between activities on and off the property. We planned everything off property not realizing that there were several informational “classes” you could participate in (e.g. coffee or mixology class). In addition there are a lot of daily free activities. It’s easy to get overbooked and miss out on relaxation, so plan accordingly! 5) All of the restaurants are delicious! We went in thinking that Amor Loco was going to be the “best” restaurant based on the other reviews. While it was a highlight, we ate at all the other restaurants and all were really good! We honestly did not have a bad meal onsite and enjoyed all the locations. 6) The employees really want you to have a great experience. We had one minor “complaint” and it was amazing how fast the restaurant manger apologized and adjusted to ensure our ask was accommodated. It’s rare to see this in today’s world, but did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated that our ask was immediately acknowledged and met. 7) If possible, book during the offseason. We went during the usual spring break and several employees commented that the return guests always come back during the offseason as the experience is ever better when he resort is less crowded. Honestly, I’m not sure how the experience could get better - but I will believe them!! 8) Plan to not want to leave!! Seriously, we don’t repeat locations often, as we are always on the hunt for new destinations to try. But we will be back to Nayara.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Under pack! Take advantage of the free laundry service! We only brought a carry-on bag, which...
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Response from Zaylin Quesada, General Manager at Nayara Springs
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Michelle, Thank you for choosing Nayara Springs and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a lovely time during your stay with us. We are pleased to learn that our staff, villa, food, excursions, and other amenities exceeded your expectations. We are happy to hear that you found our transportation service convenient, and we are glad that you enjoyed our restaurants and activities. We are always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experiences and appreciate your comments on the classes and activities we offer. We will continue to review and improve our offerings based on your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that our staff went above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. We take great pride in our team's commitment to providing exceptional service, and we are delighted that you had such a positive experience with them. We are honored that you plan to return to Nayara Springs, and we can't wait to welcome you back. We hope that your next stay will be just as memorable as your first.
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PRICE RANGE
US$667 - US$904 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaArenal Volcano National ParkLa Fortuna de San Carlos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
35
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nayara Springs
Which popular attractions are close to Nayara Springs?
Nearby attractions include Natura Eco Park Costa Rica (0.2 km), Baldi Hot Springs (0.6 km), and Free Natural Hot Springs River (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Nayara Springs?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Nayara Springs?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Nayara Springs?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Nayara Springs?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Nayara Springs?
Conveniently located restaurants include Altamira Restaurant, Surá Bar & Bistro, and Amor Loco Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Nayara Springs?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Nayara Springs have airport transportation?
Yes, Nayara Springs offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Nayara Springs?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Nayara Springs have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Nayara Springs accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.