3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews of Nayara Gardens

4.5 out of 5
Nayara Gardens
7 km West from La Fortuna Town Road 142, the entrance to the Volcano Lodge, La Fortuna, Alajuela

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 596 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 596 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff was super friendly and kind. Beautiful rooms, you don’t even need to go out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nayara Gardens is a gorgeous luxury property. Our rainforest pool villa was even better than expected & I had sky high expectations. The grounds are amazing! Lush flora and fauna ♥️. We saw Sloths and many beautiful birds that you don’t see in the US. The varied dining options, the eager to please staff and various activities made this an unforgettable vacation. I would definitely go back and stay at this resort again & highly recommend it. The thermal spas were a beautiful place to relax. I cannot say enough good things about this property. Again, the rainforest villas with that thermal private infinity pool, outdoor and indoor showers & roomy layout are simply stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort. The newly renovated Casita's are stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay here. Amazing hotel. Nothing compares in the region. The private pools are so unique and the rainforest setting surreal. This brand knows hospitality Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO, Tamarindo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

haiying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels in Costa Rica. The rooms were all very spacious, amenities & services were great. The hotel is situated in a very great and lush area. We saw a lot of animals during our stay! Would definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing from the moment you step in the property. I can’t wait to come back, they are so attentive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top of the line
Amazing. Place. A bucket list item
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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Coupe retreat
Everything about the resort is 10/10 and highly recommended. Service 10/10 Staff friendliness 10/10 Room 10/10 Resorts 10/10 I’ll definitely be back very soon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We hated to leave! The grounds are beautiful. Jurassic Park meets Disneyland (but authentic and so so clean). The staff is the defining point on why I would come back over and over again. Beyond friendly, professional and make you feel so welcome. Yerlin in the Ayla’s dining room has an infectious smile, every bellman greats you and is happy to help you figure out what to do next or drive the property looking for sloths (Blanco, Jason and Jack Danny to name a few but all are fabulous). The food is delicious- you could stay on property and not miss a beat! Treat yourself to the spa - best!!! Yes, already planning our next trip - it’s that good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrijs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, highly recommended
Generally - one of the best, if not the best hotel here. I recommend to stay here at least few nights. There are things which can be improved, but they are doing their best.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a paradise!!! Starting with location and ending with staff and amenities. I have no words to describe the service we received with my husband at the hotel. Staff were going all the way to make our needs met. All three Nayara hotels are next to each other and you can use amenities of all of them. All three of them are behind beautiful. Restaurants have great food and service. We are happy that we had an opportunity to stay at Nayara Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rongze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beyond beautiful they take such pride and taking care of everything the service is outstanding the staff goes on and beyond to service your every need. We just left and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Resort Ever
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Nayara Springs. It is truly a magical place with extensive grounds that are impeccably maintained and home to many kinds of wildlife. The staff is incredible, friendly, warm and welcoming. Being able to use all of the amenities - pools, restaurants, bars at all 3 connected Nayara properties allows for so many options to explore; 3 nights was not enough for us and we wish we had stayed longer. We have stayed at many luxury and five star resorts and Nayara was by far the best resort at which we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rinku, bloomington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was extremely helpful. They stretch out their envelope to help out their guest even after checking out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with top notch service, amenities and lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia Madeline

