# JW Marriott all-inclusive resort opening in Costa Rica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jw-marriott-all-inclusive-resort-opening-in-costa-rica
> Updated: 2026-10-12T11:00:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

JW Marriott has announced and subsequently opened the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Located at Playa de El Jobo on the northern Pacific coast, the property represents the brand’s first all-inclusive resort globally.

The luxury resort features 415 rooms and suites, 15 culinary venues, and a landscape of 17 pools. The development focuses on wellness and local culture, incorporating specialized ‘Mindful Rooms and Suites’ and a 1,500-square-meter wellness area including a spa and a dedicated Mindfulness House. The design utilizes elements inspired by the Guanacaste region through collaboration with local artisans.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: JW Marriott opens first all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica

JW Marriott has launched its first global all-inclusive resort, the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, located on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jw-marriott-opens-first-all-inclusive-resort-in-costa-rica-1

### 2026-10-09: JW Marriott opens first all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica

JW Marriott has opened its first-ever all-inclusive resort, the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jw-marriott-opens-first-all-inclusive-resort-in-costa-rica

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