Nya Hotel

Costa Rica , Pacific South Coast
Puntarenas, Montezuma
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Traci

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nya Hotel. The grounds are beautiful, and the restaurant staff is warm and welcoming, creating a cozy family atmosphere. The front desk staff is incredibly caring; when my daughter severely sunburned her hand, they promptly brought us medication. Even during rain, they kindly provided umbrellas at guests’ doors.

Overall, it’s a fantastic place to stay. However, I found the note from the cleaning staff requesting a tip a bit unnecessary.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Nancy

Attention to details, the staff, the whole experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Ashley

My experience at this hotel was pretty amazing. I loved the atmosphere, the staff were friendly and personable, the room was beautiful. I felt really taken care of, the cleaning crew were excellent and I felt welcomed. They helped me book a couple of excursions and I did some adventuring on my own. It’s close to the downtown so you can go to restaurants but it’s out of the way, and feels like an oasis. I felt very safe in Montezuma and didn’t have any unpleasant interactions. Really I was looking for a place to relax and reset and this was everything I wanted in my vacation. Definitely would like to go back!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Greta

This property is stunning, tucked away in the jungle, but still a (very) short walk to town and the beach. The pool is quiet, with monkeys and other critters to watch while you relax. Fabulous drinks and OUTSTANDING food. The staff was nice, accommodating and overall very friendly- we really enjoyed our stay here and will be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Peter

Everything was top knotch

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Kate

The whole experience was exceptional. Staff were warm, friendly and helpful. A relaxed vibe to the hotel which perfectly matched the area.

Clean, well maintained and comfortable throughout.

Breakfast was fresh and made to order. It was delicious!

We saw so much wildlife around the grounds of the hotel, monkeys, birds, reptiles. The beach is a short walk away and felt a safe place to visit and was clean.

I would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Tyler

Had a great time. Great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Kevin

We really enjoyed the service and food in the restaurant. It's that feeling when food is prepared with love. It was very tasty and clean! While we were waiting for our main courses, they brought us crispy bread with cheese spreads, and for dessert, we got to try fruit ice cream, courtesy of the restaurant. The waiters were very friendly, especially Artur. He makes delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and will recommend one to suit your taste! He's a very welcoming guy. The hotel is budget-friendly, but very clean, and the sheets and towels smell nice and fresh.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Laurel

We thought this was a lovely property. Stephen, at the reception desk was very friendly and helpful, the restaurant was excellent, yoga was great, and location perfect! We will come back!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Michael

Montezuma is a very small town. Great for relaxing but not a lot more to do than that. NYA hotel and staff are great. Facility is very nice and just outside of the downtown area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Feliciano Granados

Is quiet, but i miss the tv 📺

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Gretchen

Beautiful secluded.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

mary

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Julian

Pura Vida

Great location for surfing and the pura vida.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Rebecca

Stunning hotels nestled in nature

Beautiful hotel and grounds.
Nya is located a short walk from Montezuma. The grounds are stunning with pathways through lush forest. There’s little nooks with hammocks, a yoga platform, and gorgeous pool. Sitting at the pool and watching monkeys, squirrels and tropical birds was amazing.
We ate breakfast and one dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast was a great start to the day with the daily juice, varied menu and coffee.
The bar had a great happy hour, with a fun bar tender who made delicious cocktails.

I highly recommend this hotel when staying in Montezuma

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Deidre

Location was amazing.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Rick

The property is tucked into the jungle close to town and the beach. The sound of the surf is relaxing. There is always wildlife on the property: birds, monkeys,
aguatis, iguanas. It's a great spot. The staff is friendly and helpful. Good restaurant. Great breakfast options.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Christina

Beautiful quiet hotel near the town center. Great pool with bar service. The restaurant is excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

Samuel

All was great, pricy but you get what you pay for!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Darren

Beautiful property and a great location. The restaurant staff were amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Richard

One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in costa Rico.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Peter

Hotel is right by the beach with great staff. Restaurant was quite good. My only complaint was there was nowhere to sit in the room besides a very uncomfortable desk chair. Also lots of mosquitoes. They should put fans in by the bar

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2025

Paul

Hotel was nice but Restaurant horribly overpriced & food average-undercooked pasta, overcooked chicken etc….Thankfully there are many dining options nearby.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Kristin

This is true gem in Montezuma.
Close to town and the food is outstanding. Treat yourself to this wonderful hotel

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Jon

Modern and Clean hotel.