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your like me and reading hundreds of reviews please just STOP! You will not be disappointed!!! There is a reason why this resort was name one of the top destinations in the world. I'm not sure who manages this resort, but my hat goes off to them. It is truely an experience from the moment till you arrive until you you check out . Everyone and i mean evryone defines customer service to the next level . If you could close your eyes and imagine a mixutre of the four seasons and disneylsnd experience that would get your mind headed in the right direction . All , yes all the food was amazing and paired with some excellent wine choices. Money very well spent. Downside , not staying long enough to enjoy this massive resort! Dont believe me, read the other 1000 plus reviews!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ladan, Kentfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and their customer satisfaction & attention make them a top notch resort and excellent value amazing amenities and restaurants. Accommodations were top notch highly recommend this as a special experience for families and couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estiven Josue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly! They offer immediate help with any kind of problem. This place is a piece of haven in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was beautiful and the service was amazing. Staff went above to make sure you were good. Love how everything was in English and Spanish so you can learn during your time. Recommend staying in a villa with rainforest pool you won’t regret it! Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay in NG. The grounds are stunning, superb restaurants, accommodations, and amenities. Most notably are the hot springs and amazing views of the volcano, along with the exceptional staff. Jean gave us a warm, and informative welcome and was there to help us throughout our stay. Truly a treasure among boutique hotels, with individualized service. It’s luxurious, peaceful, and immaculately maintained. A true paradise!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!!! 100/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, sublime, superb
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I reallt enjoyed our time at Nayara. The villa was gorgeous and the hot tub pool was fabulous! The grounds are lovely and the hot springs pools were so relaxing. The food and drinks were all excellent, as was the staff. The location was good for exploring the area (with a car). We would love to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evghenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything was perfect and remarkable. A vacation of a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nayara is a top class hotel with great levels of service. Facilities and variety of restaurants are very good. The hotels are located in a hill side o walks up and down can be quite steep (but not difficult). An app to guide you around the 3 hotels would be a sensible idea as the sign posting is average at best

8/10 Good

Bahram

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost everything was great and specially the staff were super friendly & professional. We rented two villas and they both had mice issue inside the roof structure, and they kept us up at night and we were not able to sleep! We also told the front management, but they couldn't fix it either.

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible luxury and service. Beautiful property and our casita was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shai

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than worth the stay!
We had the most incredible time here. I read so many reviews for each resort in the area. I have been to Costa Rica before (for several months at a time), and I am well-traveled, so it was difficult. But I cannot wait to return to Nayara Gardens one day! The photos do not do it justice. The grounds are breath-taking. The customer service is top-notch. And the biggest surprise to me was that all three properties — Nayara Gardens, Nayara Springs and Nayara Tented Camps — are all interconnected and open to all guests (at least adults). So, the variety of restaurants, pools, amenities that was available was astounding and totally worth staying in one of these three facilities. Seriously, all the good things in other reviews are true. And we had absolutely nothing we could possibly complain about.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jilene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nayara is not just a place to stay, it is an excursion. The property is beautiful with magical plants, pools, and paths to explore. We saw sloths, hummingbirds, and iguanas on the property. All the pools have their own personalities and are extremely clean. They don’t smell like chlorine and many are your own private oasis. The property is so large to explore but you can always call for a buggy or wave someone over. We even had them call us when they found sloths and they picked us up and brought us to them! The rooms are so unique, peaceful, and offer an experience of their own. Resting on your own hammock and looking at the volcano is beyond words. Sitting in your own private outdoor tub and listening to the tree frogs is so relaxing. They also stock the room with everything you may need, bug spray, umbrellas, and even flashlights. Every staff member is helpful, kind, and go above and beyond to make your experience amazing. You ask a simple question and they pull out all the stops. Norman drove us to the resort from the airport and pointed out sloths and toucans for us! The included breakfast is reason enough to go! Tropical fruit we’ve never had, coconut water, fresh juice, plus a variety of Costa Rican food and American food is available. We are at two of the restaurants and they were five star. Worth every penny with such fresh and rich flavors. We can’t wait to go back to Nayara in the future and bring friends so they can experience this amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nayara was amazing! The service was impeccable. The restaurants had different options to choose from and enough variety for something different each night during our stay. The views were stunning! Highly recommend this resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this resort was 10/10, I only wish we spent more time there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and private rooms. The entire staff is extremely friendly, they take your experience as a guest very passionately. The food and views are magical, by far greatest trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Amazing weekend getaway!
Only wish we had more time to enjoy the resort but it was a short weekend escape! The resort was beautiful and the staff + service were topnotch. I'd say my favorite amenity was the natural hot springs! Would definitely come back again and highly recommend to anyone visiting CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and the rooms were incredibly well kept and the staff were so friendly and personable. Would highly recommend to anyone who would hear it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say, simply amazing! From the moment you set foot inside the property, you feel like Royalty. It’s all about you. The premises and rooms are spotless, the food is incredible at all the restaurants, all the staff are really friendly and attention to detail is at its highest. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stellar property and gorgeous room and grounds. The service was impeccable and the restaurants superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022