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Nayara GardensvsXandari Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens scores slightly higher than Xandari Resort & Spa. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens is ranked #1 in Costa Rica with praise from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
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
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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
Xandari Resort & Spa Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Frommer's
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler "On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's "The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." Full review
Frommer's "Located on a hilltop above the city of Alajuela just 20-minutes from the airport, Xandari commands magnificent views of nearby coffee farms and the Central Valley below. It was founded by..." Full review
