A brand-new ultra‑luxury Ritz‑Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo with treetop tents, several pools, and immersive nature experiences.

Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
2025

year opened

107

rooms

$
1200

starting rate

45 minutes

from airport

key features
Sleep
24-hour room service
Animal encounters
Babysitting
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
2-4 bedroom residences
Cabanas
Calm beach
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racket sports
Coffee shop
Water sports
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
Dogs allowed
2+ restaurants on site
Food available before 7am
Golf
Butler service
5+ bedroom residences
Eat
24-hour room service
Animal encounters
Babysitting
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
2-4 bedroom residences
Cabanas
Calm beach
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racket sports
Coffee shop
Water sports
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
Dogs allowed
2+ restaurants on site
Food available before 7am
Golf
Butler service
5+ bedroom residences
Play (on land)
24-hour room service
Animal encounters
Babysitting
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
2-4 bedroom residences
Cabanas
Calm beach
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racket sports
Coffee shop
Water sports
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
Dogs allowed
2+ restaurants on site
Food available before 7am
Golf
Butler service
5+ bedroom residences
Play (in the water)
24-hour room service
Animal encounters
Babysitting
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
2-4 bedroom residences
Cabanas
Calm beach
Outdoor pool
Playground
Racket sports
Coffee shop
Water sports
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
Dogs allowed
2+ restaurants on site
Food available before 7am
Golf
Butler service
5+ bedroom residences

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?

We're having you search by beds, rather than number and age of kids, because every family sleeps differently.

King/queen bed includes pullout sofas

Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds

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Must haves
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Kids Club
Pools
Beach
Babysitting
Activities
Travel & transportation
  • 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
Leave it at home - they have it!
  • Cribs
  • Highchairs