Nayara SpringsvsXandari Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Nayara Springs. Xandari Resort & Spa is ranked #9 in Costa Rica with approval from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Xandari Resort & Spa
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