Nayara SpringsvsTree House Lodge
Both Tree House Lodge and Nayara Springs are praised by travel writers. On balance, Nayara Springs is the choice of most professionals compared to Tree House Lodge. Nayara Springs has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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
Tree House Lodge
200 meters south of primary school in Playa Chiquita, Punta Uvs, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 7304, Costa Rica
From $139/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Adventurers who like their lodgings whimsical will appreciate these five open-air casitas, including a literal ‘tree house’ – a two-story cabin built around a living sangrillo tree." Full review
Fodor's
"This lodging complex among forested ground contains four large, stylish houses, all at ground level, one of which is built around a tree (that's the Tree House)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A Dutchman with wild hair and an even wilder vision built the four homes that compose this Caribbean retreat near Playa Chiquita." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Bi-level cottage built around the trunk of a rare sangrillo tree. Inside, a whimsical bamboo-walled shower and an elevated master bedroom are perfect for watching howler monkeys rustle in the treetops." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This family-owned eco-lodge on the Caribbean features unique accommodations ranging from suites on stilts to two-bedroom houses with flame heated hot tubs and even an upcycled 1980s-era school bus"
Costa Rica Travel Guide
July 14, 2021