JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

My wife and I just spent a week at the JW Marriott at Guanacaste. It was an amazing experience from the arrival and our (sad) departure. The hotel is located in a secluded area about 15 minutes south of Tamirindo. The hacienda-style hotel is very spacious, and it maintains the architectural style in a very modern (updated) property. The gardens are beautiful, the pool is one of the largest in the country, and it looks out directly on to the beach (which is immediately adjacent to the pool). The restaurants are all excellent choices for dinner, especially the Italian and Asian ones (we tried all three), and the breakfast buffet was spectacular. The restaurants aren’t very themed for Costa Rican food, but there are CR items to try.||The staff was the shining star of the hotel. The check-in process was easy, and the staff is there to help you at every moment. Guiermo, the lead concierge, was especially gracious and helped arrange several excursions we took advantage of through the hotel. The horseback riding is a must-do and has an excellent pathway to the beach. With every interaction with the staff, we were treated like family and greeted with smiles.||The rooms are in excellent condition, and comparable to hotels of this class. Our (ocean view) room had a clear view of the ocean and the sunsets. Our furniture, mattress, and fixtures were all well maintained and comfortable.

We stayed at the JW Marriott during a quieter time at the resort, and it was the perfect peaceful escape. Although we had a few passing rain showers, our five-day stay was filled with relaxing, sun-filled moments -- lounging by the pool, wading in the ocean, and enjoying delicious meals at the on-site restaurants.||Our room was spotless, spacious, and beautifully appointed, with a large bathroom that felt like a private spa. The ocean view from our balcony was absolutely breathtaking — sunsets were a nightly highlight.||Breakfast was a standout highlight. As a Marriott Titanium and Lifetime Elite member, the complimentary breakfast was exceptional, one of the best I’ve experienced at any Marriott property. The spread was generous, with both local and international options, plus mimosas and specialty coffee each day. Karan, the hostess, greeted us each morning with a warm smile and made us feel truly welcome. Elian at the pool bar and poolside service brought incredible energy and attentiveness that elevated our experience.||I also really enjoyed an 80-minute massage at the spa, which was both deeply relaxing and therapeutic -- one of the best I’ve had. Take advantage of the lovely sauna, steam room, and private outdoor plunge pool and lounge chairs with spa treatment! The gym was also spacious and included all the free weights and equipment you could need -- great for any hotel.||One thing I appreciated was the transparent pricing. Most menus included the standard 10% service charge, and prices were clearly listed in USD, which made things simple and clear.||Do note that the resort is a bit remote. It takes about 10–15 minutes to reach the highway and around 25–30 minutes to get to Tamarindo, depending on traffic and road conditions (hello, potholes!).||Overall, the JW Marriott offered a luxurious and tranquil getaway, with standout service and amenities that made our stay unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back!

I was continuously surprised by how friendly the employees were at this resort. They were always smiling and asking how they could make my stay better. The place was always clean. They were quick to respond and accommodating. The only issue was the roads to get there are in bad shape, but i understand they are going to pave them in a few months. I look forward to coming back!

We had an incredible time here on our anniversary vacation. The staff is incredible, the rooms are very clean and spacious, the in-dine and restaurants are incredible, and the pools are very relaxing. If you fly into Liberia the roads can be a bit rough at some points but it is absolutely worth the drive there. Our second time here and we will be back!

An amazing stay with beautiful ocean views! The white sand beach made us feel as if we had it to ourselves! Cocktails and a relaxing stroll on the beach before a fabulous dinner at Sabanero Steak House. The hotel and amenities did not disappoint!

This hotel is about 1 to 2 hours from LIR Airport, depending on traffic. The rooms are fine, service is excellent. Just a reminder, this hotel is not all-inclusive, however, you can add breakfast to your nightly stay (I recommend). Certain food/beverage items, can be a little pricey. Here is a quick description of the hotel from my point of view: As I mentioned above, it can be about 1 to 2 hours drive from LIR Airport. The front gate is about 3 miles from the resort (properties are for sale). Keep that in mind because the closest town is about 15 minutes away. Check in was good, rooms were fine, staff was excellent. The resort is quiet, the beach had rough tides when I was there. However, this made the beach walk really pleasant(go to beach turn left). If you are trying to have a wild spring break, forget about it...but if you want to have some quiet time, definitely the place to be..

Great stay at this resort. The resort is beautiful. It’s about an hour away from the airport and we hired transportation prior to arriving which was great. The resort offers restaurants on property and spectacular sunset views. The breakfast buffet is delicious and the Costa Rican Coffee delicious. Try the homemade tortillas they are amazing! Staff at breakfast is the best! The rooms are comfortable and spacious. You can go into town, which we arranged a ride through the hotel which is not too far away and reasonbly priced. I would definitely recommend this resort for vacation.

Spent a beautiful awesome 4 nights / Sara here last week! |The resort is located in a HUGE private property and is a 10 min ride from the entry gates! |The beach is absolutely gorgeous with clean white sand. ! |Very private attached to the hotel and LOVED waking there ! |A multi pronged leaf- shaped pool adds to the beauty of the atmosphere of course! |The pool bar and grill were great and service by the poolside was excellent! |The rooms were comfortable and clean with the balcony overlooking the ocean ! |A WORD OF CAUTION! |Do NOT leave balcony doors open ! |RACOONS come into your rooms for candy and snacks etc ! |Staff were courteous, friendly and helpful!|Karin who was housekeeper for us was excellent too !