Experience world-class service at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Live the essence of Costa Rican in a luxury hacienda style resort in Guanacaste. This resort & spa sits oceanfront and is surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rican rich biodiversity. This hotel is the closest international branded resort to Tamarindo. All air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies either with garden, pool or ocean view. The resort is located right at Mansita beach and guests can choose from 4 other beaches within Hacienda Pinilla. Next to the resort you will find an equestrian center, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course with a coastal layout. Off-site activities such as surfing lessons, zip lining, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, bird & monkey watching and ATV tours can be arranged on site. Within the resort guests will find an array of gastronomic options such as Azul Grill beach front restaurant, Tamarine our Asian fusion cuisine restaurant, Sabanero is a genuine Guanacastecan Steakhouse or Mansita Restaurant. The hotel features an award winning spa, a spectacular infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness center, biking and jogging trails and a Kids Club.

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JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.0
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Tamarindo
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
6 restaurants on site

  • Mansita
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Sabanero Steak House
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Tamarine
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Azul Grill
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Seafood
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Nau Lounge
    • Cuisine
      American • Pizza • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Azul Pool Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood • Local • International • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A daily resort fee of USD 30 plus tax will be added to the room rate and includes sunset cocktail, yoga class and more.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is 3.1 miles from the centre of Tamarindo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa has 6 restaurants:

    • Nau Lounge
    • Mansita
    • Sabanero Steak House
    • Tamarine
    • Azul Pool Bar
    • Azul Grill

  • Guests staying at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Horse riding
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Waxing services
    • Walking tours
    • Manicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Pedicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair styling
    • Aerobics
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes