Nayara Gardens vs The Springs Resort and Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens is the choice of most professionals compared to The Springs Resort and Spa. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with endorsements from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Nayara Gardens
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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
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."
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Hideaway Report
92.0
"Luxurious and immaculately maintained retreat with guest rooms and suites separated from one another by colorful tropical gardens."
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Gayot
"Inside a national park, this hotel and spa brings a touch of luxury to its wilderness location."
Jetsetter
"Secluded Costa Rican retreat with an open-air spa, swim-up pool bar and volcano vistas."
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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."
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A personal host can assist with restaurant and spa reservations, excursion bookings and other special requests.
The Springs Resort and Spa
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Near Montana de Fuego, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $519 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"For such an active and adventurous destination, the mineral pools they have cannot be beat by anything for recovery from tired muscles and sore bodies."
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Fodor's
"With its own adventure park, hot-springs complex, and activities for all ages, this resort caters to both hotel guests and the outside public with day passes to its massive grounds."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This sprawling hot-springs resort in Arenal, with prices north of $500 (£380) a night, is the crème de la crème of luxury lodging in Costa Rica."
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Travel + Leisure
"Set back from the Arenal Volcano, this magnificent hotel and its sprawling grounds are the mecca of hot springs"
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There are more than a dozen pools to choose from, some of which feature water slides and swim-up bars.
The Wall Street Journal
"The Spring Resort and Spa has three pools and 13 rooms and suites; it also offers doctor-supervised detoxifying water and juice cleanses."
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