Theresa Weinman

Review of JW Marriott Hotel and Resort &...

We recently stayed here for four days before movin...

We recently stayed here for four days before moving to a smaller hotel. It is the slow season so we had our choice of any seat at the pool or in any of the restaurants. The staff was very professional and eager to make sure you had a good stay. The beach is small but if you walk out to the LEFT and go beyond the corner - there is another mile or so of beautiful beach to walk on. We would walk each morning and watch the surfers. Alfredo at reception was especially helpful and answered all of our questions. We used the shuttle to go into Tamarindo a few times for dinner. The drivers for GO Costa Rica flew while they were on the Marriott property - young families in our van were bouncing around. That was the only time we felt the driving was a bit unsafe. We did the day trip to zip line, hot springs, etc. All coordinated by Go Costa Rica right on the hotel property. Very easy and well done. Driver was great. Food at all of the restaurants was great. Hotel is a little isolated which some people will really like. The shuttle into town offers other options too.