Overview
Known to supply around 12 percent of Costa Rica’s hydroelectric energy, Arenal Volcano forms the natural centrepiece of this retreat set deep within the rainforest of the National Park. Visitors of Nayara Springs quickly learn to appreciate the synergy between luxury and sustainability, from dipping in private plunge pools fed by the volcano’s natural mineral hot springs, to savouring spa treatments that incorporate locally sourced materials including coffee, chocolate, and volcanic mud. Each and every activity – whether lounging on the private daybeds or adrenaline seeking on the hanging bridges – transports guests to the depths of the Costa Rican rainforest as they are surrounded by the humming and trilling of birdsong or greeted by sloths, monkeys, and frogs! In the evenings, fine dining takes centre stage at Nayara Springs. Led by Executive Chef, William Weiss, Amor Loco showcases 7 courses journeying across Costa Rica’s provinces. For iconic views of the Arenal Volcano, the Latin bistro-style touches of Mis Amores are a must visit. The retreat’s third restaurant, Besame Mucho, is the pinnacle of romance that underpins Nayara Springs, offering guests a highly personalised culinary experience in a private room with personal chef.Accommodations
Nayara Springs with 35 villas, is an ultra-exclusive enclave set in the tropical rainforest and connected by footbridge to the award-winning Nayara Gardens. The lavish villas are hidden among the lush gardens with views of the Arenal Volcano. Each villa is equipped with its own exclusive pool fed by mineral hot springs, and also includes an expansive private garden with exterior shower, sleek, four-posterbed wrapped in soft cottons, and indoor and outdoor sitting areas, mini-bar, and a private host to cater to all of your needs.
Amenities
• Breakfast a-la-carte or in the villa• Plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs
• Fresh fruit and welcome cocktail on arrival
• Complimentary WIFI
• Complimentary laundry service
• Private host
• 3 restaurants
• Rainforest spa
Activities
• Morning yoga• Perezoso trail and Tropical Gardens
• Hanging Bridges
• Bird Watching
• Ziplining
• White water rafting
• Hiking to the Arenal volcano
• Trio waterfall Trek
• Coffee tours
• Variety of spa treatments
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)
Nayara Springs is situated in the northern highlands of Costa Rica within the Arenal Volcano National Park. 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).