Advisor site inspection · Advisor stayed overnight
Reported visit · September 2026
During a September 2026 friends' trip and inspection at Nayara Gardens, the advisor found the renovated casitas clean and modern, with Casita 7 offering a direct Arenal Volcano view. Daily yoga, laundry and minibar were included in the rate, and access to amenities across the three Nayara properties added value. Resort-arranged transfers and excursions made planning easy. For the coffee-and-chocolate outing, the advisor recommended requesting Northfields rather than Don Juan, which had still been enjoyable. Open-air yoga and spa facilities immersed guests in the rainforest, and the coffee scrub was a highlight. Multiple restaurants and pools kept the shoulder-season visit feeling uncrowded; the advisor particularly liked Lapas Pool Bar, Thermas Bar and cocktails at Henry's. They suggested Gardens or Tented Camp for families, with babysitting available for visits to the adults-only Springs areas. Separate casitas or connecting tents offered choices for friends. Pairing privacy with varied facilities made the resort an enthusiastic recommendation.