A brand-new ultra‑luxury Ritz‑Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo with treetop tents, several pools, and immersive nature experiences.
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Experience it
See what a stay really looks like with kids.
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sleep
- The rooms, and the views, are absolutely stunning.
- 27 suites, three treetop tents, and one grand villa with 10 bedrooms.
- Even the entry-level room is spacious (872 sq ft).
- Rollaways and cribs are only permitted in king rooms and suites.
- The Treetop Family Suite is a splurge but seriously special.
- Great option for groups: several villas and private estates available.
- FYI, the hotel's name is pronounced NEK-ah-wee
play
- Service is next-level — you're assigned a personal guide you can message anytime via WhatsApp.
- Some kids will love the suspension bridge (others might find it scary!).
- Don’t miss the funicular ride down to the beach — it's a hit with all ages.
- Keep an eye out for iguanas and monkeys around the property.
- A large lawn gives kids space to run while you relax with a drink.
- Camp Nekajui (kids club) is open 8am–5pm for ages 4–12:- No reservations needed, and kids under 4 can join with an adult
- Features rotating activities and an outdoor playground
 
- The property is hilly and not the easiest with a stroller, but staff will always help you get where you need to go.
- Kayaks are available to borrow at the beach.
eat
- Food is fresh, local, and delicious — no need to leave the property.
- Lots of variety across restaurants, from breakfast to cocktails (and fun kid drinks too!).
- Breakfast starts at 6:30am.
- The coffee program is amazing (and the cocktail bar isn’t bad either).
- Want to sneak away? Book a babysitter and go hunting for the secret speakeasy.
The details
What room setup does your family need, at minimum? 
King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
Results show rooms that meet or exceed your minimum.
If you move forward with booking, we'll make sure the hotel has an accurate guest count,
- 45 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)
- The hotel can arrange transportation from the airport (with car seats)
- There's a free shuttle that can take you to the other properties in Peninsula Papagayo
- Cribs
- Highchairs
Ready to Book Your Stay?
Book through us (no additional cost) for access to perks like resort credit, free breakfast, priority for upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, and price-drop tracking. Plus, we'll manage all the communication with the hotel, so all you have to do is show up.



















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