Voted #1 Resort Hotel in Central America

Nayara Gardens is a luxury 5-star resort nestled in Arenal National Park. The resort was voted #1 Resort Hotel in Central America by Travel + Leisure in 2020, and voted #5 Central America Resort by Conde Naste Traveler in 2022.

The resort features an award-winning spa where guests can focus on complete rejuvenation and become immersed in the surrounding nature. Each treatment pavilion of the spa overlooks the ravine and includes a jacuzzi and outdoor shower. Treatments such as massages and facials, as well as wraps with organic coffee or volcanic mud are popular, and yoga classes are available as well. 

There are also three on-site restaurants, each offering a unique dining experience. La Terraza Del Arenal is an open-air, fine dining restaurant serving Latin American food and boasts incredible views of the volcano. Asia Luna offers a creative twist on Asian cuisine and features an outdoor terrace and indoor sushi bar, while Nostalgia Wine & Tapas allows guests to indulge in the finest Latin American and European wines. Bar Azul is the resort's terrace bar, and Kali-Kali is a swim-up bar by the pool.

Each guest casita is encased in a private rainforest paradise complete with the sights and sounds of the surrounding wildlife. Amenities include a private bathroom, an indoor and outdoor rain shower, expansive garden decks and terrace with a plunge pool, a day bed, desk, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, coffee maker, hair dryer, and an in-room safe. Room service is also available. 

The resort offers a plethora of activities that the staff can assist in arranging for you. Dive into exhilarating experiences such as zip-lining above the rainforest canopy or rappelling down Arenal's majestic waterfalls. Whether you prefer the adrenaline rush of white-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River or the awe-inspiring hike up Arenal Volcano, rest assured that your adventure of a lifetime awaits.