Nayara Springs vs Xandari Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Nayara Springs. Xandari Resort & Spa is ranked #9 in Costa Rica with approval from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Nayara Springs
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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
Condé Nast Traveler
97.6
"This new boutique hotel is a Costa Rican dream for anyone looking for a secluded vacation spot."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The adults-only Nayara Springs is one of the most intimate and luxurious hotels in the country."
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Jetsetter
"Clutch of villas perched atop a Costa Rican rainforest, with plunge pools, outdoor showers, and volcano views."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs is a Costa Rican getaway that teems with tropical beauty and biodiversity."
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• Don't miss the bird watching around the property.
Travel + Leisure
"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."
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Xandari Resort & Spa
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1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler
"On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital."
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Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways."
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Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley."
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Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments."
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Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa."
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