Hotel was super clean with very nice amenities the hotel staff was very helpful. I will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2024

joanna

5 star prices with 1 star service

This hotel has 5-star prices with 1-star service. The hotel is in a good location, nice decor and style. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was OK. However, the service was terrible. Everyone who works there is incapable of working in the service industry, they forget things so you have to ask many times, they got overwhelmed easily and barely anyone was staying there. They mixed up our drink order and charged us more for drinks, when I brought it to their attention they seemed annoyed and challenged me so I had to explain repeatedly the drinks we actually had until they agreed to change the bill. At the pool the sun was going down and it was a little cold, there were no towels, I went up to ask for some, they said they would bring them. I went back up two more times and waited nearly 30 mins, each time they told me to wait but the children were getting colder. In the end I walked up dripping wet into reception and asked for towels, he pretended to not know anything about us needing towels by the pool. At happy hour they encourage you to have a drink from the bar, they took over 30 minutes to make our drinks, there were only 4 other guests, not busy. But the worst part was the person at breakfast every day who was so miserable and unfriendly. She was unhelpful, seemed like we were an inconvenience, made the whole experience unpleasant. You have to ask over and over again for anything you need, not good when staying with small children. A smile would go a long way.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Sarah

This place is amazing! It felt very fancy but not overdone or too much for the area. So peaceful, friendly and relaxing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Hannah

So great !

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Carlos and Laurie

Property is beautiful, lots of birds and monkeys. Room was perfect, clean, very comfortable, overlooking the native jungle garden. Breakfast was fantastic! Service was great, everyone was very friendly and helpful. Pool is beautiful and well maintained. Could not have been better. As VIP Platinum members we were able to upgrade to a balcony suite. Had dinner at the restaurant one night and it was amazing! Josue was our usual bartender/waiter and he was great, so friendly and a great conversation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Christopher

An absolute must stay!

This is the place to stay in montezuma! It is absolute perfection. If we would have been able to cancel out upcoming reservstion we would have stayed a few more days. We loved it.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2024

PIERRE-MARC

We left after one night. The room was dirty and full of insects. We travelled around Costa Rica and tried many hotels in different regions and this one was terrible. Staff not helpful at all. The pool was not well maintained and dirty. We do not recommend.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Alexis

I appreciated all the notes in the room reminding guests to practice sustainability and conserve water.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Sara

The hotel was fabulous, set in its own piece of jungle. Green, tropical and quiet. We had a super room overlooking the jungle with all the wonderful noises and the waves in the background.
My only observation was it was a little hard to find, we arrived after dark and the map showed we had arrived but took a minute to find it. I suggest the management illuminate the hotel sign ??
Highly recommend. Montezuma is small but very attractive little town and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Tanya

Beautiful private room, excellent service, amazing staff, peaceful experience

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

DORON

JUST GREAT PALCE!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2024

Kathleen

Rooms very clean and quiet. Property well maintained with unique path to rooms. Complimentary breakfast was absolutely delicious! No TV’s in any rooms-take a good book. Beach easy 5 minute walk. Bar & dining area staff were excellent. Dining is semi outside and no AC (typical of most dining in Costa Rica). We were there end of April, thru first week of May and missed the rains. Entrance up to hotel parking lot might be tricky in rainy season? We enjoyed our stay at the Nya and would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Giovanna

Nya is a beautiful property with wildlife all around. I was able to watch a family if howler monkeys from the hammock outside my room. They left me a yummy dessert daily in my room they put in while I was out. The free breakfast menu had a variety of options including vegetarian. Property is town so walkable and beach is right across flyer road from the property. Got the best massage there as well.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Murray

Location was great
Breakfast was on menu not buffet

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Overall, good hotel for the area but expected for the price paid. The pool was very warm, it can clearly be from the extreme hear this time of the year but it did feel like it was heated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Eric

Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Très bel accueil des employés: explications complètes, petites serviettes humides froides qui ont fait un bien fou et petites bouchées! Bons déjeuner au son des singes hurleurs et de jardins magnifiques.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

marilyn

Excellent service and location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Lauren

Beautiful place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2024

breanna

Great location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2024

Patrick

Montezuma Luxery

Good breakfast Drinks and other food seemed overpriced relative to the other local bars/eateries

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

John

Beautiful oasis!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Diane

Comfortable clean rooms, lovely staff, excellent yoga instructors, brilliant location. Restaurant menu was a little over ambitious although the banana macadamia nut pancakes and the sorbets are excellent. Very good cocktails.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2024

Richard

Nya is a beautiful property, secluded and peaceful but right on the edge of town so everything is walkable. The room was immaculate, large, and well lit; the grounds beautiful, and the pool area was shaded and quiet and very clean. It’s an oasis of calm in paradise.

