Nayara SpringsvsArenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort scores marginally better than Nayara Springs. Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort comes in at 89 with approval from 6 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Nayara Springs
4 miles west from la Fortuna Town, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 21007, Costa Rica
From $620/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"This new boutique hotel is a Costa Rican dream for anyone looking for a secluded vacation spot." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The adults-only Nayara Springs is one of the most intimate and luxurious hotels in the country." Full review
Jetsetter
"Clutch of villas perched atop a Costa Rican rainforest, with plunge pools, outdoor showers, and volcano views." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs is a Costa Rican getaway that teems with tropical beauty and biodiversity." Full review
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• Don't miss the bird watching around the property.
Travel + Leisure
"Courtesy of Nayara Springs
At Nayara Springs, each of the 16 villas comes with its own plunge pool, drawing on mineral-rich spring waters from Arenal Volcano next door." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Luxurious in every way, the 16-room, adult-only resort Nayara Springs is the top resort in the area for couples seeking romance and privacy -- but who can do without volcano views" Full review
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park 311-6350, Costa Rica
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This visually arresting hotel and resort complex is consistently shortlisted among Costa Rica's finest upscale hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Idyllic jungle-meets-beach location of this Pacific Coast resort means guests can spot two-foot iguanas, white-faced monkeys, and birds of myriad species without even leaving their poolside loungers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star resort is set on forested cliffs close to the popular Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos." Full review
Fodor's
"On hillsides sloping down to two pristine, almost-deserted beaches, chic and elegant rooms are decorated with gorgeous natural fabrics and local art and have huge private terraces" Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe eco-resort with top-notch restaurants, a serene spa and killer rainforest and beach vistas." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This neighborhood is replete with upscale hotels, but none is closer to the beach than Arenas del Mar, a five-star, 11-acre property within walking distance of Manuel Antonio National Park." Full review
Frommer's
"This beachfront resort is in a league of its own, with handsome rooms, fabulous views, great dining, and direct access to two beaches" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Remarkable location is combined with impressive eco-conscious practices and upscale amenities...38 guest rooms are subtly stylish offering minibars stocked with generous supplies of Costa Rican treats" Full review