JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

Los Altos de Eros - Adults Only

"Very small, the picture is the entire resort. Feels like B&B or a family gathering. Picturesque scene, secluded, remote, very laid back, quiet yet spacious pool and common area for the hotel rooms. There were 3 pool rooms occupied (of 4 pool rooms and 2 upstairs suites) with 2 other couples during our stay and it was fantastic. Beautiful scenic view, I prefer ocean view or walking distance to ocean. I thought the hotel was in Tamarindo or closer. Rooms - well appointed, small pool room with bed and dresser (it was all we needed), one guest with sensitive skin mentioned she could use the body wash and products and didn’t have to use her special products she packed. Products were amazing!!!! We loved - outdoor shower, fresh fruit and juices every morning, snacks, local fresh food ingredients (fruit, veggies, meat), body wash / hand soap, screens on windows/doors for fresh air, safety and friendliness of all personnel. We didn’t love - distance from beach (27-30 minute one way ride to Tamarindo / other beach on some rough roads), inquire if transportation is included otherwise $40 round trip (a new policy change included for suites only resort honored old policy during our stay), limitation of meals (high quality just wish there was more selection), the food was cooked well but we really wanted more fish and seafood selections that’s hard with limited guest so I understand. The food was better than restaurants we visited in Costa Rica. At times I wasn’t clear on prices, time for snacks, when we could use the jacuzzi, or going into town. We arrived I asked to see the spa but it was occupied so we didn’t get a tour upon arrival. We didn’t see the spa until our treatments which was the last day of our stay and never used the jacuzzi. Another guest would use it night after spa services were finished. The spa area is even more beautiful than the pool view. There’s soothing running water, fairly large selection jewelry, purses, swims suits and clothing in the spa gift shop, secluded, tables for spa lunches. So when in doubt just ask. Gym - appropriate size for the resort and have enough weights and floor space for yoga / Zumba whatever. The WiFi is great so pop on a peloton or YouTube video do a workout of choice. Grace and Jessica - Massage - facial and body scrub Spa day - 3 options - Massage - facial and body scrub. Prices were reasonable similar to a US prices at a regular place. Services were very good, not best I’ve experienced but thorough. Plus we a masseuse guest get the massage and she said it was excellent, they massage the stomach and head correctly. Spa area is serene and the food is good. The lunch choice was chicken curry, poke bowl and another option. The chicken curry was good. People come all over for the spa service. Facial was an organic natural experience - differ from the typical US facial. I still enjoyed it. I’d get it again. Coffee vanilla scrub - coarse scrub that made my skin feel brand new. It was a strong "

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

"Beautifully setup villas, just needs better roads around"

Cabinas Las Olas

"Great place! Very comfy cabins with all what you need, nicely distributed in the landscape. The centrally located very nice resto serves good food including breakfasts. We saw a big family of monkeys playing around in the trees. A five minutes walk on a wooden footbridge bring you to a beautiful playa. great for surfers.Good for a stay of several days! Not far away from the tourist hotspot Tamarindo or from Playa Avellana."

SoulShine

"Soul Shine was a wonderful experience. We were greeted by the owners and the staff as soon as we came. Every one of our needs was attended to. It’s a beautiful peaceful place. The food is positively out of this world. They arranged a Christmas dinner menu of small plates. That was the best meal of our whole vacation. I can’t say enough about Soul Shine."