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Resort or hotel · Playa El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

Wake up close to wild nature in Playa El Jobo.

Guanacaste coast, Costa Rica: the setting of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive (not a photo of the property)
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Why is JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive a high-vibe stay?

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive fits Connection with Nature, Local and Sustainable and Conscious Movement. JW Marriott’s first all-inclusive resort, opened in fall 2026 above the secluded bay of Playa El Jobo in Guanacaste, with a Mindfulness House and an on-property JW Garden.

What wellness features does JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive offer?

Per the property’s own site and the sources linked below:

  • JW Marriott’s first all-inclusive resort; Marriott lists the opening as September 30, 2026
  • Griffin Club, a resort within the resort: a well-being concierge, a Yámi Companion for unpacking, laundry and turndown, a 24/7 lounge, a dedicated pool and a private beach area
  • Leal, a Guanacaste-inspired culinary hub where you can roast your own coffee and take a seven-course tasting of Costa Rica’s provinces
  • JW Garden: an on-property garden whose herbs, edible flowers, fruit and vegetables go into menus, chef’s table dinners and cocktails
  • Spa by JW treatments with volcanic clay and native cacao; a four-element Sibú ritual, hydrotherapy, a sunset sound bath and cacao ceremonies
  • Mindfulness House beside native forest, with sound healing, Reiki and guided meditation
  • Sunset hikes, guided kayaking and nature treks; a weekly night market with local artisans
  • Starting rates from $900 per person per night, double occupancy (Marriott news release, October 6, 2026)

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Is JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive good for gluten-free or dairy-free travelers?

It depends on the kitchen on the day. The JW Garden on property supplies herbs, edible flowers, fruit and vegetables to menus; Leal cooks from Guanacaste traditions. Marriott does not say the produce is organic. Tell your advisor about gluten-free, dairy-free or other needs and we confirm with the property before you book; we never assume. Food source: the property’s own site, as of October 2026

Where is JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive?

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive is in Playa El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in the Central & South America part of the directory. Nearby or similar stays on High Vibe Vacay include Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. More stays in Central & South America.

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