Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens - Arenal Volcano Region

Excelent Stay. Could improve: Ensure enough hot water to fill the hot tub in the veranda Could improve in quality of the wines of their great wine bar. No Organics, for instance.

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The hotel and it's employees are great. The majority of the employees know english. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. This hotel is very highly recommended. The room and grounds were exceptional.

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The hotel was right off the main road near all other sights. The rooms were large and comfortable with beautiful balconies. Breakfast buffet was amazing with all sorts of items and made to order omlettes.

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friendly staff, spacious room, beautiful view from terrace, relaxing atmosphere, good choice for couple vacation.

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Nayara is simply beautiful. The landscaping is colourful, elegant and diverse: a beautiful alignment with nature. The staff is professional and friendly. Quality of the rooms were excellent, with attention to the smallest details. And the food is simply amazing!

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What a wonderful establishment! From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated like royalty. The concierge, Jonathan and Manager, Jorge, went out of their way to make us feel like we were right at home. They obviously lead by example because the ENTIRE staff treated is with the same hospitality. I have NEVER seen such a happy and accommodating […] staff. Not only was the staff amazing, but the rooms were to die for. We chose the Nayara Suite because it was our honeymoon and we were thrilled. We had the most amazing view of the Arenal Volcano with a cozy private hot tub on the balcony. Each room provides you with all personal hygiene items at no extra charge. The rooms were impeccably clean and eco-friendly. They also provide complimentary bottled water with all private tours and shuttles and free international phone calls from their lobby. The complimentary breakfast was amazing and each morning we were offered freshly squeezed pineapple, papaya, or passion fruit juice in addition to strong Costa Rican coffee. The landscaping is mesmerizing and the wildlife is abundant. We cannot express how much we appreciate Nayara Suites. Anytime we visit Costa Rica in the future, we will be staying at this hotel. In Costa Rica, they say "Pura Vida" which basically means "the good life". We left SCREAMING "Pura Vida!" Thank you for the honeymoon vacation of a lifetime. It was worth every penny and more. Read more

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The Nayara was by far one of the best resorts we have stayed at. Our room was spacious, beds comfy, interior decorated with ornate wooden furniture, spacious indoor double head stand-up rain showers, outdoor garden showers, jacuzzi tub & hammock on the private deck!! We were in heaven. The perfect NYC escape. Food was delicious...even the breakfast […] buffet (which says a lot coming from extremely picky NY foodies). Lot's of fresh fruit and drinks. Johnny & Elquin make all guests feel very welcome, offer great service and mix some of the best cocktails, always with a smile. All the staff is very helpful and pleasant. Meet Carlota the resident Macaw- she's adorable and a crowd-pleaser. It is a very couples-friendly resort, almost every couple we met was on their honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary. For those considering destination weddings: only very intimate ceremonies could be held here as their ceremony space could only hold about 25-30 guests. The biggest negative we encountered was that the pool bar closes at 8pm. The management informed us this was due to concerns about potential rowdiness disturbing guests staying in rooms nearby. Although the guests didn't seem like the boisterous types... if you are so inclined the management will invite you to take the wine and beer from your minibar to the communal jacuzzi area -- which is private, but still within earshot of several cabanas. Read more

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Fantastic hotel. Very romantic. Employees are very friendly, pleasant and accomodating. Food was delicious. Very clean.

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Incredible place!! Best we've ever seen in terms of service, landscape, room and food was amazing!! If we return to costa rica this will be our destination of choice! Didn't have thermal springs but visited tabacon and would choose nayara over this hotel any day. Was more personal, less crowded and more luxurious!

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Exactly like describe on their website! Very beautiful lush grounds. Hot tubs could be a little hotter. Free breakfast was very good. It was a buffet with lots to choose from, not just muffins and coffee. Dinner/restaurant prices not bad. Close to town in La Fortuna. Front lobby staff very friendly and helpful. Beds are not comfy at all. Very hard. […] We never got a chance to see the volcano due to fog and clouds but still a pretty sight. Outdoor shower and jacuzzi tub are great for honeymooners!! Recommend going to Tabacon Springs! Read more

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Rooms are lovely. The wine bar was fun. The food was okay. Our dinner and service were very bad. The manager happened to come through and ask....I explained. he very kindly comped the meal - I did not ask him to do so. Very large property - I prefer small boutique hotels with all the bells....but this hotel is a vey nice place to stay and I would stay […] agin. Read more

