W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal [Master Thread]
 

This one seems to have flown under the radar. Currently opening 11/1/18. It looks to be a new property adjacent to The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal.

SPG Category 6. No category assigned in combined MR/SPG program as yet.

W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal

I think it is going to be hard to beat the Westin's Royal Beach Club suites and the all-inclusive nature of the Westin next door.

Depending on pricing and how nice W is. The Westin Conchal is pretty run down.

The W looks to be $70-$100/night less, which would be eaten up (and then some) by the Westin being all-inclusive. The W renderings make it look much nicer, for what that's worth (not much).

We were there in January and the restaurants were in excellent condition (and with excellent food except for one) and the all-adult Royal Beach Club suite we were in was anything but run down. We thoroughly enjoyed our week there.

UPDATE: In discussing this with Mrs. controller1, she said she saw the main pool and felt it was a little run down and she wondered about the rooms. As far as the all-adult Royal Beach Club which includes an all-adult pool with swim-up bar and an all-adult exclusive lunch buffet restaurant, it was great. So perhaps my views were jaded since I stayed around the RBC and thoroughly enjoyed the exclusivity of it.

Marriott Rewards Category 7.

"Plugged into and buffered from it all, standing tall between beautiful beaches and the mangroves, W Costa Rica brings a fresh spin to a Costa Rica adventure. Nature gets boldly reinterpreted upon arrival, with a Living Room inspired by the local Guanacaste tree. Check into 150 locally influenced rooms and suites, complete with a surf culture inspired MIX Bar, with a keg of Imperial Ale ready to be tapped upon your arrival. Each room has a headboard inspired by local artwork, and a fully glass enclosed shower providing incredible views. Natural elements harmonize with a modern sensibility throughout our resort in Costa Rica. Lounge on the WET® pool deck or at the W Beach Club. Be pampered in AWAY® Spa. Work out at FIT and swing away at Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Awaken your adventurous side by exploring Costa Rica’s wildlife refuges and national parks—many within a few hours of the resort. Let our concierge help you book an exciting excursion."

Here are some construction pictures from earlier this month. I truly enjoying following a hotel's construction process.
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Cool! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Cheers.

This clearly will be a new hotspot area. Not only is the new W opening here, but the new Aman Costa Rica property is slated to open in late 2020 nearby at Punta Sabana, a mere 10-15 min drive.

We stayed in a non-RBC room back in December 2016. Looking at my original reservation confirmation it was a Deluxe Jr suite with a golf course view. Agree that the pool felt a little run down, but nothing that was really a bother. The room we had was in excellent condition and seemed well maintained. It's close to to years since we visited, but based on the week we spent, would not hesitate tor return.

Officially oppen. Marriott press release:

W Hotels Zips Into Costa Rica with the Opening of W Costa Rica ? Reserva Conchal | Marriott News Center

Cheers.

Looking forward to try this W next year ^
I am curious how it compares to Andaz

Any pics of the resort now by any chance? ;-)

The hotel website has pictures now.

I've got 5 nights here in January. Very happy it opened up on schedule, and looking forward to early reports.