,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-83.46112,8.460744)/-84.07425295561552,9.483540050132232,5.9769198948571685/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Nayara GardensvsLuna Lodge
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens is the choice of most writers compared to Luna Lodge. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 8 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Nayara Gardens
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
Gayot
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
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
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 Report92.0
"Luxurious and immaculately maintained retreat with guest rooms and suites separated from one another by colorful tropical gardens." Full review
Gayot "Inside a national park, this hotel and spa brings a touch of luxury to its wilderness location."
Jetsetter "Secluded Costa Rican retreat with an open-air spa, swim-up pool bar and volcano vistas." Full review
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
i
A personal host can assist with restaurant and spa reservations, excursion bookings and other special requests.
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 "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 "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 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
Luna Lodge The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Carate, Corcovado, Osa Peninsula, Carate, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
The Telegraph8.0
"Costa Rica’s farthest-flung haven, tucked into the wilds of the Osa Peninsula, reflects its expat owner’s intense spirituality and obsession with nature." Full review
Fodor's "Perched on a sublime mountaintop overlooking rain forest and ocean, Luna Lodge is the quintessential yoga retreat, but its remoteness and proximity to wildlife are universally enjoyed." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When Lana Wedmore came to Costa Rica 30 years ago, she knew she wanted to move there." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Accommodations range from tent cabins to thatched bungalows with open-air garden showers and private terraces, all with stunning views of the pristine jungle" Full review