One complaint - the restaurant looks lovely, and the food is very good, but it’s expensive, the service is poor, and there is simply not the same care factor as for the rest of the property. It’s a shame, because with a little improvement it would be outstanding. A particular note - it turns out that while the menu marks many items as gluten free, they are not, in fact, gluten free. As a coeliac, this is a problem for me - it did not seem to bother the restaurant staff though!!

My summary - stay here, but take advantage of the proximity to town and eat elsewhere - there are much better options.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2024

Huw

Most relaxing hotel I have every stayed at

This has to be the best hotel I have ever stayed at and I have been all over the world!
The surroundings are just so relaxing. Nice and shaded. I stayed for 5 nights and
kept finding a new spot to chill out each evening ie one of the hammocks dotted about, seating or just at the pool. The bar/restaurant adjacent serves delicious food and drink that is very reasonably priced. The room smelt so clean and fresh and was so nice to walk into on return from a (hot and sweaty) hike. Beach and Montezuma town is on your doorstep also.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2024

Donald

The location is Eden like and the staff is friendly and helpful. I am a nomadic worker so would have liked a bit better connection in my room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

Nicola

Idyllic hotel surrounded by jungle

A beautiful place with helpful staff and lots of thoughtful touches, like the organic insect repellent and a proper kettle, mugs and milk in the room. Delicious treats arrived daily.

Stunning setting surrounded by masses of wildlife though the drive down is a little hairy in the dark - the last bit of road is terrible. Nearby beaches are quiet and pretty. Comfortable beds and lovely private terrace. Good breakfasts and cocktails. Excellent yoga classes with the loveliest teacher were an unmissable start to the day.

The only slight negatives were the lack of hot water (though it was so hot outside it didn’t really matter) and some of the restaurant staff seemed a little inexperienced and in need of training. But we’d return in a heartbeat!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2023

Rachel

Very nice property in this quaint town. Service was impeccable. Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Excellent water pressure. Property was located steps from beach and town. The beach in this area is a little rocky, but a 20 minute hike to Playa Grande and you will be at one of the most gorgeous beaches for surfing and swimming. It includes a nice little water hole on the way. If I go back to this area, I would stay here again. Nice job NYA!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

ELENA

Clean and comfortable, very friendly stuff, amazing restaurant and bar, 2 min walk to the ocean and the Montezuma village, all surrounded by lush jungle and full of various animals (birds, monkeys, koate).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Alfonso

Fabuloso..!!

El hotel NYA es un lugar fabuloso, muy bien acondicionado y especialmente limpio. Agradecemos mucho los finos detalles que dejaron en nuestra habitación

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

Brittany

Amazing experience! I will be back :)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

Johanna

This place is incredible! The staff is super accommodating and they have many beautiful amenities.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Recommended!!

Nya Hotel is a beautiful property surrounded by nature and short walking distance to the beach. The pool area is lovely and it's really amazing to swim and chill out while a bunch of monkeys are playing around on the trees.

The rooms are nice, not huge but roomy enough. I found the mattress and the pillow quite uncomfortable (not used to hard mattress and airy pillow) but the staff really tried to be helpful about it. If you like hot showers, you need to get up early, no hot water after 8am, but I guess it is understandable for a small hotel on the beach - It didn't ruin the experience for me and the weather was very hot for the most part anyway.

The restaurant is nice -- Good chicken sandwich and burgers and I loved that they can make fresh fruit juices whenever! Some staff members are nicer than others but altogether, at least from our experience, it's probably the best restaurant in town.

We definitely recommend Nya hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2023

Yigal

Lovely hotel with attention to details, a really nice pool, excellent restaurant.
Great location and very friendly staff that makes sure to help you enjoy your stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel....restaurant staff needs help.

