Nayara Springs

Nayara Springs: adults-only hotel in Arenal Volcano National Park

Nayara Springs is a luxury adults-only hotel located in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. It is part of Nayara Resorts, a hotel collection that includes other properties such as Family Adventure, Luxury Tents, Secluded Oasis, Cultural Adventure, and Private Island. The property presents itself as a place of understated, relaxed luxury, focused on disconnecting and connecting with nature.

The property has received recognitions such as Best Hotel Spa in the World and No. 1 Luxury Hotel in the World, according to its own communications. It is also listed in Relais & Châteaux and has appeared in publications such as The Telegraph and in award lists from specialized magazines.

Accommodation and natural surroundings

The hotel offers villas with private hot springs pools, integrated into a tropical rainforest setting. Guests can observe sloths, howler monkeys, frogs, blue morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, toucans, and scarlet macaws, among other species. Nayara Springs has a sloth sanctuary and participates in reforestation and habitat conservation efforts.

The property has built two pedestrian bridges over the forest canopy to protect the trees and wildlife, and has received the Four Leaves Award for Sustainability from the Costa Rican government for its environmental practices.

Gastronomy

The culinary offering is articulated across several restaurants, including Mis Amores, Asia Luna, and Amor Loco. The gastronomic philosophy is based on the "zero kilometers" concept, prioritizing local and seasonal products and supporting local farmers and producers. Chef Gianluca, culinary director, brings global and local influences, with menus ranging from refined tastings to more informal options. The hotel also has Mi Cafecito, an espresso bar where different types of coffee are roasted and served.

Spa and wellness

The hotel's spa has been recognized as the best hotel spa in the world. The spa therapists are the heart of the wellness experience, which takes place in a tropical rainforest setting. The offering invites guests to relax and feel the revitalizing energy of nature.

Sustainability and community

Nayara Springs develops social and environmental initiatives. Most of the team comes from the nearby town of La Fortuna de San Carlos. The company offers free transportation, sustainable tourism training, and health services to its employees, as well as free early education for workers' children, volunteering, and financial support for Hogarcito de Niños, a local orphanage, and for local artists. Environmentally, buildings were designed to take advantage of natural light and ventilation, low-consumption bulbs and lighting systems are used, and low-water-consumption faucets and towels are in place.

Team

The human team is presented as the soul of the hotel. Jairo Quesada, resort manager, is Costa Rican and has more than 18 years of experience in the hotel sector; he joined Nayara as a receptionist on opening day and has risen to resident manager and head of operations. Among the staff, Don Francisco, head bellman, Brian, maître d' at Mis Amores, and Rosita, housekeeper, are mentioned, as well as Pablo Montiel, coffee roaster and barista at Mi Cafecito.

Awards and affiliations

The hotel is part of Relais & Châteaux and has received distinctions such as Readers' Choice 2014 "Dream Hotel," Best of the World 2015 as best resort in Central and South America, and Best of the World 2016. It has also been featured in international media such as The Telegraph.

Location and contact

Phone: +506 2479 1600 · Email: reservations@nayararesorts.com · Hours: Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00