Hotels of Earth

Nayara Gardens

★★★★★ Arenal Volcano National Park, 702 Road, Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica, Fortuna, CR

9.7 guest rating· 385 reviews

The five stars

Nayara Gardens holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace and Sauna.

Guests score it 9.7/10 across 385 reviews.

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

Arenal Pool Casita

Sleeps 3 · 79 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Villa (Rainforest Pool)

Sleeps 3 · 105 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3 · 97 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Cots

Suite with Private Pool

Sleeps 3 · 105 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Hot spring bath
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Valet parking
  • Restaurant
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  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Billiards
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Arenal Volcano National Park, 702 Road, Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica, Fortuna, CR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.7385 reviews

+ Extremely friendly and attentive staff+ Stunning rainforest setting with volcano views+ Immaculate rooms and housekeeping+ Heated pools (room balcony + natural springs)Checkout/bag pickup delay reportedHigh prices for room service and some restaurantsNo designated smoking area for guests who smoke
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities9.8
Value for Money7.9

Noche de amor

9.0

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

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

Diana · CR · 2026-07-21

Excellent stay

10.0

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.

Qian · US · 2026-07-18

This was an amazing experience. Beautiful location, great people, variety of activities offered by the hotel!

10.0

Absolutely everything

Elena · CH · 2026-07-11

Luxurious , thoughtful and excellent experience

10.0

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

Nothing

David · GB · 2026-07-09

Experiencia no natureza com muito conforto

10.0

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.

Ir embora

Patricia · BR · 2026-05-26

Beautiful, fabulous spot with the friendliest staff anywhere. Highly recommend!

10.0

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.

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.

Julie · US · 2026-05-04

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Nayara Gardens really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

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.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

No special conditions apply for groups.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$65 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.