We just got back from a week at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa and we had a such a great time. We flew in to the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia Airport), used the recommended transport ( Go CR Vision ) on the JW Marriott web site for our transportation to and from the JW. and made the reservation on line. They were ontime both times and had great service! The entire stay was wonderful at the JW Marriott. We visited all restaurants and used room service and had great service and food was amazing. The other thing that was a pleasant surprise was that every time we pointed out our youngest daughters allergies (dairy and gluten) they could always remake something on all menus that would accommodate her as well as me as I am a vegan. The Tamarine was my personal favorite and we ate there a few times. The coffee/ice cream shop was great for coffee in the morning. I honestly have nothing to complain about. The property was beautiful and clean, the service was wonderful and we just had a great time. We took one excursion, a catamaran / snorkeling trip and made the reservation via the tour office at the JW and that was lovely as well. We didn't have any safety concerns but also didn't go into any cities on the whole trip and generally stayed with recommended tour groups or transportation services. There are iguanas and geckos everywhere! Also didn't have any mosquito problems on the property at all!

Lovely!

Beautiful property right on the beach. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Many activities offered at the resort which is included in your stay, We really enjoyed the cooking class and mountain biking tour. There are also activities around the property in Hacienda Pinilla. We loved the horseback riding tour. The concierge and the transportation staff were very helpful and always made sure we were taken care of, especially if we had a schedule change. The property is 30 minutes from Tamarindo so we were able to do some shopping. We loved staying here and plan on coming back again.

Staff and grounds are impeccable. Highly recommended.

it was absolutely beautiful

Beautiful property

Food and beverage could definitely use some help. The food was not up to par with Marriott anywhere else and the drinks were watered down

Pricey is ok, but only if you provide excellent service and food. This resort keeps the high prices but does not offer great service or even good food. There are times during the day when many restaurants are not even open. The quality of the food and preparation was not great.

Very nice and unique property with every suite unique in this top rated stay. Staff very kind and friendly

This property looks aged and the food options on site are bad; it's a bit far from any other options as well. We were thankful to have a car to go off site for meals. Service wants to do well but they fall a bit short; bored and over worked maybe? The infinity edge pool view to the ocean is beautiful and the large pool is quite nice. However, many other resorts have a pool. Room AC was cold and we slept well. We would not likely return. Costa Rica is so beautiful and this hotel feels like a lonely island away from the authentic beauty of the country.

Nice hotel for a family vacation. Pool and beach were great! Excursions were wonderful but expensive. The restaurants on property were not great and not of the quality you would expect in such a nice hotel.

Ocean access was great.

Remote property and quiet. Staff is the star of this resort.

Many of the restaurants were just ok. Also, their menus didn’t change at all while we were there. Could use some variety. Salads weren’t on the menu. Had to make a special request to get one.

Online room reservations are deceiving. Reserving a ocean view room may give you a peak of the ocean from your terrace . It is not clear that to really see a view of the ocean you need to reserve an ocean front room. Also if you have any difficulty walking be aware of this property being very large and walking around the pool to access the steps into the pool can be a long walk.

Beautiful resort. Always chairs available at pool Walkable beach.Staff so friendly and helpful Downside Very rocky in front of resort. 30 minutes away from Tamarindo

Grounds are beautiful, beach breath taking, staff is so attentive to your needs, dress is very casual at all restaurants and activities, it’s 1.5 hours from hotel but so worth it…. Wouldn’t leave resort next time… no need.

Excellent staff! Great pool, beach, restaurants, food!

Simply beautiful.

hotel is a top 5 in Costa Rica. Staff was amazing. Every single person that worked at the hotel was outstanding. Can't wait to go back.

Staff and service was amazing.

It was a pleasure to stay at resort! The staff was kind ,assertive and quick to assist with any needs!

Thank you. It was great

Thank you. It was great

Massive resort with no shade and a strange, unthoughtful layout. Refrigerator was broken the whole time despite calls to maintenance for repair. Food was bland and incredibly expensive. There are many great restaurants in Avellanas and Playa Negra, but if you don’t have a car, it will be a $50 cab ride each way. The pool bar closed the kitchen early and would not serve late afternoon snacks despite it’s posted open ours which extend to 5pm. “Ocean view” room was a peek a boo view through palm trees. Housekeeping was awesome (loved the extra touches) and overall cleanliness is amazing (par for the course for CR).

Massive resort with no shade and a strange, unthoughtful layout. Refrigerator was broken the whole time despite calls to maintenance for repair. Food was bland and incredibly expensive. There are many great restaurants in Avellanas and Playa Negra, but if you don’t have a car, it will be a $50 cab ride each way. The pool bar closed the kitchen early and would not serve late afternoon snacks despite it’s posted open ours which extend to 5pm.“Ocean view” room was a peek a boo view through palm trees.Housekeeping was awesome (loved the extra touches) and overall cleanliness is amazing (par for the course for CR).

The property and the pool are beautiful! All of the staff was amazingly nice and everything is kept so perfect and clean.

The property and the pool are beautiful! All of the staff was amazingly nice and everything is kept so perfect and clean.

Awesome place

The staff was very friendly. Everyone genuinely seemed to want to make the stay pleasant. The beach was awesome.

The staff was very friendly. Everyone genuinely seemed to want to make the stay pleasant. The beach was awesome.

Awesome sunsets, the pool was fantastic