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Nayara Gardens

Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Costa Rica · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Nayara Gardens

In the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest below the Arenal Volcano lies Nayara Gardens. Our family friendly resort is known for our wonderful spa and lush gardens full of indigenous flora and fauna, including our resident sloths. We are consistently rated as one of the top hotels in the world by the likes of Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and TripAdvisor due to our personalized service, romantic atmosphere, and authentic Costa Rican experience. The Nayara Experience promise the discerning and adventurous traveler the perfect combination of luxury and exploration. Our heartfelt hospitality, impeccable service, luxurious accommodations, fine cuisine, outstanding…

Sister properties Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs offer luxurious accommodations in the heart of the 30,000-acre Arenal Volcano National Park. Each of the 50 rooms at Nayara Gardens is a single-bedroom villa with a private garden, outdoor shower, and a view of the active Arenal Volcano. At the adults-only Nayara Springs, each of the 35 villas features a hot spring plunge pool. The properties, connected by a footbridge, provide access to four unique restaurants and two open-air spas.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

Current offers

  • Complimentary Fourth Night — through 2026-11-20 · Book 4 consecutive nights the last one is complimentary- Credit card required at time of booking. Full prepayment including tax will be charged 30 days prior to arrival. If reserving within 30 days of arrival, full prepayment will be charged at time of booking.Cancel Policy Free cancellation/modification until noon, 30 days prior to arrival. A penalty of the entire stay including tax will be charged for late cancellation/modification, no-show and early departure.

In the know

Head out on an after-dark exploration with one of the great staff members in search of the translucent “glass frogs” – they are extraordinary. –Eileen Spear Boston, Massachusetts

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereNayara Gardens and Nayara Springs, Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Costa Rica
CategoryResort / Leisure
Property typeHotel or Resort
Hotel groupNayara Resorts
Rooms48
Room types2
Nearest airportJuan Santamaría International (SJO) · 0 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleZen
Known forAdventure, Ecotourism, Wellness
SustainabilityGreen Globe

Rooms and suites

  • Rainforest Pool Villa — Our Rainforest Pool Villa features a unique and spacious octagonal layout that grants natural light to shine through every nook of the suite. Included luxuries…
  • Arenal Pool Casita — Privacy and luxurious comfort is the prime feature of this deluxe room. It is a free-standing, private casita which includes a secluded garden with an outdoor…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Wheelchair Accessible

What advisors say

100% of the 24 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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