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This hotel was fantastic!! The service was superb!! The staff is so helpful and genuinely friendly!! It is a small hotel 40 something rooms or casitas total so it is very intimate. The majority of couples are on their honeymoon. The only thing we wished there was more night entertainment. We went into the town once and it was fun and safe. When we got […] there we took a shuttle to the hotel it was about three hrs. The shuttle we got was bumpy but eventually we got there and it was worth it. We left from New York and it was a lot of hours of travel for only 5 nights that we were there . We regreted that we didn't stay in Costa Rica enough days. Many of the couples went to Nayara for three or four days and then stayed a few days by one of the beaches. We wished we would've known this beforehand. Just because its so much travel to get there. However the hotel could not be more romantic. We did a romantic dinner for my birthday and it was so beautiful!! Definitely recommend it for special occasions-anniversaries, act. Activities wise I recommend the volcano national park of course and the cascada !! We weren't really impressed with the Eco-termales (hot springs). And many activities you can do them on your own and its a lot cheaper!! Read more

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There are separate luxury cabins in the middle of a jungle - if you cannot sleep with all that bird and insect chaterring. The staff is great, very hepfull and always there. The restaurant Altamira is excellent: food, wine and staff. I don't recommend the Sushi Amor. The maids leave cute surprises in your room every day, but I will not spoil it for […] you. The spa is 5 stars or more! This is a great place for honeymooners or couples in general. Read more

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What an exceptional place! Our room was immaculate, the view of Arenal volcano was incredible, the outdoor shower and jacuzzi were perfect... But what made this stay superior was the staff. They were so attentive and accomadating, so quick to be sure everything was perfect! And always answered any request with "con mucho gusto", with much pleasure, […] and they meant it! And be sure to make time for the breakfast buffet, it was delish, and don't get me started on the sushi... Read more

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Beautiful private room with inside and outside showers. Room are set up so that even though they are next to each other but because of the vegetation around gave it secluded feeling. Lots of birds on property. Has a nice deck with sauna to enjoy or just to sit on the chairs or hammock. most of the staff are helpful and attentive. Breakfast buffet has […] good selection. Sushi restaurant on site is quite good. Highly recommend this hotel. Read more

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Trust us, book a room! Could not find anything to complain about. As nice as anywhere we have ever stayed. Next trip we will stay longer. Staff exceptional.

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This hotel rates a "Wow". The rooms were super luxurious and super comfortable. My 16 year old daughter especially liked the experience of taking a hot bath on her balcony. The entire place demonstrates a high attention to detail. The front desk staff were quite attentive and helpful. This is a place I will definitely tell my friends about. We were […] sorry to leave! Read more

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It is very wonderful hotel. Clean, comfort, and very nice staff. Also, it gives you wonderful privacy. Food is great too. Only one small complain is... Sushi restaurant. They have a sushi restaurant, but it is not very delicious. (Other american food restaurant is great!) Overall, I want to stay there again if I have a chance later.!!!!

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If you're looking for the true Costa Rica, this is not the place for you. The rooms, individual casitas (small houses) are beautifully decorated and situated, with a view of the Arenal Volcano, outdoor jacuzzi and outdoor shower, as well as an indoor shower. It is classy and clean, but lacking in overall ambience. You really could just as easily be […] in Miami. The service was ok, the people helped when asked, but seemed kind of grumpy. The spa was alright - the massage good - but the volcano mud mask was NOT a volcano mud mask, it was a facial. There is no hot springs on premises and the pool is kind of small and not really inviting. They try hard to create these private romantic spaces, but it doesnt really work. Read more

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Excellent in every way! Gracious service, etc. Would recommend without reservation!

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Spacious, modern rooms with beautiful grounds. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to our family. They said "anything is possible at Nayara" at it couldn't have been more true. The food was delicious, views spectacular and we really felt we were being well taken care of. We can't wait to return!

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The room was beautiful the staff was so helpful and welcoming. This will be our first choice when we return.

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If you are going to stay in this area you really need to book this hotel and not even second guess yourself. The wife and I stayed two nights and wish it was the entire week. The hotel is a 5 star venue up and down and really is a bargain for the type of room, amenities and service that is extended here. Downtown is a quick cheap cab ride away and since […] its a boutique type of resort there isnt thrones of people constantly bombarding you at every turn. Highly recommend this hotel and really hope I get to go back soon for a longer stay. BOOK IT! Read more

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Amazing! Exceeded my expectations. Staff was so helpful, accommodating, and friendly. Book it! You will not be disappointed!

