Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens

La Fortuna

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This intimate and indulgent hotel, 6km west of town, has amassed a slew of awards for its Asian-inspired architecture, minimalist decor and richly romantic setting. The 50 rooms have exquisite furnishings and bedding, dark woods, high-tech gadgetry, outdoor showers and private outdoor Jacuzzis where you can soak up views of Volcán Arenal. Exquisite.

Guests over the age of 16 can access all the amenities at the new, even fancier, Nayara Springs next door, a separate complex owned by the same company.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

    Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

    4.31 MILES

    From 1968 until 2010, Volcán Arenal was an ever-active and awe-striking natural wonder, producing menacing ash columns, massive explosions and streams of…

  • Viento Fresco

    Viento Fresco

    16.89 MILES

    If you're travelling between Monteverde and Arenal, there's no good excuse for skipping this stop. Viento Fresco is a series of five cascades, including…

  • Venado Caves

    Venado Caves

    5.18 MILES

    Two kilometers northeast of Venado (Spanish for ‘deer’) along a good dirt road, these caves are an adventurous excursion into an eight-chamber limestone…

  • Reserva Santa Elena

    Reserva Santa Elena

    13.8 MILES

    The exquisitely misty 310-hectare Reserva Santa Elena offers a completely different cloud forest experience from Monteverde. Cutting through the veiled…

  • Proyecto Asis

    Proyecto Asis

    13.37 MILES

    It’s an animal rescue center. It’s a volunteer project. It’s Spanish classes. This community-based organization is doing a lot of good, and you can…

  • Las Pumas

    Las Pumas

    29.67 MILES

    This wild-animal shelter was started in the 1960s by the late Lilly Hagnauer, a Swiss environmentalist. It’s one of the largest shelters of its kind in…

  • Cerro Pelado

    Cerro Pelado

    22.99 MILES

    A fabulous mountain for hiking if you've got your own wheels and a keen sense of adventure. It's best to scale this at sunrise or sunset, and to avoid it…

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Nearby La Fortuna attractions

1. Arenal Natura

0.38 MILES

Located 6km west of La Fortuna, this is a well-manicured nature experience that includes frogs, turtles, snakes and crocs, all in their appointed places…

2. Mirador El Silencio

3.19 MILES

Set on 22 hectares, this private reserve about 11km west of La Fortuna is a mix of primary and secondary forest, filled with life, from vibrant blue…

3. Catholic Church

4.01 MILES

This prominent landmark oversees the central plaza of La Fortuna. The landscaped green is often dotted with outdoor art exhibits and souvenir stands, and…

4. Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

4.31 MILES

From 1968 until 2010, Volcán Arenal was an ever-active and awe-striking natural wonder, producing menacing ash columns, massive explosions and streams of…

5. Catarata Río Fortuna

4.69 MILES

You can glimpse the sparkling 70m ribbon of clear water that pours through a sheer canyon of dark volcanic rock arrayed in bromeliads and ferns with…

6. Venado Caves

5.18 MILES

Two kilometers northeast of Venado (Spanish for ‘deer’) along a good dirt road, these caves are an adventurous excursion into an eight-chamber limestone…

7. Ecocentro Danaus

5.29 MILES

This center, 4km east of town, has a well-developed trail system that’s excellent for birding, as well as for spotting mammals such as coatis and agoutis …

8. Arenal EcoZoo

7.25 MILES

This snake house offers a hands-on animal experience, as in, handling and milking a venomous snake. It's home to a red-tailed boa (one of the largest…