JW Marriott's First All-Inclusive Resort Now Open in Costa Rica

The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, the first JW Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort, has officially opened its doors in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The resort, formerly known as Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, has been reimagined to incorporate traditional Costa Rican design and architecture from the Bribri and Cabécar Indigenous peoples. The property features 415 rooms, including a hotel-within-a-hotel called Griffin Club, and offers a range of amenities such as a large resort poolscape, spa, fitness center, and kids club. Guests can enjoy various dining options, including international, Japanese, seafood, Italian, and Costa Rican cuisine, as well as interactive cooking sessions at the resort's culinary school. The resort also features a Mindfulness House and a root beer stand, paying homage to J. W. Marriott Sr. 's original business. Rates through the end of the year start at $656 per night for two guests.