JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa Weddings

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Set on the shores of Playa El Jobo in Guanacaste, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive brings the brand’s mindful, elevated approach to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast as the newest all-inclusive on the Marriott Bonvoy roster. Ocean-view rooms and suites pair with a dozen distinct restaurants and bars, from Japanese robata at Namuyaki to coastal seafood at Puerto Limón, so every meal of the stay feels like its own occasion.

Families get their own layer of the resort through Family by JW, where a nature-inspired Kids Club, guided outdoor exploration, and creative workshops let younger guests build their own itinerary while parents take in the Spa by JW, which includes treatments designed for younger guests too. Couples looking for something more private can book into the Griffin Club, a hotel-within-a-hotel offering dedicated lounges, elevated service, and quieter spaces, while pool cabanas and a full fitness center round out the options for everyone in between.

For weddings, JW Marriott Costa Elena offers indoor and outdoor venues built for both intimate ceremonies and larger celebrations, backed by the same attentive service that defines the rest of the resort. Destify pairs that setting with transparent pricing and a dedicated wedding specialist, so your Costa Rica wedding, and the vacation your guests build around it, comes together with less back and forth on your end.

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Resort Stats

Ceremony Types

Renewal

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PROPERTY SIZE

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restaurants

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bars

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pools

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Family-friendly or adults only

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High season

December to April
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Why Choose JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa?

JW Marriott Costa Elena pairs ocean-view rooms and a dozen distinct restaurants with a nature-inspired Kids Club, the private Griffin Club, and indoor and outdoor wedding venues, giving couples and guests of every age room to celebrate their way.

Amenities

Activities ProgramAir ConditioningAll InclusiveBathrobes and slippersBeach ServiceBeachfront AccessCocktailCoffee MakerConciergeDaily activitiesFitness CenterFree Wi‑FiHousekeepingIn-room SafeKids ClubLive MusicMinibarMultiple PoolsMultiple RestaurantsNight EntertainmentRoom ServiceSpaSwim-up BarTheaterWater Sports

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From First Click to Final Toast

Address & Map

El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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address

La Cruz, 51001, Guanacaste
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airport

33 miles – 100 minutes
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nearby attractions

Guanacaste’s Pacific beaches and coves around Playa El Jobo; Nearby Santa Rosa and Guanacaste conservation areas and national parks; Regional excursions to volcanoes, hot springs and rainforest adventure activities

Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants

Casado

Namuyaki

Luciano

JW Market

Mercado Central

Puerto Limon

Boga

Leal

Santos

Borbón

Green Dome

Bars

Borbón

Green Dome

W Market

Additional bars

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Wedding Date Availability

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