Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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. July 22, 2011

NEW YORK, NY - July 21, 2011 - Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens (www.arenalnayara.com), recently voted the “Most Romantic Hotel in Central & South America,*” as well as among the “Top 5 Most Romantic Hotels in the World,” has added another accolade to its list of credits as it is the latest property to gain membership into Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (www.slh.com), the highly coveted and discerning brand of more than 520 independently-owned, luxury hotels in over 70 countries. Just the sixth Costa Rican property and first in the Arenal area to join the illustrious brand which acts as a consumer seal of approval for most, Nayara sits on 15-acres of vibrant gardens and verdant rainforest with 44 individual 'Casitas' - all featuring private outdoor terraces and Jacuzzis overlooking the active and imposing Arenal Volcano.

Freddy Obando, General Manager of Nayara excitedly commented, “We originally built this hotel with SLH's gold plaque on the front door in mind. We couldn't be happier that we are now officially part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World family.” He added, “Their rigorous application and approval process validates our teams' efforts and dedication to highly personalized service and a uniquely memorable guest experience.”
With only 55 hotels added last year to Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Nayara adds to SLH's growing Latin America portfolio, which includes other amazing properties such as The Panamonte Inn & Spa in Panama and Hotel Toriba in Brazil. SLH's CEO Paul Kerr noted, “Nayara fits our brand positioning perfectly as we continuously seek out unique properties across the globe that deliver extra-ordinary experiences to our dedicated following of luxury travelers.”

In addition to Nayara's 44 oversized Casitas, the eco-luxury retreat boasts an open-air spa delicately set within the rainforest careful not to disrupt the surrounding nature where guests can enjoy indigenous treatments like a Hot Volcanic Mud Massage; an Italian inspired wine bar with specially imported wine dispensers allowing tastes of a variety of Latin American and European vintages; as well as the open-air Altamira restaurant offering International cuisine with a local Costa Rican flair. Although the property itself serves as a relaxing oasis with hidden wooden-barrel tubs sprinkled throughout the gardens, options for outdoor enthusiasts also abound from hiking the nearby volcano and ziplining through the dense cloud forest to rafting a nearby river or taking in the local sites by ATV or horseback.

Located approximately two hours from the capital of San Jose, Nayara sits in seclusion just outside of the town of La Fortuna on the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano. Rates at Nayara range from $199 - $350 per night and include a daily hot breakfast, welcome drinks, complimentary Internet access and complimentary long distance telephone calls anywhere in the world. For reservations or more information, visit www.arenalnyara.com.

The Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) brand is an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world's finest small independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 70 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences that they offer, is exceptional. From cutting-edge design hotels to palatial 17th century mansions, city centre sanctuaries to remote private islands, historic country houses to idyllic resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers only the very best. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels of the World property online at www.slh.com, via the free SLH iPhone app or by calling 1-800-525-4800.

*voted “Most Romantic Hotel” by TripAdvisor in 2011 Readers' Choice survey

Media Contact:
Lanny Grossman
EM50 Communications, New York
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