The hotel is truly outstanding and i would have given the highest score, if it was not for a couple of niggles that you would next expect from 5* plus hotel. The villa was great, spacious and luxurious, with excellent facilities. The outdoor pool again was perfect but we did have to request that the pool water temperature be raised - which was done pretty quickly. The AC in the room was a problem, it failed and there were repeated attempts to fix over a couple of days and that was a nuisance. I have to say, that the General Manager, Jairo Quesada personally intervened and handled the resolution perfectly, sympathetic, apologetic and super professional; we were impressed. The Spa is great and we would recommend the outdoor couples massage, which is amazing when you hear the torrential rain in the background!!

The restaurants are all of a high standard but sadly the on our last day, we tried their signature restaurant and the tasting menu, have to say it really disappointed with contrived concoctions that failed dismally. Again, this is in contrast to all of the other restaurants that we thoroughly enjoyed.

Just returned from an unbelievable stay at Nayara Springs. The villa was absolutely incredible, as well as the rest of the property. There are multiple restaurants, swimming pools, and other amenities. The staff is absolutely above fantastic on every level. It was extremely clean and comfortable, and the food was wonderful. Also, the property is very much walkable even though they have golf carts to transport you whenever you need them. We cannot wait to go again! Special shout out to our wonderful server Carlos at Mis Amores

Nayara Springs is truly exceptional. The property is stunning, with lush, well-maintained grounds that create a tranquil, luxurious atmosphere. The private hot spring pool in our room was absolutely amazing—a perfect way to unwind and indulge in complete relaxation. The staff were lovely, offering warm, attentive service that enhanced our stay. Every detail of the experience reflected true 5-star quality.

While the property is expansive and beautiful, getting around can be a bit challenging. Golf carts are available to transport guests, but they sometimes take a while to get one. The price is hefty but it is aligns with quality.

Wow!! Absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful property. Gorgeous villa and 5 star amenities. 5 star service and the food was exceptional. Twice daily maid service. The staff are very attentive and make you feel extremely welcome. It's a very hilly property so great exercise but there are golf carts if the walking is too much. The rainforest, flora and fauna are lush, exotic and amazing. No monkeys but we saw sloths. It was also very quiet in March(not many people) and there were an abundance of sun loungers so need to get there early to obtain one. The water in your private plunge pool is extremely hot as it's spring fed from the volcano but it can be cooled down by the cold tap which we had to leave running for a couple of hours for the water to be cool enough to get in. Pura Vida! We would love to go back one day.

The price! Yikes it's expensive for the average Canadian like me when everything is charged in US dollars plus 23% tax on top. The splurge was definitely a treat though.

Best Hotel in Costa Rica. Rooms are spacious and perfectly appointed. As a designer I can't give better praise. Food is top notch and many options from 7 course menus to mezze or CR specialties.

Zilch. Not a good option if you are counting your costs, but we knew it was the splurge part of our trip. We only had a $300 extras bill which included 2 nights dinner/drinks for two guests. Breakfast is included.

I stayed one night at Nayara Springs (after one night at Tented Camp). The whole Nayara property is huge & would be hard to navigate on foot by myself, and very beautiful. The golf carts will take you anywhere. The staff was so warm and helpful across the board. My room (V07) was beautiful, clean, comfy, & fairly spacious. The patio & plunge pool were nice, & it was very private but I didn't have a volcano view (or any view). The room service menu at Springs wasn't as much to my taste as Tented Camp, though, & the room service breakfast was fine but not amazing. All 3 resorts share restaurants, pools, etc. beyond that. The food & drinks across my stay were mostly excellent. What's great is that even at Springs or Gardens, you still have access to all of the resort grounds, pools, restaurants, etc. and most activities. One tip, if you're going to move between the resorts at Nayara, I'd recommend doing Tented Camp last, so you're moving up and not down :) I enjoyed the coffee tasting class at Mi Cafecito, as well as my spa treatment (green coffee wrap with Erika). I didn't get to spend tons of time at the various pools but did pop by a few & found them beautiful & enjoyable...the Termas (hot springs) were small and private, tucked into the jungle. Cielito Lindo pool (adults only) was great, nice bar too. Each of the bars have different drinks, so it was fun to bar hop between them. Overall I can't speak highly enough about my stay here, except that I was too short!

Not much, just nit-picky stuff. Do be aware that the golf carts can sometimes take a really long time to come, particularly around dinnertime (like 20-40 minutes), but even other times. "Normal" is like 5-10 though. But plan accordingly. Also, the patio lounger doesn't have any comfortable pillows, & is not in the sun at all so not good for laying out. So go to the main pools for that. I didn't necessarily think my room (while lovely) really reflected the price of the stay, but certainly you're paying for the overall resort & location as well.

The resort is absolutely incredible! It is located in the heart of a lush rainforest with the local ecosystem being preserved. The facilities and accommodations are beautiful, clean and well-maintained. The villas are spacious and feature a thermal-water jacuzzi pool on a huge terrace. It was truly amazing to soak in the jacuzzi overlooking the jungles after dark. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and taken care of, and I felt like I was staying with family and friends. The resort is quite spacious, perfect for walking and hiking lovers like me. But for those who prefer not to walk, gold cars are readily available. Overall, I had an incredible experience and would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a luxurious yet eco-friendly retreat in the heart of nature.

Leaving. Normally it is fully booked during the high season, so do plan your stay in advance

Nayara Springs is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. The staff were amazing, and the hotel itself absolutely perfect. The room was spotless, the outdoor natural hot spring pool incredible. There is also so much to do on the doorstep, with easy access to Arenal National Park, La Fortuna town, sloth trails, the volcano and lava fields and so much more. I can't stress enough how wonderful a stay we had. In addition there are so many options for food with everything from Costa Rican, to Tapas, to Italian and Asian. We stayed for 8 nights and had the most wonderful time.

Nothing.

This was the best hotel experience I have ever had. There were a lot of staff, so there was always someone available to help out. The staff were also all charismatic and made the stay a lot of fun. The food was excellent and the grounds of the resort were immaculately cared for. Their gardeners do impressive work! I hope Nayara continues to keep their extensive staff and continues to keep them happy enough to do such an excellent job!

Other hotels and resorts have been ruined for me, and I cannot afford to visit regularly.

I rated the "location" as less than excellent because the ONLY drawback was the 3 hour windy drive from Liberia airport. To get back we chartered a small plane which was absolutely worth it (20 min flight). We were celebrating a birthday at Nayara and the staff went out of their way to make every day special. They knew all of our names (six of us) and our favorite drinks and preferences as soon as we'd walk into any of the eating establishments. We hated to leave, but can't wait to go back for another stay.

The bathroom lighting was dim, so bring a lit make-up mirror if that is importable to you!