TripAdvisor Reviews - JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Costa Rica Feed

Rest Relax AHHH!

Tim A, Houston, Texas — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:31:54 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This resort is fantastic. I will start with the staff, this may be the friendliest staff at any resort or hotel I have ever stayed at. Every employee we encountered greeted you in passing and served...

Come for the resort

FlSandy, Tampa.Fl — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:39:37 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

As mentioned by other reviewers the surrounding area is very unappealing when compared to other areas in Costa Rica but the resort itself is very beautiful. Styled after a hacienda it is very open...

problem with this resort is the location

Annette P, Austin, TExas, USA — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:32:56 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

I travelled here as part of a Caravan tour. I did thoroughly enjoy the pleasant room and the awesome shower. The infinity pool was also very nice -- it is huge. And the air conditioning in the rooms...

Perfect Costa Rican vacation

alegsteve, Nashville, Tennessee — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:23:52 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This place is beautiful. The service was fantastic and the rooms were beyond compare. They were as nice as the rooms at the Sanctuary in Charleston, SC which is a five star US resort. The grounds...

Friendly, wonderful people, beautiful location, wonderful pool and poolside service.

jccatlady, jccatlady — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:11:54 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this hotel and the staff was awesome with only a few minor exceptions. Just going into low season only one restaurant open per night and they closed the bar directly at midnight in spite of 12...

Gorgeous resort, very American, limited beach

Jennifer P, Denver — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:36:49 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

The resort is stunning. Beautiful rooms with luxury furnishings including marble, plush beds, dark wood furniture. It sits on a small bluff overlooking ocean. Service was very friendly and great -...

Pricey , but great people

DEE20299, London Ontario — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:55:14 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We went to the JW Marriott for a wedding May 6, 2013. The rooms were lovely, but some, like ours lacked any view. Our "garden view" was to a rooftop lawn- but most faced the pool. The pool is really...

Best hotel for our entire trip in Costa Rica

KseiTrotter, Dallas, Texas — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:58:05 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is our last hotel stay with Caravan tour. We love this resort and will return when we go Costa Rica again. Everything about this hotel is excellent. All staffs are very friendly. We stay on...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:10:25 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Guest; It is gratifying for me to know that we made your trip valuable and that you are thinking in coming back. Same as you, I think the view from Tamarine or Nau Lounge is gorgeous. ...

Beautiful place to stay in Costa Rica

chewi2005, SAINT PETERSBURG — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful property with great dining experiences. At night you can hear the waves crashing.The bushes have speakers with soft zen like music. The rooms are beautiful with roll up screens on...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:17:23 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Guest; Thank you for sharing these wonderful comments with all of us. I pleased to know that you have enjoyed your trip since you arrive to the airport until you left the Resort. We...

Beautiful property, friendly staff, excellent food

chalstead, Palo Alto, California — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:25:28 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband I and stayed three nights in May 2013. While this is the start of the rainy season, we had gorgeous weather. The hotel was booked at about 35-40% occupancy so it wasn't crowded at all. ...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:04 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Guest; From June to October is a good time to comeback if you don’t like to be at the Resort when is crowded and the weather is nice. I am glad that you could see some of our different...