JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
Guanacaste, Costa Rica · ★★★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A five-star beach resort at Hacienda Pinilla on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with an 18-hole golf course listed as adjacent, a spa and six restaurants.
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is a five-star hotel at Playa Mansita, within the Hacienda Pinilla development in Guanacaste. The property lists an adjacent 18-hole course, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, with a clubhouse, driving range, lessons, carts and caddies, although another listing gives a 19-minute distance, so confirm transfers. Details such as access, tee times and fees are best confirmed directly with the property before you fix your travel dates.
Beyond golf, the resort has six restaurants, a spa with sauna, a 24-hour health club and an infinity-style pool area mentioned by guests. Activities include beach yoga, beach volleyball, horseback riding and mountain biking, and there is a free children's club, which makes it a flexible choice for families. The setting suits travellers who want golf, time outdoors and relaxing facilities together in one stay without constant driving.
Golf at this hotel
- 18-hole Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course listed as adjacent
- Listing gives the course as 19 minutes away, so confirm
- Golf clubhouse, driving range and pro shop mentioned
- Golf lessons, carts and caddies listed among services
- Spa and beach activities for non-golfing travelling companions
The setting
The resort sits on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, a dry, sunny region of beaches and tropical forest in northwestern Costa Rica. Hacienda Pinilla is a large estate with trails, a beach and a golf course. Visitors describe an elegant beachfront stay with a relaxed pace, plenty of outdoor activities and a calmer setting than the busier towns of the coast.
Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Spa with sauna
- Two hot tubs
- Six restaurants
- 24-hour health club
- Beach yoga and Pilates
- Beach volleyball
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking and trails
- Children's club
- Playground
- Golf clubhouse and driving range
- Pro golf shop
- Pet-friendly rooms
Location
The resort is on Playa Mansita in the Hacienda Pinilla estate, near Tamarindo, Guanacaste. Playa Robalo is about six minutes by car, Avellanas Beach about 21 minutes and Tamarindo Beach about 42 minutes. The listing gives the golf course as 19 minutes away. Ask the hotel about the drive from the airport.
Address: Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Frequently asked questions
Is the golf course next to the hotel?
The property describes an adjacent 18-hole course, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, but a nearby-places list gives a 19-minute journey. Ask the resort whether guests walk, drive or use a shuttle, and how to book.
What golf services are mentioned?
The listing includes a golf clubhouse, driving range, pro shop, lessons, carts, caddies and rental clubs. Which of these are run by the resort or by the course operator is worth confirming.
Is it suitable for children?
The resort lists a children's club at no extra charge, a playground and several beach activities, and it is described as family-friendly. Check the club's age range and opening hours before you travel.
Does the hotel accept pets?
The hotel is listed as pet-friendly, though another source says otherwise. Because the information differs, contact the resort directly to confirm its current pet policy before booking.
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