JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
709 sqm
Indoor Space
400
Plenary Capacity
240
Banquet Capacity
4
Breakout Rooms
—
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort designed in the style of a hacienda, situated within the exclusive Hacienda Pinilla development on Costa Rica's northwestern Pacific coast. It offers 310 guest rooms, including 20 Deluxe One Bedroom Suites, and features Central America's largest resort pool, a world-class spa, an 18-hole championship golf course, and direct access to three beaches. The resort emphasizes an authentic Costa Rican experience, blending Spanish colonial architecture with modern luxury and a commitment to sustainable practices. It provides a range of recreational activities, fine dining options, and extensive meeting and event facilities.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Santa Cruz
Country
CR
Total Indoor Space
709 sqm
Max Plenary
400
Max Banquet
240
Breakout Rooms
4
Airport Distance
15 min
Full Address
Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Mansita, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste Province, 525159, CR
Event Spaces & Rooms
4 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacuare | meeting room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tabacon | meeting room | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIP Meeting Room Corobici | meeting room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Board Room I | meeting room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The resort is committed to sustainable tourism, incorporating eco-friendly practices such as energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction, and water conservation. It aims to reduce its environmental footprint, responsibly source 95% of animal proteins, cleaning products, paper, bottled water, and room amenities. Targets include a 15% reduction in water consumption, a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and a 45% reduction in landfill waste and 50% reduction in food waste by 2025. The hotel has a green policy, comprehensive food waste policy, recycling programs, and energy-saving switches.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
3 events hosted
Plan Your Event Here
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Breakout Rooms
- 4
- Indoor Space
- 709 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Latin America — Central America
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026