Mike Williams

Review of JW Marriott Hotel and Resort &...

We absolutely loved our time here. A couple of not...

We absolutely loved our time here. A couple of notes to know so staying here will not be disappointing. 1st this hotel is isolated, there is a shuttle from the hotel to Tamarindo for $20 round trip per person, but that is a very small town with a more crowded beach. 2nd the beach right off the hotel is very rocky and not worth trying to use, however if you take the free shuttle, or simply walk less than a mile along the beach, to the clubhouse the beach "Playa Avellana" is my all time favorite beach and we spent many days here. 3rd this is not some cheap central/south American country. Everything here is more expensive than in the states. Most items in the hotel restaurants are 25-35$ and one bottle of sunscreen will cost you around $30 so stock up before going. Once you are prepared for what you are getting it is absolutely amazing.