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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

4.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception hall
3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, swim-up bar
Restaurant
Designer toiletries, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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Playa El Jobo, La Cruz, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Jobo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Coco
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Designer toiletries, towels

Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Resort View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King, Tropical View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 King, Tropical View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Junior Suite, 1 King, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Griffin Master, Suite, 1 King, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Griffin Master, Suite, 1 King, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Griffin Master Swim Out, Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Griffin Swim Out, Junior Suite, 2 Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Griffin Swim Out, Junior Suite, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Mindfulness Swim Out, Junior Suite, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Mindfulness, Junior Suite , 1 King, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Mindfulness Swim Out, Junior Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Mindfulness, Junior Suite , 2 Queen, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King, Resort View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Area, Junior Suite, 1 King, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Griffin Presidential, Suite, 1 King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Griffin Presidential, Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Swim out, Junior Suite, 1 King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Swim out, Junior Suite, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Master Suite Swim Out

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Area, Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Designer toiletries, towels

Griffin, Junior Suite, 2 Queen, Tropical View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Master, Suite, 1 King, Tropical view | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Master, Suite, 1 King, Tropical view

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Cruz

With a stay at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive in La Cruz, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Playa Jobo and a 3-minute drive from Playa Coco. .This beach property is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Coyotera Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Playa Jobo - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa Coco - 12 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • West Rajada Beach - 18 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Playa Copal - 21 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lapa Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Himitsu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Copal Restaurant and Tourist Infomation - ‬9 min drive

About this property

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive offers 415 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This La Cruz property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa by JW ® has 10 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 415 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Santos, one of the property's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Santos - Onsite restaurant.
Casado - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Mercado Central - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Namayaki - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Luciano - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casado
  • Luciano
  • Mercado Central
  • Namayaki
  • Santos

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 190 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 190 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica All Inclusive Salinas Bay
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Salinas Bay
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica All Inclusive La Cruz
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Hotel La Cruz
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Hotel Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Hotel
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica All Inclusive
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica All Inclusive La Cruz
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica - All Inclusive La Cruz
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Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 965 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haydee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with excellent dining options. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
the food , staff , room , the property were all amazing !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALVARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, service and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mekesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was amazing! Everything about the resort was perfect. The food was so good as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weather was perfect and staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naquane Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties I have stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved where the property was situated, the fun and friendly staff, the cleanliness, and the food
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel by isolated not much to do around it. It is very tranquil and does not have a party vibe
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, remote location! Dining options and service were both great! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful safe resort and amazing customer service. Several options to dine in at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the monkeys. The staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a relaxing romantic vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at Dreams Las Mareas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! French and italian restaurants were favorites.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this resort. We’ve been there multiple times as a family and we have a great experience every time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice resort with easy access to all amenities, and tucked away enough to experience some of the local wildlife.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cicely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a resort. Its dark but intimate with mamy pools and animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful resort to visit. The room and the grounds were clean, the food was amazing, and the staff was very welcoming. We would definitely return to this resort if traveling to Costa Rica.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dreams is a beautiful property, with all the facilities of a large hotel but feels small with incredible landscaping gardens and wildlife. Staff couldn’t do enough for you, would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Exelent location. We love how the animals and monkeys are in the hotel. Food was great. Needs more bars for drinks was good too. The spa in a 10. We will come back when reopens next year for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pools, staff was amazing. Terry in activities was amazing and our server Fernanda. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility and service!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

setrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best resort ever!! So much better than the Royalton!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022