Nayara Springs vs Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Two of Arenal, Costa Rica's best properties - rates, honest differences, and what sets them apart.
Nayara Springs
A private subterranean sanctuary carved into 800-year-old lava.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
A premier tropical luxury resort renowned for its natural, volcano-heated thermal river.
Which one should you book?
Choose Nayara Springs for ultra-private adults-only villas with thermal plunge pools and world-class service; choose Tabacón for iconic natural hot springs rivers and lush thermal garden access.
- ✓Strictly adults-only secluded rainforest villas with private hot spring plunge pools
- ✓Relais & Châteaux gastronomy and seamless multi-property dining
- ✓Intimate boutique scale and romantic footbridges across the canopy
- ✓Exceptional wildlife spotting right from your private terrace
- ✓Unlimited complimentary access to Costa Rica's largest natural thermal river network
- ✓Cascading thermal waterfalls and warm mineral pools hidden in the rainforest
- ✓Iconic Arenal location with expansive family-friendly grounds
- ✓The Grand Spa featuring open-air thermal treatment bungalows
12-Month Nightly Rate Comparison
Average nightly base rates across the calendar year. Click or hover any month to compare.
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Key Trade-offs at a Glance
What Sets Them Apart
The details that matter at this level.
Nayara Springs is intimate, quiet, and romantic; Tabacón is larger and centered around its famous thermal river day park.
Nayara Springs offers private mineral plunge pools on your deck; Tabacón features sprawling natural hot spring rivers.
Nayara Springs has 35 villas; Tabacón has over 100 rooms and suites.
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The Bottom Line
Choose Nayara Springs for ultra-private adults-only villas with thermal plunge pools and world-class service; choose Tabacón for iconic natural hot springs rivers and lush thermal garden access.
Nayara Springs starts from $940/night; Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa from $383/night. Both are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with VIP perks, room upgrades, and dedicated advisor support included.
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Both Nayara Springs and Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with exclusive VIP perks added at no extra cost.