JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach cabanas
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk

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Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Mansita Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Oceanfront)

  • 52 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (Oceanfront)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 227 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 129 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Oceanfront)

  • 129 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Oceanfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 129 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (Oceanfront)

  • 129 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

Luxury resort with 6 restaurants and 2 hot tubs
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 6 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa offers 310 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 14 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mansita Beach. Free valet parking, a free beach shuttle and 6 restaurants are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine with garden views at Tamarine, one of the property's 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Mansita Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
  • Free beach shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Some rates at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This Colonial resort also offers a 24-hour health club, a steam room and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Tamarindo resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Tamarine – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Mansita – This poolside family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sabanero – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Azul Grill – This beachfront bistro specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 14.99 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 18 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Azul Grill
  • Mansita
  • Sabanero
  • Tamarine

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour health club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 24 October 2025 to 3 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.9 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 18 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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