JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

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"“There’s something for everyone in Costa Rica, and now there’s going to be a chic new all-inclusive property—JW Marriott’s first, in fact. Opening this Spring, JW Marriott Costa Elena will bring 415 rooms to the area with the brand’s signature emphasis on elegant design and exceptional service. This is not your grandma’s all-inclusive, either. Guests can float between 11 dining concepts and an impressive 44,000 square feet of water amenities including 17—yes, seventeen—swimming pools. Guests will also have access to 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, as well as a 16,000 square-foot spa. And that’s the appropriate spa-to-meeting space ratio for a property this beautiful, if you ask us.”" - Todd Plummer

"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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"If you're looking to stretch those points, try a category six property—like the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa in Costa Rica."