Jul 23, 2017, 7:41 am
Last edit by: Songer5
crparadise.com is a good company to arrange transport to/from hotel, as well as tours. Hat tip to VickiSoCal (12/12/20 Update: I just called the number on their website and the phone number is disconnected. I used https://liberiaairportshuttle.com/ instead and was very happy with their communication/service/professionalism.)
JW Marriott Guanacaste, Costa Rica [Master Thread]
Nov 2, 2020, 8:11 am
#62
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
Any recent stays at this property? Reduction in benefits, etc I have a week reserved here over the holidays and am wondering whether its worth making the trip (taking PCR tests, obtaining local health insurance, etc) but we are all going out of our minds at home
Nov 2, 2020, 8:37 am
#63
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
Dec 12, 2020, 9:06 am
#64
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 212
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 502
Anyone have another LIR Airport to JW Marriott transportation company to recommend? The CRParadise isnt responding to emails and their phone seems disconnected.
I also heard that the police will stop you if you go 1mph over the speed limit there. Not sure I want to drive. Going for Christmas - New Years in a few weeks. Thanks in advance!
I also heard that the police will stop you if you go 1mph over the speed limit there. Not sure I want to drive. Going for Christmas - New Years in a few weeks. Thanks in advance!
Dec 13, 2020, 1:44 pm
#65
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,864
Anyone have another LIR Airport to JW Marriott transportation company to recommend? The CRParadise isnt responding to emails and their phone seems disconnected.
I also heard that the police will stop you if you go 1mph over the speed limit there. Not sure I want to drive. Going for Christmas - New Years in a few weeks. Thanks in advance!
I also heard that the police will stop you if you go 1mph over the speed limit there. Not sure I want to drive. Going for Christmas - New Years in a few weeks. Thanks in advance!
Dec 17, 2020, 8:55 am
#66
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
I'm going to be there for a week over Xmas as well and then move to the Arenal area for an additional 3 days. We plan to rent a SUV for the entire 10 days.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Dec 17, 2020, 11:53 am
#67
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I'm going to be there for a week over Xmas as well and then move to the Arenal area for an additional 3 days. We plan to rent a SUV for the entire 10 days.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Dec 17, 2020, 1:18 pm
#68
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
Dec 17, 2020, 2:29 pm
#69
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I do go to front desk before checking out and have them apply my giftcards to avoid any problems. This way it gives them time to make phone calls or ask co workers if they are unsure how to process.
Dec 29, 2020, 9:29 am
#71
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 212
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 502
The property seemed about 33% full during our stay. Seats were always available at the pool and service was quite attentive for the number of guests. The ice cream shop (Waves & Cream) was closed and I didn't see anyone at the Sand Bar (lobby), but the other restaurants seemed open and active. I ate at Sabanero (steakhouse) 2x and Tamarine (Asian) 1x for dinner. Listed menu prices include taxes and the 10% service charge/tips which is convenient.
Breakfast for Platinum/Titanium guests was the continental at Tarmarine restaurant. It included a fruit bowl, pastries and a made to order omelet. I think they also offered gallo pinto (traditional rice & beans) but I always forgot to ask for it.
Cleaning wise, they were on top of everything you could expect. Everyone was wearing masks, hand sanitizers everywhere. They did everything you could ask for.
I transitioned to the Andaz Papagayo to get another flavor of Guanacaste, but the beach sunsets at JW Marriott will be sorely missed.
Jan 22, 2021, 10:02 am
#72
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Programs: UA 1K M, AA 2 MM PREM, AVIS First, HYATT Explorist, Marriott Lifetime Platinum., Hilton Gold.
Posts: 657
March 2021 arrival
UPDATE: I just finished my 3 night stay (12/24-12/27). I inquired at check in about the Suite Night Awards and while they didn't clear automatically, the Front Desk put us into a Oceanfront 1BR Suite on the 2nd floor. Wonderful Elite treatment here, which I was very grateful for.
The property seemed about 33% full during our stay. Seats were always available at the pool and service was quite attentive for the number of guests. The ice cream shop (Waves & Cream) was closed and I didn't see anyone at the Sand Bar (lobby), but the other restaurants seemed open and active. I ate at Sabanero (steakhouse) 2x and Tamarine (Asian) 1x for dinner. Listed menu prices include taxes and the 10% service charge/tips which is convenient.
Breakfast for Platinum/Titanium guests was the continental at Tarmarine restaurant. It included a fruit bowl, pastries and a made to order omelet. I think they also offered gallo pinto (traditional rice & beans) but I always forgot to ask for it.
Cleaning wise, they were on top of everything you could expect. Everyone was wearing masks, hand sanitizers everywhere. They did everything you could ask for.
I transitioned to the Andaz Papagayo to get another flavor of Guanacaste, but the beach sunsets at JW Marriott will be sorely missed.
The property seemed about 33% full during our stay. Seats were always available at the pool and service was quite attentive for the number of guests. The ice cream shop (Waves & Cream) was closed and I didn't see anyone at the Sand Bar (lobby), but the other restaurants seemed open and active. I ate at Sabanero (steakhouse) 2x and Tamarine (Asian) 1x for dinner. Listed menu prices include taxes and the 10% service charge/tips which is convenient.
Breakfast for Platinum/Titanium guests was the continental at Tarmarine restaurant. It included a fruit bowl, pastries and a made to order omelet. I think they also offered gallo pinto (traditional rice & beans) but I always forgot to ask for it.
Cleaning wise, they were on top of everything you could expect. Everyone was wearing masks, hand sanitizers everywhere. They did everything you could ask for.
I transitioned to the Andaz Papagayo to get another flavor of Guanacaste, but the beach sunsets at JW Marriott will be sorely missed.
How about Kids Club/activities?
Thanks
Jan 23, 2021, 7:18 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 212
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 502
They weren't open when we were there. Hopefully by March, things open up more.
Jan 24, 2021, 2:21 am
#74
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
I'm going to be there for a week over Xmas as well and then move to the Arenal area for an additional 3 days. We plan to rent a SUV for the entire 10 days.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Does anyone know if any activities like scuba diving, etc. can be booked through the hotel and charged to the room? Also, does the hotel accept Marriott gift cards? I picked up > $500 worth during some of the recent promotions.
Jan 26, 2021, 7:39 am
#75
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
We are booking for a week end of March/early-April. Hoping that the kids club and lounge are open by then. At least my spouse will have been vaccinated (teacher); 50-50 I am eligible by then given the shortages being experienced right now in NYC.
BTW, does anyone know what is the deal with the these $2/day car rentals at LIR airport? Scam?
BTW, does anyone know what is the deal with the these $2/day car rentals at LIR airport? Scam?