San José Pinilla
$899—Luxurious Costa Rica beach retreat incl. $300 credit
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
Kelsey Pulera
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
If you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing tropical escape, we'd recommend the 5-star JW Marriott Guanacaste in Costa Rica, which was recently named Destination of the Year 2024 by Travel + Leisure. Overlooking the Pacific, this secluded hideaway is situated in the country's driest region, ideal for spending days relaxing by the infinity pool or exploring outside.
With this offer, save 60% on stays of 3 nights or more, including daily breakfast (which gets rave reviews from past guests) and a $100 credit to use on food and drinks each day of your stay.
What's Included
- Two guests spend 3 nights (or more), June-October
- $899 ... Garden View, Deluxe Room
- $1049 ... Ocean View, Deluxe Room
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Travelzoo member perks:
- $100 food-and-beverage credit, daily (one per room)
- Daily buffet breakfast for two
- Extend your stay with additional nights starting from $299 per night, including breakfast for two and a $100 credit
- Starting from $1439 for 3 nights, stay on the following dates: Jan. 4-19, 25-31; March 17-31; May 8-12, 23-31
- Prices are based on two guests per room (not per person)
- Not available on: Jan 20-24; Feb. 1-29; March 1-16; April 1-30; May 1-7, 13-22
More Reasons to Go
- This expansive resort is "a vacation destination in and of itself," with five restaurants, a full-service spa and a 25,000-square-foot infinity pool (Travel + Leisure)
- Unique from other parts of Costa Rica thanks to its drier climate, Guanacaste has diverse landscapes and ecosystems; not only will you find beaches and dry tropical forests here, but there are also savannas and volcanic terrain to explore (Hint: Check out Rincón de la Vieja Volcano)
- Getting there is relatively easy, compared to other Costa Rican locales; the resort is about a 1.5-hour drive from Liberia International Airport
- Guanacaste is known for its upscale resorts and tourist-friendly offerings, from highly rated dining to well-maintained beaches and cultural experiences
- Guest rooms are spacious with elegant décor, a minibar, a fridge and complimentary Wi-Fi; the nightly resort fee covers sunset cocktails, yoga classes, bicycle tours and more
About the Destination
Flights are not included in this deal. However, Daniel Oduber Quirós International (LIR) is approximately a 90-minute drive from the hotel and has nonstop and one-stop flights from multiple U.S. cities. Guests are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the airport, as transfers are not available through the hotel.
61% off
$899
$2277
Enjoyed This
(43 Member Ratings)
(43 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Loved the hotel.
lois
Aug 07, 2023
Argyle, USA
Enjoyed Most
Staff has been amazing so far, still have two nights here. Breakfast has also been great. The room service food is excellent, which we've had to use bc restaurants have no availability until 8:30 pm and closest town is 30 min away driving. Beautiful resort, great beach, pool is big, pool bar and staff are excellent.
Other Comments
Location too secluded. With voucher, got run of the house room I guess. Reservations needed for every restaurant except pool bar. Room is run down and musky. Shower missing a knob, bathtub stopper would not close, room doors have no working locks, light sades have holes in them, furniture breaking down. With being so far away from town, we've been looking for the scheduled activities, which also need reservations. Daily morning stretching, never happens, latin dance classes never happens, waiting to see if they have them tomorrow.
Brenda
Jun 10, 2023
Kissimmee , USA
Enjoyed Most
Transportation was the downside of the trip. 90 minutes to the resort! 90 minutes to get to a transfer for the river trip. The resort was beautiful! The service was excellent. Would have liked a bar or some other "social area" to meet other guests other than in a restaurant.
Richard
Dec 29, 2022
Johns Island, USA
Enjoyed Most
It was amazing. Everything about it was exactly what we were looking for - it was our 20th wedding anniversary and we wanted to go somewhere and just relax. This resort is perfect for that.
Other Comments
The staff was so friendly and accommodating - even when other guests were being difficult, they never stopped smiling and trying their hardest to please them.
Kim
May 06, 2023
Helena, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent stay, only check in was not so good. We wanted an early check in, were told we would be notified if it was possible. Waited 3 hours outside the check-in area and saw multiple guests get an early check in. When i asked about this we were told they had forgotten about us and appologized. They could have done more to make up for this since we waited outside in the heat for over 3 hours and were just forgotten about!
Other Comments
Excellent stay, only check in was not so good. We wanted an early check in, were told we would be notified if it was possible. Waited 3 hours outside the check-in area and saw multiple guests get an early check in. When i asked about this we were told they had forgotten about us and appologized. They could have done more to make up for this since we waited outside in the heat for over 3 hours and were just forgotten about!
I
Jan 08, 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Other Comments
The resort is amazing. Gorgeous property, excellent food and drink options. The staff couldn’t be friendlier Or accommodating.
Spectacular location. Fun variety of activities. This trip was awesome!
Hilary
Dec 20, 2022
Tualatin, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent facility and very helpful staff. I would recommend highly recommend this place and TravelZoo
Laxmichand
Nov 15, 2022
Schaumburg, USA
Enjoyed Most
A little remote but we had a rental car to visit the surrounding area. The food credit offered was great room was quiet with a great view
Other Comments
Our only issue was the drive from San Jose took over 7 hours due to an accident and road construction in several places along the way
Jeanne
Nov 15, 2022
Denver, USA
Enjoyed Most
It was a bit of a haul to get to the hotel, but Vision Transportation was great. Check took over an hour, and that is the one thing I would work on if I was on their management team. Everything else was really lovely. We loved the laid back atmosphere and exceptionally high level of training that all the staff had, in every department. The breakfast buffet was exceptional! We also loved that the resort was big enough to stroll around on but not big enough to get lost or confused. Very restful for us in such a gorgeous location.
Other Comments
Need a better more efficient way to check in the guests. Most flights arrived at the same time so check in took over an hour with the wait for an available staff member. We were tired but patient, but the families with children were pretty miserable. I think the system could be reworked to be more efficient. Everything else was phenomenal! Thank you for your hospitality!
Sharon
Nov 26, 2022
Harbor Springs, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great
Mark
Nov 10, 2022
Lorton, USA