JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Hotel · Santa Cruz

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Hotel · Santa Cruz

Hacienda Pinilla, Provincia de Guanacaste, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica

Highlights

Luxury hacienda-style resort on a tranquil Pacific beach with top-notch dining, spa, infinity pool, and family-friendly activities.

Hacienda Pinilla, Provincia de Guanacaste, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica Get directions

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@afar

"On a quiet white-sand beach within the gates of the historic Hacienda Pinilla ranch, just a few miles from the bustling surf town of Tamarindo, the JW Marriott is an ideal choice for families, offering a wide range of on-site activities for every fitness level—think surfing, volleyball, golf, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and the list goes on. The kids’ club provides organized daily adventures for children ages four to 12 while parents steal a few relaxing hours at the oceanfront infinity pool or indulging in beachside massages at the spa. Five restaurants and two bars serve everything from casual burgers for picky eaters to sushi, Asian fusion, and contemporary Costa Rican for those with more refined palates. And all of the 310 guest rooms have balconies or terraces with ocean, garden, or pool views, as well as marble bathrooms with oversize tubs for maximum comfort. Spring for a spacious one-bedroom suite, which has a separate living-room area—a great plus if your little ones are early risers."

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Sherry Torbert

Google

What a beautiful property this is! We received a free upgrade to oceanfront due to bonvoy status. Enjoying all inclusive, excellent service, wonderful room, great food, beautiful pool. Beachfront a bit rocky, but there is a nice, safe area to swim. Very peaceful. Would suggest using shuttle service from airport as drive here was a bit difficult and renting a car ended up costing as much as shuttle. (Don't be deceived by internet prices) Two miles of road right before property is horrible. That road is not owned by Marriott. It's the rainy season but it usually rains in the afternoon. Just go out early and enjoy. Azul restaurant the best of all. Costa Ricans are lovely people.

spicoli512

Google

Above and beyond at every moment. Our family enjoyed a week in beautiful Avellanas CR with the staff at JW Marriott. From the moment we were checked in we were blanketed in hospitality ensuring our stay was comfortable and memorable. When Adele (Reception) learned it was my son’s birthday, she had our room decorated with balloons and a personalized cake. She even gave him a lovely stuffed animal welcome gift. She had all the instincts of an experienced department lead. ||Breakfast is expertly curated with local and international favorites to appeal to any palate. Every meal has Sunday Brunch amenities. ||Poolside needs are always met with water, towels and refreshments. There are also daily activities to keep you busy. The property has so much space we never felt crowded. ||The grounds are immaculate. As a seasoned traveler this property stands up to the best of them. It starts with the staff!||When you visit say hi to Adele, Karen and Gustavo in dining and Henry and Jonathan poolside.

L6794IKjosephl

Google

We just returned from a great week at this beautiful property. ||Pros - The hacienda style hotel is beautifully designed, easy to navigate and the property is directly on the beach. The staff were all courteous and friendly (shout out to Gabriel in reception). The hotel was clean. The pool is enormous and very kid friendly. The food was excellent, particularly the breakfast buffet. ||Cons - You definitely need a car unless you don’t want to see anything local. The hotel is a bit dated so don’t expect perfection. The beach wasn’t that nice (small and very rocky). ||Overall, I would say this is a great place for a family vacation. We rented a car and drove into Tamarindo several times to swim, surf, shop and eat. There are horse stables within 10 mins of hotel and we enjoyed a great ride through the land and on the beach. Each morning we walked or rode the free bikes to see the monkeys and other nature. ||For context, we traveled during the rainy season so the occupancy was quite low. When this hotel is fully booked the experience is likely less chill. ||Pura Vida!

Tiffany

Google

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the JW Marriott in Costa Rica! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch—every staff member we encountered was kind, welcoming, and eager to help. One moment that really stood out was when we were running late returning from an excursion and showed up over an hour late for our reservation at the steakhouse. We expected to miss out, but they graciously accommodated us, and the meal turned out to be incredible. The food throughout our stay was amazing and surprisingly well-priced, especially for the quality. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The pool area was stunning—spacious, relaxing, and well-maintained. Overall, our stay at the JW Marriott felt like a true luxury experience without the inflated price tag. We also stayed at Secrets Papagayo during this trip in their honeymoon suite, and honestly, the service and overall experience at JW Marriott were far better—even at a fraction of the cost. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

lemurmama

Google

The JW Marriott Guanacaste is a beautiful, secluded property. During our stay, we found the staff to be attentive, the rooms were clean, and the food was good. The pool is spacious with meandering borders, so they can fit many chairs at the poolside. We were there in June, so the property didn't feel too crowded. Some of the cons for us included the cost (hotel and food), lack of an authentic Costa Rica experience (which we did not expect by staying at a large chain), and the extreme seclusion (it takes 10-15min just to get from the hotel to the front gate of the property, so all excursions are at least 30min away). We selected this property because our friends were staying there also--while we had no major complaints, we would probably pick something that suits our own family better in the future.

U9322VGdavidm

Google

Love this hotel. Great experience. The hotel property is amazing. To start with, the check in with Ariel and our bellman, Kevin was flawless. The room was so nice we took videos. The beach is terrific as is the pool. As a guest of the hotel, we were able to spend the day at the exclusive Hacienda Pinillas Beach Club. What a great vacation. Thanks to the warm Costa Ricans.

Elvisv007

Google

This is Pura Vida, this hotel is magnificent, not 100% perfect but who is looking for perfection when to begin with we are all far from being perfect. We had an awesome family vacation; it is a great property and the staff is outstanding; humble and always willing to attend your needs; all it takes is a little of grace from our side and rest assure you will receive an amazing service. It is a bit far from the airport but we rented a car and that way we drove anywhere we wanted to. Yes, a section of the road leading to the hotel is like a dirt road; so what; it adds to the experience; we were all excited and it was fun. If you are looking for a property where you can rest and disconnect; do not think twice; this it. Food, service, amenities were all great. Thank you to every and each of the staff members who made our stay so pleasant and wonderful.

Ida T

Google

I love this place. Been coming here for over 15 years and it still doesn't disappoint. Everything about this place is just beautiful. The Breakfast buffet is a must. Massage is another must have when you visit here. Honestly there's nothing I can say that will be anywhere near the experience of enjoying sunsets in the pool with a cool breeze cocktail in one hand and your loved one in the other.