Jw Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort - Tamarindo

5-star oceanfront resort with private beach access within Hacienda Pinilla

Amenities & Recreation

The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa offers the largest continuous swimming pool in Central America, flanked by two outdoor Jacuzzis and an infinity edge with ocean views. A fully equipped fitness center, biking and jogging trails, and a sophisticated Kids Club with professional supervision provide active options for all ages. Guests also have access to the resort's astronomy observatory for guided evening stargazing sessions.

Dining

Six on-site restaurants include Azul Grill beachfront Mediterranean, Tamarine Asian fusion, and Sabanero, a genuine Guanacastecan steakhouse. Breakfast is served at Pimento (Italian buffet) or Sabanero for Bonvoy Elite members, with local dishes like gallo pinto and fresh tropical fruit daily. A coffee house on site serves artisanal Costa Rican brews and ice cream, while the Sand Bar offers a sports bar menu with falafel burgers and birra tacos.

Rooms & Accommodations

All air-conditioned guestrooms at the Guanacaste Marriott have private balconies with garden, pool, or ocean views, and some suites feature private plunge pools. Rooms include marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and showers, plus a half-bath in living areas for suites. The hacienda-style architecture uses thick wooden framing and brown hues to create a Costa Rican country retreat atmosphere.

Location & Surroundings

The JW Marriott Tamarindo sits on Mansita Beach within the 4500-acre Hacienda Pinilla, a controlled-access private community with five beaches, an 18-hole golf course, equestrian center, and tennis courts. Nearby attractions include Las Baulas National Marine Park, Avellanas Beach, and Pura Jungla, all within a 20-minute drive. The resort is the closest international branded hotel to Tamarindo, approximately 30 minutes from downtown and one hour from Liberia Airport.

Wellness & Activities

The award-winning spa at JW Marriott Guanacaste Costa Rica offers body treatments using indigenous plants, a sauna, steam room, and private outdoor plunge pool for spa patrons. Daily free activities include yoga and stretch classes on the beach, guided nature walks, cooking classes, mixology classes, and bike rentals with helmets. Off-site adventures such as zip lining, white-water rafting, horseback riding, and ATV tours can be arranged through the hotel's tour desk.

• Swimming: Largest continuous pool in Central America with infinity edge and two Jacuzzis
• Dining: Six on-site restaurants including Azul Grill, Tamarine, and Sabanero steakhouse
• Wellness: Spa with indigenous plant treatments, sauna, steam room, and private plunge pool
• Activities: Free daily yoga, nature walks, cooking classes, mixology classes, and bike rentals
• Family: Kids Club with professional supervision, board games, and outdoor play equipment
• Location: Private beach within 4500-acre Hacienda Pinilla, 30 min from Tamarindo