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Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

134 guest reviews analysed

Peninsula Papagayo, End of the 253 National Route, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50104, Costa Rica

Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

89.4 / 100

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

Analysed from 134 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Expedia, Agoda and Booking.com.

Most noted: housekeeping.

Best for

  • beach
  • golf
  • families
  • food & wine

About Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, sits on Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula in Liberia. The property has a private beach and an on-site golf course. Dining includes Puna, a Peruvian restaurant, Café Rincón and the Niri Beach Club, which serves fresh Iberian bites. Facilities list a spa, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Many rooms feature private plunge pools. The hotel operates a kids club, concierge services and is a member of Virtuoso and American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET for its Ritz-Carlton Reserve designation, private beach location on the Papagayo Peninsula, on-site golf course and notable dining options. The property also holds multiple industry awards, including MICHELIN Guide Two Keys and La Liste Top 1000.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Brand
The Ritz-Carlton
Check-in / out
15:00 / 12:00
Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 6 Nov 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Our hotel is set in Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula, a 1,400-acre private destination on the Pacific coast
  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool
  • On-site golf course — Golf

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant On-Site
  • Multiple restaurants — Café Rincón; Puna
  • Bar — fresh Iberian bites at Niri Beach Club
  • 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room Service

Family

  • Kids club — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Kids Club

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — many with plunge pools - and spectacular views

Services

  • Concierge — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Concierge
  • Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Dry Cleaning

Wellness

  • Spa — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Spa
  • Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Restaurant
Puna — Peruvian
Bar
Niri Beach Club

Beach

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Beach
Private beach

Golf

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Awards & affiliations

  • MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

10.6296, -85.4383 · approximate

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

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