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Nayara Gardens vs Pachira Lodge

Pachira Lodge and Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens scores significantly higher than Pachira Lodge. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 8 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.

Nayara Gardens
Nayara Gardens
9 / 10
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
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Condé Nast Traveler 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 Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Luxurious and immaculately maintained retreat with guest rooms and suites separated from one another by colorful tropical gardens." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Inside a national park, this hotel and spa brings a touch of luxury to its wilderness location."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Secluded Costa Rican retreat with an open-air spa, swim-up pool bar and volcano vistas." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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.
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Pachira Lodge
Pachira Lodge
8 / 10
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This is the prettiest of Tortuguero's lodges, but not the costliest—the owners here market competitively and keep prices reasonable." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Just outside Tortuguero National Park on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, the Pachira Lodge sits on a thin strip of land surrounded by a network of canals." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot." Full review