Playa Conchal Guanacaste, Playa Conchal, Costa Rica | (888) 905-8267
Direct access to a picturesque stretch of Playa Conchal beach
Lagoon-shaped main pool and second adult-only pool (for Royal Beach Club guests)
Elegant rooms with separate living areas and large bathrooms
All-inclusive
package covers food, drinks, and ample activities
Garden-filled
grounds where wildlife sightings are common
11 restaurants, including an excellent buffet and a la carte options
Five bars, including
a buzzing nightclub with an attractive outdoor deck
Option to
stay in designated family-only or adult-only areas of the property
Championship 18-hole golf course, four tennis courts, and 24-hour gym
Stunning spa
with six treatment rooms and a hair salon
Range of
indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces
Free Wi-Fi throughout and free
parking
Few rooms
have ocean views
Most a la
carte restaurants require reservations
Sprawling grounds can be a challenge to explore on foot
The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal is a four-pearl all-inclusive resort located in the northeastern part of Guanacaste. The resort’s 326 guest rooms are understated and contemporary, with many featuring a smart split-level design to separate the bedroom and living area. With 11 restaurants, two enormous pools, access to an idyllic beach, and a nonstop entertainment line-up, there's plenty to keep guests busy. The property’s forested grounds attract wildlife, giving guests a glimpse of the “real” Costa Rica, but ocean views are few and far between. For those who are fans of big, all-inclusive properties, the Westin is a top-notch choice, but it might be worth comparing rates and amenities with the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica on Playa Matapalo.
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Scene
High-end all-inclusive resort with a lively vibe, fabulous beach, and frequent wildlife sightings
The Westin
is set amid 2,400 acres of tropical greenery, with coatis, iguanas, and howler
From the breezy
The resort
Location
Scenic location in northeastern Guanacaste, on the sands of Playa Conchal
The Westin
is one of only a handful of properties located on Playa Conchal, which
The Westin
Rooms
Modern rooms featuring living areas with sofa beds, and private balconies or terraces
The 326 rooms
at the Westin Golf Resort & Spa have neutral color schemes, and a mix of dark- and oak-hued wood
Marble bathrooms have the chain’s white tea aloe-scented Heavenly
Royal Beach Club Rooms have a more traditional layout, but they still feature small sitting areas with sofa beds. These rooms
Features
Loads of entertainment and activities, two beautiful free-form pools, and direct beach access
The
Westin’s main pool is a sprawling, lagoon-shaped oasis, surrounded by a stone
The resort’s
The resort
The swish spa has a dramatic entryway with a long pond at
Along with meals and drinks, the Westin’s all-inclusive packages includes daily activities and nightly entertainment, ranging from dance lessons to ping-pong tournaments. There’s a
There’s a compact shopping area with a few different shops,
Free parking is offered on-site, and there’s free Wi-Fi
All-Inclusive / Food
Full range of restaurants with a variety of cuisine -- most requiring reservations
The Westin has 11 restaurants, with cuisines ranging from Latin American to Asian. Many of the restaurants, such as Manglar, have a contemporary, romantic atmosphere, but there are also casual, poolside dining possibilities. The main buffet restaurant, Mitra, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is quite lovely, with white pillars and wooden ceilings, as well as pretty surrounding ponds. In addition to a mix of international and local choices, Mitra has themed buffets and a live grilling station.
Other notable restaurants include the airy lobby bar and bistro, Cauri, which has impressive views over the surrounding golf course and countryside. The Italian restaurant, Faisanela, has a rounded layout and a vaulted ceiling with a glittering chandelier as its striking centerpiece. The food quality is average across the board, and most restaurants require reservations to be made days in advance. We noticed during our visit (and many guests have also noted) that, oddly, the restaurants are often only half full with diners.
The resort also has five bars, including a theater bar where evening performances take place; and a nightclub with a big outdoor deck that features an eye-catching water fountain and great views of the resort’s landscaped grounds. Room service is included in the resort’s all-inclusive package.
