Nayara Springs
Understated rainforest luxury. Romantic, quiet, and genuinely immersed in nature. Not a scene—more like a private retreat that happens to have world-class food and a top-tier spa. Staff-to-guest ratio is high and service is consistently exceptional.
Ask for a villa closer to the main pools and restaurants to avoid frequent golf cart rides—the property is spread out and villas vary significantly in location.
Why It Matters
A Relais & Châteaux property that has topped Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor world hotel rankings. The hot-springs-fed private plunge pool in every villa is the real thing—mineral-rich thermal water straight from Arenal Volcano. The sloth sanctuary, on-property naturalist guides, and a culinary team trained under Michelin-starred chefs all add up to something genuinely hard to replicate.
Nayara Springs is an adults-only collection of 35 private villas deep in Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano National Park. Every villa comes with its own plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs from the base of the volcano. The interiors lean into four-poster beds, indigenous wood and stone, dual rain showers (one inside, one out), and hammock-strung terraces where you can watch toucans and howler monkeys without going anywhere.
Where You'll Stay
1 room type available
Springs Villa
From USD1,050 / nightThe only room category at the property, and a consistently strong one. Hidden in the tropical forest, each villa has a private plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs, an expansive private garden, dual rain showers (one indoor, one outdoor in the garden), an oversized bathroom, a sleek four-poster king bed, and separate indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Indigenous wood, stone, and local textiles throughout. A terrace daybed with hammock, and a living area with an additional day-bed. The complimentary minibar (stocked with local beer, rum, and snacks—wine and liquor excluded) sits inside. All the expected luxury tech: 43-inch flat-screen TV, in-room safe, air conditioning, free wired and wireless internet, and complimentary international calls. Twice-daily maid service and a dedicated private host are standard.
King (Four-Poster) · 139 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary guided birdwatching walks with on-property naturalist guides, twice a week at dawn. Guests spot colored toucans, tree sloths, hummingbirds, scarlet macaws, and a wide variety of other species found in and around Arenal National Park.
An on-property guided evening walk with a naturalist to spot dozens of frog species native to Arenal—from the diminutive red-eyed tree frog to the transparent glass frog that lives in the resort's ponds. One of the property's most memorable and accessible experiences.
A rainforest trail on the resort's grounds designed around the resident sloths, who favor the Guarumo trees for their naps. On-property naturalist guides are available to help spot them. The resort has planted 300 cecropia trees as part of a dedicated sloth sanctuary.
The resort's 15 acres of landscaped gardens are planted with heliconias, bougainvillea, philodendrons, bananas, palms, and cycads. Designed to be explored at your own pace, with frequent wildlife sightings along the way.
A hands-on session at Mi Cafecito espresso bar learning about Costa Rican coffee cultivation, roasting, and preparation. The bar roasts its own beans on property.
Curated wine flight tasting sessions at the Nostalgia Wine Bar, focused on South American wines. A low-key evening experience in an intimate bar setting.
Instructor-led yoga every morning in the open-air rainforest pavilion. Classes alternate between the Nayara Springs pavilion and the Sukha Spa pavilion—check at reception for that day's location. Private classes can also be arranged for groups, couples, or individuals.
The property features hanging bridges crossing the rainforest canopy. The two pedestrian bridges connecting to sister property Nayara Gardens are suspended 150 feet above the forest floor.
Personalized private excursions with on-site naturalist guides. Options include Arenal Volcano hiking, Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park, coffee plantation visits with organic cacao tasting, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge river float, Sky Tram and Sky Trek zip-lining, white-water rafting, and visits to the Proyecto Asis animal rescue center and Maleko indigenous village.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free local, long-distance, and international calls from in-villa phones (restrictions may apply).
Free wireless and wired high-speed internet throughout the property and in all villas.
A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate, served from 6:00am to 10:30am. Can also be delivered to your villa.
Air-conditioned gym next to the yoga pavilion, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and views of the volcano and rainforest. Full range of cardio machines, free weights, medicine balls, and mats. Adults only—children not permitted.
More than 15 sloths in residence, supported by a program that planted 300 cecropia trees in the rainforest canopy. One of the most popular on-site wildlife features.
One large infinity pool with a swim-up bar (Cielito Lindo), and a separate oversized lap pool. Both adults-only.
On-property gift shop.
Every villa includes a dedicated private host as standard. They handle dining reservations, excursion planning, in-villa arrangements, and personalized requests.
Full room service available around the clock.
Laundry is included in the room rate for all guests.
Available at the spa facility for guests using spa services.
Golf carts are available to transport guests around the property, which is spread across jungle terrain. Request from your host or reception—the property campus is large.
Free valet parking on site. No reservation needed for parking.
Airport transfer service available for a surcharge. Must be arranged 24 hours before arrival via the property directly.
The property has a helicopter landing pad.
Suspended in the rainforest with the ravine below. Used for daily complimentary morning yoga classes.
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