JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

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.

Every employee, supervisor and manager of this hotel is as kind and helpful as can possibly be! I don’t recall a stay recently where I felt my business was appreciated so much! There is something special here! The property is beautiful. There is constant cleaning all day long. Plenty of staff by the pool to take care of everyone. There were a couple of minor negatives that I won’t mention because the positives far outweigh them. The one issue that must be dealt with is the raccoons. They should be trapped humanely and removed far from the property to be released. It is disappointing to have to be on guard on balconies all of the time so the raccoons don’t break into the rooms to raid the minibars or eat food on the balcony. It is not possible to sleep with the doors open to hear the ocean.

From the moment we arrived at the JW Marriott Guanacaste, it felt like stepping into a moment you never want to forget. Katerina and the entire staff set the tone from day one. They didn’t just check us in, they welcomed us, remembered our names, and treated us as if we were longtime friends coming home. There’s a real sense of Costa Rican hospitality here, not the scripted kind, but the genuine warmth that comes from people who truly care. Every “Pura Vida” feels sincere. Every interaction feels intentional. The sunsets were unreal. The kind that makes you stop mid-sentence and just soak it in. Golden sky, ocean breeze, a horizon that looks almost painted. I don’t care how many sunsets you’ve seen, these hit different. The food was a standout. Fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best resort dining I’ve experienced. Every meal had that local Costa Rican soul to it, thoughtful, not overdone. All the waiters were so amazing. The architecture blends into nature, not the other way around. You wake up to ocean views, birds, and a calm that resets your entire nervous system. Those walks on the beach were so grounding and peaceful. Katerina, thank you. You made us feel seen, cared for, and celebrated. The staff, every smile, every detail made this trip unforgettable. I can't wait to come back with my family!