JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa (4.5*)

The resort is located on one of the most exclusive beaches in Costa Rica, on the north-western coast near Tamarindo, and offers all the comforts and luxuries associated with JW Marriott, peacefully surrounded by the marvels of Costa Rican nature and ecotourism adventures

 

Hotel Details

  • 3 floors , 289 rooms , 21 suites
  • meeting and function space
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste SPA
  • business services
  • free flowing outdoor pool with infinity edge, whirlpool
  • JW Adventure – family and children’s activities
  • fitness centre

 

Room Features

Garden View Rooms:

  • 556 sq ft
  • garden view
  • living/sitting area
  • one king or two double beds
  • balcony
  • max occupancy 4 guests
  • marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
  • mini bar
  • high speed internet (fees apply)
  • 37” LCD TV
  • iPod dock

 

Pool View Rooms:

  • 556 sq ft
  • pool view
  • living/sitting area
  • one king or two double beds
  • balcony
  • max occupancy 4 guests
  • marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
  • mini bar
  • high speed internet (fees apply)
  • 32” LCD TV
  • iPod dock

 

Ocean View Rooms:

  • 556 sq ft
  • ocean view
  • living/sitting area
  • one king or two double beds
  • balcony
  • max occupancy 3 guests
  • marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
  • mini bar
  • high speed internet (fees apply)
  • 37” LCD TV
  • iPod dock

 

Ocean Front Rooms:

  • 556 sq ft
  • ocean front view
  • living/sitting area
  • one king or two double beds
  • balcony
  • max occupancy 3 guests
  • marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
  • mini bar
  • high speed internet (fees apply)
  • 32” LCD TV
  • iPod dock

 

Dining

  • Azul Pool Bar – conveniently situated near the main pool and beach, serves fast food for lunch
  • Azul Grill – serves Mediterranean and seafood cuisine for lunch with impressive beachfront views of the Pacific Ocean
  • Lobby Bar – features tropical ambiance, popular for having an exotic cocktail or a glass of wine
  • Mansita Restaurant – offers excellent international cuisine served all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sabanero – steakhouse open for dinner, serving best international and domestic beef cuts
  • Tamarine – serves Asian-Fusion cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Recreation

  • biking trail
  • hiking
  • jogging/fitness trail
  • kayaking
  • sauna
  • snorkeling
  • solarium
  • table tennis
  • volleyball
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste SPA
  • JW Adventure – family and children’s activities
  • the 18-hole championship course by Mike Young nearby

 

NEW! How you can make your stay more authentic, sustainable and memorable

These tips provide the insider’s knowledge on how travelers can engage with local culture, make their vacations more memorable, promote sustainability in the region, and enhance their overall holiday experience.

  • One of the best ways to explore Costa Rica is via tours. Sparkling Voyages can arrange all types of tours provided by a local supplier who supports sustainable practices and participates in Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST) program. Regardless of the region of the country where travelers are staying, all types of custom-made local tours can be arranged, from Volcano adventures to zip lining and horseback riding. Sparkling Voyages can also arrange itineraries involving staying at small local lodges,  which would have a great positive impact on local communities while travelers will benefit from a more authentic experience.
  • If traveling during the week of October 12, make sure to attend the Limon Carnival, which commemorates Cultures Day. This event is very popular amongst visitors, and generates much local and national excitement and anticipation. A Carnival Queen is chosen in advance, and in the afternoons costumed groups may be met rehearsing in the barrios. Other happenings include a parade of costumed groups and floats, marching bands, masquerades, national and international concert groups and a traditional dragon dance. The most anticipated event of the year, the carnival enjoys the involvement of the entire community of Limón. The floats, bands and costumed groups, with all the music and color that characterize this event, are accompanied by other attractions such as amusement park rides, fireworks and handicrafts and carnival souvenirs for sale. 
  • Every weekend from December to May small towns of the province of Guanacaste have cultural festivals with bull runs and typical food.  These festivals usually last from Friday to Sunday.
  • To engage with local culture, guests can visit the local town of Guaitil, which features hand-made pottery site that travelers can visit and even make their own piece.
  • When staying at JW Marriott Guanacaste, guests are encouraged to visit the local beaches and see when the turtles lay their eggs.  This is an incredible experience.
Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.