Nayara Tented Camp

I don’t usually write reviews but this place is so spectacular that I feel compelled to write this! My husband and I had the most amazing 5 days at Nayara Tented Camp! First, we have to give a major shout out to the staff, especially Joseph at Ayla and Andrey at Harry’s Bar! They were both so kind and great at their jobs, we loved seeing them every day and will miss them! Overall, the entire staff (and the people of Costa Rica in general) were lovely, kind, and genuinely great at their jobs! The “tent” is unbelievable - huge, well-decorated, exceptionally clean (and I’m super picky about hotel cleanliness), with a view of the Arenal volcano that takes your breath away! The resort grounds are stunning with amazing wildlife (sloths and toucans!!) and the food at the restaurants is superb (shout out to the chef at Ayla’s, best restaurant on the property)! We went on great excursions (canyoning with PureTrek and ziplining/hanging bridges) and the transportation for all was super easy - the resort is well-located, we didn’t have to drive far to anything). We loved every minute of our stay and highly recommend this resort - we’ll be back!

We didn’t know what the word paradise meant until we visited Nayara. It was our first time to Costa Rica and we came for our honeymoon. We were greeted with a welcome drink and the friendliest staff. The golf carts were a bonus taking us wherever we needed on the grounds just a phone call away. Waiting for a golf cart is up to 8 minute wait, but mostly around 4-5 minutes. The golf cart drivers are truly themselves, personable and happy to spot wildlife to show you. Our room was a dream with our own private thermal system pool surrounded by the lush rainforest. The tented camps are very private and secluded, giving you the perfect relaxation vibe. The restaurants were all 5 stars with our favorites being Nostalgia, Ayla and Amor Loco. Nostalgia is perfect for a date night and we highly recommend the wine pairing which was the highlight of our food and drink experience. Ayla surprised us being on of our favorites for breakfast and local food. Amor Loco gave jazz club vibes and served delicious Italian dishes. The wait staff was outstanding and gave great recommendations for food. The public thermal pools were also very private, with a variety of pool options. It was great having the Lapas bar connected to the cooler pool and the thermal pools all within a path away to hop between. At this time of year, a few of restaurants (fine dining, ice cream store) and the swim up pool (Cielito Lindo) were closed for reconstruction. They had some excellent icecream at other restaurants so we didn’t miss out there. The Sukha Spa was serene, relaxing and perfect to do with your partner. We did the Nayara Signature experience and we enjoyed it. I did feel as though my massage therapist rushed a little but my husband’s massage was thorough with great pressure. I recommend thinking about what you would like them to focus on body part wise before going in so you can tell them where you would like to be massaged. All the products smelled amazing and you’ll probably fall asleep during from being so relaxed. We highly recommend doing the bridges and La Fortuna waterfall tour. Our tour guide Hansel was so knowledgeable and had great photography skills. We got the best shots of the animals and if we didn’t have his guidance, we would have missed a lot of the wildlife. It is 500 step to get down to the waterfall, so wear your hiking boots and take your time. We were in awe of the waterfall and it was an extra treat to be able to swim in it. They do have areas to change prior to going down and showers so bringing a swim suit and a change of clothes after is no problem. Overall, we had the best experience and the people made it all the better with great hospitality. We cannot recommend this resort enough. We are already planning our next vacation to Nayara Tented Camps.

Breakfast on the patio by the room's private pool was a highlight. Staff was so amazing. The maid took incredible care of us focusing on details in a kind way. The animals on the property were amazing as the guides could find them. Going during the rainy season, we had private tours on the beautiful 34 acre property.

Amazing! So romantic. The tented room with the volcano view and private view was breathtaking and cozy. You can even have your meals right from your private deck. The staff is phenomenal, so kind and accommodating. We came here to rest and relax but were able to easily fit in a couple adventures very close by.

The grounds were beautiful, the amenities were excellent and so were all the people/staff working there. Milena Aguilar took the reservation and also assisted in modifying the reservation to include 2 Nayara Tents. Her expertise and helpfulness was commendable. Milena also checked us in to the resort upon our arrival and was so pleasant and was obvious she cared very much about our stay with our friends to include a room walk-thru explaining all the amenities. She is a gem. Keren at the Lapas Bar and Ayla's is fantastic. Keren is very personable and our group enjoyed our interaction with her. She was very genuine and was nice to have as a server. We don't have other names specifically but would like to comment that the quality of the staff overall was top notch. All very good at what they do and seem genuinely happy with the employment there at Nayara while taking care of the customers staying there. The service and attention was very noticeable and commend management for going the extra mile to staff accordingly. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back!

This was an exceptional resort and perfect family experience. The camp itself is stunningly beautiful and each employee worked with our comfort in mind. The atmosphere, food, service, activities were all top tier. One of the best experiences we have had, and we travel extensively. I want to spotlight the efforts of Jesslyn Laguna. She really exceeded our expectations of a great host. We will return to Nayara for years to come, it is now in our top favorite destinations.