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the place is wonderful. After a week in the Osa Peninsula it was a change . the nicest staff and also no bus tours are staying there .

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My Husband and I went to this hotel for our honeymoon. It was absolutely amazing. All the rooms have views of the volcano and the hotel staff is superb. When we checked in we were greeted by friendly faces and tropical smoothies. We stayed in a casita and the whole set up is like you are in a dream. Outdoor shower, outdoor jacuzzi bathtub, hammock, […] 2 outdoor porches. Breakfast is included and it is delicious with typical local food plus others for people not so much into the typical food. Also, every day they make sandwiches so if you are going on a tour that day you can grab a wrapped sandwich for later. Really a great hotel and had a great stay. Will definitely be back. Read more

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This place is THE best hotel I have ever stayed at. VERY romantic, perfect for honeymooners!!!

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Not sure if hotel is the proper term as it seemed more like a resort. My wife and I had a wonderful stay from 10/22-10/29/11. The grounds are wonderfully landscaped and kept clean. There was some construction in-process while we were there, but it had minimal impact on our stay. Our casita was awesome and was spotlessly cleaned daily. We greatly enjoyed […] the deck, the outdoor shower, and the view of the volcano. Jonathon and the rest of the concierge staff were great. We booked all our excursions through them and they were more than helpful when we wanted to change things around. Randall and Tony at the pool bar were always friendly and quick to fill requests. It semed like whenever the bar was caught up, they circulated the pool area to see if anyone needed anything. The wine bar proved to be a nice place to relax in the evening. The food in the restaurant was always very good. The included breakfast buffet changed slightly everyday and the omelets were always good. The lunch and dinner menu were varied and everything we tried we enjoyed. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. The location of the property made trips to town and van rides to excursions relatively easy. We would highly recommend the Arenal Nayara to anyone looking to enjoy a romantic and relaxing stay in the Arenal area of Costa Rica. Read more

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Nayara Hotel was fantastic. Everything you could ask for with the most friendly, attentive, bilingual staff you could imagine. Although we weren't there long the staff really bent over backwards to make sure our experience in Costa Rica was the best it could be. They arranged transfers to San Jose, arranged all of our activities, made suggestions and […] engaged us in friendly conversation when we looked like we needed help. When we had a chunk of the day after checking out with no room to stay in they even offered us a room for a few hours to relax in at no charge. Really couldn't have been more helpful. And we loved the wine bar!! Read more

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What a Extremely BEAUTIFUL and Romantic hotel/ with Gorgeous VIEWS of the Volcano! we Loved our stay there! didnt want to leave. Great service too. we were very glad we celebrated our 25 anniv. there. silvia and bill from florida.

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This hotel is amazing! Located in a wonderful area about 10 mins from town, each room is its own little bungalow with an outdoor shower and jucuzzi on the balcony/porch. And you can see the volcano from every room. When we got there we were greeted with a warm wet hand towel to refresh ourselves with and a glass of fresh juice. The grounds are so much […] fun to walk through. You find surprises around every corner. Dinner was amazing each time we went and the wine bar is so cute! I will definantly stay here next time we are in the area! Read more

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I am from Los Angeles and used to a considerable degree of quality and luxury. When considering where to stay in Arenal, I must admit I was a little concerned about whether Nayara would be on par with my high standards. When I arrived at the Hotel, I soon realized that Nayara would far exceed all my expectations. This place is great. What is so amazing […] about this place is the attention to detail. No expense was spared to ensure the highest quality of service. Nayara is by far the best hotel in the area and the only negative is that you will be so spoiled it will be hard to enjoy another hotel that does not meet the Nayara standard. A lot of debate around this hotel centers around whether it is better than the Tabacon, the other high quality hotel in the area. Aware of this debate I took a trip to the Tabacon to compare. While the Tabacon is a great hotel too, I truly believe that Nayara is better because each guest has their own cabana with absolute privacy. At the Tabacon all guests stay in the same building which in my opinion undermines the quality. Thus, I would recommend staying at the Nayara over the Tabacon. Please support this wonderful place you will not be disappointed. Read more

