Nayara SpringsvsGaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Both Gaia Hotel & Reserve and Nayara Springs are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Nayara Springs scores significantly higher than Gaia Hotel & Reserve. Nayara Springs comes in at 88 with praise from 5 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Km 2.7 Carretera Quepos a Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
From $201/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This luxurious pile comprises studios, terraces suites and three-story villas and offers nature tours within its expansive grounds – a former wildlife rehabilitation center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Studios, the smallest accommodations, are spare and urbane in style, with views of green hillsides." Full review
Fodor's
"On 13 acres of private reserve, this boutique hotel is contemporary and very chic, with rooms rendered in slate, hardwood, and rattan with Italian fittings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek Costa Rican retreat with a multilevel infinity pool, swim-up bar and intimate spa with jungle views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Terra Spa at Gaia is set in the rainforest with views of the Pacific and a menu complete with Reiki energy treatments and Thai and Swedish massages." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Won the award for Leading Green Hotel for Central America by the World Travel Awards for its efforts in conservation...operates the preserve while offering suites, studios, and villas." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas" Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This intimate luxury hotel located a 10-minute drive from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the area's top options" Full review