JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa
Location
- 90 km from Daniel Oduber Quirós Intl. Airport (LIR)
- Located directly on the beach
- Located in Playa El Jobo, Guanacaste
- 16 km from Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge
- 20 km from La Cruz town
- 26 km from Guanacaste National Park
Address
Playa El Jobo, Provincia de Guanacaste, La Cruz, 51001, Costa Rica
Hotel description
Set along the pristine shores of Playa El Jobo in Guanacaste, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa is a secluded beachfront retreat surrounded by tropical jungle, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. The resort features 415 spacious suites with contemporary organic design, private terraces, spa-inspired bathrooms, and views of the ocean, gardens, or mountains.
Guests can enjoy an elevated all-inclusive experience with multiple restaurants and bars, tranquil pools, beachfront cabanas, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Curated excursions offer opportunities to discover Costa Rica’s wildlife, rainforests, and dramatic coastline.
With breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, premium beverages, refreshed minibars, activities, entertainment, and pool and beach service included, JW Marriott Costa Elena offers a relaxed and refined Costa Rican escape centered on well-being, connection, and authentic experiences.
Meal and beverage plans
All-Inclusive Plan
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner daily
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Additional inclusions
- JW Family Kids Club
- Daily activities
- Nightly shows
- Select non-motorized water sports
- WiFi
Upgrade your stay
Griffin Club
Guests booking in a Griffon Club room category will enjoy the following amenities and services:
- Personalized check-in and check-out
- Butler service
- Private Griffin Club Lounge
- Upgraded mini-bar service and bath amenities
- Exclusive bathrobes, slippers and a pillow menu
- Private Griffin Club pool and exclusive beach area
Inclusions are subject to change
Check-in:
3:00 p.m.
Check-out:
12:00 p.m.
Number of rooms:
415
Number of restaurants:
8
Number of bars:
8
Ideal for
Family
Spa
Wedding & honeymoons
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
Junior Suite Resort View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Resort view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Resort View 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Resort view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony or terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Tropical View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Tropical View 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Pool View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Pool view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Partial Ocean View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Partial Ocean View 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Family Area Tropical View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace, Children’s basket with age-appropriate activities and games.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Family Area Tropical View 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Tropical view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace, Children’s basket with age-appropriate activities and games.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Mindfulness Tropical View 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace, Morning elixirs, evening wind-down elixirs, Yoga mats, Bath salts and meditation oils.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Mindfulness Tropical View 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace, Morning elixirs, evening wind down elixirs, Yoga mats, Bath salts and meditation oils.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Swim Out 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim-out pool.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Swim Out 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim-out pool.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Mindfulness Swim Out 1 King
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Tropical view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Furnished outdoor living area, Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 3
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim-up pool, Morning Elixirs and evening wind down elixirs, Yoga mats, Bath salts, meditation oils.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Junior Suite Mindfulness Swim Out 2 Queens
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: Daily maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim-out pool, Morning elixirs, evening wind down elixirs , Yoga mats, Bath salts, meditation oils.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Master Suite Tropical View
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Living area, Furnished outdoor living area, Dining area.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: Daily maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Kitchen amenities:
Refrigerator.
Master Suite Swim-Out
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Living area, Furnished outdoor living area, Dining area.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: Daily maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim out pool.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer.
Kitchen amenities:
Refrigerator.
Griffin Junior Suite Tropical View 2 Queens
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Furnished outdoor living area, Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Hot tub on the balcony/terrace.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Griffin Junior Suite Swim Out 2 Queens
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 2 queen-size beds
Other areas: Furnished outdoor living area, Sitting area.
Maximum occupancy: 4
Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony or terrace, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim out pool.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Griffin Master Tropical View
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Garden view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Separate living room, Dining area.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, A small refrigerator.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Griffin Master Suite Swim Out
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Partial ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Separate living room, Dining area.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Direct access to a semi-private swim-out pool.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Griffin Master Suite Ocean View
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Ocean view
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Living area, Furnished outdoor living area, Dining area.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: Daily maid service
Room amenities:
Balcony with whirlpool tub, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom, shower only, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Griffin Presidential Suite
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Griffin Club program.
Meal plan: All-Inclusive Plan
Room view: Oceanfront
Air conditioning: Yes
Bedding: 1 king-size bed
Other areas: Separate living room, Furnished outdoor living area, Dining area, Work area with desk.
Maximum occupancy: 2
Occupancy detail: 1-2 adults
Room service: 24-hour room service
Maid services: 2 times a day maid service
Room amenities:
Terrace with direct pool access, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker, Bar area, Additional half bathroom .
Bathroom amenities:
Private bathroom with tub and separate shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants
8 dining options
- Mercado Central - Buffet - Local and International
- Santos - À la carte - Mexican
- Casado - À la carte - Beach Club by day and Steak House by night
- Puerto Limón - À la carte - Beach Club by day and seafood by night
- Namuyaki - À la carte - Pan-Asian
- Boga - À la carte - Sushi & Raw Bites
- Luciano - À la carte - Italian
- Leal - À la carte - Culinary Immersion by day, Chef's Table by night - There is an additional fee for the Chef's Table ($)
Bars
8 bars
- Coffee bar
- Pool Bar
- Lounge Bar
- Griffin Pool Bar (exclusive for Griffin Club guests)
- Griffin Lounge Bar (exclusive for Griffin Club guests)
- Spa bar
- Botanical bar
- Root Beer bar
Activities
Pools
3 pools
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor kid pool
- Griffin Club pool (exclusive for Griffin Club guests)
Motorized and non-motorized water sports
- Aquafitness
- Water polo
Land activities
- Aerobics
- Darts
- Bocce
- Board games
- Soccer
- Beach volleyball
- Beach soccer
- Dance lessons
- Bingo
- Hiking
- Spanish lessons
- Trivia
Entertainment
- Live music
- Live shows
- Kid's Club
Health and Relaxation
- Fitness centre
- Hydrotherapy ($)
- Massage services ($)
- Yoga
- Spa treatments ($)
- Gentle stretching
- Music Therapy And Nature Sounds
- Short Guided Meditation
Other facilities & services ($)
- Wedding packages and services
- Dry cleaning
- Babysitting service
- Beauty salon
- Event packages and services
- Concierge service
- Laundry service
- Romantic dining service
- Medical services
- Tours and excursions
Family
Keep everyone happy at resorts offering dedicated kids' pools, supervised clubs, and more for the family. Discounts for kids may also be available. Please note that any discounts will be reflected in your final price at checkout.
Spa
Focus on mind, body and soul at this resort with spa facilities, fitness centre and various daily physical activities.
Wedding & honeymoons
This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.
To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.