Arenal Nayara Spa & Gardens

Located at the edge of the Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Resort, Spa and Gardens is a tranquil oasis in the heart of the rainforest. Surrounded by tropical gardens filled with vibrant hummingbirds, the resort combines nature with luxury and active adventures.

The 50 casitas and villas are dotted around the grounds, each with their own private garden and outdoor shower. The rooms have an understated elegance, with polished wooden floors and a colour scheme that reflects the rainforest. The villas have private outdoor Jacuzzis, while the adults-only Springs Villas have plunge pools fed by natural hot springs.

Guests enjoy a choice of four restaurants serving international and Costa Rican cuisine, Latin-Asian fusion dishes, and farm-to-table Latin meals. There’s also a wine and tapas bar that offers wine pairing courses.

There are abundant activities from rejuvenating yoga and spa treatments, to guided nature treks, and active adventures including canoeing and kayaking, fishing and water rafting.