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Nayara Gardens vs The Zancudo Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens scores significantly higher than The Zancudo Lodge. Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
Nayara Gardens
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
Gayot
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
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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 Zancudo Lodge
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Playa Zancudo, Golfito, Costa Rica
From $250 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo stockades, and spacious, tranquil rooms."
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Fodor's
"Most guests here are well-heeled, avid anglers on all-inclusive sportfishing packages, but the young owners have completely transformed this beachfront property into a top-notch luxury resort that can be enjoyed by those who have never dropped a line."
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