A deeply romantic hideaway in Arenal, Nayara Springs is an adults-only Relais & Châteaux retreat where each private villa features its own naturally heated hot spring plunge pool set in the rainforest. Ranked among the world’s best (its spa was named #1 globally by Condé Nast Traveler), it pairs intimate luxury with five restaurants, personal hosts, and even resident sloths in the gardens.
Why We Chose It
A deeply romantic hideaway in Arenal — Nayara Springs is an adults-only Relais & Châteaux retreat where each of the 35 private villas features its own naturally heated hot spring plunge pool, set within lush rainforest. Consistently ranked among the world’s best, the spa was named #1 globally by Condé Nast Traveler in 2016. The experience is intimate yet full-service: five restaurants (including the standout Amor Loco for refined dining), dedicated personal hosts, daily yoga, a 500-meter jungle suspension bridge, and even resident sloths quietly inhabiting the surrounding gardens. It’s the kind of place designed for complete privacy, effortless luxury, and the feeling that the rainforest exists just for you.
What Stands Out
- 35 private villas each with natural hot spring plunge pool — the most private hot springs experience in Arenal
- Relais & Châteaux · #1 Spa in the World (Condé Nast 2016)
- Personal host assigned to each villa
- Five restaurants including Amor Loco fine dining
- Resident sloths, toucans, and howler monkeys on the grounds