Marriott International will debut the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica. The property will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region, and is slated to open in early 2027.
Inspired by the local culture and its ocean surroundings, the new-build St. Regis Papagayo is slated to feature 120 hotel rooms and 143 residential units, offering unequaled luxury experiences for guests and residents alike. The hotel expects to offer six distinct culinary venues, including Casa Club for casual gourmet dining; The Cliff, inspired by Japanese and Costa Rican influences; a Beach Club & Grill; and the signature St. Regis Bar & Speakeasy.
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Other planned amenities include the St. Regis Library, multiple swimming pools, a spa and an exclusive beach club.
Strategically located between Panama Bay and Culebra Bay, the St. Regis Papagayo will offer 580 metres of beachfront and dramatic views of the Gulf of Papagayo. The resort will expand the luxury enclave in Papagayo, further solidifying the area’s reputation as a premier luxury.
This new project arrives at a time of significant potential for luxury experiences in Costa Rica. The esteemed Mexican architecture firm, Sordo Madaleno, will bring this vision to life. They are currently designing several luxury resort projects with Marriott, including the St. Regis Costa Mujeres and a dual-brand luxury development in Costa Mujeres.
“This extraordinary development underscores our continued commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio in key destinations across the Caribbean and Central America,” said Uriel Burak, Marriott International Vice President, Development, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). “Costa Rica continues to experience growing demand for high-end travel and residential offerings, and we are proud to work with Solana PA, S.R.L. to bring the first St. Regis hotel and residences to Costa Rica.”
