Overview
Nayara Gardens’ luxury casitas and villas are nestled in lush tropical grounds and offer incredible views to the iconic Arenal volcano. Centrally located between the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts, Arenal is perfectly positioned as a stop off point on a comprehensive coast to coast itinerary. It’s a real adventure hub and guests staying at Nayara Gardens can head out on private or small group tours, arranged by the concierge, choosing from bird watching or sloth tours, nature walks, zip-lining, white water rafting, exploring tree-top canopies via hanging bridges and treks at the famous volcano. For those looking for a slower stay, there is daily yoga available as well as sound baths and other holistic therapies.Each luxurious guest room boasts either a hammock and jacuzzi or plunge pool on the balcony and private outdoor showers. Guests staying at this beautiful boutique hotel can make use of the award-winning full-service spa with outdoor treatment areas and dine at some of the area’s best restaurants, with Costa Rican, international and Asian fusion dishes on offer. Guests can sample an array of fine wines at the Nostalgia Wine Bar and head to Mi Cafecito coffee shop to socialise and relax.
Accommodations
Nayara Gardens features 21 Rainforest Villas, each complete with private balconies, private plunge pools fed by natural hot springs and a double indoor shower. The villas feature a king bed and guests can have breakfast in the villa at no extra cost. There are also 29 beautifully appointed Deluxe Casitas. These slightly smaller rooms, featuring a jacuzzi on the balcony and rain shower in the private garden.**The Deluxe Casitas at Nayara Gardens are presently being refurbished, set to be completed by November 2023.
Amenities
• Families Welcome• Plunge Pools or Jacuzzis on Villa Balconies
• Mini Bar
• Laundry Service
• Swim-Up Pool
• Spa And Yoga Pavilions
• Restaurants
• Bar
• Coffee Shop
Activities
• On-Property Nature Trails• Hanging Bridges
• Thermal Springs
• Bike Riding
• Sloth & Wildlife Tours
• Volcano Hikes
• Zip-Lining
• White-Water Rafting
• Mixology Classes
• Cooking Classes
• Daily Yoga
Nayara Resorts
It’s been more than a decade since Nayara Resorts debuted in Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park, bringing ecotourism to the region and pioneering a new model of conservation-driven luxury travel in Central America. Colombian-born, Miami-based hotelier Leo Ghitis was inspired by the more luxurious lodges he had seen on his globe-trotting travels and wanted to introduce the concept to the wilds of Costa Rica.
Since then, the 4,500-acre Nayara Reserve has expanded to include three beloved Costa Rican properties—Nayara Tented Camp, the adults-only Nayara Springs, and the family-friendly Nayara Gardens—each with its own unique personality, all spread over a lush mountainside and looking out to the Arenal Volcano. Guests can travel between the properties via footbridges and jungle pathways to enjoy a wide range of amenities and experiences, from daily yoga and spa treatments, coffee tasting, and more than 10 gourmet bars and restaurants. The Arenal National Park has become a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, home to half the species of birds, mammals, and reptiles found in Costa Rica. Nayara has played a critical part of the destination’s success and overall conservation efforts, having created a sanctuary for sloths and other animals (such as armadillos, howler monkeys, and coati) and reforested large swaths of land that were cleared for cattle ranchers.
In 2020, using the award-winning Nayara Reserve as its template, Nayara Resorts expanded into Chile by adding Nayara Alto Atacama in the Atacama Desert and Nayara Hangaroa on Easter Island to the portfolio. The sixth property most recently added, Nayara Bocas del Toro, sits on a private island in Panama with sixteen overwater villas and the world’s first over-water beach (and soon a handful of towering treehouses). All properties share pristine natural settings, immersive and inclusive guest experiences, and a deep commitment to sustainability and community impact. The mission is to “unlock” some of the world’s most remote and spectacular destinations while fostering a deep connection to nature and wildlife — all without sacrificing stylish design, five-star service, world-class dining, and thrilling eco-adventures.
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Arenal Airport (FON)
Located just outside the town of La Fortuna, Nayara Gardens offers breath-taking views of the Arenal Volcano. The hotel is a 2.5-hour drive or 30-minute private flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). It is 3 hours by car or a 40-minute private flight from Guanacaste International Airport (LIR).