Location: Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna 
Lodging Type: Hotel 
From: $1050 / night 
Exclusive Experience at Nayara Springs
Nayara Springs, featuring 35 luxury villas, is a unique, exclusive boutique property with unparalleled personalized service and all the amenities of a 5-star resort. It is consistently rated as one of the best hotels in Latin America and the world*. Travel industry professionals have acclaimed time and again and are adored by all its guests. Two pedestrian bridges connect Nayara Springs to the award-winning Arenal Nayara Hotel. Guests can dine in either Altamira Restaurant or Asia Luna restaurant. Also, a guest favorite, Nostalgia Wine Bar, with an impressive selection of wines.
The new area of Nayara Springs also features a primary rainforest trail below the canopy. Local guides lead morning birdwatching walks twice a week to spot colored toucans, meandering tree sloths, hummingbirds, and exciting creatures such as the tent-making bat.
Top-Notch Service of a Boutique Hotel
Every villa is a hidden oasis tucked into lavish tropical gardens, with eclectic, colorful interiors and carefully designed details. The highlight of each villa is a private terrace offering spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and a chance to relax in your very own plunge pool. Once rejuvenated from soaking in the thermal waters of this spring-fed oasis, you can relax in the outdoor hammock or your luxurious canopy bed overlooking the pool.
As soon as you settle in your villa and are ready to decide on your activities, whether they are simple dinner and spa arrangements or any type of off-site activities, your host will be there for you to make it all happen. Anything you may wish for, just ask—if it's in the realm of achievable, this is the place where you can 'consider it done.
Defining What a “Boutique Resort” Means
On-site, you will find a state-of-the-art spa, an open-air yoga pavilion with a complimentary class every day, a complimentary birdwatching tour twice a week, an oversized lap pool, the cozy Mediterranean restaurant Amor Loco overlooking the pool, and a sophisticated piano bar with live music nightly.
New* additions to the property are an espresso bar where you can sample a variety of different Costa Rican brews; Mis Amores restaurant, serving casual Italian fare with many ingredients grown in the on-property organic garden. In addition, the new air-conditioned gym (already open) features floor-to-ceiling glass walls with views of the volcano and rainforest.
Amenities Like No Other
All the basics, such as A/C, cable TV, and safe, are covered, and then some. Rooms are equipped with a complimentary minibar featuring soft drinks, snacks, and a selection of local beers and rum. The minibar is restocked daily. You have a choice of indoor and outdoor (paired) rain showers and a towel warmer rack you never knew you needed before using it. Laundry is complimentary, just let the staff know when you need it done. You can also enjoy the privacy of your villa during breakfast. If you opt for this service, it will be served on your terrace.
