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EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3301

JW Marriott Guanacaste

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

5,530 guest reviews analysed

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Part of theJW MarriottCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

66.1 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 5,530 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Booking.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • beach
  • food & wine
  • business

About JW Marriott Guanacaste

JW Marriott Guanacaste is a JW Marriott property located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The resort is designated EMPTYJET and appears in major travel lists. Awards include Condé Nast Traveler — Readers' Choice Awards and World Travel Awards — Winner — Costa Rica's Leading Resort — 2020. The hotel is part of American Express — The Hotel Collection.

Guest feedback is reflected in an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 66/100. The official description highlights luxury and a range of activities designed to enrich stays.

Why it stands out

Key facts

Brand
JW Marriott
Children
daily supervised activities for children 4-12 years old

Amenities

Verified 7 Nov 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — The Beach at JW is nestled within a prist
  • Beach access — evidence: The Beach at JW is nestled within a prist
  • Swimming pool — Lagoon Shape outdoor pool with infinity edge

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: JW Adventure Kids Club at our luxury Guanacaste Beach resort offers daily supervised activities

Wellness

  • Spa — Relax with a massage at our luxury spa in Guanacaste

Dining

Verified 7 Nov 2026
Restaurant
Sabanero Steak House — Steakhouse

Spa & wellness

Verified 7 Nov 2026
Spa
Spa by JW Marriott — Couple's Massage, Treatment Room, Outdoor Treatment, Yoga Class

Beach

Verified 7 Nov 2026
Beach
Private beach

Family

Verified 7 Nov 2026
Kids club
Yes

Services

Verified 7 Nov 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

Location

10.2462, -85.8457 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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