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]
Feb 24, 2022, 7:57 am
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The resort fee sucks. However here is clear explanation regarding the benefit of the programs. "All activities are included in the Resort Fee."
Sunset cocktail is actually not served every day but only Wed and Sun. The funny part is they have list prices - Sunset cocktail is 40 USD pp etc
Sunset cocktail is actually not served every day but only Wed and Sun. The funny part is they have list prices - Sunset cocktail is 40 USD pp etc
Feb 24, 2022, 8:34 am
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Feb 24, 2022, 12:40 pm
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Feb 24, 2022, 3:41 pm
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You said "activities", not that specific one.
There is a resort fee. Unlike other properties that charge resort fees, this is a resort, and there are actual resort activities. A guest (or family member of a guest) made the mistaken assumption that every activity was offered every day or on demand. I'm not sure there is much else to be said.
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Feb 24, 2022, 7:31 pm
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I've never seen anyone actually pay though.
Feb 25, 2022, 7:51 pm
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Apr 23, 2022, 10:41 am
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I think we've narrowed down our stay in Costa Rica to this property for 5 nights.
How well does this hotel do in terms of SNA upgrades?
Also in terms of the location, can we walk into town like at the W or will we need some sort of transportation.
How well does this hotel do in terms of SNA upgrades?
Also in terms of the location, can we walk into town like at the W or will we need some sort of transportation.
Apr 23, 2022, 1:06 pm
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There is no town to walk to.
Apr 24, 2022, 7:18 am
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Apr 24, 2022, 7:48 am
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Apr 24, 2022, 8:03 am
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Apr 24, 2022, 8:10 am
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Jun 6, 2022, 12:36 pm
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Tours with pickup/drop off hotel?
So it's pretty isolated , I get it, What about seeing wildlife and natural sights without a car?
Are there half day or day tour operators? How long a drive would they need to drive you just to get to their "starting point o sights?
Are there half day or day tour operators? How long a drive would they need to drive you just to get to their "starting point o sights?