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One of the world's leading boutique hotels Nayara Springs villas is a luxury retreat for couples in the lush foliage of Arenal Volcano National Park.

This award-winning Relais & Chateaux boutique property represents the ultimate in first-class indulgence, set in luxuriant Costa Rican countryside, surrounded by tropical rainforest beneath iconic Arenal Volcano.

The grounds shared with sister property Nayara Gardens have become a sanctuary for wildlife following an extensive reforestation programme, including sloths, armadillos, howler and spider monkeys, as well as abundant birdlife.

This romantic hotel has a range of secluded palapa-style villas, each spacious and beautifully appointed with a blend of traditional and modern furnishings, including polished teak flooring, beamed ceilings, furnishings in earthy colours, king-sized four-poster bed, and private garden terrace with plunge pools fed by local hot springs, and outdoor shower shaded by palms and flowering shrubs. The villas have impeccable attention to detail with dual rain showers, expansive bathrooms, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, air-con, Wifi, and complimentary laundry service.

The hotel has three restaurants, offering fine dining, Italian and private romantic dinners. There is also a fitness room, comprehensive spa, daily complimentary yoga classes and two pools, one with music on the terrace and another for peaceful relaxation. A highlight of the grounds are the tropical gardens and the Perezoso Trail, where resident sloths can be spotted.

Optional activities available include river rafting, horse riding, ziplining, hiking. The resort also runs free bird-watching tours at dawn and frog scouting tours after dusk through its forested grounds.

Nayara Springs is connected by a rainforest hanging bridge to sister hotel Nayara Gardens, the facilities of which the Nayara Springs guests can use. However, to protect the privacy and exclusive feel to the couples-orientated Nayara Springs, this is not reciprocal.

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What our clients say

  • Most memorable experience: "The helpfulness of the guides and the appreciation they showed for us making the effort to visit their countries."

    SD, Horsham Dec 2014
  • Great mix of high adrenaline and chilled activities to suit all the family.

    JS, London Feb 2016
  • Highlight?: Visit to Tortuguero was exciting and remote. Rancho Margot was our favourite accommodation. It was a privilege to visit this beautiful country. 

    MC, Arlesly Apr 2018
  • We always ask each other what the highlight was, but always fail.  It was really the variety.  There is really so much to remember.

    JS, Bath Mar 2017
  • Most memorable experience: "The amount and variety of wildlife in Tortuguero and Cahuita (which we visited separately). I lived in San Jose from 1978-1981 and never saw so much variety,…

    JW, Crowborough Feb 2015
  • Most memorable experiences:Seeing the turtles nesting in Tortugero, the magical Tortugero national park and Monteverde.  We also loved Tamarindo to chill and surf!

    EdVC, London Aug 2015
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Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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    Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

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    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Alex Walker - Travel Expert

    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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