The destination edit · Costa Rica

Guanacaste: compare the coast, not just the resort

Get to know the setting, compare the hotels and plan the details around your stay.

Guanacaste covers a broad part of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Our destination page currently brings together El Mangroove and JW Marriott Guanacaste, two hotels with different addresses and different travel logistics. This small selection is a starting point, not a ranking of every resort in the region.

Two different coastal bases

El Mangroove is in the Gulf of Papagayo; JW Marriott Guanacaste is at Hacienda Pinilla by Playa Mansita. Their official directions put them at different distances from Guanacaste’s international airport. Compare the journey and your intended outings before treating these hotels as interchangeable beach stays.

Choose the room and daily rhythm

Explain whether you want most days at the resort or regular trips beyond it. Check the room’s view, bed arrangement, beach access and facilities relevant to your party. Swimming conditions, activity schedules and any children’s arrangements need confirmation for the hotel and dates; a coastal location does not settle those details.

Request the complete trip cost

Have airport transport, meals, mandatory resort charges and any planned activities priced alongside the room. Confirm whether each transfer is hotel-operated or a separately arranged service. For a Marriott rate or advisor proposal, check eligibility and loyalty treatment in writing. No current offer in our feed does not mean either hotel is unavailable.

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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Hotels in Guanacaste

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

01Guanacaste · Costa Rica

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Elegance and exceptional service combine for a relaxed getaway experience at El Mangroove, Autograph Collection in Guanacaste, just steps from the beach. Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, our beachfront hotel in Guancaste's modern design is...

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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

02Guanacaste · Costa Rica

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

An oasis of comfort awaits all travelers at JW Marriott Guanacaste. Luxury amenities makes our hacienda-style hotel the ideal destination for your Costa Rican getaway. All of our rooms and suites highligth beautiful views of ocean and garde...

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Plan a stay

Choose your Guanacaste base

Share your arrival airport, dates and balance of beach time and excursions. We will compare the two locations and the booking details.

We review your request and discuss suitable options. Sending an inquiry does not confirm a booking or commit you to a rate.