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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is a chic family-friendly hotel that offers a wide range of comfortable accommodations, from deluxe rooms to spacious suites in a small, gated community called Hacienda Pinilla. One of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Guanacaste where the tropical gardens meet the pacific ocean. Making sure our guests can experience an authentic costa Rican vibe and be inspired by the simple beauty of nature around them. Exceptional combination of magnificent architecture, divine cuisine set the mood in perfect harmony. Timeless elegance designed to bring you closer to your mind, body, and spirit. A one-of-a-kind sunset on our exclusive white sand beach accompanied by a chill out session and pop cocktail to nourish your soul. A spa that will intentionally restore your wellbeing. The Resort is close to the quaint town of Tamarindo and many other activities.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandJW Marriott
Built2008
Renovated2023
Total meeting space53,508 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms310
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Certification of Sustainable Tourism – ELITE STATUS 2026-2027 include biological, infrastructure, service, sustainability and socio economic. •Blue flag program certification for Mansita Beach – 2026-2027 World Travel Award 2025 Central America

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 11, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 19, 2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 02 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Dec 15May 01 - Jul 31
Low season
Aug 01 - Oct 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
53,508 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,992 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,202 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
22
Second largest room
2,496 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
30,116 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
11,700 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Avellana Terrace 2
Tabacon I-III
Tabacon 3
Tabacon 2
Avellana Terrace 3

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
310
Single (1 bed)
195
Double (2 beds)
115
Suites
21
Tax rate
13%

