Iguana LodgevsNayara Springs
Iguana Lodge and Nayara Springs are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Nayara Springs ranks slightly higher than Iguana Lodge. Nayara Springs has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Iguana Lodge
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
 Travel + Leisure
Calle a Calle Platanares, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
Top choice
 "Four two-story bungalows with breezy decks, bamboo furniture, orthopedic beds draped in mosquito netting, and lovely stone bathrooms with garden showers." Full review
 "If a long stretch of deserted beach is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with two-story cabins set in an exquisite botanical garden." Full review
 "Accommodation includes 19 rooms with three lodging options: small, private casitas; a three-story villa; and upscale club rooms." Full review
Nayara Springs
 Condé Nast Traveler
 The Telegraph
 Jetsetter
 Forbes Travel Guide
 Travel + Leisure
 Oyster
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
 
 "This new boutique hotel is a Costa Rican dream for anyone looking for a secluded vacation spot." Full review
8.0
 "The adults-only Nayara Springs is one of the most intimate and luxurious hotels in the country." Full review
 "Clutch of villas perched atop a Costa Rican rainforest, with plunge pools, outdoor showers, and volcano views." Full review
 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.
 "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
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