Open to the rainforest
The forest supplies the soundtrack to a massage. The spa uses organic coffee, chocolate and volcanic mud; treatments are reserved before arrival.
Nayara Springs
Nayara Springs, near La Fortuna in Costa Rica, has 35 villas with private thermal pools among the rainforest trees.
A week here, month by monthFor couples who want rainforest walks and dinner across the neighbouring Nayara properties, Google’s lowest seller showed one-night stays for 2 adults from $906. For families, choose Nayara Gardens or Nayara Tented Camp, which welcome children; Springs takes guests aged 18 and over.
Official siteWould you go?
Keep it among your hotels and see it on the budget globe, month by month.Like a regular
Room for unhurried mornings
I would ask for the Springs Villa for its 139 m², private garden and dual rain showers, with indoor and outdoor sitting areas for the hours between walks.
A short November stay
For a short stay, 6–9 November 2026 shows $906–$922 a night for 2 adults in the 16 October reading; the dearest nights shown, 23 and 30 December 2026, reach $3,672.
Tax and festive dinners
Standard rates carry 13% VAT; gala dinners are compulsory on 24 and 31 December, when departures are also barred. I would ask about those dinner costs before confirming a festive stay.
Reserve dinner before travelling
For dinner at Amor Loco or a spa appointment, the hotel recommends booking at least 2–3 weeks before arrival: availability follows prior requests. I would make those plans before leaving home.
What Nayara Springs is
Springs is the adults-only part of a group of 3 neighbouring Nayara hotels. Relais & Châteaux lists 35 villas; the hotel’s current catalogue has a single category, the 139 m² Springs Villa. A four-poster king bed, twin rain showers in the private garden, indoor and outdoor sitting areas and a mineral-spring-fed plunge pool give you plenty of reasons to spend a morning at home.
A Springs booking also opens the facilities and restaurants at Nayara Gardens and Nayara Tented Camp, according to the hotel FAQ. You can take an excursion in the Arenal region or simply follow the Perezoso trail, looking for sloths in the guarumo trees. After dark, naturalists lead a frog-watching walk through the grounds. The rainforest provides the programme, with sightings left to luck.
At dinner, Amor Loco puts Costa Rican ingredients into a tasting menu; Mis Amores serves Italian cooking, wood-fired pizzas and pasta finished beside the table, with views towards the volcano. Bésame Mucho supplies a private dining room, chef and server. The spa carries the same sense of being outdoors into treatment pavilions among the trees, using coffee, chocolate and volcanic mud.
The villa’s included breakfast, laundry and minibar selection make a tangible difference after a muddy hike; wine and spirits are excluded from the minibar benefit. Allow separately for dinners, excursions and treatments. The linked spa list, read on 16 October 2026, charges $180 for a 60-minute Nayara Unwind & Relax massage, before tax.
In the Lumina Guide
Lumina Guide 2027
Nayara Springs, near La Fortuna in Costa Rica, has 35 villas with private thermal pools among the rainforest trees.
How we choose the hotelsOur reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Rainforest near La Fortuna; the hotel gives about 3 hours from SJO and Liberia.
Character
35 adults-only villas, connected to the other Nayara properties.
Rooms
139 m², a king four-poster, private garden and thermal plunge pool.
Food and social life
Amor Loco, Mis Amores, Bésame Mucho private dining and house-roasted coffee.
Wellness
Open rainforest pavilions and morning yoga; spa treatments cost extra.
The stay as a whole
Breakfast, laundry and part of the minibar included; dinners and excursions add to the bill.
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Nayara Springs’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Paths among trees, sloths and birdsong run through guests’ accounts.
Room
Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Guests remember the villa’s space, outdoor showers and warm pool on the terrace.
Staff and service
Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. The welcome, golf-cart rides and laundry recur in accounts of being looked after throughout the trip.
Breakfast
Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Fruit, bread and à la carte dishes at Mis Amores; other guests remember breakfast brought to the villa’s terrace.
Price
8 in 10 guests who mention the price find it fair. Guests who find the bill fair point to the private pool and service; several also mention the cost of dinners and excursions.
Where Nayara Springs leads
- Breakfast
On breakfast it comes ahead of the 4 other hotels it is compared with in La Fortuna and the Arenal region.
The numbers, and how we count them
| What | Score out of 10 | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 9.1 | 167 | 94% |
| Room | 9.1 | 173 | 97% |
| Staff and service | 9.3 | 327 | 96% |
| Breakfast | 8.6 | 53 | 98% |
| Price | – | 53 | 77% |
The scores come from 428 Google reviews with text, left from 24 December 2016 to 16 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in La Fortuna and the Arenal region: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 16 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against in La Fortuna and the Arenal region:
- The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
- Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa
- Amor Arenal
- Nayara Tented Camp
Price: for two on the night of 7 November 2026, from $906 (seen on Google Hotels on 16 October 2026).
