Costa Rica's Nayara Named #4 Hotel in the World

Costa Rica's Nayara Named #4 Hotel in the World
Additionally, Nayara is the No. 1 Resort in Central and South America for the second year in a row, and the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Central and South America.

“Our team is honoured to receive not one but three awards from Travel + Leisure's readers,” said Freddy Obando, general manager of Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens. “These kinds of accolades inspire us every day to create unforgettable experiences for our guests.”

Travel + Leisure asked readers to rank their favorite destinations and travel companies on various characteristics in the World's Best Awards survey. Hotel spa rankings in the Travel + Leisure 2013 World's Best Awards are based on readers' ratings for ambience, treatments, service, facilities, and value. Hotel rankings in the 2013 World's Best Awards are based on readers' ratings on the following characteristics: rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, and value.

Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens is a rich tropical oasis filled with acres of lush jungle plants, parrots, water features, private hot tub decks, pool with swim-up bar and a sensuous spa offering a wide range of rainforest-inspired treatments. At the Spa At Nayara, perched high above the lush tropical vegetation, natural healing ingredients from the tropical rain forest combine with the sounds of flowing water and birdsong to create a soothing atmosphere.

A brand new hotel, Nayara Springs, is under construction next to the existing Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, slated to open December 2013. Individual spring-fed plunge pools for each casita (bungalow) will add distinction to an already luxurious experience.

Rates at Nayara range from $245 to $440 US per night. For reservations or more information, visit www.arenalnayara.com or call: 1-866-311-1197.