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Great room. That being said, if you want a room with a VIEW of the Arenal volcano, make sure you confirm with the hotel that the view is not obstructed as it was in our room (room #1). Also, if you want to PEACEFULLY relax on your deck while in the hammock or the hot tub, make sure you get a room AWAY from the pool. Service was great, although slightly […] impersonal, throughout the hotel. The food ranged from good to very good, depending upon what you ordered. Outdoor shower was really nice. Overall, a really nice place to stay. Prior to staying at Nayara, we stayed at El Silencio del Campo, which was significantly less expensive. El Silencio was more casual (more of a "cabin" atmosphere), but the service was excellent (and more genuine). El Silencio also has it's own hot spring, which was great (and free of charge). So if your staying in the Arenal region for 5 nights or more and you're on somewhat of a budget (but still want to splurge at some point), do what we did in this order: 3 nights at El Silencio and 2 nights at Nayara. Read more

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This hotel does not disappoint! Everything about the hotel exceeded my expectations. The best part about it was the private porch/balcony, which offered an amazing view of Arenal Volcano and a very relaxing and romantic spot to unwind. You'd be crazy not to stay here!

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The staff were very friendly and helpful. Every tour was booked/arrange once we mentioned it to the front desk. My boyfriend and I had a private dinner for two...our own chef and hostess. While we were at dinner they placed flowers in our room and prepared the hot tub for us...it was a totally unexpected surprise and very romantic. Our room had the […] most amazing view of the volcano! I loved every minute of my stay here. I comment that I do not recommend this place for families or couples with smaller children. Also, it can be a bit pricey, but it is definitely worth every penny! Read more

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Beautiful,quiet garden setting Attentive staff,Nice pool with a fantastic bartender Amazing Breakfast Dinner menu ok Try and go into town and eat at Don Ruffino. Close to everything.Remember folks the tours are expensive and the roads really bad. One of the best trips

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We enjoyed our stay at the Arenal Nayara Hotel in Costa Rica. The room was amazing; we felt very secluded in our own little villa yet close to the amenities of the resort. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We ate most of our meals at the resort and the food was good. The bartender at the pool made great drinks especially the Mojito's!!! […] We enjoyed both the resort and Costa Rica very much. The resort lobby has laptops for use by the guests so there is no need to bring one. They also have a phone to call the states which was very helpful keeping in touch with famiy back home.. We would definately recommend this resort to everyone. It would be especially great for a honeymoon or milestone anniversary!!! Read more

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Outstanding Hotel. Service, amenities and spa were top notch. Would come back here again.

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This was the perfect place for our Honeymoon!! Arenal Nayara was a beautiful Hotel with great staff, wonderful views, and very relaxing surroundings. Our suite felt very secluded and had a hot tub on the back patio, perfect for those romantic nights. The hotel is also in a great location, and we were able to go on some fun outdoor adventures around […] the Arenal and La Fortuna area. Read more

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Everything about this place is fabulous. The outdoor jacuzzi tub and hammock were heavenly, as was the outside shower. Gorgeous views of Arenal Volcano, beautiful flora surrounding the gardens, awesome heated pool with wet bar. Service was excellent. Perfect honeymoon spot!

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If you are looking for an intimate, relaxing yet 4-star hotel experience, this is it. Nayara is exquisite and the service from start to finish was unbelievable. Rooms were immaculate and view of the volcano was every bit as fantastic as in the photos provided by the hotel. No mosquitos at all on our patio, at the pool or otherwise. Hotel also provides […] a convenient shuttle into Fortuna for free or will call a cab for you. Read more

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One of our favorite hotels destinations ever; great spa, great casitas, nice pool, delicious dining and a real romantic get-away. Service and ammenities were excellent. A real gem and worth the drive!

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Incredible!!!! This was the most beautiful place I have ever stayed. I felt like I was in a fairy tale and honestly I almost cried when we had to leave. The rooms, the people, the food were all wonderful and not only would I recommend it but if you dont stay there you will miss out on a opportunity of a life time. Thank You so much Nayara hotel.

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Everything about the hotel was great. But just be aware it rains A LOT even in the dry season. The joke is are two seasons in LaFortuna: the rainy season and the rainier season. Also be aware the the volcano was inactive during our stay Feb 2011 and has been been inactive since Oct 2010. And it is pretty much always covered with clouds anyway.

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The hotel itself was beautiful. The grounds were immaculate and the rooms were beautiful. The employees were not as gracious as one would expect, but they were efficient. The dining experience was ok with not a wide variety of foods on the menu.

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Great hotel. Only recommendation is have a rental car in this area. Taxi cab rides in this area are very expensive and we didn't do as much as we wanted due to lack of transportation. Hotel is by itself and not in walking distance of anything!

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