W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal

Stayed 4 nights at this resort in November 2025 to celebrate my birthday. The stay was incredible. From the moment we arrived at the resort, all the staff was super friendly and welcoming. They really made me feel like a local resident with their warm and friendly attitude. The breakfast staff was the best, very accommodating and even greeted us by name when they would see us. Little touches like that at a world class resort meant a lot. Food was on the pricey side but expected at an all-inclusive resort. I’ve been to Costa Rica a few times but I know feel spoiled. I’ll absolutely be returning to this resort. The golf course was my main attraction and it did not disappoint. Challenging course with a lot of elevation changes and deep rough. I played 4 rounds of golf over three days, enjoyed every single round.

We stayed here for our honeymoon and we're very glad that we did. It's definitely a 5-star hotel. The staff are very friendly and attend to every need. Only issue is that the hotel is isolated and prices for food and drinks are very expensive. Food is incredible but we're pretty sure the specialty drinks are watered down. I'd recommend ordering familiar cocktails and avoiding the fancy ones. Either way, be prepared for a large bill at checkout. Book through Costco for a free breakfast buffet (which is actually really good with new options daily) and a $100 hotel credit. You can eat a large, delicious breakfast and take extras to your room to save some money on lunch. We also booked a car and drove to restaurants for dinner. There are great restaurants to check out if you're willing to drive 30 minutes.

Overall, a very enjoyable stay. The beach, while not private, feels secluded and wasn't crowded. It’s just a short walk from the hotel, with drink /food service and chairs provided. I took my coffee there in the mornings and rarely saw someone else. The waves aren’t ideal for boogie boarding (which my kids wanted and we ended up traveling to Tamarindo for a day trip to do boogie boarding), but the water is perfect for swimming. Further down, the beach is almost entirely made of small shells!||Book restaurant reservations early. Even in the off-season, it can get busy. Don’t miss Latitude 10 N Restaurant—the service was outstanding, and the food was exceptional. My 14-year-old son said it is his favorite meal ever (steak!), and they even crafted him a one-of-a-kind mocktail based on his likes! The breakfast buffet was also amazing -- we only tried it one day due to the price, but it was incredible. (Tip: restaurant service—especially in the morning—can be slow if you don’t do the buffet, so plan accordingly if you have an excursion.)||Some reviews mentioned small rooms, but didn’t find the rooms small at all. While more hooks and luggage storage would be helpful, the space was comfortable. The bathroom was spacious with a separate toilet, and the shower—huge with dual shower heads—was a standout, though families may want to note that it’s open to the rest of the bathroom which wasn't ideal for sharing a bathroom with your family.||Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. It does feel a bit like a standard all-inclusive, but the hospitality, beach and excellent dining at Latitude 10 made it memorable. And there are many activities to do while you are there (my husband did the rum tasting and I did paddle board yoga)!

Hotel rooms are spacious and views are lovely as you are truly within Reserva Conchal. However, the food is nothing special, and the “fine dining” restaurant is a far cry from a memorable culinary experience. Food in the hotel is definitely overpriced for the flavours and quality you get. That said, the breakfast buffet is pretty varied and good. The main pool is not adults only as advertised, so prepare to spend the day surrounded by kids running and splashing around all the long, and large families just parking at your sun bed edge! Although it’s a nice hotel with great views and truly in the middle of nature, it’s not a chic experience for adults, probably more of a family hotel destination.

Stayed here in the middle of December and had a wonderful time. The hotel is in a beautiful location in the jungle overlooking the beach. The room was very nice and the housekeeping came multiple times per day which was a plus. Also, all the staff were extremely nice and friendly and truly made this stay enjoyable. Also shoutout to Erick G from Playa Conchal who arraigned our airport transportation, highly recommended. Overall, a great stay in Costa Rica!!

This hotel was gorgeous, super clean, amazing views from the room. I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet! An amazing selection with tons of fresh fruit which was my favorite part. I also enjoyed the eggs made to order. Every day I was there for a week I ate in the restaurants. They’re okay. The pool is great. The room service was great. It’s not super simple to leave the hotel property as it is massive and it isn’t amazingly easy to get to the beach either, I want to say it took us about 18 minutes to walk there. |This hotel would be amazing if you plan on spending a lot of time in your room or at the pool.

Beautiful property with ocean views and access to the beach. Feels very quiet and private. Food feels overpriced imo but you're paying for the view / environment so still worth it. We had a rental car and left the property for maybe half our meals. Rooms are updated and spacious. I recommend paying a little extra for an ocean view / balcony. And I can't say enough good things about the staff. They are welcoming, professional, and will go out of their way to help with any request. We will definitely go back next time we're in Costa Rica.

Great resort. Room was very comfortable with an amazing two person shower that opened right up to the balcony, which was also accessible from the main room. Both pools were very nice. The programming at the hotel was a lot of fun. We did a bike tour of the W and the Westin, we did a ceviche making class, and a guaro class, all for free. The gym on site is decent, not great for strength training but enough to get the job done. Food was mostly good. Lower pool area had the best food, great burger and ceviche. The cuisine-specific menus were very good, especially the taste of Guanacaste. You can walk to the Westin easily and there we saw howler monkeys, Coati (like a raccoon), white tail deer, lizards, etc. Really no complaints. If your goal is to be close to a “town” this wouldn’t be ideal, but we didn’t care about that.