The front desk clerks were super helpful, welcomed us with sparkling wine and at first we felt at home. Had a lovely yoga session. The rooms are small but great balconies with surrounding trees and animals. I loved being right in town.
The main complaint was staff in the restaurant. At dinner and at 2 breakfasts we really felt like we were putting the staff out by just being there, it was not a welcoming restaurant. Overall I did enjoy the hotel though.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2023

Tibor

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2023

Ken

Gorgeous landscaping that blended into the jungle that attracted local wildlife. Convenient location to town and restaurants. Wonderful breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2023

Michael

It was nice to be greeted personally for check in and the sparkling wine and complimentary champagne was a nice aspect to our stay. Convenience to the Montezuma beach was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2022

Alvaro

Nya us a really beautiful place with amazing beaches around. You can have many adventures staying here, like waterfalls, rivers, monuments and a national park.
It's a really natural environment not full of hotels or urban development.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2022

christophe

Ideally located in downtown montezuma. 200m from the beach and 200m from the center of the village.
Fantastic free breakfast every morning with at least 10 to 15 different options.
Chef Keilor manage thé restaurant and cooked for us unforgettable dinners!!! All cocktails are just amazing!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2022

May

We will be back!

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2022

Adriana

The property is pretty with a very nice garden lush setting. The issue was not the overall hotel but our room. We had the standard king bed room (it was all that was available) and I cannot recommend it at all. It's on the ground floor with sliding glass doors that lead to nothing (you can't go outside). There are some trees and shrubbery and beyond that a path that is used quite a it, so you can't leave the curtains open ever. It feels like you're in a basement apartment, dark and damp with much too bright overhead lighting. We made mistake of turning off AC when out and came back to a very wet floor in bedroom and bathroom. Even leaving the AC running all day it felt damp and our clothes never dried. I would not stay in this room again and recommend you look elsewhere if this is the only type of room left to book on property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2021

Dwight

lovely hotel! restaurant and staff were excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2021

Ilana

Haven on earth

Loved Nya hotel.
Location is amazing, by the beach, you can hear the sound of the ocean from you room.
Nested in a lash garden.
Food was delicious and in a nice outdoor restaurant.
Pool is good size and very refreshing.
We will be back.
Yoga studio in the open with the trees view, incredible

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2021

Lori

This property was so beautiful and everyone working there was so kind and helpful. The restaurant staff was my favorite, they made us feel welcome and the food is some of the best I’ve had in Costa Rica and we’ve been all over the country. We will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2021

Nathalia

Nice place and staff. Just the rooms should be cleaner! :P

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2021

Jane

The staff here was so helpful and the grounds were beautiful!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Maayan

It a magic!

Wonderful hotel in the jungle and at the same time on the beach you can hear the ocean at your room.

The place is beautiful, full with trees and animals, it is very peaceful environment.
You can relax next to the pool or at your room balcony with birds flying around.

The restaurant is very good, chef’s restaurant with great portions and perfect service.
In general the service in the hotel is extremely good, the staff are just great.
You get go around to the village it is walking distance of 1 minute.

Highly recommended if you are looking for quiet and unique place.

Additional as EXPEDIA VIP the benefits are great, much appreciated.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Roberto

Excelente hotel, súper recomendado. El hotel está completamente renovado, todo es nuevo. La habitaciones son muy cómodas, el personal súper amable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The hotel is beautiful, brand new in Montezuma. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. It’s the little things here that really stand out… an umbrella at your door if it starts to rain, a little snack dropped off every afternoon, really nice touches! Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

exceptipnal property, 2 minutes from the beach, clean and well designed rooms. front desk staff was super accommodating with everything we needed, and overall very friendly, which for us made what would have been a great stay into an exceptional stay. overall the property is well kept with lush vegetation, great restaurant, central to everything (but still quiet). we ended up extending for two nights longer than we originally planned for, and would certainly stay here again when we are back in montezuma.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2021

Verified traveler

Nya was the perfect home base for Montezuma. Only a few steps from the beach access and close to the town's amenities too. The restaurant on property is fantastic - some of the best food we had in CR. The front desk clerk was super accommodating too - she even booked our ferry tickets for crossing over to Puntarenas from the peninsula. I would most definitely recommend Nya to Montezuma travelers.

Leisure Partner