Thanks for sharing! Wonder why the hotel "Deals and Promotions" does not list this as an option? It is invisible unless one stumbles upon posts such as this!

Food and Beverages are extremely expensive at this resort so if you plan spend all of your time there, then the allin option may makes sense.

For my travel pattern, I would choose the Facebook Friend rate of $139 incl $20 spa credit (example 2 night stay including tax is $314 vs the $1,037 allin rate). I doubt that I would spend the difference of $723 on 2 days worth of meals and drinks.
Coupled with we really enjoy exploring the area and other restaurants: nearby Lola's on Playa Avellanas, La Posada and Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club.
We were offered a discounted breakfast program when we checked in. (No free breakfast for Plats since it is a resort)

OK, we have decided on the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. 120,000 points for 5 nights. Has anyone used points to pay for a room and then paid cash for the Meal Plan? If so how much was the charge? Thanks so much!