Location

Getting Here

From Liberia Airport take the main road called route 21 for 30 minutes and then take a right turn on route 160. Follow the sign to Tamarindo until you see Hacienda Pinilla sign. Located inside the gated community of Hacienda Pinilla
Distance from airport 46 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Golf at Hacienda Pinilla
Golf at Hacienda Pinilla
Recreation
1 mi
The Golf Course at Hacienda Pinilla offers one of the finest settings for links enjoyment in a country renowned for its golf tradition. Created by respected architect Mike Young, the layout conforms gracefully to the natural flow of the land, weaving through the tropical forest along the shores of the Pacific to provide an unparalleled blue water backdrop. This par 72 course, which can play up to 7,200 yards, was designed to enhance the natural landscape of Hacienda Pinilla, giving golfers an exceptional and immaculately conditioned place to enjoy a round with family and friends.
Hacienda Pinilla
JW Marriott Guanacaste
CR
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HorseBack Riding
HorseBack Riding
Recreation
2 mi
One of the best ways to explore the breathtaking scenery at Hacienda Pinilla is on horseback. Get up close and personal with the true Costa Rica as you trot through miles of beach and countryside trails, relishing in the views of spectacular beaches, cattle ranches, forests, and the sites of Costa Rica’s natural habitats. From equestrian enthusiasts to beginning riders, our stables offer a range of horses suitable for any level of riding experience.
Hacienda Pinilla
JW Marriott Guanacaste
Tamarindo, CR
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Tamarindo Town
Tamarindo Town
Recreation
8 mi
Tamarindo is the most developed beach on the north Pacific area and one of Costa Rica's best-known surf spots. It is a mile-long crescent beach which serves as the front yard of the town with restaurants and lounge bars lining the beach from where you have front row view to the surf and beach life. Despite the town’s recent and ongoing development, it retains the laidback vibe that is so characteristic of the region. The village center is filled with souvenir, art, and fashion shops, some of them geared towards discriminating travelers. Supermarkets and specialty shops offer international delicatessen and cosmopolitan residents also offer a remarkable assortment of good restaurants.
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Surfing
Surfing
Recreation
9 mi
Costa Rica is a world-class destination for surfing, boasting kilometers of white sand beaches and unrivaled waves. Make your way to one of Guanacaste's picturesque beaches, a popular destination among surfers. Learn the techniques you need to handle your board with a 2-hour lesson and set out into the ocean surf. For the most experienced ones, check out the best places for surfing: Tamarindo, Witches Rock, Playa Negra and Playa Avellanas.
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Sailing Sunset Tour
Sailing Sunset Tour
Recreation
12 mi
Silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish or even a breaching whale. You can also add a snorkel excursion to your sailing.
Tamarinfo
Tamarindo, CR
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Fishing Tours
Fishing Tours
Recreation
12 mi
You, the ocean, your crew, and the incomparable feeling you get while enjoying of sport fishing; coast of the beautiful Marina Papagayo on its finest and most luxurious Fishing Charter Fleet. Looking for a twist? Get picked up at the closest beach from where you are staying. Be ready to catch anything from a vast variety, depending on the tour you select:
Tamarinfo
CR
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Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
Recreation
11 mi
There’s a world of underwater adventures out there waiting for you! Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.
Flamingo Beach
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Snorkeling Tours
Snorkeling Tours
Recreation
11 mi
your guide will select the best snorkel spot for you to go on a guided snorkel tour where you will see many different types of marine wild-life such as Green Turtles, Puffer Fish, Star Fish and many more species of exotic wildlife.
Flamingo Beach
Flamingo Beach, CR 50309
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Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Park
89 mi
Rincón de la Vieja National Park, is a National Park in Guanacaste Province of the northwestern part of Costa Rica. It encompasses the Rincón de la Vieja and Santa María volcanoes, as well as the dormant Cerro Von Seebach. The last eruption here was by Rincón de la Vieja in 2017.
at the National Park
Rincon de la Vieja, CR 50309
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Jungle and River boat tour
Jungle and River boat tour
Recreation
55 mi
Palo Verde National Park has a uniquely dichotomous character. It’s simultaneously a spectacular wetlands and one of the best examples of tropical dry forests remaining anywhere in the world. This dual nature is a result of the Río Tempisque flooding over land located in a relatively arid climate region.
Tempisque
Guanacaste
Nicoya, CR
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Hacienda Guachipilin Activies
Hacienda Guachipilin Activies
Recreation
64 mi
Located in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park — a world-heritage listed area, here for visitors to experience and enjoy. The Rincon de la Vieja’s volcanic summits are covered in a rich, green forest that is home to a diverse array of wildlife, and our team of nature and adventure guides are here to help you explore. Our Guachipelín combo tours provide thrilling, full-day experiences that combine the best of adventure tours, nature sights, and even relaxing hot springs.
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Zipline at Pura Aventura
Zipline at Pura Aventura
Recreation
29 mi
The best adrenaline adventure highest zipline.
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Guanacaste, CR
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Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Recreation
48 kms
Diamante Eco Adventure Park is conveniently located and is the only oceanfront adventure park offering unique experiences in Costa Rica. Diamante is known for its exciting Zip Line course featuring the longest dual action zip line in the country and is home to a renowned Animal Sanctuary and one of the most beautiful Wildlife Education Centers in Costa Rica. Diamante’s Zip Line course is a ‘must do’ experience offering the longest ride times and featuring a nearly mile-long ocean view line Superman-style, a 30-foot free fall Quick Jump and a hanging bridge over crocodiles.
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Guanacaste, CR
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Cvent Luxury JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
Experience the charm of an authentic Costa Rican Hacienda Style Resort in Guanacaste, A pristine, exclusive white sand beach.

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Case by case depending on the type of group, size, season and type of rooms.

Additional details

310 deluxe rooms and suites each offering an unbeatable view between tropical gardens to Ocean front. A wide variety of restaurants featuring Asian, Costa Rican, Mediterranean, Italian and a Steak house. 3 bars on property, entertainment with live music in the evening. The look and feel will be very much similar as a Chic Hacienda style with a lay back atmosphere. River stones, terracotta floors from Italy, handmade furniture is seen all around including the rooms. Activities such as Yoga classes, sunset cocktails on the beach are highly recommended.

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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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