Our Story

Naya is an ecologically conscious hotel and retreat center in Nosara, Costa Rica with six stand-alone units. Our hotelcito is a natural refuge, surrounded by local plants, animals and birds.

We treasure and work to protect the beautiful jungle we are located in, just a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Playa Pelada and Lagarta Lodge Wildlife Sanctuary. Our nature-centric ethic has guided the creation of our space and the way we function.

We have responsibly used the resources provided by the environment to create this beautiful space, and kept all old-growth trees on the property to maintain the jungle canopy overhead, providing safe passage for the troops of monkeys that roam through the area.

We run Naya as a small hotel and retreat center, and our family has been rooted in this area for close to three decades, cultivating deep connections to the land and within the local Costa Rican community. Whether you come as a guest, with a group or on a retreat, you deal directly with us: a small family devoted to making your time with us as easeful, warm, and memorable as possible.

The experience we offer at Naya comes from the material and values of our own lives—immersion in nature, respect for the environment, creativity, self-work and simplicity. You are warmly invited to experience this extraordinary place and the energy it holds—to step lightly with deep presence.

We are here to assist you in whatever ways you might need, arranging guides, experiences, cabs, etc.