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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

Escape winter blues with a sun-drenched getaway to Costa Rica. My stay at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa was a true paradise of relaxation and luxury.

 

 

The Resort

Nestled on Costa Rica's western peninsula, this resort boasts breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and stunning year-round sunsets.

Easily accessible, it's just a 40-minute drive from Tamarindo Airport or 1.5 hours from Liberia Airport (LIR), with complimentary transfers available. Guests are welcomed with fresh juice and cool towels.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

Remarkably mosquito-free thanks to meticulous grounds maintenance and repellents, ensuring a bite-free stay uncommon in Costa Rica's tropical climate.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

 

The Rooms

Even standard rooms deliver tropical luxury, while suites rival magazine features.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows opening to the outdoors, elegant marble bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs, and views of the garden, pool, or ocean.

Satisfaction is guaranteed.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

 

Dining Options

Indulge in world-class cuisine across eight on-site restaurants, from Italian and Asian fusion to seafood and steakhouse.

Enjoy poolside and oceanfront grills with tropical cocktails and fresh coconut water.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

 

Activities and Amenities

Endless options await, from the 24-hour pool to the world-class spa offering body scrubs, saunas, and massage lessons.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

Play the adjacent 18-hole Hacienda Pinilla golf course on the beach. For adventure, try surf lessons, kayaking, ziplining, or horseback riding amid Costa Rica's natural beauty.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

 

Exclusive Offer for Readers!

Book your stay and email sjojwreservations@r-hr.com with code “OTRICA” for a room/suite upgrade (subject to availability), complimentary arrival amenity, valet parking, WiFi, and 10% off a spa massage and dinner at Tamarine Asian-fusion restaurant.

 

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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxurious Costa Rica Beach Escape

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