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Nayara GardensvsEncantada Ocean Cottages

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens ranks significantly better than Encantada Ocean Cottages. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 8 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.

Nayara Gardens
9/10
6 KM Oeste de Fortuna, Arenal volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 33021, Costa Rica
From $290/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The "prize of the Arenal region" sits on the skirt of a grand volcano only a mile and a half off La Fortuna highway." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Luxurious and immaculately maintained retreat with guest rooms and suites separated from one another by colorful tropical gardens." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Inside a national park, this hotel and spa brings a touch of luxury to its wilderness location."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Secluded Costa Rican retreat with an open-air spa, swim-up pool bar and volcano vistas." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Nayara Hotel & Spa is a tranquil, lush hideaway located in the famous Arenal Volcano National Park and within the vast Costa Rican rainforest." Full review
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A personal host can assist with restaurant and spa reservations, excursion bookings and other special requests.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"An oasis just minutes from Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, this property's freestanding bungalows boast saffron curtains, resplendent hardwoods, and walkways lined with tropical gardens." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Both a family-friendly base for adventures and an elegant romantic hideaway... combines the great outdoors with well-executed opulence, all within view of Costa Rica’s famed Arenal volcano. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Scattered over expansive grounds are freestanding casitas, all tastefully decorated with dark-wood furnishings and equipped with luxurious touches like indoor-outdoor showers, four-post canopy beds, plasma TVs, and whirlpool tubs" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This intimate and indulgent hotel, 6km west of town, has amassed a slew of awards for its Asian-inspired architecture, minimalist decor and richly romantic setting." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Nayara Gardens is a tranquil, lush hideaway located in the famous Arenal Volcano National Park and within the vast Costa Rican rainforest" Full review
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Encantada Ocean Cottages
7/10
Beach Front, Esterillos Este, Costa Rica
From $190/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Framing a blue-tiled pool are freestanding cottages with thoughtful and creative touches like luxurious bedding atop artsy bed frames." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With verdant grounds and a collection of Dutch-looking cottages surrounding a relaxing pool by the sea, Encantada is a sanctuary." Full review

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