Nayara Tented Camp

This was one of the finest resort experiences my wife and I have ever had. We have incredibly high standards and have been to many 5 star resorts that have underwhelmed us. Nayara was one of the few that far exceeded our expectations. First, the property is beautiful, lush and authentic. To believe that they replanted everything on site just 8-9 years ago is astonishing. Second, our room was one of the best rooms we ever stayed in. The views of the volcano were spectacular. The hot spring plunge pool was a treasure. And the showers (one indoor and one outdoor) were amazing--great water pressure. Breakfast was varied depending on which restaurant you went to. The food at the Asian restaurant was outstanding. Lastly, the staff were pleasant, helpful, attentive and professional. Everyone we encountered was joyful and happy to help you regardless of what their day-to-day role was. Oh, and go to the hot springs on property for a treat as well. See some pics for an idea but note that the photos do not do this place justice at all!

We stayed at Nayara Tented Camp for part of our honeymoon and it was absolutely incredible. Check-in process: We were greeted at the welcome tent and escorted via golf cart to the main reception area where our concierge, Laura, gave us our welcome cocktail and walked us through check-in. She was extremely friendly and helpful with making recommendations and reservations throughout our stay. Property / Amenities: The grounds at Nayara are absolutely incredible. It has by far the most lush grounds of any hotel we've ever stayed at, and you truly feel immersed in the Costa Rican jungle. The addition of orchids throughout the property makes it extra beautiful. We loved how connected we felt to nature while walking all of the pathways and bridges as we made our way between pools, hot springs, and restaurants. While the Tented Camp has its own pool, restaurant, and bar - you still have access to all of the amenities at Springs and Gardens so we always had some new spot to explore which kept our trip fun. In my opinion, the pool and pool bar at Tented Camp are the most luxurious as you truly feel like you're swimming amongst jungle/wildlife. We saw monkeys hanging from the trees as we swam! We also took advantage of the included activities like evening frogwatching and the shuttle to the farmer's market in the town of La Fortuna which were both highlights of our trip. Room: We stayed in Titi 15 which had a PERFECT view of Mount Arenal - truly incredible. The rooms were extremely spacious, clean, and well thought out. We opted to have breakfast delivered to our room each day (it's included!) and they set it up beautifully on our patio. The hammock was very comfortable and the heated pool is non-chlorinated which we enjoyed. We also took advantage of the outdoor shower everyday. I am usually someone who can get grossed out by hotel rooms after a few nights but I could have stayed in this room forever. They also provide a free laundry service, picking up your laundry at the time of morning housekeeping and leaving it in your room with turn-down service. Staff: All, and I mean ALL of the staff at Nayara are incredible. They are some of the friendliest, most sociable and attentive staff we've experienced at a hotel. Some we specifically remember - concierge Laura who has a big smile everyday and was very helpful throughout our stay; Fauricio who delivered breakfast and took the time to write down some of his favorite spots near Arenal; Josue at Henry's Bar who was very personable and made excellent drinks (even making my non-alcoholic Shirley Temple look beautiful!); and Noel, Henry, and last name Rodriguez all who made our time at the pool bar really fun! I am certain we will stay here again if we have the opportunity to return to Costa Rica. It is one of the rare hotels of the world that is worth returning to!

I stayed at Nayara Tented Camps with my husband for our honeymoon. This luxury hotel is a once in a lifetime. There’s nothing that compares to the beauty of the volcano views, food from all the restaurants on site, buffet breakfast, or lovely service from the staff. Nayara had everything we needed with a special thanks to Allan and Christian at the front desk, the awesome bartender Jose (who served us welcome and departure drinks) and Wendy our amazing housekeeper. We loved happy hour at the pool and the wine bar tasting experience. Nayara is originally what attracted us to Costa Rica and we can’t say enough good things. We’ll certainly be back in the future!!

This hotel has the best customer service I’ve ever experienced, hands down. The property is stunning and the food was incredible, but the customer service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the staff was attentive and willing to go above and beyond. Special shoutout to Jess, our guest liaison, who made this trip so special for us, and to Issac who handled our transportation. We can’t wait to go back.

While the accommodations and grounds at Neyara are exceptional, the staff there made our experience phenomenal. They truly exhibited the spirit of the Costa Rican people and attention to detail and friendliness are unmatched. We are already booking our return trip.

This resort is top notch in every aspect. Service, food, rooms and grounds are all spectacular! Wildlife is abundant on the property and the views of the volcano are amazing. We enjoyed our 3 nights here throughly and it was worth every penny!