Nayara Gardens
At a glance: 5-star · 49 rooms
Near: Kalambu Hot Springs · 2.3 km
Guests love: Service · Fitness facilities
What guests say about…
Julia G
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Maggie Pierce
Response from the property
Dear Maggie, we are so happy to read that you had such a perfect stay and that you were able to see so much wildlife. Looking forward to welcoming you back with your kids!
Jennifer
Kate Moynahan
Richard Lie Cai
David V
June Chen
Response from the property
Dear June thanks for the five stars and generous words. We are so happy you had a great time and feel it was luxurious and the best resort you’ve ever visited. Pura Vida!
You can eat well without leaving the resort. La Terraza del Arenal serves Costa Rican traditional and international dishes, and Asia Luna offers Asian fusion. For lighter bites, Nostalgia Wine Bar has wine pairings and small plates, and La Piscina Bar is by the pool. The hotel also offers a gelato station for a sweet treat. For more options, La Fortuna town is about 9 km away, where you will find restaurants and shops along the main street. The hotel can arrange local taxis to get you there.
Nayara Gardens sits in the rainforest below Arenal Volcano, about 9 km west of La Fortuna on Route 142. The immediate area is lush and green, with the volcano as a constant backdrop. The town of La Fortuna, a few kilometers away, has shops, pharmacies, and tour offices clustered around its central park and church. Kalambu Hot Springs is 2.3 km from the hotel, and the Bogarin Trail is 5.4 km away. The hotel's own gardens are full of native plants and resident sloths, and its restaurants, including La Terraza del Arenal and Asia Luna, offer dining on site.
From San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR) airports, the hotel offers private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles, about a 3-hour drive from SJO and roughly 2 hours 45 minutes from LIR. You can also fly into the local La Fortuna airstrip and take a 15–20 minute drive to the resort. The hotel can arrange local taxis for the trip from town. If you prefer, a pre-booked shuttle from either airport is another option, with the drive taking about 3 hours from SJO and 2 hours 45 minutes from Liberia. The hotel is on Route 142, about 9 km west of La Fortuna toward the volcano.
In the evening, you can stay close and enjoy the hotel's own dining spots: La Terraza del Arenal, Asia Luna, Nostalgia Wine Bar, and La Piscina Bar. For a change of scene, Kalambu Hot Springs is 2.3 km away, a short drive or taxi ride for a relaxing soak. The town of La Fortuna, about 5.8 km from the hotel, has its central park and a few streets of shops and restaurants to wander. Since the hotel is set in the rainforest, evenings are quiet and natural, with the volcano as a backdrop. A taxi or the hotel's arranged transport can get you to the hot springs or town easily.
Nayara Gardens sits about 9 km west of La Fortuna on Route 142, so it is a calm base for exploring the area. Kalambu Hot Springs is a short 2.3 km drive, while Bogarin Trail, Parque de La Fortuna, and Don Juan Tours are 5.4 to 6.0 km away. Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, the Rainforest Chocolate Tour, and Fortuna Waterfall are 6.5 to 7.2 km from the hotel, so plan for a car or taxi for those. The hotel can arrange local taxis for trips into town and to the sights. For a mix of easy access to hot springs and a drive to the main attractions, it works well as a base.

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