Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens ( http://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 announced the grand opening of the resort’s new, full-service and open-air Nayara Spa, which is delicately set within the lush Costa Rican Rainforest providing guests an organic and peaceful spa experience.

The Spa at Nayara, a five-star luxury retreat which sits on 15 acres of lush gardens and boasts only 44 oversized and private casitas, all with private outdoor terraces featuring jacuzzis and outdoor showers overlooking the active and imposing Arenal Volcano, offers guests the epitome of relaxation with a portfolio of luxury spa services amongst the backdrop of a vibrant rainforest, hidden waterways and views of the breathtaking Arenal Volcano. The new spa facility includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment, beauty treatment rooms, open-air massage bungalows, meditation trails and a hidden, custom-made wooden Jacuzzi overlooking a small creek.

Guests at Nayara can indulge in a variety of spa treatments inspired by nature including a Hot Volcanic Stone and Volcanic Mud Massage or an organic Costa Rican Coffee Scrub and Aloe Vera Body Wrap. The menu also offers the traditional Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology and the unique Chocolate Massage. The Spa beauty services include the signature Volcanic Mud Facial, manicures/pedicures and waxing.

The Nayara Spa also offers a variety of unique spa packages such as the Nature Lovers package which includes a body wrap of choice, a Hot Volcanic Stone massage, Volcanic Mud Mask and Reflexology ($230 per person) or the Nayara Package for Couples ($310 per couple), featuring a Couples Swedish Massage, Hydration Facial, romantic Milk Jacuzzi Therapy and healthy snacks.

The boutique resort boasts 44 spacious and private casitas each featuring their own outdoor terraces with Jacuzzi tubs for two, an outdoor shower amidst the lush rainforest and European amenities by Damana. In addition to the luxury modern amenities at the resort, guests will enjoy the variety of dining options including the open-air Altamira Restaurant, serving authentic Costa Rican fare, a Latin American wine bar called Nostalgia and the Kali-Kali Pool Bar where guests can drink their favorite cocktail and snacks in and out of the pools and Jacuzzis. 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 or call: (866) 311-1197.

*voted "Most Romantic Hotel" by TripAdvisor in 2011 Readers’ Choice survey.