What a night costs, season by season
From 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027, priced single nights for 2 adults run from $3,203 to $3,672; from 2 May to 10 September 2027, they run from $975 to $1,480. I would start with those later dates for a longer trip, then check the chosen seller’s full stay.
| Period | Dollars a night |
|---|---|
| 16 October to 16 November 2026 | 794–975 |
| 17 November to 19 December 2026 | 878–1,955 |
| 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 | 3,203–3,672 |
| 6 January to 1 May 2027 | 985–2,703 |
| 2 May to 10 September 2027 | 975–1,480 |
The lowest seller’s price on Google Hotels for one night searched alone for 2 adults, read on 16 October 2026; the calendar ends on 10 September 2027. Separately: 10 November 2026 at $794; on 14 November at $1,716; on 22 November at $1,288; on 15 December at $2,158; on 19 December at $1,291; on 3 February 2027 at $1,760; and on 1 May at $985. Booked as 7 nights from 16 November to 23 November 2026, the lowest seller Google listed that day asked $1,344 a night.
Pools, bridges and Arenal
5 scenes in the hotel’s 2026 films: water outside the villa, forest terraces, the bridge to dinner and the volcano.
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From the Perezoso trail to dinner at Amor Loco
Morning yoga
There is instructor-led yoga every morning, in a pavilion with forest beyond the railings. The wellness page also requires advance reservations for yoga.
Amor Loco
A richly coloured room for a tasting menu built around Costa Rican ingredients, including peach palm, coffee and seafood. Reservations are required.
Mis Amores
Wood-fired pizzas, northern Italian recipes and pasta finished at the table. Mis Amores has outdoor tables facing the volcano; reservations are required.
The sloth trail
Follow the Perezoso trail into the forest, looking for sloths in the guarumo trees. After dark, a naturalist leads a walk to look for the property’s frogs.
Good to know before you book
Guests must be 18 or over. The hotel FAQ directs families to Nayara Gardens and Nayara Tented Camp.
The restaurants and spa are open only to registered hotel guests. Book your spa treatments before you arrive.
Expect afternoon showers from January to May; from June to December, rain can fall at different times of day.
Standard official rates add 13% VAT, according to the FAQ. Read each Google seller’s total for the tax treatment of that quote.
Gala dinners are mandatory on 24 and 31 December and departures are prohibited on those dates, according to the FAQ. Stricter cancellation terms apply from 20 December to 5 January.
Getting there
| Address | 702 Road, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica. |
|---|---|
| SJO and LIR | About 3 hours by road from San José and Liberia airports, according to the current FAQ. Private transfers are available; no price is given. |
| La Fortuna | The hotel gives 10 minutes from the town centre. Its FAQ gives 15–20 minutes by road from the local airstrip. |
| Parking | Complimentary self-parking and valet, with no reservation required: FAQ. |
Travel times given by the hotel, read on 16 October 2026.
Nayara Springs near La Fortuna
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A day at Nayara Springs
The morning
Begin with a stretch
Join the instructor-led morning yoga, reserved before arrival, before the day’s walks.
Breakfast
Stay in for breakfast
Have the included breakfast brought to the villa and take the morning slowly.
Late morning
Follow the Perezoso trail
Look into the guarumo trees along the Perezoso trail; local guides can help you find the resident sloths.
The afternoon
Stop at Mi Cafecito
Pause at Mi Cafecito Espresso Bar for coffee roasted by the hotel.
Dinner
Pasta at Mis Amores
At Mis Amores, a pasta dish is finished beside the table, with the volcano beyond the outdoor dining area.
After dark
Walk with the naturalist
Follow the naturalist on the frog-watching night walk through the grounds.
Nayara Springs: reviews
Google 4.9/5 from 638 reviews, read on 16 October 2026. The accounts below are individual guests’ experiences, dated by publication month.
Guest voices
GoogleThe morning walk
Writing in October 2026 about a September stay, a guest recommends the early bird walk, which can also turn up sloths and iguanas. At the villa, the heated pool, outdoor showers and enormous bed stood out.
Google · October 2026Read the review
GoogleThe Springs Villa
In August 2026 a guest finds the villa even larger than the photographs suggested. She singles out the private thermal pool, bathroom with separate basins and outdoor shower, and describes taking the Signature Nayara Experience at the spa.
Google · August 2026Read the review
GoogleBreakfast on the terrace
A guest writing in March 2026 remembers breakfast delivered to the private terrace and cacio e pepe finished tableside at Mis Amores. Pools, outdoor showers and bridges through the trees also feature in the account.
Google · March 2026Read the review
Questions about Nayara Springs
How much does a night at Nayara Springs cost?
Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026, showed $873 for 19 October 2026, $915 for 16 November 2026 and $1,192 for 1 December 2026, per night searched alone for 2 adults. The $873 night falls just after the reading; for a later short stay, 6–9 November 2026 showed $906–$922 per single night. The calendar names no room or meal plan; check the seller’s total for taxes and the chosen stay.
How does Springs differ from the other Nayara hotels?
It is reserved for adults aged 18 and over and has 35 villas with private thermal pools. Guests also have access to facilities and restaurants at Gardens and Tented Camp: official FAQ.
What rooms can you book?
The Springs Villa is the sole category: 139 m² / 1,500 sq ft, a king four-poster, private garden with twin showers and a thermal plunge pool. The official site lists a maximum of 2 guests.
What is included? Is it all-inclusive?
The villa includes à la carte or in-villa breakfast, laundry, a minibar selection excluding wine and spirits, Wi-Fi and a private host. The spa has a separate price list; the pages read publish no plan covering all meals and drinks.
Is the private pool fed by hot springs?
Yes. The villa page describes it as fed by natural mineral hot springs. Each villa has its own plunge pool facing the garden and forest; dimensions and a numerical temperature are not published there.
How does the spa work?
Treatments take place in open rainforest pavilions and are reserved before arrival. The linked list, read on 16 October 2026, gives Nayara Unwind & Relax at $180 for 60 minutes or $230 for 90 minutes, before tax. The spa is for registered guests.
Where do you have breakfast and dinner?
Breakfast is à la carte or served in your villa. Dinner choices include Amor Loco’s tasting menu and Italian cooking at Mis Amores, with tables facing the volcano; reservations are required. Bésame Mucho private dinners need at least 24 hours’ notice: dining. Guests can also eat at the other Nayara properties.
How do you get there from the airports?
The current FAQ gives about 3 hours by road from San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR). Private air-conditioned transfers are available; the FAQ gives no price. A private flight into La Fortuna airstrip leaves a 15–20-minute drive.
Can you walk into La Fortuna? Is there a beach?
The hotel is inland in the Arenal region. Its official site gives 10 minutes by road from La Fortuna town centre, so plan on a car journey into town. A beach stay needs a separate stop on the Costa Rican coast.
Can children stay?
All guests must be at least 18. The FAQ directs families with children to Nayara Gardens or Nayara Tented Camp.
Are pets allowed?
No. The official FAQ allows only certified guide dogs assisting visually impaired guests; emotional support animals are excluded. This is the hotel’s rule, including the guide-dog exception omitted by some portals.
Is there Wi-Fi, parking and accessible accommodation?
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort, self-parking and valet parking are complimentary. The FAQ describes accessible rooms with roll-in showers, grab bars and wheelchair-accessible pathways.
Are there meeting rooms or wedding ceremonies?
The FAQ says there are no dedicated meeting or large-event spaces and no formal wedding ceremonies. Bésame Mucho offers a private dinner for a couple.
When should you go? Does it close seasonally?
The pages read on 16 October 2026 announce no seasonal closure; Google showed priced nights in October, November and December 2026. Expect warm days and afternoon showers from January to May; from June to December, rain can fall at different times of day. Bring walking shoes and a rain jacket.
What are the cancellation terms?
For standard individual reservations, the FAQ permits free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival; within 29 days the penalty is 100%, as it is for no-shows and early departures. Prepaid non-refundable rates and the festive period have their own terms.
What happens at Christmas and New Year?
Gala dinners are mandatory on 24 and 31 December and departures are prohibited on those dates. The FAQ applies stricter festive terms from 20 December to 5 January; the consulted pages give no gala menu or price.
Are VAT and tips included?
The FAQ states 13% VAT in addition to standard rates. Tips are discretionary; the hotel suggests 10–15% for restaurant and spa services, after reading the bill for any service charge already included. Those rules do not establish the tax treatment of a Google quote.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is at 3pm and check-out at noon. Early arrival and late departure depend on availability that day: FAQ.
What do the reviews say?
Google, read on 16 October 2026, gives 4.9/5 from 638 reviews. Spacious villas, private pools, service and wildlife in the gardens recur in guests’ accounts. Guests discussing value often point to the service and their villa’s pool; several also mention the cost of dinners and excursions. Google reviews.
What facilities does the spa have? Is there a sauna or steam room?
The spa has open rainforest treatment pavilions for massages, facials and scrubs, and also offers yoga. The spa page and FAQ, read on 16 October 2026, give no floor area or breakdown of wet areas and do not specify a sauna or steam room. Access is restricted to registered guests.
What general special offers and packages does Nayara Springs advertise?
The official FAQ, read on 16 October 2026, advertises periodic rates for Costa Rican residents and preferential rates for guests combining Nayara stays across Costa Rica and Panama, or at its 2 properties in Chile. It gives no discount percentage, package price or validity dates for these offers.
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